Flag of the Day – North Dakota

I don't know much about the the flag of North Dakota other than the fact that the design is an almost exact copy of the unit banner carried by the state's troop contingent in the Philippine–American War. (per wikipedia) I only put it here to trick you into listening to this week's Highlands Bunker, which deals with a film called Welcome to Leith

Slow Motion General Strike Continues Nationally

Job openings in the U.S. approached record levels in October while the number of people quitting eased off its record pace but remained historically high, the Labor Department reported. If you want a low paying, de-humanizing grind - you are in LUCK!

Coons to Deploy His Patented Bipartisan Savoir Faire on Manchin & Sinema – We are Fucked

Biden's "Build Back Better" has been trimmed to the bone in part because Coons signaled a willingness to give up half of the projected $400 billion plan prior to day one. Now, with Senate action scheduled in the coming weeks Machine and Sinema are threatening additional cuts. But don't worry. This WaPO article is here to let you know that Chris Coon is on it.
“Relationships, understanding where another senator is coming from and being respectful of their frame and their concerns is the best way to be persuasive with any senator,” said Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

RIP: Barry Harris

One of jazz' greatest pianists, and highly-revered by fans, fellow musicians, and his countless students.  I was fortunate enough to see Harris and tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan put on a…