Open Thread

Everything pales in contrast to the Supreme Court killing Roe v. Wade. Thankfully, Delaware enacted legislation retaining all the protections of Roe v. Wade in the event that this day…

Tucker Carlson: American Nationalist.  When the history of the death of American democracy (or what passes for it) is written (whether it's permitted to be published or read depends upon…

Western Artillery Flows Into Ukraine.  Is there any hope that this war can be contained?  I'm going with 'No': The Western artillery flooding into Ukraine will alter the war with…

You Know Less About Dogs Than You Thought You Knew.  Why? Because we humans like to check off boxes that aren't always correct.  Oh, and we deal in stereotypes: Breed…

D's 'Shocked' That Ohio Union Members Love Trump.  Not to mention, Rethugs' relentless gerrymandering has placed D seats at risk.  Right on cue, NY Court rules rare D redistricting unconstitutional. …

Don't Think Kevin McCarthy Is Gonna Be The Next Speaker.  Assuming the Rethugs win, which the Democratic Party has been trying to ensure happens: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy denied…

Sorry for the late start. We've been binge-watching Justified, and we're in the final season, which is Breaking Bad-good.  Sometimes, we can't stop 'til we've seen the next episode.  Final…

DeSantis Vs. Disney: Can We Root For BOTH Sides To Lose?: Disney employs 38 lobbyists in Florida’s capital. Each election cycle, the company gives generous campaign contributions to Florida candidates…

'Hate Will Only Win If People Like Me Stand By And Let It Happen.'  One Democratic State Senator breaking from the torpor of the Democratic Party: When Michigan Democratic state…

Happy Whatever-It-Is-You're Celebrating-Or-Not-Celebrating-Day! Child Poverty Is Back: All of this was data from just a couple of months. The real power of money like this comes over time. A different…

Stop Minor Traffic Stops. Save Lives: Los Angeles last month became the biggest city to restrict the policing of minor violations. In Philadelphia, a ban on such stops has just…

Absolute Must-Read: Pro Publica On Tax Avoidance By The Wealthy.  Award-worthy, great graphics, and exceedingly aggravating. You Ever Get Mail From Hillsdale College? I do.  Buncha RWNJ's pretending to be…