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If AI went away January 1, 2027 what would you do? Would it be generally a good thing or a bad thing for society ?

Instead of republicans not showing up to vote maybe they should really own the libs and vote for democratic socialists. It’s the only thing Dem’s hate more than the GOP. That would be a hoot.

ProPublica = protecting democracy through investigative journalism. Latest storyuncovers corruption of GOP public servants who stack the deck for billionaires.

I’d be interested to know if farmers are going to join…?

Here’s a stat worth noting. And worth nothing if you don’t vote left of center. We, the people, need to fix this mess…

Following a Will County judge’s ruling last month that a pair of New Lenox business owners were entitled to potential damages from the Will County state’s attorney’s office and the U.S. Secret Service, the Secret Service is seeking to be removed from the case in federal court.

Where are they gonna find one this late in the game?!

New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies reut.rs/4xUvvzp

$8 Gallon Diesel nationwide by 2027?

‘South Park’ creators continue to needle Trump administration with ‘South America’ rebrand

Volcano Mount Anak Krakatau eruption causes flight suspensions in Indonesia

MAGA “owning the Libs” victory tour is the most expensive it’s ever been, if you’re driving on diesel … Aww. Sad.

Interesting read…

The transfer was carried out partially by buying and selling and partly by physically transferring gold, the Dutch national bank said. #EuropeNews

I wonder if President Trump thinks the sailors of the Lincoln deserve a hero’s welcome

How long has Gary, Indiana been without power? Just under two months? Where is the united call for this to be fixed? Where’s the outrage?

BREAKING: Dozens or even hundreds feared dead after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides hit Jilong Port in Tibet on the border with Nepal

Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.

When my husband died in a surfing accident, life as I knew it was destroyed. Ten years on, this is what I’ve learned about grief

The debt has exploded over several presidential administrations, as the nation's leaders spend more money than it collects in taxes. www.mississippifreepress.org/the-us-natio...

President Donald Trump said he has presided over “the essential denuclearization of Iran.” But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump’s claim. (via @politifact.bsky.social) https://to.pbs.org/4zzbIXc

Elvis Brooks described being unable to receive compensation for his wrongful conviction as torturous, a barricade constantly preventing him from moving forward. Right now, his only source of income is his $994-a-month Social Security payment.

Is there anybody for whom the U.S. is not for sale

So then, in 2026 they’re just coming to this conclusion. Future generations are getting so screwed by this billionaire Boomer nation…they better wise up and start voting while there’s anything left worth saving.

I think at this point, the sheer number of offenses…McConnell alone ffs…bypass hearings, we need trials. Many trials. Many, many trials. Administrative trials, criminal trials, civil trials, impeachment trials, and military trials. And theICC because the world is super pissed off.

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Coming to a faucet near you!! Early adopter data centers are tomorrow’s cautionary tale… Virginia senators request special session to act on ’deeply alarming’ groundwater report virginiamercury.com/briefs/virgi...

Gladys Gonzalez moved to the U.S. from Colombia in 1991, and her first job was with a janitorial service. She went on to launch a bilingual newspaper and to help thousands of Latinos get their businesses off the ground. Gonzalez died July 23. She was 79.

Huh. After all those marches and pithy signs and chants the dial doesn’t seem to have moved much. But, at least folks got it out of their systems and did all they could before they buckle under. 🙄

The star of Amazon's "Reacher" refused Monday to dial down his anger at President Donald Trump when a podcast host asked him if he could.

What is it with 80-year old dictators wanting to cancel elections?

“Iran formally exits the MoU, rules out negotiations. Deputy FM Gharibabadi: suspending all commitments "effective immediately," will "never start negotiations with the US under any circumstances.”

All the U.S. is asking for is a little taste. Protection is an ugly word, let’s call it patriotism for a friend. “The president said the U.S. would be “reimbursed” by 20% of the value of cargo to help cover ‘any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security.’” Baddabing

Well, this is one of three, if you’re a Republican. Two of three if you’re a Democrat and not keeping Mitchell on ice. How’s Grassley feeling?

Bye Felicia

Please, stop with the “quiet part out loud” cliché. It’s a lazy platitude. Or, maybe I’m just…saying the quiet part out loud? Hmm.

Outrage comes in all shapes and manufactured sizes

There’s still time to be cause for millions to celebrate Mitch leading the way. Give up the ghost…you’ve done all the damage you could, and will be remembered as one of the orchestrators of U.S. decline. Rest easy turtle, you are despised.

There is nothing right with America that cannot be weakened by what is wrong in America.

I’m tired of being treated like a consumer. I’m a man of many algorithms.

Love this reporting —apparently two days of attacks on 10 targets in Iran have strained and “shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire. “ I suppose by not ceasing to fire? By untrustworthy behavior? Further war crimes, maybe?

Democratic Socialists are a Third Party. It’s time to officially begin acting like one.

"Local municipalities control their streets. It is well within the ability of the city of Chicago to build vibrant and safe corridors," writes Andrew Mack.

A uniting issue between Dems and the other party

Mamdani: "Solidarity with a government that is committing genocide is a very different thing than a question of solidarity with people of a specific faith. I'm proud to be a mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in this country."

Just…wow. MAGA sure did a number on America. Stupid is as stupid does…

⚠️ A major escalation in the DOJ’s attack on voting ahead of the midterm elections took place this week. The FBI raided the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a pro-democracy organization that helps register voters. Ohio is expected to be a key swing state in the upcoming elections.

I mean, it would track in this timeline we find ourselves on …

Am I the only one lovin these Hydration Breaks!?!