Dystopia Now

Josh Hawley does the running man

The January 6 committee poked fun at Missouri senator Josh Hawley in their final hearing of the summer, showing him first with his defiant raised fist, then as he ran for his life during the riot. Much laughter ensued, both in the audience and especially on Twitter. Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/ Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/

53 films in 52 nights

This week, we take a break from news to talk about a quest Kerouac is on to watch a feature length film every single night. Don't worry, the news is still all bad. Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/ Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/

Calling out the Dodgers

Last week, Todd posted a Twitter thread on behalf of a friend who was forced to change her Nasty Woman shirt before being allowed to attend a Los Angeles Dodgers game. We talk about the response to the thread and the utter silence of the Dodgers. The Twitter thread:  https://twitter.com/ToddBehrendt/status/1545398059193946112 Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/ Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/  

Brittney Griner

An American sports star has been detained in Russia on trivial charges since days before the invasion of Ukraine, but until recently there wasn't a lot of coverage. What are we going to do about it? Petition: https://blackfeministfuture.org/bringbrittneyhome/ Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/ Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/  

Supreme Court coup

Is there any other way to describe what happened the last two weeks? Stay safe out there, folks.  Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/ Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/  

”They aren’t here to hurt me”

Tuesday's bonus hearing was probably the most compelling yet from the January 6 select committee.   Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/ Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/  

Supreme Court v. privacy

Friday's decision to strike down Roe v Wade was a long time coming, but it isn't the end of the line for a court that is rapidly reshaping policy in this country. Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/ Follow Kerouac at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/  

Texas GOP wants to secede

The Texas GOP convention was a doozy, eh? The new platform denies the 2020 election results, condemns homosexuality and even includes a bit about holding a referendum on leaving the United States. Also, Kerouac is watching a movie every night for as long as he can. Follow along at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/  

Jan. 6 hearings -- pumping up Pence

Man, the January 6 committee sure played up Mike Pence's role in preventing an attempted coup. Don't they realize that he'd have done it if he thought it would actually work?  Also, Kerouac is watching a movie every night for as long as he can. Follow along at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/ Check out copodco.com to listen for more shows, including Under the Covers and Pretend This Didn't Happen.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

Jan. 6 hearing takeaways

Through two hearings, we've got a pretty good idea of what the January 6 committee has in store for us the rest of the way. Whether it makes a difference is less clear.  Also, Kerouac is watching a movie every night for as long as he can. Follow along at https://letterboxd.com/kafkajones/activity/ Check out copodco.com to listen for more shows, including Under the Covers and Pretend This Didn't Happen.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/