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Ships traveling between the upper Great Lakes and the Atlantic must pass through Canada’s Welland Canal. The 27-mile canal and all eight of its locks are entirely in Ontario, meaning a strategically important portion of U.S. Great Lakes maritime trade depends on Canadian-controlled infrastructure.
August 29, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Ships traveling between the upper Great Lakes and the Atlantic must pass through Canada’s Welland Canal. The 27-mile canal and all eight of its locks are entirely in Ontario, meaning a strategically important portion of U.S. Great Lakes maritime trade depends on Canadian-controlled infrastructure.
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Are those Polling Numbers MEANWHILE, back on Earth-1:
in the room with you right
now, sir?
in the room with you right
now, sir?
August 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Are those Polling Numbers MEANWHILE, back on Earth-1:
in the room with you right
now, sir?
in the room with you right
now, sir?
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Congress?
The President?
This is bullshit.
The President?
This is bullshit.
August 29, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Congress?
The President?
This is bullshit.
The President?
This is bullshit.
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I think the guy in charge of our health should care about infectious diseases
August 29, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I think the guy in charge of our health should care about infectious diseases
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If you can’t see the false equivalence here, you are intrinsically or willfully stupid
August 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
If you can’t see the false equivalence here, you are intrinsically or willfully stupid
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In which @jamellebouie.net reveals the Secret Sauce of his punditry.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/o...
August 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In which @jamellebouie.net reveals the Secret Sauce of his punditry.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/o...
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![Terry Gross: Did you ever go to one of the midnight screenings [of Rocky Horror] back in the '70s and watch the movie with the people who were reciting along?
Tim Curry: [The first time] I had to call the theater because you could never get in. I said, 'I'm in it, and I'd really love to come and see it and get an eyeful.' And the operator said, 'You're the third Tim Curry to call this week.'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lxm3v43kiuo4gdun45a4zivh/bafkreibjl6mgydczxmoldrqhrqe7zztuwwey23tzfvioz256xps2p3v2t4)
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most embarrassing guy of all time
August 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM
most embarrassing guy of all time
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"There is no basis under federal law to get the post office involved in monitoring the security, or monitoring who is casting ballots. ...
August 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
"There is no basis under federal law to get the post office involved in monitoring the security, or monitoring who is casting ballots. ...
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so according to the CDC, *foodborne illness* is responsible for about 930 deaths a year. "food-induced illness" is a made up term RFK is using for basically every cause of mortality minus suicide.
RFK Jr defends measles: "In 10 years, there have been 3 measles deaths in America. There are now about 1.2 million deaths every year from food-induced illness. The media and certain demagogic politicians are constantly trying to scare us about infectious disease."
August 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM
so according to the CDC, *foodborne illness* is responsible for about 930 deaths a year. "food-induced illness" is a made up term RFK is using for basically every cause of mortality minus suicide.
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Of course he lied to Congress. Hello?! He's RFKjr. His Samoa trip and his motives are well-documented. In this tiny island-nation, his actions are directly responsible for sickening thousands, the deaths of at least 83 people – most were children under five years old. He's trying to cull us!
Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report
Newly obtained records indicate health secretary lied about Samoa trip during Senate confirmation hearings last year
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Of course he lied to Congress. Hello?! He's RFKjr. His Samoa trip and his motives are well-documented. In this tiny island-nation, his actions are directly responsible for sickening thousands, the deaths of at least 83 people – most were children under five years old. He's trying to cull us!
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Extraordinary, powerful and heart-wrenching.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
August 29, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Extraordinary, powerful and heart-wrenching.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
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IT WAS NEVER THE IMMGRANTS IN SMALL BOATS
The world is 700% richer than in 1970 but the average person is only 8% richer
Because the richest 0.01% are 4000% richer
We are all being robbed every second of every day, and it doesn't matter how much profit or growth there is
It will never reach you
The world is 700% richer than in 1970 but the average person is only 8% richer
Because the richest 0.01% are 4000% richer
We are all being robbed every second of every day, and it doesn't matter how much profit or growth there is
It will never reach you
August 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
IT WAS NEVER THE IMMGRANTS IN SMALL BOATS
The world is 700% richer than in 1970 but the average person is only 8% richer
Because the richest 0.01% are 4000% richer
We are all being robbed every second of every day, and it doesn't matter how much profit or growth there is
It will never reach you
The world is 700% richer than in 1970 but the average person is only 8% richer
Because the richest 0.01% are 4000% richer
We are all being robbed every second of every day, and it doesn't matter how much profit or growth there is
It will never reach you
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California legislators introduced a bill Saturday that would update the state’s wildfire response without shifting liability away from publicly traded utilities.
California Lawmakers File Wildfire Plan, Without Big Newsom Asks
California legislators introduced a bill Saturday that would update the state’s wildfire response without shifting liability away from publicly traded utilities.
bloom.bg
August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
California legislators introduced a bill Saturday that would update the state’s wildfire response without shifting liability away from publicly traded utilities.
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RFK Jr complains that people in hospice aren't dying quick enough and therefore cost too much money
August 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
RFK Jr complains that people in hospice aren't dying quick enough and therefore cost too much money
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What an embarrassment.
August 29, 2026 at 5:24 PM
What an embarrassment.
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After Syracuse police agreed to provide decades-old records to a former student and sexual assault victim, lawyers for Syracuse University intervened to “partially quash” the subpoena, arguing the request was a waste of time for everyone involved.
Syracuse University Seeks to Prevent Campus Rape Victim From Obtaining Police Records
The university, whose 1980s rape crisis figured prominently in a ProPublica article, committed to support survivors at “every step of the process.” Now it’s in court to stop police from sharing many r...
www.propublica.org
August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
After Syracuse police agreed to provide decades-old records to a former student and sexual assault victim, lawyers for Syracuse University intervened to “partially quash” the subpoena, arguing the request was a waste of time for everyone involved.
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one piece of advice i can share as a parent: certain phases can be really tough, but they do pass. around 18 months my son kept demanding that i condemn hasan piker. all day and night too, i was at the end of my rope. now he’s really into fire trucks. it’s always something new
August 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
one piece of advice i can share as a parent: certain phases can be really tough, but they do pass. around 18 months my son kept demanding that i condemn hasan piker. all day and night too, i was at the end of my rope. now he’s really into fire trucks. it’s always something new
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Perfect response in its entirety - but especially the highlighted part.
August 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Perfect response in its entirety - but especially the highlighted part.
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Governor Lee has announced a partnership to name the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. www.tn.gov/governor/new...
Gov. Lee Announces Partnership to Name Nashville International Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a lasting tribute ...
www.tn.gov
August 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Governor Lee has announced a partnership to name the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. www.tn.gov/governor/new...
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Wish more people understood that they don't know, know a famous person.
August 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Wish more people understood that they don't know, know a famous person.
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A civilian geography professor was fired from West Point for pushing back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change.
West Point professor fired after pushing back on limitations to teaching climate change, lawsuit says
Adam Kalkstein pushed back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change, the lawsuit says.
www.stripes.com
August 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM
A civilian geography professor was fired from West Point for pushing back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change.