The lessons learned in Hungry to defeat an authoritarian government could apply in the US too. "Here is another lesson of Magyar’s victory: His politics are aspirational and inspirational, a tone that is an antidote to the cynicism and vulgarity of autocracy" www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/o...

I love this for Jeff Bezos. wapo.st/49uFzF4

Another super blinkey afternoon for gramps. Poor guy is just operating on fumes

Oh, and Trump also threatened death on an entire civilization..

Campos: While I want to thank CBS news for funding this generous gift towards my education, I want to acknowledge how the recent direction of the outlet stains the legacy of Mike Wallace, the namesake of this scholarship.

Trump shows Iran who's boss.

"everyone" = men with money

Trump never had any intention to stop this illegal war. Consequences be damned. wapo.st/49liMvi

HAppy Towel Day!

Congratulations to Trump for turning a managed nuclear problem into a glow-in-the-dark sequel.

Hey, Mitch. You could have prevented ALL THIS by voting to convict him and bar him from holding office again. Asshole.

Hello, Goodbye. Thanks for the memories @colbertlateshow.bsky.social! wapo.st/49cblXh

MAJOR bullshit alert.

He raped a woman in a department store and, if the complete Epstein files are ever released, may have done the same to minors. Now he's raping the American taxpayer.

After the Senate eliminates all funding in spending bill to finish his ballroom, Donald Trump installs a massive Bouncy Castle in its place, exclusively for girls 13 and under. #DonaldTrump #Ballroom

Bwahahahahaha 😂 Tangerine Turdpants

In light of the tragic shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, here's a quote from the nation's Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. GOP Rep. Randy Fine wants the destruction of mainstream Muslims. Andy Ogles & Tuberville have also doubled down on hateful comments. Why are we surprised?

"Two suspects, males ages 17 and 19, were found in a car in the middle of a street a few blocks away, dead from what appeared to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds, authorities said." They should have just shot themselves first. wapo.st/43h3ggs

Meet the AMAZING women behind the recall LOUISIANA DESERVES BETTER. They have lines around every block and need your help with supplies, signatures and volunteers! Amazon Wish list: tinyurl.com/5ysjtp89 Sign the petition and/or volunteer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

When the swastika fits.

Frederick Douglass knew. "If left to their own devices," he said in 1866, "white Southerners, by unfriendly legislation, could make our liberty a delusion, a mockery." @sifill.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @esglaude.bsky.social

Raising the Flag Follow my work and writing on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com

Q: "This is a predictable question, but as you look back, what are you proudest of?" Barney Frank: "I’m very proud of the fact that I’m smart enough not to answer that question." Thank you for your service, Congressman Frank. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...

He stole money from a charity for kids with cancer and his punishment was not being allowed to run any more charities for kids with cancer "until he took some classes."

Late last night, Olivia Andre finally returned to Maine. After six months of unlawful federal detention in Dilley, she is back where she belongs, reunited with her family and welcomed home by a community that never stopped waiting.

Obama II

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Preach.

This is why we can't have nice things in Boston. @chadfinn.bsky.social delete your account. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/08/s...

Not The Onion. I actually asked when my middleSon read the headline to me www.kbb.com/car-news/tes...

I could not have said it better!!!❤️💯

Another White Elephant brought to you by Ron DeSanctimonious www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/u...

Platner hits the Epstein class in his first ad. Treating Collins with kid gloves hasn’t worked before, Platner is taking them off. Video: @grahamformaine.bsky.social via X (@grahamformaine)

It’s the way to go. Invest in solar energy.

This is just an incredibly sad story. The children went to the elementary school down the street from my office. Everyone who knew the family is devastated. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/06/m...

BREAKING: Acting USAG Todd Blanche charges the Commonwealth of Virginia with threatening the President's life. IYKYK

Boycott Jeff Bezos and his Met Gala.

Cyndi Lauper has something to say. Listen up!! #USDemocracy

Political Cartoon of the Day by Jeff Danziger.

Meryl Streep releasing a movie where she plays a character based on Anna Wintour (that had an incredible opening weekend btw) and then using her platform to boycott the Met Gala is another reason why she is a queen! 💃

"The situation cost Idaho state Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld and her husband most of their income and highlights an escalating split in the party." Wait, let me get my tiny violin. wapo.st/4tq2qc8

I love how cats just smack the shit out of stuff they don't understand 😂

Trump's brain is firing randomly as he tries (unsuccessfully) to wrap up this speech: "This is the golden age of America. I tell the story often. The King of Saudi Arabia ... we had to do this little excursion ... "

I enjoy all the Star Wars posts today, but this is what I remember on May 4th. youtu.be/MN_9VqfVQ9c?...