Ben Brumbelow-Montero (he/him)

Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Support For DEI Programs A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

A federal judge blocked Trump's sweeping executive order ending government support for DEI programs

The Trump White House Wants A Court Challenge Over Frozen Funds An internal OMB document shows that it is official administration policy to block funding to provoke a constitutional challenge.

A leaked document obtained by HuffPost reveals the fierce backlash against Trump's now-rescinded funding freeze was part of the plan all along

Ok #booksky, let’s talk.

👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.

👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case (Gift Article) “But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said.

Special counsel report says Trump would have been convicted in election case

“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said

WE NEEDED THE RUNBACK BIG FELLA

Perry, the deceased donkey mentioned.

Donkey from the ‘Shrek’ movies.

Perry, the donkey who served as the Donkey model for Shrek, has passed away at the age of 30.

Joe Biden awards Denzel Washington the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Britt Allcroft, the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the beloved children’s series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, has died at 81 www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

‘WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL’ is now streaming on Netflix.

Read our review: bit.ly/GromitDF

Paralympic medalists receive hundreds of thousands less than Olympic medalists | CNN A CNN Sport analysis has found that many Paralympic champions are being paid less in rewards or bonuses than their Olympic counterparts to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Of the 205 nations and territories competing at Paris 2024, CNN identified at least 74 nations that allow prize money for their Olympic champions, only 30 of which award Olympic and Paralympic champions equal bonuses

On this day in 1818 Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is first published, by 20-year-old Mary Shelley, the world’s first science fiction novel.

“I do know that for the sympathy of one living being, I would make peace with all. I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine...

watched CONTACT for the first time in years (I enjoyed it) and realized comparing that and ARRIVAL –– two movies with like plots and repeat similar scenes –– is among the best distillation of the changes between the 90s and 2010s in aesthetic and overall vibe

Northern lights near Reykjavik, Iceland.

Northern lights near Reykjavik, Iceland.

Northern lights near Reykjavik, Iceland.

Northern lights near Reykjavik, Iceland.

I just had the most amazing night. We are in Reykjavik, Iceland chasing my dream of seeing the Northern Lights for the 2nd time - first time in Alaska there was too much cloud cover. I was crying, lights were dancing, it was truly magical. 🧪🛰️🚀👩🏻‍🔬🔭

President Joe Biden honored his “dear friend” Jimmy Carter in a lengthy statement released Sunday shortly after the former president’s passing in Georgia.

Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”

Read more: cnn.it/4jaznp5

Jimmy Carter was widely revered for championing human rights during and after his presidency. He served one term as governor of Georgia and president of the United States from 1977 to 1981.

See some key moments from his life: cnn.it/3VZcE50

How world leaders are reacting to Jimmy Carter’s death | CNN World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.

World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.

One of my first contributions in the new year will be to the Wikimedia Foundation to help support Wikipedia. And then my next contribution will be to my local library.

The House Dems need to demand a vote to decertify the 14th Amndmnt's prohibition against insurrectionists holding federal office, to enable #TheRapistTraitor to be seated, also per the 14th. Only Congress can allow him to take office. BUT THE GOP DOESN'T HAVE THE 2/3rd majority VOTES TO CARRY IT.

A bright orange/red stream of lava flowing into the ocean diagonally from top right to lower left, as a wave breaks at the top left, the whole scene surrounded by steam. Kamokuna ocean entry, Big Island, Hawaii 2016

Since Kilauea is erupting again, let me bring back another Kamokuna ocean entry shot from 2016 for #ArtAdventCalendar Day 23. You can see a large wave about to break on the lava...an ocean entry is beauty and violence, Pele and her sister Namakaokahai's ongoing sibling rivalry :) 📷🌿

‘NOSFERATU’ is now Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 87% with 168 reviews.

Read our review: bit.ly/NosferatuDF

The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is erupting again.

Christopher Nolan’s next film is an adaption of ‘THE ODYSSEY’

• Described as a mythic action epic that follows the tale of Odysseus & his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War

• Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson

I'm genuinely in awe of this lol. It's one of the last things I ever expected him to do –– a sword and sandal epic with lots of VFX, and is sort of a sequel. Nolan doing the cyclops, the sirens. Getting goosebumps imagining him attaching an IMAX camera to a sea vessel during a storm.

Some rare good news out of Arkansas & a big L for Sarah Huckabee Slanders 👏👏👏

SONIC 3: I cried on behalf of 8 year old me

House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid thousands for sex and drugs including paying a 17-year-old for sex in 2017 | CNN Politics The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex ...

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz used illegal drugs on multiple occasions and paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl, House Ethics Committee finds.

Among the report's most lurid findings were the allegations of sex- and drug-fueled parties and travel, including a 2018 trip to the Bahamas where witnesses say he took ecstasy and had sex with four women. "From 2017 to 2020, Representative Gaetz made tens of thousands of dollars in payments to women that the Committee determined were likely in connection with sexual activity and/or drug use," noted the report, which lists payments totaling more than $90,000 to 12 different women. The committee said it also received testimony that at a 2017 party, Gaetz twice had sex with "Victim A," who was 17 years old at the time and had just completed her junior year in high school.

CBS News obtained a final draft of the 37-page House Ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz www.cbsnews.com/news/matt-ga...

The Gaetz report is released:

Rotten Tomatoes scores for Christopher Nolan films 🍅

He doesn't miss 🔥

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin