I'm thinking today of all my fellow veterans but especially the more than 5,000 trans service members and their families who were kicked out of the military this year despite being highly qualified and serving honorably. This injustice will be a stain on our nation's history.

Judith Wishnia, a retired professor of history and women's studies in New York says: "I'm 94, and I told my doctor I hope I live to see him in jail."

From a Washington Post story titled "How women feel about Trump’s presidency"

This is correct

If you're bleeding internally you just uhh call around and compare health care plans. Make a budget spreadsheet and see what you can afford. Do I have to spell it out for you. I have a ballroom to build

What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who ...

Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.

Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.

In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin A leading liberal politician has quit in fear of her physical safety. It is a crushing setback for democracy in one of the world’s most open societies, says journalist Martin Gelin

In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin

How is it even possible to so completely misread moment? After Nov 4th clear verdicts, immediate Senate Democrats capitulation is beyond weak—it's political malpractice😡

Nov 4th voters message was 'deafening'. 8 Senate Democrats responded with utter failure of political instinct

Governor Gavin Newsom on Twitter a few moments ago
Regarding Democrat Senators who caved
Agree with you Governor 💯

Maybe Zohran Mamdani should have come out for ending the shutdown so Democratic Senators could have opposed it.

They want you to leave your phones at home so you can’t take video of them. If you leave your phone at home, take a go-pro with you. Cameras out, America!

"Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth."
-- Jean Baudrillard, America
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‘I’m never surprised when I read about a woman murdering a man’: Helen Garner on her Baillie Gifford prize-winning diaries Her first book outraged Australian critics – but now she’s scooped the UK’s top nonfiction prize. She talks about female anger, becoming cool at 82 – and why winning made her feel like a stunned mullet

‘I’m never surprised when I read about a woman murdering a man’: Helen Garner on her Baillie Gifford prize-winning diaries

The Democrats’ Patriotic Vanguard A small group of lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds prefigured Harris’s overtly patriotic campaign.

“We want to turn the page past the divisiveness, the angriness, and just focus on brass tacks, good policy, and governance"
That was how @abigailspanberger.com began her campaign. From last year:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Seems like a good time for the Speaker of the House to swear in Rep. Grijalva.

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

Do you want to laugh?

Democrat Aftab Pureval has been re-elected as the Mayor of Cincinnati.

His Republican opponent, Cory Bowman, is JD Vance’s half-brother.

A landslide loss: 81.7% - 18.3%

The mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, a major defeat for MAGA, Israel, Cuomo and the Trump regime.

A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM

“Donald Trump - since I know you’re listening - I have four words for you. TURN THE VOLUME UP.” - Mamdani

Mamdani's speech ends and Steinway goes wild.

It’s enraging the extent to which the corporate media is not relentlessly covering and showing this brutality.

They’re counting on you to sit this one out. Don’t give them what they want.

Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
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