What infuriates me is the term "working families" to describe their target beneficiary. That's a term that EXCLUDES everyone who is single, childless, unemployed, and/or retired - which is a HUGE CHUNK of the electorate (myself included). And they wonder why single men went to Trump in droves ...

Might I suggest they consider themselves liars too?

Data center location is perhaps the hottest local government issue in the country. So I've pulled together this list of resources which should will help everyone participate effectively in the debate. (P.S. You'll see references regarding proposed centers in San Marcos, TX where I live.)

If you're in Alaska, don't forget to vote tomorrow! If you are a resident of any of the thousands of jurisdictions with elections in the coming days, REGISTER TO VOTE or UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW (30 day pre-election deadline is today in many places)! See my Substack for state VR websites!

Yet ANOTHER incumbent Texas Republican giving up his House seat to either retire or run for another office. (This makes 4) If the mid-census redistricting was such a slam dunk for Texas Republicans, why are so many not sticking around to run for re-election?

Trump: "The instant US carrier, cruiser, or destroyer breaks across the horizon, every tyrant and adversary on the planet know their choice is very simple. It's leave America in peace or be blown up in fire and fury never seen before."

If this article doesn't terrify you, nothing will! And if it does,VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4 to send a strong message to Trump. Cutoffs to add/change voter registrations start applying in many states TODAY & TOMORROW, so you must ACT NOW! See my previous posts for links to all state VR websites!

What is wrong with UPI writers???? There is no such thing as antifa and no "violent" protests that I can see. From all the video I'm seeing, the violence is on the side of immigration officers.

Awesome news from Ann Arbor, Michigan!

I've packed this edition of "News to Know" with lots of information about the upcoming November 4 elections. In many states, the deadline to register to vote or make changes in a voter registration is TOMORROW OR MONDAY! And it may not be midnight either - but earlier in the day. So act NOW!

The Dems would be well served to fire Schumer as their leader and replace him with Murphy!

In case you missed this ... boycotting Coca-Cola now.

Lots of important pre-election info in this edition of "News to Know," including the voter registration deadline in all states for the November 4 elections. In many cases that is Sunday or Monday (i.e., 30 days before the election) which means you must act NOW!

We aren't just voting on candidates this November - but also ballot issues (e.g., the temporary redistricting proposal in California & 17 Constitutional amendments in Texas). Here's the updated listing with links to background information.

If you haven't registered to vote and/or updated your registration to reflect information changes, DO IT TODAY! As you'll see, several states impose a 30 day cutoff & they use calendar (not business) days! So SUNDAY may be your deadline for the November 4 elections! Share widely!

Excellent article with great insight for anyone eager to reduce grocery prices ... enforce existing antitrust laws. The Biden Administration was on the right track ...

SEVEN (yes SEVEN) police officers have been killed in the US in the last THREE MONTHS responding to domestic violence calls. (Many others wounded in these episodes.) Another officer was the victim of Domestic Violence herself. I'm outraged --- why isn't our national leadership?????

If you don't like what's happening in the country, you have an opportunity to make your voice heard this November 4. If you haven't already registered to vote, do so. If you're registered to vote, check to make certain your registration is current and correct!

This is how Republicans have taken over government. While Democrats are still whining about non-existent problems with voting machines in 2024, the Republicans are flooding the zone with comments in support of editing the voter registration form to require proof of citizenship.

Lots and lots of news that doesn't even mention the orange guy ... because state and local governments are equally (if not more important) this year!

In case you missed it ...

Comment deadline is Tuesday!!!

#ThisIsAntifa! It's my late father (in the dark shirt, kneeling on the far right) & some of his fellow sailors from LST #705. They risked their lives to fight & BEAT fascism - once & for all (we thought).

I recognize that these are fearful times. But we have to remember that these are not times for us to feel powerless. These are times for us to understand our power. We stand on the shoulders of those who saw injustice and knew that they would be the ones to lead the charge.

I received my 2026 health insurance plan changes yesterday. That inspired me to put together this chart to show that it's not just the premium increases but the erosion of benefits that affect our cost-of-living. Rest assured this chart is going to my Congressional delegation & the media.

Will someone with clout in the media lay into UPI for this headline? It treats as FACT a connection that has been debunked by every authority on the planet.

I live in texas! Today i got phone calls from candidates in California and Michigan begging for money. Isn't the endless stream of email and text messages enough?

I'm 71 and I've never worn makeup except for a job interview or a photograph. I never thought putting chemicals on your face was a good idea. I have however started using brow powder.

Where's the President's outrage about the 3 children Travis Decker killed or the 3 law enforcement officers killed in Pennsylvania attempting to arrest a domestic violence suspect? If we have one public safety crisis in this country, isn't it domestic violence?

This is THE strategy!

The Boston tea party! Read all about it!

Fight back! Cut your ties with any business that buckles to tyranny! Use the time to read books, play cards or board games with your family and neighbors, exercise, volunteer, run for office, organize your closets, or get a decent night of sleep.

This is the real terrifying crime in America ...

In case you missed this ...

I gave away my tv four years ago. As you can see from my substack you don't need it to be informed.

Welcome to BlueSky scientists!!!!!

Heads up folks ...

Rest in peace Hubble ...

I just applied to be Research Manager for the DNC. If you like my work & think I'd make a valuable contribution to the DNC, let your connections know that I am immediately available. I, for one, think my knowledge base, skill set, and political savvy is desperately needed at the DNC.

Fucking evil.

The Trump Administration's attack on crime in (Democratic majority) cities was entirely predictable. Democrats should have had a strategy in place LONG ago to push back. Here's my suggestions for (belatedly) fixing that problem & for using this issue as a tool in the 2025 elections.

Elections will be won or lost on the basis of a few key issues over the next 14 months. To help everyone reach those voters for whom the state of the economy will be a/the top issue, I'm putting invaluable detail at your fingertips to use in these policy debates.

The HP laser cartridge that I bough for $121.89 on May 3 is now $140.89. That's a 15.6 percent increase (not counting sales tax) in a little over 4 months. Same pricing from Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, and WalMart. That's why I started a personal cost-of-living index. See link in comments.

This is the THIRD incumbent Texas House Republican to announce he will NOT run for reelection. And with the explosive news about Ken Paxton's affair with the married Christian influencer & mother of 7 (who just filed for divorce), Dems should be reading the handwriting on the wall.

Several weeks ago, I decided to create a personal Cost-of-Living Index so I could have facts at my fingertips for economic policy debates. I confess - I'm STUNNED because the cost surge is far worse than I imagined.