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Sliding down the email chimney with some links for all the good little boys and girls:
Don’t know what to get someone for Christmas? How about a Supreme Court Justice?
POV: reading the New York Times.
I love these ads, because the first couple of seconds you’re like, wait is this like some pro-socialism type shit? and then you realize, no, it’s just for crypto, which is a nice analogy for the United States.
A really clear Zionist v. Jew debate on the Israel/US-sponsored terrorism (see, I didn’t say “genocide”) that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. I hate the “right side of history” argument because it’s like, what if you just used those nice critical parts of your mind in the present (even if it makes you uncomfy), instead of eulogizing yourself as a thought exercise??? BUT, it does feel good to consistently disagree with Alan Dershowitz.
A bunch of vibrant, cheeky street style snaps from 2023.
And a beautiful rallying cry to abolish celebrity. Kill yr idols!
Tunes to start the week with:
Top Ten time, baby! The fine folks of Albumism have put together our year-end lists of the best albums we listened to in 2023. Mine are below, but make sure to check out what everyone else is enjoying rn!
#1 | Noname | Sundial
It’s been an intense year, full of the usual abuses of power, and the only album that addresses it with clear eyes and a full throat is Noname’s Sundial. Despite the searing truths, Noname’s melodic voice and wry sense of humor make Sundial a fun, light listen, just one with a lot of depth. She shies away from being the voice of reason by creating fun party tracks with sly jokes and self-deprecation. She embraces her inconsistency and messiness in tracks like “Namesake” and “Beauty Supply,” but doesn’t let it steal her power, demonstrating a level of self-understanding we should all aspire to.
#2 | Caroline Polachek | Desire, I Want To Turn Into You
#3 | Sufjan Stevens | Javelin
#4 | Kelela | Raven
#5 | Slowdive | everything is alive
#6 | Yaeji | With a Hammer
#7 | Julie Byrne | The Greater Wings
#8 | Sofia Kourtesis | Madres
#9 | Nabihah Iqbal | DREAMER
#10 | PJ Harvey | I Inside the Old Year Dying
Next week, I’m taking a short break, but my brilliant film-buff sister is stepping in to give her 2023 recs. I hope everyone has a safe little holiday break. Thanks for being here with me <3
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