Teacher of hospitalized kids. Civic. Curious. Cranky. Baltimore, baby.
We Need Each Other clear takeaway already regardless of winner
Vibecession ForeverI don’t think there’s enough vote for Stevens left but this will be a close result. My hope is that the El-Sayed/DSA/far left contingent don’t get despondent but realize that both factions need each other. It’s time to cut the shit and fight MAGA, not Democrats.
The reason Trump’s approval keeps hitting a new all-time low every day, and why Republicans might lose the Senate, is because GOP voters are losing their enthusiasm for his agenda, while independents move in droves toward an energized Democratic base. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/2026-08-04...
This hasn’t gotten much attention, but it should. While everyone was focused on Schedule F, the administration created something even broader. On July 30, a new OPM rule took effect that creates a second way to fire federal employees outside the normal civil service process.
Trump: "Everybody saw the vandalism. All you have to do is look at the tape." (There is no tape. Trump is nuts.)
Incredible nonsense from John Cornyn. True, the harm to Epstein’s victims can’t be remedied by a “no” vote. But why should Blanche’s corrupt cover-up of the Epstein files—in violation of a Congressional mandate(!)—be rewarded by “yes”? Can’t get any more craven than this.
Aaron RuparCornyn justifies his support for Blanche: "That's one of those things that can't be remedied by a 'no' vote"
The number of states targeted in cyberattacks on water systems has jumped to 12 www.axios.com/2026/08/04/w...
The number of states targeted in cyberattacks on water systems has jumped to 12This appears to be the broadest known coordinated cyber campaigns against U.S. municipal water systems.www.axios.com
Hundreds rally in Fishers, Indiana to support immigrants and oppose a nearby ‘mass deportation’ event.
Hundreds rally in Fishers to support immigrants and oppose nearby 'mass deportation' event - Indianapolis RecorderTwo groups with opposing views on immigration hosted events Saturday in Central Indiana. One was a private rally in support of mass ...indianapolisrecorder.com
This Thursday, SpaceX insiders will be released from their first post-IPO stock lockup and can cash out early. As I've been saying, this has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme.
On this day in 1944, the Gestapo found Anne Frank and her family in their Secret Annex. Her diary stands as a warning against hatred and persecution. Eighty years later, we should recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.🙂↕️
The Number of Regular People Being Arrested for Protesting Data Centers Is Astounding
The Number of Regular People Being Arrested for Protesting Data Centers Is AstoundingAll over the United States, ordinary people are risking their freedom to take a stand against data centers in their communities.futurism.com
Jeezus f**king Christ... In essence that ruling says that any time your side doesn't win an election, just ransack the capitol, and everything will be okay...
US judge grants DOJ request to dismiss January 6 cases against Oath KeepersBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday granted the U.S.www.yahoo.com
i know votes are still being counted but the more i look at this michigan senate map the more it becomes clear that it kind of looks like a mitten
This doddering nutball is going to absolutely destroy Republicans’ midterm chances. He’s feeding Democrats free ads every time he opens his mouth, and it is glorious.
Aaron RuparTrump: "I think we should be given an A+ on the economy"
SARS-CoV-2 did not come from a lab. There is no evidence pointing to laboratory origins. There’s been a massive disinformation campaign to convince the public otherwise. It’s scary how effective that campaign has been.
If you’re a vegetarian/vegan, the range of options that are available at every neighborhood grocery store, not just specialty stores an hour away, has absolutely exploded over just the last decade.
RevanSo this is basically one of the entry points to becoming a reactionary
">900 people in Washtenaw County, MI, have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since mid-June. Linda Kim, a public health nurse, has called >100 of them. Almost everyone has said the same thing: It’s excruciating, and one of the worst illnesses they’ve experienced." kffhealthnews.org/public-healt...
Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided by Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And the Messy Details - KFF Health NewsYes, they’ve heard all the poop jokes. Public health staffers are painstakingly tracing the sources of this massive outbreak, combing through fast-food orders and lettuce purchases as they listen to p...kffhealthnews.org
Who is this “we”?
Aaron RuparTrump on Venezuela: "We're taking out hundreds of billions of dollars"
So…. www.foxnews.com/politics/col...
Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmationSen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she will vote against Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, citing the anti-weaponization fund and DOJ independence.www.foxnews.comWill Susan Collins vote to confirm? Express concern?
Josh GersteinNEW: Amid AG confirmation battle, Todd Blanche assured anti-abortion activists that he's working to make Dobbs 'permanent in every single state.' Admin will act 'soon' to limit mail-order abortion drugs. w/ @alicemiranda.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
