I’m horrified by the shootings targeting Minnesota lawmakers, including Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Violence is never the answer. Never.

I'm holding everyone affected by this attack in my heart.

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it A pair of U.K. scholars discovered the mislabled document in Harvard Law School's digital archives. The university bought it for just $27.50 in 1946. It turned out to be an authentic copy dating to 1...

A pair of U.K. scholars discovered the mislabeled document in Harvard Law School's digital archives. The university bought it for just $27.50 in 1946. It turned out to be an authentic copy dating to 1300.

Third confirmed death. Second confirmed child’s death. There was an adult that died

What? Hawley did something right?

This will have a huge impact on state libraries and museums. Yikes!!!—word is, RIP to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Looks like even they don’t want to hold Tesla stock. #BoycottTesla

Tesla insiders are cashing out.
- Kimbal Musk (Elon’s brother) – sold $27 million
- James Murdoch (Rupert Murdoch’s son) – sold $13 million
- Robyn Denholm (Board Chair) – sold $75 million
- Vaibhav Taneja (CFO) – sold $5 million

Sweet Roxy

Paper Ballots, y’all

“ stop crushing my testicles. Please.”

Prominent DOGE Staffer Is Grandson Of Turncoat KGB Spy Edward “Big Balls” Coristine happens to be the descendant of Valery Martynov, a KGB agent who spied for the US.

NEW — 19-year-old DOGE engineer Edward Coristine turns out to be the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov, who played a role in a sprawling 1980s espionage saga.
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I. Just. Can’t.

Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.

They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.

Don't fall for it.

Great point.

Trump may have pardoned the rioter who viciously attacked officer Michael Fanone on January, but Judge Amy Berman Jackson made a few things clear when she dismissed the case, as she had to:

CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.

Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the CDC but then abruptly vanished.

Employees are being advised to abandon scientific priorities and focus on “unleashing America’s energy.”

FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”

I missed this entirely:

The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.

Musk demanded he resign.

He did.

On January 20th.

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Surprising precisely no one

Chief Corruption Prosecutor Resigns From Justice Dept. Corey Amundson chose to leave the department after being told he was being reassigned by the Trump administration to a position related to immigration enforcement.

The head of the Justice Department’s public integrity section has resigned after he was unwilling to accept a forced transfer by Trump administration officials who wanted him to work on immigration instead.

May Blessings Abound!

31 Days of Oscar Watch the Oscars live – Sunday March 2, 2025 at 7ET/4PT on ABC and Hulu.February 1 kicks off a special time of the year, TCM’s annual 31 Days of Oscar showcase! Cementing its 30th year, the next 31 da...

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Sen. Joni Ernst could've torpedoed Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary. She's a military veteran and survivor of sexual assault. Hegseth was credibly accused of abuse of women, including rape.
Joni Ernst's "yes" vote will make women less likely to come forward. She voted for sexual assault.

Did you mean “Indivisible?”

This is what they call Backing the Blue?

Who is Caroline Edwards and why did she testify in the Jan. 6 hearings? Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards is one of two witnesses who was called to testify June 9 at the first public hearing of the Jan. 6 Committee.

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Who is Caroline Edwards and why did she testify in the Jan. 6 hearings? Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards is one of two witnesses who was called to testify June 9 at the first public hearing of the Jan. 6 Committee.

You “Back the Blue?”

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Costco knows customers are a diverse group of humans and diversity in hiring brings in diverse customers.

Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices.

Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.