Jay Weixelbaum

I was interviewed for International Policy Digest recently--you can check it out here: intpolicydigest.org/filmmaker-ja...

I wrote this years ago and its more relevant than ever. Attitudes are viral, folks. We're social animals. It matters that we're aware of this, because social media is having a massive negative impact on our world. It doesn't have to. medium.com/@jason-weixe...

4.2 billions is: 1) projected population of the world in 2050 2) the number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy or 3) a number you should be familiar with before you believe any campaign promises from a high profile mayoral race

If you feel bad, think about how this dog would probably like you, provided you’re willing to throw a ball for him

I used to think this. That is, until it was clear that populism exists on the left and right —and utilizes the same grievance-based, choose-your-own reality discourse. See all the newly minted genocide experts for reference. Signed, an actual genocide expert with a doctorate

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This is also most Bluesky users, who shit on Democrats *constantly* to feel superior to others. Congratulations all, instead of going to therapy, you helped gut cancer research and destroy US public health. Thanks for “helping” with your online “activism.”

New rightwing lie just dropped. Republican rando told me ACA subsides cost $1.6T. They don’t. That’s the total for *all* annual federally subsidized heath care. ACA subsides are *6 percent* of that total, you sweet summer children. That’s about $100-150B per year.

the thing about Bernie’s politics is his three gorgeous houses buy book pls

I used to be proud of writing op-eds for the Washington Post

happy halloween I love you

I worked a similar environment for years in the early 2000s. We were packaging mortgage securities trades. Guess what happened next