American Heritage: The Birth of Birthright Citizenship www.americanheritage.com/birth-birthr...

From a new poll by PBS/Marist:

"The dumbest trade war in history." -- Wall Street Journal editorial board Without free markets, American conservatism comes apart www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

A malignant narcissist: Trump unveils a new class of Navy battleship named after himself www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Who said it?

Today at the Supreme Court: Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

"Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse."

A new PBS/Marist poll. Only 38% approve.

A new PBS/Marist poll: More Than Six in Ten Say Economy is Not Working for Them Personally.... Economic Pessimism for 2026 Widespread maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/2026-e...

"Anybody that disagrees with me will never be Fed Chairman!"

"This is the greatest country under the sun. But we must not let our love of country, our patriotic loyalty, cause us to abate one whit in our protest against wrong and injustice." -- Madam C. J. Walker, born #OTD 1867

"I got my start by giving myself a start." -- Madam C. J. Walker, born #OTD 1867 Madam C. J. Walker - Wikipedia share.google/VATt8PggC9S1...

"I am not satisfied in making money for myself. I endeavor to provide employment for hundreds of the women of my race." -- Madam C. J. Walker, born #OTD 1867

On this date in 1913, President Woodrow Wilson signs the Federal Reserve Act, establishing the modern central banking system of the United States to manage the money supply and promote financial stability. Federal Reserve Act - Wikipedia share.google/4ZGgwZVhQrZg...

He probably didn't write this:

Lawmaker sues to stop Trump from adding name to Kennedy Center www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Elon Musk has deleted this tweet. Let's make sure people never forget.

On this date in 1783, George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Army to Congress George Washington, December 23, 1783, Resignation Address | Library of Congress share.google/WNX2QstCzIcj...

A malignant narcissist:

By Pat Hudson:

On this date in 1946, University of Tennessee Basketball Team Refuses to Play Opponent That Has One Black Player They forfeited the game. share.google/3NVcpb46RHKS...

Reported this morning. Can the numbers be trusted?? U.S. economy grows by 4.3% in third quarter, much more than expected, delayed report shows www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/u...

At 7:28 AM today. (The Justice Department has become Trump's personal legal counsel.)

Second big batch of Epstein files includes many mentions of Trump www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Last night. Right out of the fascist playbook:

On this date in 1972, running back Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers made “the Immaculate Reception,” a dramatic catch that is regarded as one of the most famous plays in NFL history. Immaculate Reception - Wikipedia share.google/ind2VwWJnfcm...

On this date in 1805, Joseph Smith, an American prophet who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born in Sharon, Vermont.

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump Many analysts are predicting an election-year upturn, but they aren’t accounting for the President’s ability to cause more chaos. www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...

The most corrupt administration in history: BREAKING: The US Department of War enters an agreement with Elon Musk's xAI.

The guy's stock lost 10.44% today:

Trump And Health Care: A Con Artist At Work

A new Gallup poll finds that only 35% of Americans believe Donald Trump puts the country’s interests ahead of his own political interests. Just 30% view him as honest and trustworthy.

A new Gallup Poll:

They're all clowns: Ranking the 2028 Republican presidential contenders www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The GOP has more than one malignant narcissist: Ted Cruz weighs another presidential run, setting up clash with Vance www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

CBS and CNN Are Being Sacrificed to Trump Media conglomerates want the president’s permission for mergers—and control of news outlets is at stake. By Franklin Foer www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

"There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you." -- Beatrix Potter, who died #OTD 1943

"If I have done anything, even a little, to help small children enjoy honest, simple pleasures, I have done a bit of good." -- Beatrix Potter, who died #OTD 1943

On this date in 1932, "The Mummy," directed by Karl Freund and starring Boris Karloff, is released in the US as the first Mummy horror film.

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." -- George Eliot, who died #OTD 1880

"What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?" -- George Eliot, who died #OTD 1880

Conservatives Want the Antebellum Constitution Back The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments are in trouble www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

The Pitiful Childishness of Donald Trump The president’s appetite for plastering his name on every available surface appears insatiable. By Eliot A. Cohen - The Atlantic share.google/rKmtle7nunq0...

"You can't win them all." -- Connie Mack, born #OTD 1862

What EXACTLY are the "national security concerns"?? apnews.com/article/trum...

On this date in 1965, "Doctor Zhivago," David Lean's adaptation of Boris Pasternak's novel, had its world premiere. Starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, it became one of cinema's highest-grossing films.

“History is not something you can just pick and choose,” she reminded audiences. “If you’re going to tell it, you have to tell all of it.”

"I want to make paintings that look as if they were made by a child." -- Jean-Michel Basquiat, born #OTD 1960

"Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest." -- Lady Bird Johnson, born #OTD 1912