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Trump Explodes at Judge He Put on the Bench The president insisted that U.S. District Judge Immergut—whom he appointed—should be “ashamed” of how she’d served him.

He really thinks judges installed during his presidency are there to serve him. He doesn't understand anything about what the Founders and Framers intended.

The Week in Birthdays: October 6 to 12 Millie Small, Bill Brandon, Judee Sill, Tony Wilson, Nona Hendryx, Jeannie C. Riley, PJ Harvey, Andy and the Bey Sisters, The Essex, Megumi Asaoka

Some Music Birthdays This Week

Free public screening on Monday (10/6) at MassART about the legal issues involved in all that light projection art we are seeing so much of these days. Panel discussion with filmmaker and @silencedogoodbos.bsky.social to follow. Reservations required. www.eventbrite.com/e/projecting...

Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It

Started this one last night, because there wasn't anything on TV for me (next year!). So far, I am loving it.

Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

Their out-of-office emails were changed to blame Democrats for the shutdown.

"One person reported changing the out-of-office message back to the nonpartisan version, only to have it revert to the partisan wording later."

They were forced to say something they do not believe.

It was basically stolen and became “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” His daughters eventually sued, and were awarded 25% of all past and future royalties, which is a lot of money, especially since the song was licensed for The Lion King. Too late for Solomon though, who died impoverished in 1962.

YouTube video by FLORENCOM Solomon Linda&The Evening ( The First Version ) - Mbube

On National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day, I'd like to recognize Solomon Linda. He was a janitor at a Johannesburg record company in 1939 when he wrote and recorded “Mbube.” This is the original recording. youtu.be/mrrQT4WkbNE

It’s amazing how many of my friends from across North America are rooting for the Red Sox right now. For the moment. We are united in our opposition.

On this day in 1965, LBJ signed an act creating the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. They are all but gone now.

There's the start of meteorological autumn, the autumnal equinox, and the 162nd game end beginning of autumn.

"Only if we forget who we are, and how we got here, could we ever allow political censorship and blacklisting to take place in America. It’s not even thinkable. Shutting down free and open debate violates our core values and most enduring traditions."

Want to guess who said it?

YouTube video by Music Video Vault Redbone - We Were All Wounded At Wounded Knee - Lyrics

I don't remember when I heard their song about the shameful episode in our history -- it was largely banned in the US when it was released in 1973. But it was a big hit in Europe. And it sent me searching for information.

YouTube video by The Midnight Special Come And Get Your Love - Redbone | The Midnight Special

By the way, I didn't learn about Wounded Knee in history class. I learned about it because I saw Redbone on the Midnight Special, was blown away, and sought out more of their music. This is what I saw when I was a kid. I am certain my mother didn't know I was awake and downstairs watching TV.

Hegseth says Wounded Knee massacre soldiers will keep Medals of Honor Historical records say the US army killed about 250 Lakota Sioux people in the 1890 massacre in South Dakota

In tiny ways we've sought to at least recognize and label some historical sins, and the amoral men (and a few craven women) in command are seeing to it that it's all reversed. They misunderstand what they purport to be their faith.

It’s a warm Friday night in the waning summer, and they’re playing consequential baseball. And Josh is playing the Del Fuegos. Gonna put aside my troubles for a few hours!

Opinion | Trump, Vance, the Economy: 11 Voters Discuss (Gift Article) The group discusses the president’s job performance so far across issues such as the economy and immigration.

I found this reporting profoundly depressing, so of course I wanted to share it with you!

Leave no comedian behind.

About — Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out

For more info about the series, explore the website. www.whichside.boston/about

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Boston-area people! You may now reserve your spot for the October 28 edition of @whichsideboston.bsky.social.
Special guests for October are Rick Berlin, Will Dailey, Thea Hopkins, Cliff Notez, Aaron Perrino, and Chad Stokes.

Ten For Today: Autumnal Equinox Marie Laforet, Lee Hazelwood, Bonnie Guitar, Bridget St. John, Linda Hoover, Autumn, Vigrass & Osborne, Donna Summer, Robyn Hitchcock, and The Clientele

Ten For Today: Autumnal Equinox

"I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them." - The President of the United States at a funeral yesterday. Played for laughs.

Denizens of Boston! I'd be delighted to see you at this screening 10/6 at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. It's a compelling short doc, followed by a panel discussion about the legal issues involved in this kind of art making.

Catching up with Tre Johnson as he discusses ‘Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy’ | Dorchester Reporter Author has date next Tuesday at Just-Bookish in Fields Corner Tre Johnson, author of the critically acclaimed new book “Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy,” will visit Dorchester’s Just-Bookis...

This looks good. Tuesday at Just Book-ish in Fields Corner.

Fun day today at MassMoCA for Fresh Grass and the Steve Locke exhibition!

YouTube video by MrShihi Ow! Quit It!

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Trump Says Critical Coverage of Him Is ‘Really Illegal’

I feel like the tone of this article is analogous to the linked clip below. Bart is the Times and Lisa is HeWho.

Senator Ted Cruz says FCC acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host.

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while. (I should note that this particular blind squirrel basically gauged its own eyes out.)

Ten For Today: Revisit St. Joseph, Levitating 13th Floor Elevators, Jesse Winchester, Dr. Hook, Sir Doug & The Texas Tornados, Journey, Stephen Dees, Floaters, Hawkwind, Iggy Pop

It’s the Feast of Joseph of Cupertino, a 17th-century friar who was said to be “remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation.” In tribute, I made a playlist about levitating.

"Every joke is a tiny revolution." - George Orwell