Pirate Chief

Beachfront home of South Carolina judge, ex-senator burned to ground, injuring 3 Ex-senator Arnold Goodstein, along with two additional people, were rescued by several neighbors and paramedics from a marshy, remote area behind the home after jumping from the fist floor.

No indication yet from major media that the FBI has any interest whatsoever in investigating this apparent attempted assassination of a well-known judge openly targeted on social media by the far-right activist—Harmeet Dhillon—currently calling herself Assistant Attorney General of the United States

Don’t stop rubbing their noses in the teachings of Christ.

#booksky

This you, Gym?

It gets tricky now - depending upon the route taken in the state’s appeal. They have a “voucher scam” friendly Ohio Supreme Court AND US Supreme Court, both licking their chops to take up their cause to strangle public schools and create a landmark windfall for the right.

A powerful ocean scene shows waves crashing against a row of buildings under a dark, stormy sky. Overlaid in bold white text: “How much would you pay to protect your coast?”

A square graphic with an aerial view of swirling ocean currents in teal and blue. Bold white text reads: “Only $21/year from the average taxpayer helps fund NOAA.”

A square infographic with a dark stormy ocean background. The white header text reads: “Your $21 funds these essential services.” Below are six dark blue boxes, each with a white icon and label: 1. Coastal Mapping – Detailed charts of shorelines, navigation hazards, and more 2. Weather Monitoring – Vital data for tracking storms, extreme heat, and drought 3. Marine Resource Management – Conservation of ocean life and sustainable fisheries 4. Coastal Resilience – Infrastructure that withstands storms and rising seas 5. Storm Research – Studies of severe weather patterns and impacts The graphic uses clean lines, oceanic tones, and emphasizes the small taxpayer cost for these vital environmental services.

Last one for Tax Day – NOAA 🌊

The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.

“We will not let anyone—not if they are the president, not if they’re the richest man in the world—put our kids’ future on the chopping block” @pattymurray.bsky.social, thanks for working to #ProtectOurKids. This #CupOfJoe’s for you.

This was posted as a full page paid advertisement in today’s New York Times

Two market meltdowns.
One common denominator.

What’s the opposite of a Nobel Peace Prize?

I think we have a winner.

I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.

@nbcnews.com - fixed this for you!

Great idea, Karen. I just downloaded the app thanks to you!

As a father of five kids, I totally agree with this evergreen post.

Fact check: Trump litters Oval Office interview with false claims | CNN Politics President Donald Trump littered a Wednesday interview on Fox News with many of the same false claims he made earlier in his first three days back in the White House.

Harris beat Trump 54% to 43% among voters ages 18-24.
Harris beat Trump 53% to 45% among voters ages 25-29.
Harris beat Trump 51% to 45% among voters ages 30-39.

Trump to Fox: “I won youth by 36 points.”

www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/p...

🚨 A truly stunning thing happened yesterday.

Timing so perfect that I wouldn’t dare put it in one of my novels, because no one would believe it.

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Completed!

Every green name will get a copy of every obituary when an lgbtq+ teen completes self inflicted harm. The numbers went up double digits in FLA after they passed their horrible bill.
Those Fuckers took away what may be the only trusted, ear, and wise council some marginalized kids know in their town

You could save a life with a simple repost!

This. Just. Sings.
Pithy, poignant, and as convicting as it gets:

See what spending $200 million on an election gets you? www.levernews.com/trump-ag-pic...

@dbmaurer.bsky.social

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 1

Never before, and this year, probs won’t put a tree up. Instead, two signs in the window “hope” and “peace”. No joy or love coming anytime soon.

The same Republicans who have made an absolute spectacle over which bathroom a transgender Congresswoman could use, completely ignored how the traitorous ex-president used one of his.

🚨 How did an 80-20 Trump county in rural Kentucky also turn out to be the most anti-school voucher county in the state?

I drove there to find out. 🛻

And the lessons I learned go way beyond the enormous value of public schools in rural communities.

A 🧵 you’ll want to read….