American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.

The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed

White words on a black background read: 50+ Immigration agents have the authority to detain whom they reasonably suspect are in the country illegally. We found more than 50 Americans who were held after agents questioned their citizenship. They were almost all Latino. ~130 Agents also can arrest citizens who allegedly interfered with or assaulted officers. We compiled cases of about 130 Americans, including a dozen elected officials, accused of assaulting or impeding officers. ~20 Among the citizens detained are nearly 20 children, including two with cancer.

Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.

I did it because the government isn’t.

This is what I found.

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Thank you for compiling so we could take out the trash. Blocked and blessed.

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That’s a net win if they extract more value (no bid contracts, unearned Army leadership commissions, private data, and democratic governance) than they deposit (low wages, human replacement theories, and near-zero taxes).

‘What the F**k?’ CBS News Insiders Prepare for Takeover by Self-Described ‘Zionist Fanatic’ Bari Weiss is expected to be announced as editor-in-chief of CBS News, as employees worry her new role will bring a pro-Israel bias, more censorship, and lower editorial standards.

"‘What the F**k?’ CBS News Insiders Prepare for Takeover by Self-Described ‘Zionist Fanatic’"

Exclusive Zeteo reporting from @premthakker.bsky.social on Bari Weiss and taking over CBS News, as employees worry her new role will bring a pro-Israel bias and more censorship.
zeteo.com/p/bari-weiss...

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

quick while the government is shut down let’s all switch to metric

YouTube video by Ray Charles Ray Charles - America The Beautiful (Official Video)

Why do we risk it all? What was that oath all about?
For her storied past, America has stood as a shining beacon of promise for 249 years.
We've made mistakes. We've defeated tyranny & oppression. We have risen from defeat.
We risk it all because we know what wonders can follow if we do.
Listen. 🇺🇸

The tall red mountains of Zion national Park

Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them. -
Assata Shakur

Pic of the day

#photography

Somebody has to say it

Boy, that escalatored quickly

New: Sarah MacLachlan, Jewel, and more musicians scheduled to perform at tonight's premiere for Hulu's ABC News doc LILITH FAIR have all pulled out after Disney scrapped the red carpet. First notable talent consequence of the Jimmy Kimmel situation.

I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".

It’s funny that the NY Post reports this as if it’s a dig on Jimmy Kimmel — when it’s actually a rallying cry for his fans.

I lost my dream job.

For doing journalism.

For fighting for people to able to express themselves.

In America.

Not with him placing Obamas portrait in the basement. Under the stairs. Next to the water heater.

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Good thing most either own a dictionary or don’t know what one is because: google. In response google graciously rewards its advertisers by posting an AI summary without ever sending you to the source page. Nifty.
Still, protect Merriam and Oxford at all costs.

Jenn Budd (@jennbudd) I have observed this in the Border Patrol but did not have the knowledge to break it down, but this is spot on.

substack.com/@jennbudd/no...

Changing the name of the Department of Defense will cost billions.We could build units for all unhoused veterans. Or give service members a pay raise so 35K active duty members wouldn’t have to rely on food stamps. Or… or… or…

You’re far too kind laying this solely at Dolt 45 (& 47s) feet. Don’t forget the genuflecting ABC (always be conceding) “if I only had a spine” 119th Congress. Eliminating checks and balances, Fed Reserve is next, imperils our economy, sure, and also allows this guy to spread the blame liberally.

Obama, Biden, and Hillary (I known, who’s gonna tell them she wasn’t President?) and democracy. As usual.

Because math. 🧮

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SECRETARY GINA DEBLASSIE AUGUST 29, 2025 Ensuring Availability of COVID-19 Vaccine for the 2025-2026 Season

THIS ORDER supersedes any previous order, proclamation, or directives to the extent they are in conflict. This Public Order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until such time as it automatically expires one year from the date of issuance, or until such time as the New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary rescinds it.

New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!

Full “circle jerk” moment, to be fair.

If you enjoy…

Weekends
Safe working conditions
Retirement benefits
Paid vacations
Breaks at work
Sick leave
Paid holidays

… then you’re part of the labor movement. Happy Labor Day.

This Labor Day weekend as we enjoy barbecues and picnics, let's remember the farm workers who labor so hard to put food on our tables.
#WeFeedYou #LaborDay