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Movies, Black Widow, Disney, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Black Widow Is Delayed Without a New Release Date

Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow
As someone who is extremely excited for Black Widow, this is ultimately a good move.
Big on the Internet, Coronavirus, penguins

With Their Aquarium Empty, These Penguins Are Having a Coronavirus Adventure

A waddle of penguins
Thank you to the Shedd Aquarium for putting this penguin joy into our lives. We needed it.
Big on the Internet, big brother, COVID-19, Jared Leto

“Jared Leto Returns From Desert Retreat to Discover COVID-19 Outbreak” Is Not a Phrase I Had on My Apocalypse Mad Libs

jared leto
What a time to be alive.
Comics, manga, Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon

Why Sailor Moon Still Matters Almost 30 Years Later

The Sailor Scouts in the manga as drawn by Naoko Takeuchi
'Sailor Moon' changed my life and gave us one of the most important female superheroes of all time.
Big on the Internet, caremongering, Coronavirus, hope

Forget Scaremongering, It’s Time for CARE-mongering

a younger person holds and elderly person's hands
There's a new social media trend that's all about helping where you can.
News, COVID-19, environmentalism, Thanos

Silver Lining: The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Decreased Pollution Worldwide

Thanos Avengers Infinity War
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the globe, there has been an unexpected but not unwelcome outcome.
Big on the Internet, art, libraries, museums, Opera, streaming

Here’s How to Get Some Free High Culture While You’re Social Distancing

The famous Leonardo Da Vinci painting ' The Mona Lisa' is seen on display in the Grande Galerie of the Louvre museum on August 24, 2005 in Paris, France. Dan Brown is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Digital Fortress, Angels and Demons, and Deception Point. His acclaimed novel 'The Da Vinci Code'has become one of the most widely read books of all time. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Enjoy museums, art, opera, books, movies and more for free during your social distancing.
News, Coronavirus, donald trump, racism, xenophobia

Donald Trump Won’t Stop Being Super Racist About the Coronavirus

Donald Trump smirks in a USA baseball cap.
Trump's words are dangerous and that's not an accident or a byproduct of ignorance. It's the entire point.
Big on the Internet, Coronavirus, COVID-19, productivity

No, You Don’t Have to Be Productive During the COVID-19 Outbreak

sleeping cat
Hey friends, how's your social distancing going?
TV, DreamWorks Animation, Noelle Stevenson, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

She-Ra‘s Fifth Season Will Be Its Last—at Least We Have a Release Date

AJ Michalka as Catra in She-Ra
All good things must come to an end and one of those things, sadly, will be 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.'
Big on the Internet, Stephen Colbert, The Late Show, the lather show

Stephen Colbert Delivered a Special Coronavirus Monologue From His Bathtub

Stephen Colbert delivers special coronavirus monologue from his bathtub
Stephen Colbert still delivered a timely monologue last night—from his bathtub.
TV, anime, Beastars, Netflix

What Is Beastars and Why Does It Have People Asking If They Are a Furry?

Legoshi and Louis making people uncomfortable
People are talking about 'Beastars,' half because it is an interesting plot and half shock and awe about the fact that a bunny and a wolf are doing it.
Movies, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jumanji: The Next Level, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Here’s Your Reminder That the New Jumanji Movies Are Pretty Great

Highly recommended for your quarantine viewing for adults and kids alike.
TV, contributors, I Am Not Okay With This

I Am Not Okay With This’ Bloodwitch Is Not Quite a Real Band, but Kind Of?

Syd and Stanley riding in the car in Netflix's in I Am Not Okay With This.
No teen drama would be perfect without a great soundtrack, and Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This not only has a killer one but also features the best fake band ever.
AMP Featured, News, Coronavirus, things we saw today, trader joe's

Things We Saw Today: Support the Trader Joe’s Union

Trader Joe's Open New Store In Miami Area PINECREST, FL - OCTOBER 18: Shoppers lineup as they wait for the grand opening of a Trader Joe's on October 18, 2013 in Pinecrest, Florida. Trader Joe's opened its first store in South Florida where shoppers can now take advantage of the California grocery chains low-cost wines and unique items not found in other stores. About 80 percent of what they sell is under the Trader Joe's private label. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The Trader Joe's Union tweeted for the chain to "provide workers hazard pay starting right now."
AMP Featured, News, Coronavirus, politics

Republican Lawmakers Tried to Use a Coronavirus Relief Package to Restrict Abortion Access

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a stupid frowny face for reporters.
Republicans are using (or creating) this opportunity to spread anti-abortion misinformation.
TV

How Supernatural Predicted Our Toilet Paper Hoarding in Crisis

Supernatural -- "Don't Call Me Shurley" -- Image SN1120b_0314.jpg -- Pictured:  Rob Benedict as Chuck Shurley -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2016 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserve
And the Lord said: thou shalt hoard toilet paper like it's gold.
TV, Westworld

It’s a Whole New Westworld

What's West of Westworld?
News, Bernie Sanders, democratic primary, Joe Biden

A Female VP Should Have Higher Qualifications Than Just Being a Woman

Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden laugh during a debate.
We should want to use our identity politics to anoint people who have consistently voted for our values.
News, Coronavirus, donald trump

Donald Trump Thinks Everyone Should Just “Relax” About Coronavirus, Reminds Us Why We Should Never Listen to His Advice

At a press conference Sunday, Donald Trump said that he thinks everyone should just "relax" when it comes to coronavirus because "it will all pass."
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