"Are private equity profits really more important than public safety?"

Timely vid by my daughter, who seems to be sticking with the family business, but in a much smarter way.

Every word in this piece. There is no way the Forest Service and DOI are fully staffed for the fire year. Claiming so beggars belief and tells me you know nothing about how wildland fire and incident management works. 1/ www.wildlandfirefighter.com/2026/06/11/i...

Amazing work by Dr. Montano. If you have anything to do with disasters, she is a necessary follow. If you don't deal with disasters on a professional level, you should still follow her, as we will need everyone pushing in the same direction to fix all of this.

We're not paying enough attention to the obliteration of USFS science & research. This NPR article does a good job of explaining what is going on and describing the coming losses. The moves are pitched as cost savings measures, but the value is science, not buildings. 1/ www.npr.org/2026/06/06/n...

Eisenhower secretly wrote a statement in case the D-Day forces were unsuccessful: "Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available." 1/3

Use our database to explore the financial disclosures of President Donald Trump and more than 1,600 of his appointees. 👇

apnews.com/article/trum... Quick overview of how Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies

“By dismantling such a system, we push the United States back yet again into a rear seat in global scientific leadership.” (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/c...

As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.

"We’re still leaving a lot to chance, crossing our fingers and hoping for the best." Reluctance to admit the limits of our knowledge seems to be a costly recurring theme. gift article from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/o...

Sunday morning. TY Barry

On this day in 1995, the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed. 168 men, women, and children were murdered and hundreds more were injured. 1/

Sunday morning soundtrack. TY Barry

Bad idea

Robert Reich summarizes Wall Street Journal investigation that concludes “U.S. citizens are caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive government campaign to detain and demonize detractors..." www.alternet.org/trump-first-...

UPDATE on LaGuardia jet-firetruck crash: At this link, I have now posted the video of the collision, along with more extensive audio from the airport/ATC, and audio from FDNY. statter911.com/2026/03/23/j... #LaGuardia #firefighters #Airsafety

Summertime will play in my head for the next few days. Sunday morning soundtrack is in two parts. TY Barry

A real President…

Seriously. 😡👇

The President shouldn't be a cheerleader for Big Oil companies making fatter profits while Americans pay higher gas prices. We should tax windfall oil profits from Trump's war against Iran and give relief to American families instead.

The Miles Davis Quintet ‎– Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (Full Album) www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeEq...

Sunday morning. TY Barry

In the 1920s, there was an enormous Klan-aligned caucus in the House of Representatives that passed an immigration restriction bill designed to keep out Catholics and Jews because they supposedly posed an existential threat to American civilization. 100 years later, here we are.

John Coltrane - Giant Steps (2020 Remaster) (Full Album) www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy_f...

Herbie Hancock & Joni Mitchell - Summertime www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrU7...

Sunday morning soundtrack. TY Barry

One of Trump's "great people" heads back to prison. Doesn't undo the damage to his eleven and twelve year old victims. www.npr.org/2026/03/05/n...

First Sunday morning soundtrack after a lingering illness. A day that starts with Bill Evans will be a good day. Thank you Barry. Hope all is well with you.

From Parker Molloy:

From Jim Bob Moore:

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This excellent UL FSRI video from 3 yrs ago provides clear public messaging about escaping a home fire. Get out fast. Know what to do if you can't get out. It avoids some poor generalizations that have been complicating public messaging from some other sources. youtu.be/2CFiL0FAggg?...

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:

Is Dogslayer nervous about something?

Thank you, Mr. President.

Look folks, I know we only control one of these three things, and honestly we've been doing a pretty good job with it. But I can't help but think we can do a lot better. So c'mon, let's crank it up — you know, for the Republic! 🫡🇺🇸

“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.” Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.

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Sunday morning soundtrack is gonna last about a day and a half as we watch the snow come down. Here's the first installment. Really fits the mood right now. Thanks Barry.

Words from His Parents..👍 Do not believe anything from the Feds...👍

This is Rachel Sayre, Emergency Management director of Minneapolis Emergency Management.

I've known quite a few law enforcement officers who deserve great respect. The Trump Goons are a disgrace to our once-great country. apnews.com/live/minneap...

America is showing its true colors by stripping slavery exhibits from our national parks. It’s a disturbing erasure of truth—made worse by Black conservative voices that have suddenly gone silent. Remember this. #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory globalnews.ca/news/1163449...

If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it? [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]