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Rediscover Classic Comics with The Marvel Creator Collection No. 1: “Back to the Savage Land” Barry Windsor-Smith Vol. 1 thegeekiary.com/rediscover-c... #Marvel #MarvelComics #comics #MarvelCreatorCollection #Fantagraphics #BarryWindsor

What’s your favorite less-known work from a famous creator? www.animefeminist.com/whats-your-f...

Daily Memo: ICE Uses Spike Strips and Chases Fleeing Woman With Guns Drawn Into A Residential Area

“Frank Pick envisioned good design as essential to civic responsibility and commercial success…Under his leadership, the Underground developed its enduring visual identity. His approach set an important precedent for public agencies’ collaboration with artists and makers.” —Amelia Taylor-Hochberg

Same as it ever was or a certifiable cover band boom?

Monday's Lightshow. 831pm this evening during a storm in downtown Chicago.

Good night, Bluesky. This is your weekly reminder to take your HRT, medications, and vitamins. Bluesky still deserves better leadership. Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ Unban Link.

Can't top these events.

Etsy's ban is going to 'affect small businesses. It's going to affect remote Aboriginal communities' says Lewis Wilson. Story by Sara Connors.

US Supreme Court hears arguments on cancer warning labels for Roundup weedkiller | #ksleg via @fischler.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/r...

Los Angeles, it turns out, has a tight-knit domme community. They’re caretakers, interpreters of human behavior, and, in their own way, societal pressure valves. These are the spots they love to eat. The full guide: lataco.com/dommes-favor... By Lauren Bethke

Suspect in Washington press dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump | via @ashleymurray.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/r...

“Though London Underground director Frank Pick was mostly forgotten after his death, his belief — that public transit shouldn't just transport riders but should enhance the lives of city dwellers — is one we mustn’t surrender.” An editors' pick From the Archive: placesjournal.org/article/the-...

Emergency housing vouchers are ending early, leaving cities and renters scrambling | via Robbie Sequeira @stateline.org kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/r...

April 8th marked six years since 16-year-old Eishia Hudson was shot and killed by Winnipeg police. An inquest into her death has been ongoing this year and has resumed this week following a brief break.

Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand is still waiting on an external report that is weeks overdue on the effectiveness of Canada’s Nutrition North Program, a food subsidy program implemented by the federal government.

Noma, or the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association has wrapped up their annual general meeting in Thunder Bay recently. A big item on the agenda this year was to shine spotlights on respectful partnerships between First Nations and municipalities.

There are only eight speakers left who are fluent in Anishnabemowin on Walpole Island in Ontario, however the community is hoping to change that with a new immersion program for toddlers.

APTN Nouvelles Nationale Host Kim Sullivan brings us an interesting look at two northern hunters from Quebec who have gone viral on TikTok as they share their time out on and off the trail.

"Gregg had recognized what most civilians never see—that the 'primary group' of about a dozen people is the key building block in military units. And of course, Lawson, a deeply religious man, had another example before him: twelve disciples had gathered around a leader named Jesus."

Allen, the alleged gunman, was reportedly a big fan of Minnesota-based liberal pundit Will Stancil over on Bluesky—huh!

This week at Remap, a week with less Rob means one more climb of the Manbreaker, a dance in the Titanium Court, a hillbilly heist, new secret project from Patrick and Janet, and more! remapradio.com/articles/thi...

One of the main takeaways from a recent HIV and syphilis symposium held in Winnipeg recently was that more needs to be for Indigenous communities when it comes to testing for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections.

TODAY: @kolatubosun.bsky.social on a family road trip. "The sun was out in the sky and we were hungry. Black-eyed peas never tasted so good, sharing a plate with well-flavoured meat." flaminghydra.com/r/bc8d126d?m...

Thanks to all the joiners, upgraders, and boosters who got us to 5K! If you've been listening for a while but haven't joined, why not try it out? $5 a month helps the folks who make the podcasts you like keep making them. maximumfun.org/join

"Congress passed a law abolishing each Supreme Court seat after it fell vacant. The effect was that Johnson, for all the damage he did do, never appointed a Supreme Court justice, and the bench fell to seven. When Ulysses S. Grant won the presidency in 1868, Congress expanded the court back to nine"

Picture of the day today comes from our very own Jesse Andrushko as he was able to catch this incredible look at a lightning storm that passed through Winnipeg!

TACO MADNESS is happening this Saturday at Grand Park! Help us raise money for our newsroom while enjoying some of the best tacos in L.A. Get tickets now: givebutter.com/taco-madness... Or become an L.A. TACO member to get free entry to the event: lataco.com/join

TACO MADNESS is happening this Saturday at Grand Park! Help us raise money for our newsroom while enjoying some of the best tacos in L.A. Get tickets now: givebutter.com/taco-madness... Or become an L.A. TACO member to get free entry to the event: lataco.com/join

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working on a change to its fishing regulations that would bar anglers from fishing the East Gallatin, a mellow, cottonwood-lined river northwest of Bozeman, from boats.

"'When there are more than twelve, it is very difficult to have free, active and steady discussion,' he observed. He had settled on an interesting number, one familiar to every soldier. In modern infantry units, squads are usually made up of eleven to thirteen people."

Access to Justice group works to increase resources, attract attorneys to rural Kansas | #ksleg via @crazeywriter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/a...

Tonight on APTN National News: The inquest into the police shooting death of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson resumes this week in Winnipeg. External report on a northern food subsidy program implemented by the federal government is weeks overdue.

"The crisis liberalism faces today is not only ideological. It is relational. And institutional responses have yet to fully reckon with that." www.liberalcurrents.com/mistrust-is-...

Federal public defenders on Friday asked judges to dismiss six felony grand-jury indictments because U.S. Attorney for Wyoming nominee Darin Smith allegedly prejudiced jurors by calling the defendants “murderers,” among other things. wyofile.com/six-defendan...

"It was in lectures, discussions, and role-playing sessions that the philosophy of nonviolence was imparted. Those sessions prepared new volunteers to endure the ugly violence many would face, and also made them familiar with the overall strategy of the Movement."

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MaxFun HQ worker-owners are hanging out and signing the letterpress membership cards we give out with the thank-you gifts. Jump in and chat with them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s1U...

The Trump administration has covertly granted the private company building Trump’s ballroom project a no-bid federal contract to fix two fountains near the White House. Originally estimated to cost $3.3 million, the administration arbitrarily raised the value to $17.4 million.

May Day is Friday, and the question is urgent: “When do we shift from mass mobilizations to mass economic action?” @alexhan.bsky.social looks at the latest coordinated strikes and militancy, arguing that a general strike may be less impossible than it sounds. inthesetimes.com/article/alex...

"The strategy of coming out played to one of the key strengths of the queer rights movement, one that starkly separated us from other minorities religious or ethnic: we're everywhere. We just keep cropping up. We're in every state, every city, every family." www.liberalcurrents.com/what-is-woke...

Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy on Sunday indicated that he will propose a bill authorizing construction of a White House East Wing ballroom for President Donald Trump.

When you need to record a voiceover but the entrance to the VO cave is blocked by a cat bed which just happens to be perfectly positioned to catch the afternoon sun

It's finally happening: Remap is going to record a goddamn Silksong spoilercast. This is not a joke. This is not a false alarm. This is happening this week, and we want you to share your own questions, observations, and potential topics with us here: forms.gle/uoTWVcnvNcvM...

"Given the dangerous disregard for the Constitution this court has demonstrated, it’s worth taking a deeper look at the highest court in the land: what it is, and what it could be." www.liberalcurrents.com/break-up-the...

Beef and Dairy Network creator Benjamin Patridge is livestreaming making music right now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNc...

Following the shooting at the WHCD, Trump and several allies renewed calls to build an extravagant ballroom at the White House. However, it’s unlikely that the proposed ballroom would be used in future correspondents’ dinners, as the Correspondents’ Association is an independent organization.

It's true-- our indie media bundle even has bonus content! When you subscribe, you'll get codes for a discount to Jenna's Patreon and to our pals at @alloymag.bsky.social!

No Labels Kansas Party selects former GOP official as chairman of alternative party | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/briefs/no-la...

"Putting that systematic approach into practice required time and work. The preparation of soldiers is a neglected subject in most military histories, often treated as a necessary but dull preliminary to the real story. But it is of critical importance." www.liberalcurrents.com/lessons-in-t...

The Supreme Court is weighing whether police can continue to execute geofence warrants, which request the location data of everyone in the vicinity of a crime. Privacy advocates say these amount to "general warrants," which are prohibited by the Constitution. minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/27/r...

FIFA dropped another batch of tickets for the tournament last week as part of a “Last Minute Sale.” Who’s got $6k for the quarterfinal at SoFi in a few months?! The full story: lataco.com/fifa-world-c... By @afroxander.bsky.social

"When she heard that two immigrant advocacy groups planned to run ICE response training sessions in a bar that held only 50 people, she reached out and offered her church's sanctuary. Three-hundred and fifty people ended up coming." www.liberalcurrents.com/the-untapped...

🐻🏈❤️ Congrats, Sam! See everyone in the pick 'em league later this year! Beardown!

Northern values go viral as two hunters from northern Quebec are blowing up on TikTok. Hear about their special brand of content and why it's resonating worldwide, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

"If the civil actions were successful, the final stage would be reconciliation, the working out of a new, post-crisis relationship." www.liberalcurrents.com/lessons-in-t...

How Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan’s Underground Music Culture: Kai Redfield explores Japan's underground music scene and how doujin illustrators have played an invaluable role in defining the aesthetics and vibes of the landscape. #music

Today, the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development unveiled plans to roll back protections for trans people in federally funded housing, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports. The proposal is the latest in Trump's yearslong crusade to undermine queer & trans people’s access to fair housing.

The potato I stored in a cupboard and forgot about grew arms and dragged itself out of the dark and into the light

The most important meal of the day just got even more important. We're making a THC-infused B&G, baybeee!

"Liberal democracy does not endure because courts exist or because agencies publish reports. It endures because people believe those institutions operate in good faith, respond to evidence, and remain open to correction. When that belief falters, liberal norms become procedural shells."

The premier has previously said fentanyl was found in unregulated cannabis, while the justice minister has said the unregulated drug market is linked to human trafficking. Police have said they have no evidence to support either of the claims.

We asked attendees at our Taco Madness kick-off party who they hope will win this year's tournament and they had strong opinions about it 😳 Get tickets now for Taco Madness 2026 on May 2 in Grand Park: givebutter.com/taco-madness... Or become an L.A. TACO member to get free entry: lataco.com/join

"'The purpose of demonstrations,' Nash explained, 'was to focus the attention of the community on the issue, and on the injustice.' This would be coupled with withdrawal of cooperation from the system—boycotts, strikes, and other forms of simply not working with existing structures."

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Will the Spokane Transit Authority run its tax renewal on the ballot this August? Will Mead's school board support ballot initiatives targeting trans kids? Will Spokane city make it easier to operate a food truck, or make it a misdemeanor crime to vend food unpermitted? Answers to come...

"Woke 1 was, first and foremost, a cultural movement. It succeeded at changing the culture, and for the better. Here is my first thesis: to understand Woke 1, we should look past the multifarious specificities it embraced, and ask how. How did it succeed qua cultural movement?"

K-ChiMac's specialty is Korean fried chicken, expertly double-fried and delivering that crrrrrrrrrrrunch you want before hitting the ample meat.

Earlier this month in Winnipeg, Unique Adventures and Excursions worked with Indigenous Tourism Manitoba to hold an Indigenous-led session of puppy yoga for people to attend. Don’t worry, it featured lots of puppies.

It’s a big week for The Sick Times! Our co-founder and managing editor, @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social, is an Emerging Leader of the Year finalist for the INN Nonprofit News Awards! This award honors an individual who is an emerging luminary in the field.

“The first step was investigation, where we really did all the necessary research and analysis to totally understand the problem. The second phase was education, where we educated our own constituency to what we had found out in our research. The third stage was negotiation” - Diane Nash

“If we believe that destroying a synagogue in Israel would be treated as an outrage against civilization, then a synagogue in Tehran must not be treated as a regrettable footnote. Sacred loss does not become less sacred because the world responds selectively to some victims and not others.”

We can’t undo the horrors of Dobbs in a small series of wins, but we can improve access for some. We can also signal that abortion is worth defending and protecting, that we will not accept a political framing that pits us against our own bodies.

Iranian forces have caused far more extensive damage to U.S. military assets than Trump administration officials have admitted to in public and private, new reporting finds, as Germany’s chancellor says the U.S. is being “humiliated” by Iran.

Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador Regional Chief Francis Verreault-Paul spoke at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York this week to speak on Indigenous rights being respected in the healthcare system.

U.S. senator from Kansas points to risk of alienating NATO military alliance members | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/u...

Damn, it's a really busy week! Here's your guide to the best events:

84 percent of Trump's Truth Social posts referring to a person as “low IQ” were directed at Black or Brown people, most recently Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and former MAGA ally Candace Owens.

Heavensouls is an algorithmic playlist’s worst nightmare

“The International Criminal Court is prosecuting the former Philippines president [Rodrigo] Duterte for the exact same thing.”

Adventure is Nigh Season 5 premieres this Saturday! The team has been working incredibly hard to make the finale of this story arc one to remember. Check out the trailer now!

Game Pass is suddenly cheaper—but it's still very expensive. Microsoft, like any service, wants you to eventually forget you're paying for it every month. But is the only version where that's a reality one where Game Pass has a bunch of ads?

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced The Medicines for the People Act, which would develop new, high-quality medications in the public sector and distribute them to all Americans at not-for-profit rates.

We're launching a bundled subscription with three other independent outlets, @neverpo.st, @aftermath.site, and @rogue.site, to give you 50% off access to all four websites for 30 days. The Independent Media Collective Bundle is now live: trustfnd.com/collaboratio...

"When ICE came to Charlotte, North Carolina, they entered territory already well organized by progressive Christians, thanks to Black mainline pastor William Barber II, whose Moral Mondays campaign in 2013 dealt a blow to state Republicans' budget agenda." www.liberalcurrents.com/the-untapped...

Live right NOW: Mike from TV Chef Fantasy League and @jeremybent.bsky.social from @eurovangelists.com and @missiontozyxx.bsky.social are reviewing breakfast tacos, talking about Cliff Richards, and generally hanging out. You should join them. www.instagram.com/tvcheffantas...

A new study found that over 70 percent of marine protected areas are exposed to high levels of wastewater pollutants—making corals and other marine life more vulnerable to climate change.

"Rather than directly contesting the idea that states must provide public education, conservative lawmakers and litigants are increasingly targeting the enforceability of constitutional guarantees—arguing that courts lack the authority to define or mandate what an 'adequate' education requires."

“America at 250” celebrations rely on a national mythology about the American Revolution that only really includes Patriot and Loyalist elites. Through the eyes of enslaved people, the story of the birth of the US looks very different.

Today on APTN National News: One of two youths accused in quadruple homicide in a Nakoda Nation in Saskatchewan receives a three-year sentence.

"'We opened up for people who weren't able to go to the larger protests,' she said. The bitter cold and other logistics were prohibitive particularly for the elderly and families with small children. 'People came and made signs together, or just to be together.'"

In Loughshinny, the council wants people to walk to planned new playground, but says building good footpaths isn’t feasible. “How are kids meant to walk to a playground if it’s cut off?” asks Robert Kelly, the chairperson of the Lougshinny Community Association.

"They used maps, studied targets, and developed insights into how the opposition might react. In Nashville, Tennessee, before the sit-ins there began early in 1960, James Lawson, a young divinity student at Vanderbilt University (. . .)set the example by taking months to train his volunteers."

We've said it a lot, but this is a genuinely special book. It's a celebration of our history and our future, and we all hope that it's the start of something big.

In Florida, predominantly Black and brown communities face hotter temperatures, rising seas and more damaging storms. The Trump administration’s environmental cuts leave them more vulnerable.

As lawmakers threaten to undo conservation funding in the Farm Bill, a new study finds high levels of nitrates in water that conservation measures address.

Why should Palestinians trust Trump’s language of peace & prosperity when neither he nor successive U.S. admins have ever stood for Palestinian dignity, stability, or self-determination? The map of a future Gaza proposed by Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ fails Palestinians, Ahmad Abushawish reports.

"There is a quiet danger in a politics organized primarily around defense. When liberalism becomes synonymous with protecting existing institutions from external attack, it risks overlooking a more subtle threat: the erosion of trust from within." www.liberalcurrents.com/mistrust-is-...

An out-of-state mobile home park landlord even moved to evict a tenant for an unpaid water bill after installing unpermitted water meters that leaked and caused bills to soar minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/23/b...

The "American military(. . .) tends to be good tactically while lacking an overarching strategy (. . .)tactical excellence without a strategic understanding resembles a Ferrari without a steering wheel—the vehicle may be powerful and look good, but it won’t get you where you need to go."