The Verdict of History open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

🔥 The White House released an article on Monday citing a DoorDash report as confirmation that "inflation has been tamed." I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."

I think "Recognizing Satire" should join Freshman Composition as a universal course requirement for graduation.

The Trump Administration continues its dogged determination to erase minority and female contributions in favor of racism, misogyny, and white supremacy. No matter what is removed, their contributions and achievements cannot be erased and stand tall against the mediocrity of this administration.

My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far

I was disturbed to see the predator in chief trying to manipulate women, publicly known to have suffered sexual abuse as teens, into protecting him from the Epstein files. He thought he could manipulate Boebert and Mace as if they were still powerless girls. Surprised (and glad) they resisted.

If ACA goes away and people have to find their own policies you can count on millions of people being denied coverage because of preexisting conditions. The ACA made it illegal for insurance companies to refuse coverage or raise rates for preexisting medical issues. I know because I was one of them.

I have not been to the AIDS Memorial Quilt location in the East Bay before. It is overseen by the National AIDS Memorial. What a sacred place. I am trying to not burst into tears as I walk through the space. ❤️

Why, oh why, at age 17, did Ivanka feel the compulsion to demand that her dad SWEAR that he wouldn't date girls younger than her? Think!

Chatbots as a luxury good. on.ft.com/4p4LRQS

On this day, 33 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was released in cinemas. Starring #GaryOldman, #WinonaRyder, #KeanuReeves and #AnthonyHopkins it was an Oscar-winning, critically acclaimed success and one of the most revered #vampire movies ever.

The board approved applications from 50 rural hospitals, establishing a program for tax credit contributions modeled after Georgia’s successful initiative.

Nightmare for MAGA open.substack.com/pub/contrari... "...As the government reopens, five stubborn realities greet the Republicans, less than 10 months into Donald Trump’s shambolic presidency:" Trump and MAGA world are coming apart at the seams #TrumpPedo #RobberBarons #BlueCrew

trump's living like it’s the Roaring Twenties, while his base is living paycheck to paycheck. There’s only so long you can tell people their pain isn’t real before they stop listening, one Republican strategist said. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Absolutely we don’t. But many seem to prefer that to standing up. People r actually lining up outside Starbucks for this fucking cup, because they had run out. THAT is where the focus of America is at. All while baristas have been striking forever!

The east wing of the White House that was demolished had known asbestos issue —> ACECO, the demo company, had its asbestos-abatement license revoked in 2022 —> no documentation has been released to show how mitigation was carried out or which firm performed it or whether ACECO had proper licensure

SAG-AFTRA stands in solidarity with the Condé United and NewsGuild of New York union members who were retaliated against for questioning the closure of Teen Vogue.

⚠️ thick smoke reported over Sumy, after Russian drone hit an enterprise in an industrial zone. fire broke out. People are urged to close windows, stay inside, drink more water and turn air purifier on - if they have one - to the maximum.

I get why a lot of non-disabled people want to pretend respiratory illnesses don’t exist, but as we’re coming up on another event I can’t safely attend, I encourage you to just THINK about wearing a mask at events - or at least on the train/ plane there, where there’s probably no reason not to

Why Headaches Remain One of Medicine’s Most Misunderstood Disorders

You realize his guilt when the most litigious guy on the planet isn’t making lawsuit threats.

By the way this morning I saw a news clip that Hyundai workers who had been abused by ICE are going to file the class action lawsuit against ICE. When the disclosure comes, we might find out some truths about their stupid behind scene their workings.

Yes it's called slave labor. H-1B visa holders will work for less and are beholden to the company that hires and helps them get their visa. I have nothing against H-1B visa holders I just hate the way corporations use them.

So Trump says he has to “bring in” foreign talent because American workers don’t have it. I also notice he says “No YOU don’t have it, instead of WE, Americas President is a literal foreign agent

Epsteingate is the tip of the iceberg — and the beginning of the end for Trump.

BREAKING: House Oversight releases damning emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate that allegedly show Donald Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct. I break down the emails at issue and discuss their implications. youtu.be/RW2-WcJVEWQ?...

Mike Johnson pretty clearly put out a call to the caucus to get someone to change their position on this so he could swear in Grijalva. It's the most transparent coverup in living memory. bsky.app/profile/ones...

Supergirl is so much fun and makes me really wish more comics would do holiday issues like this one and last months Halloween issue. #comicsky #Supergirl

Millennial candidates made sweeping gains in rural towns and small cities — making history and achieving several firsts. capitalbnews.org/rural-electi...

In honor of the extended forecast showing high temps in the low 70s/ high 60s!!..I’m making loaded baked potato soup.

“But as ICE and other federal agencies storm cities across the country in a sweeping immigration crackdown, one seismic policy change has largely flown under the radar: the assault on DACA and the more than 515,000 recipients currently in the program.”

Now That's What I Call A Bagel

Politicians who change parties after election should have to win a special election to keep their seat. Let the voters decide.

Millionaires band together to demand fairer taxes, which means increasing their taxes! Tax the rich, pay the people, and spread the power. youtu.be/1xOxtVvNTOA?...

Corruption is always rampant in authoritarian regimes. Do you think Republicans see it & just don't care? Between Trump's cryptocurrency scam, his Binance cash for pardon & donor pay to play scheme & his ICE corruption, cruelty & brutality, is there any doubt that he intends to be a dictator? Link⬇️

Favorite random reddit comment of the day: "Truly wild how Covid broke so many rich people's brains, while we were all like, 'Well, guess I'll get into puzzles.'"

"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent." --Epicurus

Has the United States’ businessman-in-chief embraced the economic argument for international students at American colleges? “It’s not that I want them,” President Trump said in an interview. “I view it as a business.” https://chroni.cl/3JvtRjR

Back when I was a litigator and I had to review documents I was absolutely staggered at how almost every powerful, important, and wealthy person could barely write a coherent sentence. bsky.app/profile/inte...

Even the Russians are mocking this fool.

#VeteransDay renews on our nation’s sacred promise to all who served in uniform. Our moral obligation has never been greater to ensure Veterans receive the care and benefits they deserve. Because just as we leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we leave no Veteran behind when they come home.

Nothing makes me more nauseated than watching a bloated, treasonous, 5x draft dodging coward who called our fallen soldiers suckers and losers, giving a speech to our veterans.

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES (sound up)🧵1 DAY 11 NOVEMBER 2O25 🇺🇸VETERANS DAY 🇺🇸 In case you missed this or if you've seen it'sworth seeing again Our VETERANS Deserve Better They should be honored & given the best Healthcare & Benefits Here is President Obama today THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸

DeLauro: The president went to the supreme court to deprive kids of food. Unbelievable. And now wants to deny their parents healthcare.