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Art class should never stop being a thing. Like if right after our lunch breaks we all got to go down to the basement, throw on a smock and make collages out of old magazines while somebody's slightly witchy aunt tells us how great we're doing, I feel like we'd all be in a better place

Strongest signal yet from Colorado Gov Jared Polis (D) that he'll give clemency to Tina Peters as President Trump has demanded. Polis notes a fmr Dem State Senator recently got probation on charges that drew prison time for Peters, who unrepentantly defied the judge at sentencing

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party. We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

Yes.

When I say I'm tired I don't mean I need sleep, I mean my jaw has been clenched since 2001 and every time I look at my phone I understand less about a world I used to know and I am TIRED

They think they can provoke us into abandoning our values. They are wrong. We will keep the peace. We will secure justice for our neighbors. And we will see this occupation end.

I would like to suggest the use of quotation marks around the word “Americans” when it is used in conjunction with Trump and/or ICE supporters. I’m tired of letting these people claim any right to the label.

Every American - Republican and Democrat - should be outraged by this assault on freedom and privacy. apnews.com/article/ice-...

Breaking NYT: The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter. The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status. That is a war crime called "perfidy."

This is Chili. He was invited to his first doggy pool party. Quickly learned he really, realllly likes doing belly flops. 13/10 (TT: goldenchilidog)

The Dogs of 2025 youtu.be/K_1tNbud-8g?...

Listening to the address, wondering how this delusional, racist, narcissistic, scam-artist has been allowed within 100 feet of the White House. America will carry this shame for a long time.

This is Ranger. He has picked you as the chosen one for this dinner party. Or as he calls it, the weakest link. 13/10 an honor (TT: sunnycorina)

We have donated over $1 million to our foundation just with "tell your dog i said hi" merch proceeds ❤️‍🩹

I miss the old days, when politicians thought it was unseemly to flaunt their corruption.

This whole catastrophe a day news cycle is like the worst advent calendar

WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️

Not crowded at my regular grocery store at 9:30 on a Saturday morning. I’ll admit I had a “this is weird” moment before it hit me that CO was only able to distribute a tiny fraction of benefits before things got halted again Friday night. Dems offered a reasonable compromise that was rejected.

Sharing this again. It's from four years ago, and censorship continues to rear its ugly head. Thank you, Meg, for stating this so well.

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107. 12 days of work in 107 days. With full pay and benefits. The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown. It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

Here are my top 10 fall dogs!

My summer with Ishmael. In today's Oort Cloud. jeffwood.substack.com/p/riding-wit...

A US President threatening to use the military against civilians in an American city is not normal and journalists who choose to ignore or normalize this should explain their choice to the communities they serve.

An idea:

The parent company of 9NEWS is being acquired by the parent company of FOX31 in Denver and the stations will be combined, according to the company's CEO. Here's what we know:

Newsom: He is a failed president. Who else sends ICE at the same time while having a conversation like this? Someone who is weak, broken. His weakness is masquerading as a strength. The most unpopular president in modern history.

The difference between Colorado state legislators and the anonymous sexist and racist trolls who post on X is that the legislators wear nametags and get paid by taxpayers. Excellent reporting by @cprnews.bsky.social. www.cpr.org/2025/08/06/c...

Zia, an Afghan interpreter who risked his life to help U.S. troops, is being detained by ICE in Massachusetts. He's been living in the U.S. LEGALLY for fear of retribution if he returns to Afghanistan. Targeting Zia and other Afghan allies is dangerous and wrong.

ADVISORY: Statement, media avail. from unjustly detained U.S. veteran George Retes Ventura County, CA— Wed 7/16 at 3 pm PT, George Retes, U.S. citizen and Army veteran unjustly detained by federal agents during last week’s raid will hold a virtual press availability. 1/

The UFW can confirm farm workers were critically injured yesterday during chaotic raids in Ventura County, CA. Other workers, including US citizens, remain unaccounted for. UFW staff is on the ground supporting impacted families. Our full statement below. ⬇️ 1/

Donald Trump's favors for JBS could wreak havoc on America’s family farmers. I pressed JBS on its massive donation to Trump's inauguration, because every farmer who plays by the rules in this country deserves answers.

Workers from Jamaica and Mexico are human beings...they need what has been proven to save lives: shade, water and paid rest breaks, to be safe, while performing strenuous work during dangerously high temperatures. Any suggestion otherwise is racist. documentedny.com/2025/07/09/t...

I almost skipped this because, well, duh. Don't skip it. It does a great job of addressing our current situation without ever saying a word about our current situation. HCR is, as always, outstanding.

Few people have embodied the best of journalism—its ability to cut through BS, its capacity to uplift those who’ve been wronged, its burning appetite to tell the stories people need to know—like Bill Moyers. We’ve never needed him more, writes @monikab.bsky.social.

Colorado's reps voted along party lines on Trump's megabill. Rep Gabe Evans (R) says it will help deport "Iranian military snipers." Rep Brittany Pettersen (D) says it risks health care for millions. And a rural hospital CEO told us he worries about the future. #copolitics

You’re right, Ms. Luna. It shouldn’t have to be said because it isn’t a thing.

If things are going so well for the establishment, why does ONE young Dem mayor nominee scare them so much? They are terrified of what comes next.

June 27, 2025

EviCore markets itself to insurers by promising a 3-to-1 return on investment — that is, for every $1 spent on EviCore, the insurer would pay out $3 less on medical care and other costs. (Published Oct. 2024)

If every one of the 340 million people in America paid a new $35 copay to visit the doctor, that still wouldn’t be enough to cover how much Meta would get from just one tax break in Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

@padilla.senate.gov 💪♥️

I’m so tired of hearing, “But he said he wasn’t going to do this.” Really? A politician lied to get what he wanted?! How could this be possible?

COMMENTARY: It takes a great country to admit its mistakes. The Trump administration's new signs at Colorado's National Historic Sites reflect weakness and insecurity.

Appreciate greatness 💪

Today we observe #Juneteenth, a national holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. on June 19, 1865.