Normally I just appreciatively read @jamellebouie.net 's columns-sharable video content just isn't my bag. But this is a very, very, very trenchant piece of commentary that captures a lot of how I increasingly understand the disjunction between the commentary environment and on-the-ground politics.

A longtime critical darling, the singer-songwriter’s latest album “Never Be the Same” deserves to be widely heard.

Colorado Overrun With Flamboyant Children After Camp Director Notices Conversion Therapy Device Set To Reverse https://theonion.com/colorado-overrun-with-flamboyant-children-after-camp-director-notices-conversion-therapy-device-set-to-reverse/

If you have not read How to Hide an Empire by Daniel Immerwahr I highly recommend it. Incredible how much Americans just don’t get taught about American history

This administration is committing Watergate level crimes multiple times per week—and those are the ones we know about. It’s crazy to think about what else will come out after.

It’s absolutely essential these criminals are held responsible for their crimes. We must end elite impunity.

WATCH: Lindsey Burke wrote Project 2025’s chapter on education. Now she’s helping to run the Education Department.

ProPublica looked at how she and other advisers are realizing their vision of a dramatic decline in public education.

Immediately thought of this classic while watching Bad Bunny’s halftime show last night. Will be playing it at 10pm tonight on @wrtimusic + hanging til 2am ✌️ 🇵🇦 🇵🇷 🇲🇽 🇻🇪 🇵🇪 🇩🇴 🇨🇺 🇨🇷 🇨🇴 🇭🇳 🇪🇨 🇧🇴 🇦🇷 🇳🇮 🇺🇸

Oglala Sioux Tribe demands the release of Lakota men detained by ICE www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:

"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".

"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".

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Our Holiday Toy Drive for 2025 is on now! Let’s spread the joy this season with something as simple as a gift for a child in need. Your gift – whether it’s a stuffed animal, a book, or a game – isn’t just a toy. It’s proof that someone cares. www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/event/holida...

Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)

RTs appreciated.

We take you behind the scenes of the reporting that exposed how Russell Vought quietly rewrote the playbook for the federal government.

Join our virtual discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. ET and submit a question:

Next time a Republican claims this is a “Democrat Shutdown,” they should be reminded that Russell Vought, the president’s top budget adviser, encouraged the GOP in Congress to shut down the government because it’s easier to dismantle the government when it is closed. He's on record liking shutdowns.

A good link to send to your local NIMBYs: this study finds that installing wind turbines *increases* local property values.

“The truth has no defence against a fool determined to believe a lie.” - Mark Twain #quote

““Sidesteps norms”

"I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life."
~ Ricky Gervais
#Booksky

In the future, everyone will be employed for fifteen minutes.