Jon Ed Brown

They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.

They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.

Most importantly, they were human beings.

And they were murdered.

By the government of the United States of America.

If you are confident that a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, you stop it and board it. That way, you have evidence.

If you don't really care if a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, but you just want to kill people, you blow the boat up. That way, the irrelevant evidence is gone.

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Look, we can lose our minds in a depressing way or a fun way

Tom Homan owes us $50,000.

Starting November 1st, New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal childcare to all its residents.

It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.

This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.

I know these “interviews” with Justice Barrett are carefully scripted. But if she’s going to keeping urging Americans to “read the opinions,” and not just commentary, it sure would be nice if someone would ask her what we should do when—as is so often the case these days—there’s no opinion to read…

SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional

ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool

The opiates will be available in a bucket below the 10 commandments in every classroom in America. Free, unlike school lunch. Those Big Macs ain't paying for themselves

Not to mention that their leader is literally dumb, and a pedophile

The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.

And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.

Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.

john mulaney: the creepiest days are when you don't hear from the horse at all.

happy labor day

He makes people around him smile ... when he leaves the room

The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.

The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.

Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.

The list goes on and on.

Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.

I am a small town lawyer, with an unconventional past (drugs and violence) and stories to tell about SE Oklahoma (or any other swampy backwater). Needing some advice about how to present it in the form of a book or something that interests publishers. what's next move? I have a working outline

Perfect. Im thankful.

Thanks man. I enjoy ur content and ur sensibilities. Good suggestion. Heading that way

Willing to hire a consultant, editor or anyone willing to help me put my ideas into a book

OK, I've tried to connect with people in bluesky writing community. Im a lawyer in a small town in Oklahoma. I have some ideas and themes I'd like to write about. Ive got a decent outline with some related stories someone may like. I need someone to advise. Southern, hot sweaty story race and crime

Tweet from DHS.

Next up: CIA tweeting “Deez Nuts.”

What's the penalty for sexually assaulting a flag?

Dang good competitive game between 2 well coached teams. Nice start to the season

Gavin Newsom responds to Fox's OBSESSION with him

California has walked the walk on independent redistricting at the state level for 15 years.

But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power.

With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.

Liberace’s ghost fled the Oval Office, saying, “It’s a bit tacky for me.”