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Seriously, am I going to have to pay attention to their comics again? I haven't done that since Gahan Wilson died.

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A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional.

“I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in a statement to The Associated Press.

The law would have created a new process to challenge library materials and request that they be relocated to areas not accessible to children. The measure was signed by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in 2023, but an earlier ruling had temporarily blocked it from taking effect while it was being challenged in court.

“The law deputizes librarians and booksellers as the agents of censorship; when motivated by the fear of jail time, it is likely they will shelve only books fit for young children and segregate or discard the rest,” Brooks wrote in his ruling.

A coalition that included the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock had challenged the law, saying fear of prosecution under the measure could prompt libraries and booksellers to no longer carry titles that could be challenged.

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Is there a fediverse review platform for movies, booksbooks and the like? Could be very cool imo

TV compilation and the newly made episode 24.5 will be shown in cinemas from Feb 28 ahead of the March 26 Blu-ray Box release.

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Merry Christmas you mangey lot.

let me tell you about this incredible story proposal its called either its gonna be called chad mctruths christmas truth or maybe chads fight against the woke conspiracy and the ai deep state and everybody whos mean to him and also hillary clinton and the war on christmas

heres an overview for you

in a world full of lies we have chad mctruth and hes on a mission and its a relentless mission to expose the shocking reality of the woke agenda and the sneaky ai deep state trying to silence him and this is a story about his brave fight against a society that wants to erase the truth about vaccines and racism and the real meaning of christmas and believe me its a battle worth watching because chad is standing up for whats right and we need more people like him because its time to uncover the truth

also the premise

chads troubles start suddenly when his friends just stop responding they just stop and its unbelievable hes trying to share the truth sending them texts telling them that vaccines are filled with microchips for mind control can you believe it and this wokeness its all brainwashing so one by one they disappear from his life leaving chad feeling isolated even on christmas and he figures out that the deep state is using dark tactics to cut him off from anyone who might actually listen to him its a disgrace

and theres conflict

chads world is falling apart and he sees that his social media posts which used to get a lot of attention even if it was just FAKE dissent are now met with total silence and its unbelievable because his powerful insights are just disappearing into thin air because the ai deep state is manipulating those algorithms trying to suppress his lifechanging ideas from reaching the people who really need to hear them and also reddit theyre not just complicit theyre part of the deep state liberal media then it gets worse because chad gets fired from his job for voicing concerns about whats happening in our society what with all the black santas and homoerotic jesuses but they accuse him of inappropriate behavior but its a total dog whistle can you believe it this is how they silence the truth

but it gets resolved a bit

chad let me tell you hes fueled by a fierce determination to unveil the truth so he decides to write a revolutionary book pouring every ounce of energy into this manifesto and its all about his harrowing experiences losing friends and losing jobs while exposing those hidden forces trying to silence him and this book is a symbol of free speech and its going to wake up the masses to the dangers lurking in the shadows like poor people trying to celebrate christmas but chad knows if you cant afford gifts you shouldnt celebrate at all

but on launch day what does he see a packed venue no just a handful of confused people many glued to their phones instead of listening to his urgent message as he passionately talks about how the ai deep state distorts reality with an antiwhite agenda and when he sees their eyes glazing over its clear deep state propaganda has ensnared their minds and its a disgrace theres no good christians anymore

but theres a woke agenda look out

the deep state they pretend to be champions of progress while pushing this ridiculous narrative of political correctness and they silence anyone who dares to dissent with their powerful ai technology that they manipulate the conversation making sure that any critique of their agenda is labeled as hate speech or extremist nonsense and chad discovers their ultimate goal its not just about controlling the narrative its about reshaping society and even the weather they want to wipe out freedom fighters like him with hurricanes

in a world turned upside down by the absurdities of wokeness chad stands up as a fearless warrior against this madness and his fight against the deep state and the woke army isnt just personal because its also a crusade for our fundamental right to think freely and express ourselves without fear of retribution from the females and gays and its time to take back our freedom because just like chad says if youre a lgbt just keep it to yourself especially around the holidays

the first principle of the woke agenda

theyre promoting these absurd ideas in the name of progress when powerful corporations and government entities push ridiculous narratives like saying that being antiwoke is harmful people rarely stop to question whats really going on and its unbelievable they want you to swallow their nonsense without thinking twice we need to wake up and see their true motives behind these outrageous claims its all about control and we cant let them get away with it even his niece always talks about abortion at christmas dinner

the second principle of the woke agenda

guilted exclusion the elite are orchestrating a hidden cabal and theyre using people to promote radical ideas all under the guise of inclusivity while anyone who dares to disagree gets pushed to the sidelines and its so obvious because every time chad he talks about immigrants ruining christmas with their culture everybody just changes the subject their goal to create a society where dissent isnt just frowned upon its completely silenced its a disgrace and we cant let them succeed in their mission to control our thoughts and voices and we need to stand up and fight back against this tyranny

and several more evil principles we dont even know about probably

as chad navigates this chaotic landscape of social control it becomes clear that his mission extends far beyond himself and santa and hes fighting against a culture that dismisses critical thought in favor of unquestioned narratives of equality and acceptance but its absurd just questioning mainstream beliefs can lead to digital erasure and this is a battle for our freedom to think and speak without fear of being silenced by the illegals and other minorities who want to control the narrative we need to stand up for critical thinking and push back against this madness because i cant even say removed anymore what the heck

ps folks please share this its absolutely vital for all free thinkers to unite and come together and fight back against this agenda that seeks to silence us this christmas lets spread the word and stand up for our rights to say slurs

HK$1m rewards target people accused of national security crimes who fled after pro-democracy protests

With just weeks left in office, US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 federal death row inmates - potentially thwarting President-elect Donald Trump's plans to expand federal executions during his upcoming administration.

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To understand how the bird flu got out of hand, KFF Health News interviewed nearly 70 government officials, farmers and farmworkers, and researchers with expertise in virology, pandemics, veterinary medicine, and more.

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Virologists around the world said they were flabbergasted by how poorly the United States was tracking the situation. “You are surrounded by highly pathogenic viruses in the wild and in farm animals,” said Marion Koopmans, head of virology at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands. “If three months from now we are at the start of the pandemic, it is nobody’s surprise.”

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As President-elect Donald Trump comes into office in January, farmworkers may be even less protected. Trump’s pledge of mass deportations will have repercussions whether they happen or not, said Tania Pacheco-Werner, director of the Central Valley Health Policy Institute in California.

Many dairy and poultry workers are living in the U.S. without authorization or on temporary visas linked to their employers. Such precarity made people less willing to see doctors about covid symptoms or complain about unsafe working conditions in 2020. Pacheco-Werner said, “Mass deportation is an astronomical challenge for public health.”