Harris doesn’t need to convince voters she’s better than Trump. She needs to convince them she’s better than their couches.

Recent presidential election coverage depicts the candidates as being in a literal race. Headlines like “Harris Triples Trump’s Fundraising” and “Harris Rattled Trump and Dominated Debate” are common. But the neck-in-neck narrative obfuscates the reality of the competition - Harris doesn’t need to convince voters that she’s better than Trump; she needs to convince them that she’s better than whatever else they could be doing on election night.

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On the internet, no one knows you're a dog or an AI chatbot

“I’ve met and kind of know Andrea. I’m personally more of a Green by platform but I’m a registered Democrat…” began innocuously an anonymous comment under an r/Seattle post about 43rd Legislative District candidate Andrea Suarez speaking at a King County GOP dinner. The comment quickly veered to bashing Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Joe Biden’s son, Joe Biden’s granddaughter, and Netanyahu—none of whom live in Seattle or are vying for any King County position.

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Brewed in Japan: The Evolution of Japanese Beer by Jeffrey W. Alexander - My Notes


In preparation for my trip to Japan, I read this book about the history of the Japanese beer industry. I like Japanese beer. Sure, it is light on flavor and practically indistinguishable among labels. But it hits the spot after a long day of walking and compliments almost any savory meal. The book not only covered the origins and evolution of Japanese beer but the historical events that shaped the industry. In reading it I gained an appreciation for the country’s foamy golden drink and culture of gritty resourcefulness.

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