incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty

Now they’re coming after minors. ICE is planning to open a new call center with a dedicated unit to track unaccompanied migrant children, according to internal contracting documents.

For at least one small Iowa rancher, this shutdown may prove the final straw A family farm's struggle to stay afloat highlights the high personal stakes of DC gridlock.

A family farm’s struggle to stay afloat highlights the high personal stakes of DC gridlock.

From our friends at the @grist.org:

WASH POST: “President Trump has pardoned the former Tennessee House speaker and his former top aide in the state legislature just weeks after they were sentenced to prison on public corruption charges.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.

Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative

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The meltdown begins…

The cracks in the Republican Party are turning into full fractures. On Truth Social, Trump urged his own supporters to back “independent” Andrew Cuomo instead of Republican Curtis Sliwa, writing, “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice.”

Newsom: They did not expect California. They did not expect all of you. They thought we were going to write an op-ed, have a candlelight vigil, maybe do a rally. They poked the bear and the bear is poking back

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Cool we can fund SNAP, pay air traffic controllers, ACA subsidies, all kinds of stuff. Right when we really need it. When do we get the cash?

Posted by Mike Pence’s former Chief of Staff.

Hurricane Melissa: Landfall in Cuba and Projected Impacts Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, affecting millions. Explore the storm's impact on communities and the Caribbean economy.

Wednesday update, Cuba landfall this morning, Bahamas later today ... enkiops.org/2025/10/29/m...

The Senate voted 50–46 tonight to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada, and yesterday it voted to block his tariffs on Brazil. Now we need the house to vote. Where’s the House? Is Johnson still guarding the Epstein files?

Hegseth bars bearded troops from Air Force event Petty Pete strikes again.

Hegseth’s disinvitation is just one more spiteful jab against primarily Black and brown military members who have already been the target of discriminatory anti-beard policies that were unveiled last month.

I Will Vote Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.

It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Hurricane Melissa: Latest Track and Impact Forecast Update Stay updated on Hurricane Melissa’s changing track and potential economic impacts with our latest forecasts and analysis.

Afternoon update, discussing position fixes, wobbles, and damage estimates for #Melissa. enkiops.org/2025/10/27/m...

Hurricane Melissa: Catastrophic Category Five Threat to Jamaica Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified, now a Category Five storm, threatening Jamaica and surrounding areas with catastrophic impacts. Stay updated.

Enki generally doesn't use language like this because it's rarely warranted. Words matter - and words like "devastating" and "catastrophic" are often over-used in the media. This time they are the right words to warn of what is likely to come over the next 48 hours. enkiops.org/2025/10/27/m...

Our national parks are increasingly stressed because of the government shutdown. With a large portion of National Park Service staff furloughed, there are fewer personnel available to enforce rules or care for the land. Across parks, reports are emerging of trash accumulating,

NHC Flags Atlantic Disturbance: Doomscroll a totally boring post! Doomscroll a totally boring post about soabout something that doesn't exist yet.mething that doesn't exist yet.

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The other day, I remember Pete quoted Roberto Unger.

Pete said:

"'Hope is more the consequence of action than its cause.' It's my responsibility to find the actions that will lead to hope."

It's a good question to ask ourselves:
What actions can I take that will lead to hope?

#Buttigieg

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

Gunny Speaks Out #maga #trump #liberal #democrat #republocan #ice

Gunny Speaks Out #trump #maga #liberal #democrat #republican #ice

Is America contagious? Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.

Far-right parties in Belgium call for "antifa" bans.

The UK's Reform Party is adopting policy positions that are a “copy and paste” of Trump’s.

The American flag is a symbol for Brazil's far-right.

As Trump tears apart the US, experts worry that other countries may dismantle themselves too.

Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧