When Donald Trump claims he had an “historic” victory in November, remember these facts: Under 50% of the vote, a point lower than George W. Bush got in 2004. Bush’s 2.4 point victory over John Kerry also higher than Trump’s 1.6 over a Kamala Harris.

Six players on South Dakota State’s football team turned down 6-figure N.I.L deals out of loyalty to team and teammates, according to ESPN. The QB is said to have turned down 7 figures. Meanwhile, it’s reported that another school has so much loss through the portal they can’t play in a bowl game.

This is good

The @vikings.bsky.social have the best 1-2 WR combo in the @nflbluesky.bsky.social and it’s not particularly close.

When Bill Clinton I. 1996 declared the era of big government over the national debt was $5 trillion. Today: $36 trillion and ballooning. Who can argue that that is not sustainable?

prayers for those affected by the California earthquake.

Two of the leading experts on anti-obesity drugs said new weight-loss medicines could soon be used to treat other conditions, including liver disease, kidney disease, arthritis and sleep apnea.

Panelists at a Kansas forum described a long-term care industry geared toward maximizing profits without regard for human suffering, and a Republican-controlled Legislature unwilling to interfere with “free market” greed. Via @kansasreflector.com

Musk says we’re all media now. I drive cars. Doesn’t make me a mechanic.

Rosa Parks, who refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, Montgomery, Alabama, today 1955:

have contributed to a local civic news collective for a few years. it has: increased voter turnout, broken local news stories and used humor to do so. it’s a model worth thinking about @triangleblogblog.bsky.social

When rumors of banning LGBTQ+ books hit the library board in a small Louisiana town, @librarianjones.com took action, facing death threats. For her, silence was never an option. “Hell hath no fury like a librarian scorned,” she writes. Join us at 11aET for the latest #VelshiBannedBookClub. #Velshi

See what Musk is doing? He’s not for free speech for all. He’s for himself controlling all speech.

Libraries are absolutely the best places on earth.

Page 9 in the first draft of history. Page One in history.

Example of a money changer Christ chased out of the temple.

Surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, bakery, bookstore, and café.

oh no bernie might stop being a fervent democrat

Bill Walsh has known and admired the Kennedy family for decades. He does not recognize the Bobby Jr. who is now on the national stage. www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/w...?

President-elect Trump’s legal team found evidence that Boris Epshteyn, a top adviser, asked for retainer fees from potential appointees in order to promote them for jobs in the new administration, five people briefed on the matter said. Epshteyn denies the allegations.

Hannity: The Trump prosecutions were Democrats running amok for political purposes. Hannity on the same show: Seems reasonable to prosecute mayors who won't accede to Trump's immigration plans. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

In Iowa, it's turkey time: Turkeys ‘Caitlin’ and ‘Clark’ pardoned by Gov. Kim Reynolds  iowacapitaldispatch.com/briefs/turke...

Here are the freshmen in Congress to watch on energy and climate change: www.axios.com/pro/energy-p...

Some news: amid rapid growth and some over-enforcement of its community guidelines, Bluesky trust and safety chief @aaron.bsky.team tells me the company will quadruple the size of its content moderation team www.platformer.news/bluesky-grow...

Why editors and ethics policies exist. Miss the MSN yet?

Now, let’s end the killing in Gaza and Ukraine.

South Dakotans. A reminder of RFJ Jr.’s history in the state: southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/08/10/s...

Adults behaving very badly

The report should still come out. The odds that Gaetz gets installed into a non-confirmable position or goes on to enjoy high-ranking positions of influence in Trump world remains.

It’s been two weeks since Hannah Kobayashi went missing after she did not board a connecting flight to New York City. Her father, Ryan Kobayashi, was found dead Sunday, after he had traveled to Los Angeles to search for her. Here's what we know so far.

Can anyone explain why the 9-2 Vikings are so disrespected by the football talking heads?

Scrabble is still the best family game. Who disagrees?

Substance without all the hate: Blue Sky All the hate without any substance: X

I’m joining the conversation. If you’re on here primarily to blame journalists for all your problems, you won’t find an ally in me. Our best days can be ahead if we embrace the best in us.