Máel Sheridan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇨🇦

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84 The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

This article gives what feels like a really balanced take on his life and legacy. Still, “Ding, dong…”

Can someone PLEASE take his gay card away. Seriously. Arrest him for impersonation or something. We do not want him! 😵‍💫🏳️‍🌈😡

He’s simply, well… simple.

Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article) Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.

I would slide most of the buttons farther to the right as some of the textual evidence suggests, to me, more of an authoritarian position than their placement indicates. But… it’s the NYT so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Still, seeing the descriptive material is interesting.

My read, albeit with limited info, is that one could also assert that an interracial marriage was contrary to one’s beliefs and refuse to perform the ceremony. Justice Thomas, be careful what you wish for.

They are, presumably, trying to innoculate against an Equal Protection argument.

Texas Supreme Court rules that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples “It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly refrain from performing a wedding ceremony based upon a sincerely held religious belief,” the Texas Supreme Court ruled.

This “adds a single but sweeping line to Canon 4 of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct: ‘It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly refrain from performing a wedding ceremony based upon a sincerely held religious belief.’l

So, NOT just same-sex, but any with which one disagrees.

Just in case you think these a$$holes aren’t for real. “The Third Term Project is a think-tank devoted to getting President Donald J Trump his rightful third term in office.”

Tim Walz: "People are gonna be lined up out here to get food, and we're talking about a damn ballroom. Don't lose the plot."

US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly skilled workforce

“The Trump Administration is standing by our commitment to end practices that leave Americans in the dust. As we reestablish economic dominance, we must protect our most valuable resource: the American worker….”

I just found one on the DOL Facebook page. Note the language: “We’re continuing our work on Project Firewall.” See also a link I’ll post separately.

How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught

“In some school systems that are continuing to offer ethnic studies, there are new restrictions. San Francisco teachers must use a single textbook that does not discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Supplemental materials must be approved by administrators.”

Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...

This is really, really, really long - and frightening… and really, really, really worth reading.

“…Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”

@andykroll.bsky.social

YouTube video by Reagan Library President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987

Decide for yourself.

This is one of the most comprehensive articles on the issue I’ve seen yet. Definitely worth reading. And, if you’re exploring immigration to Canada, check out the resources at lgbtq2canada.ca.

One of the most comprehensive articles on the issue that I’ve seen yet. Definitely worth reading!

This. It captures just what I’ve been trying to convey.

I can’t post what I’d like… so I’ll just say, “Should have let the Canadians burn it down.” Oh, right, they did that once already.

Remember the prequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale?” Oh, right, we’re living it now. #Gilead

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

#lunacy

Court to consider whether to hear challenge to same-sex marriage on Nov. 7 The court is scheduled to consider whether to hear Kim Davis’ challenge to same-sex marriage at their private conference on Friday, Nov. 7. As a general practice, the court does […]

“…scheduled to consider whether to hear Kim Davis’ challenge to same-sex marriage at their private conference on Friday, Nov. 7…. this is the first conference in which Davis’ challenge will be considered. If the justices deny review, however, that announcement could come as soon as Monday, Nov. 10.”

Minnesota Supreme Court affirms trans inclusion in sports in landmark decision Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, affirming that transgender athletes have the right to compete in sports without discrimination under the Minn...

@genderjustice.us does it again!

Saint Paul, Minn.—
“Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, affirming that transgender athletes have the right to compete in sports….”

@genderjustice.bsky.social

Arizona boy reportedly barred from team due to error on birth certificate Laker Jackson was wrongly identified as female at birth, but high school in Mesa won’t let him play basketball with boys

Oh, FFS! “An Arizona boy was reportedly barred from trying out for his school’s boys’ basketball team and instead ordered to play with the girls’ team after an error with his original birth certificate.”

Despicable.

Stunning piece that you really want to read.

Wow. #SlackJaw

BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.

Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.

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Yes, late Saturday the NYT app had three, count 'em, three Santos stories at the top. At that point, coverage of the marches was #7, followed by the NYT story, "How The Times Covers Crowds: Focusing on the Content, Not the Count," aka "Why we're going to ignore the astounding turnout for No Kings."

And while the Times continues to downplay yesterday’s turnout, from @theguardian.com, top of the page and then four articles. Tell us you’re caving to the authoritarianism of the trump administration without telling us you’re caving to the authoritarianism of the trump administration.