Comin’ in hot!

From The Cut: “Teen Vogue Will Fold Into Vogue.com” Why do we care about that? Because Teen Vogue had some of the most amazing political reporting for the past several years. But Condè Nast (owners of Vogue and WIRED, among other pubs) laid off all the political staff today. Fun fact: their current pinned post on Bluesky congratulates themselves for winning the Roosevelt Institute’s 2025 Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech and Expression. Say prayers for WIRED. https://tinyurl.com/26t29de8 They also laid off all women of color, according to to the Hollywood Reporter. “As Condé Nast Folds Teen Vogue Into Vogue’s Website, NewsGuild Condemns the Plan” https://tinyurl.com/4vysj3me

Marc Elias should get a very nice position in the next Dem White House. “Judge Rejects Another Attempt to Block Virginia Redistricting” Also, if you’re not reading Democracy Docket, you’re missing out. It’s great for seeing what we are actually DOING to combat this fascist shit. https://tinyurl.com/9xmr7jae

And finally, who doesn’t want to take a field trip here??!! Let’s go! “There’s a Dinosaur ‘Mummy Zone.’ Here’s What Scientists Found There.” From the article: The mummified remains of two duck-billed dinosaurs exposing skin, spikes, flesh, the first reptilian hooves ever discovered. https://tinyurl.com/48khxyaz

ok, that’s three. Everybody buckle your seat belts, it might get bumpy. Hold the hand of the person next to you if you need to. We are all in this together. Deeeeeeep breaths. Not Threatening a mayor McSquirrel or anyone else.