Howdy, fam! It’s my birthday today!
And I have a birthday request. If I have brought you joy this year, please make a donation to your choice of Propublica, or 404 Media.
I am not associated with either of them, but their work makes me happy. I would like them to continue to exist.
This is on my mind this morning because of a quote from Salon, which is apparently shutting down:
“The business realities of independent digital journalism have changed profoundly over the years. After careful consideration, we have reached the difficult decision that our publishing model is no longer sustainable.”
https://www.salon.com/2026/11/05/goodbye-from-salon/
Goodbye from Salon - Salon.com