Trump Welcomes Refugees to America!
This story deserves attention but when I searched Daily Kos to see if it had gotten any coverage, I found just a single diary — an excellent write-up for sure, but overlooked by the community. So...
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Letitia James doxxed again and being shadowed
The Trump administration has not given up in their attacks on Leticia James over her real estate transactions.The Department of Justice is investigating after James was referred to them by the Federal...
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You Can't Read That!
You Can’t Read That! is a periodic post about book banning and censorship. YCRT! features news and opinion roundups, commentary, history, and reviews.YCRT! RantThis dystopian PSA originally aired in...
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Just the Stats, Ma'am: Weekly Canvass Wrap up from AZ, FL, GA, ME, MN, NV,...
In Florida, Hope Springs from Field PAC [dated website] volunteers have been canvassing since February 8th (due to the special election in FL-6), but most of us have been knocking on doors this year...
View ArticleRussian stuff blowing up: Europe establishes a special war tribunal for Russia
A special tribunal for Russian war criminals has been established in Europe.x🤝 At a meeting in of Lviv, ministers from 20 European nations gave their political sign-off to the tribunal, welcoming the...
View ArticleWhat is a Patriot? Love of Country Versus Allegiance to a Leader
In social media, the term "patriot" is often invoked, sometimes with fervor, sometimes with contention, but often incorrectly. It is crucial to establish a clear understanding of what this term really...
View ArticleThe Mysterious Case of the Invisible Crisis
I have been writing sporadically about climate change for almost exactly one decade (happy anniversary to me!). I have been reading and tweeting about it for the same decade (with more frequency, alas,...
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Caturday Pootie Diary: Come look at memes with Freddie (Mother's Day Edition)
Freddie appeared next to me on the couch. “What doing?” he wondered.I kept scrolling on my phone. “Looking for flowers to order for my mom that actually look like they’re worth what they’re charging,”...
View ArticleMore Good Food
I just went through over 20 journals that are full of recipes. I am gathering together recipes for another cookbook. I don't have my best taste tester Reid to cook for any more. I thought I would...
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Elise Stefanik getting a not so warm Welcome - making Good Trouble
Lots of good trouble in Delmar, NY today May 10, 2025.A day in the park for Elise — and lots of protesters.Stefanik to speak at GOP picnic in Bethlehem amid 2026 speculationDELMAR—Rep. Elise Stefanik’s...
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Trump does an ad for Scott Jennings book, yuck!
I carefully edited out the cover of Jennings' new book. "A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization."Trump should be censured, if not...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Runaway Influence of Dark Money in Politics
We have been defrauded by SCOTUS allowing Citizen's United to be part of our politics. Not only does unaccounted for money skew the outcomes of our politics, but allows for even foreign entities to...
View ArticleTulips 2025
This morning I went to my coffee shop for my Friday coffee and conversation. The weather was balmy and my friends welcoming. As always the coffee was dark roast and perfect. It was a time to drop my...
View ArticleAn Authoritarian Checklist
Sometimes we need a roundup. A summary. A collection of pertinent information that we can digest and understand.Like the baseball scores from last night’s games – if you’re into baseball.Every day...
View ArticleICE threatens to arrest members of Congress
Following the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside of an ICE Facility when he tried to enter and perform a State safe and health inspection — DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin announces that the...
View ArticlePUHLEEZE! WH Propaganda Secretary Says Trump Doesn't Do Anything For His Own...
The prolific outpouring of preposterous pronouncements that emanate from Donald Trump's White House create a daily flash flood of foolishness and farce. His Press/Propaganda Secretary, Karoline...
View ArticleThe Hawaiian Chieftain
Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion, art, science, food, and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments about...
View Article"I'm not running" MT Greene is a coward who cut and ran at the first sign of...
MT Greene is a cowardRep. MT Greene (R-GA) is a big-talking bully. And like every big-talking bully, the moment she ran into some difficulty, she slouched off like the craven whoopee cushion she is....
View ArticleNat. Sci. Foundation destroyed on Friday
Apologies for being one of those lame diaries that is just a link but there is a dearth of news about this distressing development that will effect generations to come not to mention the American...
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Censorship, Cover-Up, Subtle. Resistance, Continues. Nationwide "No Kings...
You Could Try To Censor The American People,President Trump. No One Has Been Successful At That,Ever!-----No Buy Fridays - Voicing Disapproval, Discontent, With What’s Happening To Our Government. More...
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Old Hardware: Would appreciate some help
My wife and I own an old, stone house with walls about two feet thick. How old is unclear because property records for the area were destroyed in WWII when the local administrative center (like a...
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Trump's Project Homecoming
Yesterday, there was an executive order signed by Trump's autopen handler called "Establishing Project Homecoming." The clip on his Truth Social post is just him talking about it. This one and 7 others...
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Remuneration and Revenge, because they think they can actually get away with it.
Remuneration and Revenge, because they think they can actually get away with it.xPutin and the rest of the world continuing to laugh at these bumbling fools.[image or embed]— Ron Filipkowski...
View ArticleReclaiming the Flag: A Democratic Call to Patriotism as a symbol of defiance
For too long, we Democrats have stood by as the Republican Party draped itself in the Stars and Stripes, wielding the American flag as a weapon to question our loyalty, our values, and our love for...
View ArticleIt's always wrong to break the law /s
If you were to encounter a drunken man about to start his car, and you had the ability to grab the key out of his hand, would you?You should definitely NOT take the man’s key because that would be...
View ArticleAnother Saturday Night: Dealer's Choice
Welcome to another Saturday night of music, memories, and conversations. This week it’s dealer’s choices. What’s ringing your bell these days?The Beths — MetalxxYouTube VideoGentle reminder: Please...
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What's For Dinner? v.19.45: AI Chicken
Well, the recipe isn’t really AI generated, but AI helped me build it. And as you will see, what I ended up “inventing” was something that there are tons of recipes for. But HOW I used the AI is the...
View ArticleEvening Shade-- Resistance Rising-- Saturday, May 10
WELCOMETO THE EVENING SHADEA SANCTUARY OF SANITY AFTER A LONG HARD DAY OF FIGHTING FASCISMYOU WILL FIND in the DIARIES a LOT of POLITICS(Or NOT As the CASE MAY BE)AND EVEN MORE CRITTERS THE PERSON...
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MSDNC was a parody site
The site was created by a guy named Hunter Penn in April, 2019. He labeled the top of what is now an X account, MSDNCNews, as being a parody. Twitter suspended his account for not following the rules,...
View ArticleKanye song glorifying Nazis is racking up views on Twitter. That's not OK.
Like a lot of Kossacks, I have more or less ceased engaging on Twitter. The breaking point for me came when Elon Musk essentially neutered the block function shortly after the presidential election....
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WYFP: Empty Shelves Open Thread
If you haven’t been squirreling away food and other essentials since January, you haven’t been paying attention, according to experts. I almost feel like a prepper with all the food I have...
View ArticleThis Week in the War on Women
Moira Donegan raised an interesting point pondering why, when discussing the damage being done by his tariffs, TFG framed it as “little girls having 2 dolls instead of 30,” rather than price hikes for...
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Kitchen Table Kibitzing 5/10/25
why? because… me.decide to retire and get called in for jury duty. obviously can’t discuss the case but the selection process… I got set in seat 1 on day one. gave a brief intro. same for juror 2. then...
View ArticleCartoon: Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mexican Mother's Day and US Mother's Day to every Mom except for ICE's moms. Please share #LaCucaracha cartoons before they make them illegal. GoComics.com/lacucaracha daily since 2002!
View ArticleInfectious Updates 5/10/2025
Schoolchildren quarantined in North Dakota, several measles cases.Mexico is grappling with the same problems of misinformation and distrust of vaccines as the US. Their outbreak is as large as ours....
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PWB Peeps Caturday Open Thread: Cat Characters
Cool Dudefat cat politicianbohemianmodelknitting buddysnuggle babyA gentle reminder of how we do things: 🐱🐶🐦Do not troll the diary. If you hate pootie diaries, leave now. No harm, no foul.Please do...
View ArticleTrmp Policy Casualty: Affordable Food
Daily Table (https://www.dailytable.org/) is a nonprofit organization that operates grocery stores “making nutritious, quality food affordable for everyone.” It was established to bridge the gap...
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"We can win the war in Mattel"
xDear lort. He thinks Mattel is a country.x.com/Acyn/status/...[image or embed]— Lola Gayle (@lolagaylec.bsky.social) May 9, 2025 at 6:28 AMThen there’s racial revisionist history.Karoline Leavitt says...
View ArticleEnergy Star program is being dismantled
ArsTechnica has a story up this weekend concerning the apparent demise of the Energy Star program, enacted over 30 years ago by then President George H. W. Bush in 1992. The program is voluntary and...
View ArticleHoggs & Maher interview
Lots of people are talking about the Hoggs & Maher interview, and the bit about Hoggs saying young people’s priorities are to get laid and have fun… me? That’s not the bit I found concerning.Hogg...
View ArticleA profound commentary on the meaning of our lives My Three Friends by Umair...
This linked essay is profound. Echoing philosophers from long ago. A nudge towards reflective enlightenment. I give it to you with with attribution to the writer:Umair Haque: My Three FriendsNike
View ArticleOvernight News Digest: May 10, 2025
Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, doomandgloom and...
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Ukraine Invasion Day 1,173: war gaming under repetition as 'talks resume',...
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions.”It’s turned Trump-like, resembling a Hobson’s Choice. Fortunately the EU’s...
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IAN: May 11, 2025 - It's been a week
I’ve alternated between my nose buried in books (yes, multiple — frequently more than one at a time) and checking the news online. Oddly enough, my blood pressure has been going down.As you can see by...
View ArticleSafety in numbers: Every retailer should include the tariff upcharge on their...
Not long ago, Amazon sort of floated the idea of including the tariff fees on the products they sell to show consumers why something costs more than they expected. Those tariffs were not implemented on...
View ArticleBob's Picture of the Day for May 11th 2025
Welcome to my Picture of the Day.I’m showcasing photographs I have taken over the past 48 years. I hope my images can give your brain a short break from the chaos.You will be able to find these diaries...
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Krasnov claims he brokered all those cease-fires, even though he may think...
"These are not the facts you're looking for..." Will Krasnov's Jedi Mind Tricks yield a Nobel Prize. Much like stagflation and a looming recession, Trump now tries to leverage what should be the honor...
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