Irony may be dead, but metaphors keep dropping in to pick up slack. See also “screw worm.” What a natural nickname for corrupt, incompetent, political hacks and officials.

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Superman’s new powers are FABULOUS!

"France passed a single law and instantly unlocked 11 gigawatts of #solarenergy — without using new land. In 2023, France's government mandated solar canopies over all car parks larger than 80 spaces. The scale was enormous: There are 400,000 parking areas across France #ActOnClimate #Renewables

Yep, loved The Blues Brothers. And one of the things to love was that the main villains of the piece were Nazis. It’s taken for granted they’re scum. Jake & Elwood hate them. A policeman hates them. The public hates them. They’re racist monsters & they get what’s coming to them. A better world.

The Fred Rogers Production has started uploading every episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for free. www.youtube.com/@misterroger...

Very proud to announce publication of newest NYC CIVICS FOR ALL COMICS GROUP comic KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Created w/ Project Open Arms & @nycimmigrants.bsky.social! Words by @alexsegura.com art @davidhahn.bsky.social colors E. Wright letters @tayloresposito.bsky.social. www.weteachnyc.org/resources/re...

The Length of The Great Wall Of China vs Europe More about the relative lengths: brilliantmaps.com/great-wal...

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"When a clown moves into a palace, he does not become a king; the palace becomes a circus."

New Bagley Cartoon: A Nation at Odds

The UK threw a tantrum 10 years ago. Now they regret it bitterly. #BrexitBrokeBritain

Join us TODAY at the Columbus City Schools Bus & Van Driver Hiring Event! 🚌‼️ Apply online at ccsjobs.org and help keep #OurCCS students moving toward success. ✨ #LeadersGrownHere

By Jim Benton

Cartoon by John Deering

“It was only through a fluke that the contribution came to light.” MORE: columbusunderground.com/report-jim-j...

Editor Commentary: Ohio taxpayers are sending $2.5 billion to private and religious schools. Even if you agree with this, don’t taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability? A group of bipartisan lawmakers thinks so, but Speaker Matt Huffman doesn’t. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/06/01/o...

Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, CCS students logged 14,675 community service hours, helped reduce chronic absenteeism by 3%, and were part of a District serving 45,473 students across Columbus. 🎓 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

HOUSING OFFICIAL TO HEAD INTELLIGENCE

A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks. n.pr/3PWDxqK

Today Trump made the statement: "They committed suicide, people that went there with love... there was so much love and friendship" in a message discussing Jan 6th This phrasing mirrors his frequent attempts to recast the day as a "day of love" and to minimize the violence @anntelnaes.bsky.social

BARI, short for bariumenema, kicks CBS to shit, literally.

“I’m Kid Rock.” “I’m Naomi Wolf.” “I’m Kanye West.” “I’m Matt Taibbi.” “I’m Catturd. Those stories, plus Rob Schneider, tonight on 60 Minutes.”

The 60 Minutes team after 6 months of David Ellison and Bari Weiss.

Literacy is the GOP's worst nightmare.

Marjane was a master. She will be missed.

The last time a President selected his personal attorney to be Attorney General was ... wait for it... John G. Mitchell. For President Nixon.

Marjane Satrapi 1969-2026

Cartoon by Gary Markstein

Volunteers cleaned up over 155,000 pounds of litter off of our streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, and waterways last month—making it one of the best Mays on record. Thank you to all of those that took the time to keep Columbus beautiful!

I was listening to MS Now in the car and heard @mollyjongfast.bsky.social describe Pelley’s parting shot at CBS as a “Walter Cronkite moment” But what is the “Walter Cronkite moment”? I wrote about it on the 50th anniversary in 2018 - still one of my favorites (gift link) share.inquirer.com/1H8IV2

Bullies can't take the heat, abusing power at Statehouse. Comedians and Rooster just doing their job - mocking Ohio's weirdos. www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Didn’t realize having the Rooster thrown in jail for annoying me was an option this whole time??? Seems like censorship to me 🤷🏾‍♂️ - unacceptable.

Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s. This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.

City Hall is shining a little brighter tonight. Residents, advocates and community leaders gathered to kick off Pride Month and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with Columbus' annual Pride Illumination. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special tradition.

After Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan voted for a huge boost to ICE funding, a company that benefitted made a $250K dark-money donation to a Jordan-aligned group. Now a complaint has been filed with the FEC ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/06/02/n...

After all of the talk about Men at Work, I thought I’d do this. youtu.be/eUsQ2SgH638?...

One of the hottest bands in Columbus right now is performing at the Arts Fest! Check out the interview: columbusunderground.com/columbus-mak...