Again, again, again. I’ll be in Georgia. First, some news from last night. From CNN: “Steve Bannon won’t be spending his prison term in a ‘Club Fed’ as he had hoped, sources say” https://tinyurl.com/5t38w347 And also from yesterday and ABC … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is Hittin’ the Road Again

Howdy, friends.  This week’s bird is the green kingfisher.  This small, brightly colored bird is perfectly suited to its niche of hanging out along riverbanks and diving into the water to hunt.  Despite its coloration, it blends well with its … Continue reading The WPT Makes Sci Fi Noises

Salutations! hope you have a good weekend Continue reading The Lovely Friday Politics Thread

Mornin’ Politocadoes! With a 217-216 vote, the House held Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt on Wednesday. Garland had, up to this point, refused to provide audio recordings of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The vote is … Continue reading The Contemptible Thursday Politics Thread

Hi friends, and welcome back to Wednesday. I feel like it’s been a whirlwind of a few weeks — personally and politically, it’s been a lot, and I know it’s been the same for many of you here as well. … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Checks In

This week’s bird is the house finch.  Originally native to Mexico and the southwestern US, it is now a year-round native throughout both countries, including on Hawaii.  The house finch has shown itself to be very adaptable, and the National … Continue reading The WPT goes by “Hollywood”

Hey Hey welcome back to Friday! Today’s artist continuing with our journey into Trans Country Music is singer and staff writer for Country Queer Mya Byrne! Byrne’s been bubbling under the radar for a few decades now racking up critical … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Doesn’t Fade

Mornin’ Politocadoes! The upcoming election fills us Americans all with a deep sense of dread, also perhaps a little nausea. Our current President and our best chance at the country not falling to authoritarianism, has been busy antagonizing large parts … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is On The Short List

Traveling this week. Be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers. Continue reading The Blank Wednesday Politics Thread

Let’s do this! From CBS news, a recap of yesterday’s shenanigans. Fauci testifies about COVID pandemic response at heated House hearing https://tinyurl.com/yc8274cd A long piece from NBC: How the conspiracy-fueled Epoch Times went mainstream and made millions. The conservative news … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is typing away

This week’s bird is the acorn woodpecker.  Its distinctive, laughing call is the basis for Woody Woodpecker’s laugh, although his appearance is based on the pileated woodpecker.  These birds live in oak forests along the west coast and southwest of … Continue reading The WPT is Branching Out

34 Counts and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St. Peter don’t you call me cause I can’t go, I sold my soul to the company store Today’s Trans Artist is kicking off a series … Continue reading The Guilty Friday Politics Thread

Mornin’ Politocadoes! Trump’s trial continued on Wednesday with the jury going into deliberation over whether he, in fact, arranged hush money payments to a porn star to cover up his affair with said porn star. It all seems fairly cut … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Deliberating

Today is a very special Wednesday, because it is my sister’s birthday. Everyone give a shout out to my sister! One of the most incredible, strongest people I know. Meanwhile, I thought I’d share a few bits of longform journalism … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Strikes Back

Mainly because it’s a Tuesday that feels like a Monday, but as I type it’s a Monday night that feels like a Sunday night. Everything is upside down. Dogs and cats, living together, etc. And I don’t wanna. So I’m … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread has a case of the Mondays

Howdy, friends. Your fearless host is at a bluegrass festival this weekend. I tried to find some info on birds in the part of the country where I will be staying, but instead of Cumberland, Maryland, I found a great … Continue reading The WPT is Groovin’ all Weekend