Eric Budd

The NYT When Everybody Has Airport Lounge Access, Nobody Does Aug. 3, 2025

It’s ever a good idea to see what’s going on at the NYT, but

illinois gov. JB pritzker responds to ken paxton's threat to arrest TX democrats who fled the state: "they're here in illinois. we're going to do everything we can to protect every single one of them."

Republicans have chased everyone who's not a complete fascist out of the party

still thinking about the Montana knife maker who said you don't have to worry about tariffs if you buy american. and then three months later, he realized he imports swedish steel and german equipment. and even MiUSA equipment costs $100k more now because of tariffs

Been watching the Ryan Coogler doc about Katrina and I think it's important to note that had the hurricane made the Mississippi levees break and thus destroyed White neighborhoods, the gov. response would've been just as bad. The big difference though is that people would've gone to jail for that.

oof

Elon Musk is a symbol of American collapse in many ways, but one of the big ones is how for years he has constantly engaged in multi-billion-dollar securities and consumer fraud, and the "consequence" has been him making billions more, including from the federal government paying him directly.

unilateral disarmament is bad actually

you have no idea how much time I spent on synonyms

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🤗🤗 running for local office was a good experience. I learned so much.

and I tell everyone who will listen that I've created more change since losing than I would've if I'd gotten elected

so unbelievably stupid and racist.

they are systematically tearing down everything that actually makes America great

by my count they only need 11 (would be tied for worst in that scenario)

no one wants this

I prefer computers that do what they're told

I know it's popular to dunk on Democrats, but in 2017 I ran for city council and lost. the months following, I had pretty severe depression and hopelessness (no job and no plan for the future)

now imagine running for president and losing.

that's a lot

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SCOTUS May Let the GOP Gerrymander Black Southerners Out of Congress Reader more here.

Texas is leading the charge on gerrymandering, a move that could do great damage to voters of color. With recent SCOTUS rulings, the high court seems set to further empower the GOP’s power grab with minority voters paying the price, writes @billycorriher.bsky.social.

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August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

A picture of a cargo bike heading away from the camera on a large bike path going west toward the mountains in the background with a setting sun and lots of dark and bright rain clouds. Towards Boulder, Colorado

another flawless ride on the US 36 bikeway into Boulder

The thing about PBS is that LeVar Burton was to me what MrBeast is to kids today.

hardest thrower in baseball breaks down 😭😭😭

The Rockies have NOT lost the game, 8-5. Their record is now 30 wins and 80 losses.

The Rockies' current NOT losing streak is at 2 games. I’ll be a purple-nosed gopher!

😂😂😂 the Rockies were down 4-0 after five innings.

💀💀💀 it's all for the enjoyment of not-winning

If you're ruthless for the right, you get money put behind you. If you're ruthless for the left, you get money put against you.

America First Legal got >$50 million in funding. A left version of the same would get attacked by Dem orgs and donors, and everyone associated with it blacklisted forever.