Month: April 2023

A Texas House committee hearing was derailed after prank names like ‘Connie Lingus’ and ‘Anita Dickenmee’ were called for public comment

Aditi Bharade Mar 31, 2023 A Texas House committee meeting on March 29 took an unexpected and hilarious turn. The meeting went awry when people submitted prank names like “Anita Dickenmee” and “Holden Middick.” “OK, you got your moment. Hope you enjoy it,” Rep. Jeff Leach said after […]

Macron Unreformed

On January 19 protests and strikes broke out in cities and towns across France in response to an unpopular proposal by President Emmanuel Macron to raise the basic retirement age from sixty-two to sixty-four. Last month the measure was forced through parliament despite widespread opposition from the left […]

The Renters’ Revolt

Our April 17/24 Issue Read Online Read as PDF FEATURED The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun In New York, the real estate industry and the politicians in its pocket both reign supreme. These tenants have a plan to change that forever. MOLLY CRABAPPLE FROM THIS ISSUE What […]

Female rage

Katherine Dee 17 hr ago Hi friends. Next week, we’re back in business with some very cool guest and archival posts. Substack recommends I throw these in. But in the meantime, here’s what’s been on my mind. Quite possibly nothing new. Just a new format. Female rage. Since […]