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Sunday recos + reads
A Pitt Emmys sweep, positive signs for Dems, and the AD tour that'll make you feel better about your kitchen organization
17 hrs ago • 
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Hot Tip is one year old!
And we've never looked better.
Sep 5 • 
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In space no one can hear us scream
But at least it's almost time for fall foliage and Nora Ephron movies
Sep 3 • 
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August 2025

Wtf is going on at the CDC right now?
And why is the HHS secretary trying to kill us all
Aug 29 • 
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Consider a weekend without your phone
After reading this, obviously.
Aug 23 • 
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Shitty Chrises and perfect cakes
And why third spaces are popping up everywhere
Aug 20 • 
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Sunday recos + reads
A high-stakes White House meeting, the best lip balm, and another Gilded Age rewatch
Aug 18 • 
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This carpet is war criminal red™️
We brought an evil dictator to America, but at least we got nothing out of it
Aug 16 • 
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Emily On Her Couch For A Bit
Or wherever she wants to be.
Aug 13 • 
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Screaming from the White House rooftop
And being a tourist in your own city
Aug 8 • 
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Sunday recos + reads
Deadlines, dumb DOGE, and Texas Dems eat Chicago hot dogs, maybe.
Aug 4 • 
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This is your sign to run through the sprinklers
And go blackberry picking too, while you're at it
Aug 1 • 
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