ANYWAY, let’s politics, shall we? We begin with a chuckle. From The Independent: “DHS speechwriter linked to hateful social accounts while claiming American conservatives are ostracized like Jews in Nazi Germany” https://tinyurl.com/yx79xw3t Good news! From FIRE (yeah, I know, those assholes): “VICTORY! 5th Circuit blocks West Texas A&M’s unconstitutional drag ban” Yeah…..the 5th Circuit…..I’m deeply confused as well. https://tinyurl.com/4252c7p9 From Brian Beutler: “Six weeks out from the government funding deadline, many Senate Democrats are in the process of convincing themselves they have no choice but to cave. One of their main rationales will be a bad read of mostly irrelevant … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread has continued shenanigans next door

True fax. My neighbor, who has had various addiction issues for a long time now, was removed from her house by stretcher today. Her current drug partner of choice is still in her house, rather dead at the moment. There are a lot of police here. They’ve been here for hours now. So. I’m not doing a thread tonight. But addiction affects everyone. It is 100% political. Everyone needs to be-have, be-cool, and be-kind. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is living a little Law and Order right now

I mean, it was only 70 here today, which is practically sweater weather. I’ll take it. Some probably obvious news from ProPublica: “When Is “Recyclable” Not Really Recyclable? When the Plastics Industry Gets to Define What the Word Means.” https://tinyurl.com/ykunfsdu I know this was yesterday, but it’s important because the GOP is all bluster. From Kyle Cheney at Politico: “Gov. Greg Abbott’s options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear” https://tinyurl.com/59uxx6zw And from Kyle Griffin at MSNBC last night: “Breaking: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas House falls short of quorum after Democrats leave state to prevent … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread has cooled off

Good. Grief. It’s hot here in NC. Just wow hot. Feels like I’m being dry-roasted, but there’s still enough humidity to make it really unpleasant. That’s enough whining about the heat. Let’s complain about politics! I kid, I kid, let’s try and find some positive news. I will do my best in the comments. From Josh Gershwin and Kyle Cheney at Politico: “Judges press Trump administration on deportation quotas” Snippet: “A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments Monday on a lower-court order barring “roving” immigration arrests repeatedly pressed a Justice Department attorney to confirm whether immigration officials have … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is also sweltering.

Never fear! Sheleeta’s got it! Do your thing in a kind, calm, and cool manner. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Hello Friends, HP here with a very, very last minute header for today. It turns out that today is Amelia Earhart day! As a kid, I did a lot of my elementary school ‘biography reports’ and other projects on Amelia Earhart- I was fascinated by her. Being the tomboy that I was, I was drawn to her fearlessness and tenacity despite the sexism she faced. I admired her enthusiasm for travel and for pushing herself to the limits … Continue reading Thursday Politics thread is here

So I’m doing another short thread. I’ll be fine, I’m just having a back spasm because I sneezed while carrying Hammy. I have taken Aleve. I am going to bed now, at 9:30 So yeah. It was a Monday. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread just unlocked a new injury

Tomatoes are about to be super-tarrifed, Dept. Of Ed is basically no more, Epstein is exhausting. Go touch grass. I’m going to do the same. Normal disclaimer: no threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Take some deep breaths. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is fresh outta f*x

Such as my office is, I’m not in it. I’m in the mountains at a writing retreat. I will probably be lurking a bit. Y’all take care of yourselves and each other. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is out of the office

I am currently full of pizza. There are definitely worse ways to be, but I will admit I’m stress eating. So that Big, Beautiful, Bailout For Billionaires…where are we with that? I mean, I know our stance, but as of 10pm East Coast time, the vote hasn’t happened yet. Apparently the Idiot released a cologne last night. Not this one, but I liked this response to the announcement best. I don’t know. I’m scrolling for more news and just not feeling it. So I’m going to leave you with Krusty Kologne. Because a giggle is better than a tear. Hugs … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread says welcome to July!

Ok, I think the problem with the idea is the lack in a way to get people who want a good job to do the same for others. 🤔 Let’s take that energy in to today. WOOO! JD Vance already putting his shoulder into those goalposts and moving them. From Rawstory: “‘That’s not the question’: Vance won’t say whether Trump achieved top Iran goal” https://tinyurl.com/53xxtznd And SCOTUS is officially really, really, REALLY scary. From Politico: “Supreme Court eases rapid deportations to countries where immigrants have no ties, The high court’s majority offered no explanation for its ruling.” https://tinyurl.com/234k72wv Justice Sotomayor’s … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread used predictive text to come up with the next sentence

The “No Kings” protests were powerful. It was something we could DO. It was ACTIVE. It made me feel GOOD. And even if you couldn’t participate, I feel like seeing such huge crowds had to feel GOOD, too. So while things are super scary right now, I’m trying to hold on to that joy. Speaking of joy….from the AP “Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company.” Said employee was awarded $2.3 million. https://tinyurl.com/mu5kf8me Senator Tina Smith told Senator Mike Lee to go eff himself. Ok. Probably not exactly like that. From Semafor: “Congress confronts … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is trying to hold on to the joy

And y’all didn’t even know I’d been traveling. Work again. Sigh….long hot drive home. ANYWAY From the AP: “Live updates: California AG announces lawsuit against Trump for deploying National Guard in LA” – https://tinyurl.com/bdhc969k From Yahoo News: “National Labor Leaders Plan to Demand Release of SEIU’s David Huerta With Rally at Grand Park” – https://tinyurl.com/5n92ffpb From The Guardian: “University of Michigan ends undercover surveillance contracts after Guardian revelations” – https://tinyurl.com/3s74ssep Things are dicey and spicy out there! Take care of yourselves. Also, please note, that just because things are dicey and spicy, does not mean site rules do not apply. … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is homeward bound

At the end of each Daily Beans episode, Allison Gill (formerly Mueller, She Wrote) lists some good trouble to get into. And that’s what I’ve been sharing here. But I haven’t done it lately, so I’ve gone back through her episodes and have pulled some out. Go get into some “Good Trouble” today. That’s five, which I think is plenty to keep y’all busy. So go. Get busy, in a cheerful, caring, and kind manner. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread has a big list of “Good Trouble”

Actually, the author did. So the author is phoning in yet another PT thread. She is already over it. Y’all do your thing. Take it easy on each other, take it easy on yourselves…but the Eagles, man. I fuckin’ hate the Eagles. When in doubt, channel The Dude, who would never threaten Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread ate too many ribs last night

So do what you will in a kind, cool, calm, courteous manner. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. See you when I get back, although knowing me, I’m lurking because I can’t help myself. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is on vacay

Do your thing in a kind, calm, and cool manner. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Emergency Thursday Politics thread is up

That’s it. Don’t even have the wherewithal to expand on that. Ummmmm….yay? Trump DOJ is going to defend mifepristone? Ok? From Politico: “Trump will defend Biden’s abortion pill rules in Texas case” Further, from Alice Miranda Ollstein “The Trump administration is *defending* FDA rules allowing abortion pills to be prescribed online & sent by mail in a case it inherited from the Biden admin. Not only that, the DOJ had some pretty spicy things to say ab the challenge brought by Idaho/Kansas/Missouri.” https://tinyurl.com/4hwjnans Good news out of NC!!! “Federal judge rules for Riggs, orders her certified as NC Supreme Court … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is just here.

Here’s hoping for good news from last night. Rao goes down!!! From Chris Geidner of lawdork: BREAKING: The D.C. Circuit, on a 2-1 vote, bars the CFPB from terminations pending appellate review of a district court injunction. Judge Pillard (Obama) and Katsas (Trump) take the action over the dissent of Judge Rao (Trump).” So The Idiot isn’t allowed to RIF a bunch of CFPB employees. And Katsas didn’t carry water for him. Good. From Kyle Griffin: “Sen. Jon Ossoff has signaled support for impeaching Trump. On Trump’s meme coin last week: “When the sitting president of the United States is … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread has her fingers crossed and her elbows up for Canada

I’m trying to keep up, but things just keep HAPPENING. Both personally and, you know, errywhere. So be cool, kind, and calm, because that’s the most and least we can do. Don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is barely here

So here you go, do your thing. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Emergency Thursday Politics Thread is here!