SNAPSHOT OF REFLECTING POOL VANDAL ______ Photographer not yet identified. If you know who, let me know so that I can attribute it properly.

The "invisible hand" appears exactly once in The Wealth of Nations. Historian Alessandro Roncaglia on what Adam Smith actually argued, and how his legacy got rewritten. New from INET: www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...

No idea if you're interested, but if so, here's the story of Florida in a microcosm that's "alive" today, in 2026. NOT history, but the current degradation of the natural environment. __ Collier Co. lies on the SW end of the FL peninsula, on the Gulf of Mexico. www.naplespress.com/local-news/r...?

VANDALS @ REFLECTING POOL

CLEARLY, Every member of the so-called "Republican" Party who has NOT denounced the appointment of this man to lead the intelligence agencies of the United States and done Everything In Their Power to stop this DOESN'T GIVE SH*T about the security of this country. Am I wrong?

Hope everyone's paying attention AND NOT JUST THOSE AMERICANS RECEIVING SS BENEFITS. If the system breaks, everyone will pay.

Apple has closed down the first of its US stores to unionize. Over half of the 70 unionized workers at the Towson, MD store are losing their jobs. The union says Apple is retaliating after it only offered transfers to workers at the two nonunion stores it also closed.

A seed planted to restore the garden of this country.

Wow! Iran left a thank you note in their locker room thanking LA for its hospitality during the World Cup. Be sure you read the last line: “May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations.” (Source: Reuters)

Riiiiggghhhttt....

Little by Little they will eat us whole.

Matthew excelled today.

AMERICA'S GOLDEN AGE?

To win a war means changing the politics of the enemy such that they must surrender. That is what Iran just did to the United States. snyder.substack.com/p/capitulati...

THIS. Let all the Macrons of the world take note.

Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales. Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37. They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such. And:

Guess what!

IMPUNITY HAS ITS PRIVILEGES.

this is honestly an excellent celebratory and motivational speech from Mamdani at the Knicks parade. i'm ready to run through a wall, and i'm not even a Knicks fan

THREE CLASSICS OF MODERN ART _____ "The Splash" (1966) DavidHOCKNEY "A Bigger Splash" (1967) DavidHOCKNEY "A Greener Splash" (2026) JonathanROSEN, for The New Yorker

WHAT EXPLAINS THIS? A DIRTY DIAPER? A FIT OF FLATULENCE? - There are 14 other figures on this stage; none is engaged with the red tie.

To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years. I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.

How we're paying for: ● that ballroom ● that green pool ● the golfing weekends ● those extra super-yachts ● the 100s of millions for that "gift" plane ● etc. www.propublica.org/article/snap...

I believe this is "Live" from Reuters. www.youtube.com/live/y0flAVk... ___________ *Your tax dollars at work keeping the Capital City beautiful.

Creator Unknown

NJIDEKA AKUNYILI CROSBY U.S. Artist - Born in Nigeria (1983) _____________________________ Her website: www.njidekaakunyilicrosby.com Her Instagram: www.instagram.com/njidekaakuny... 15-Min Video of the Artist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7Y... (You can hear her pronounce her name! 🙂)

Hi Donald Trump, we're at Walter Reed! You don't remember that place? No wonder they give you that test you brag about—it's for 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖. Anyway, you're never going to forget me—especially after I get to Congress. georgeconwayforcongress.com

If you appreciate the work of Tim Miller (yes, a former member of the GOP), then THIS seems important.

Ths is flying under the radar, but Russ Vought is advancing a new scheme to give Trump's cronies total control of nearly $179B in federal grant funds. Billions for lifesaving disaster relief and medical research would be subject to Trumpian loyalty oaths. Make no mistake: this is fascism.

I second this!

Absolutely thrilled that they chose her to do their joint portrait for The Obama Presidential Center: NJIDEKA AKUNYILI CROSBY U.S. Artist - Born in Nigeria (1983) - Absolutely stunning work and this portrait falls within that realm Her website: www.njidekaakunyilicrosby.com

From TPM (Talking Points Memo) Full Essay: talkingpointsmemo.com/the-weekende...

This is true BEYOND BELFAST!

DO TAKE THE TIME. Beyond the topical application of the piece, Mr. Fallows offers fundamental notions that apply elsewhere.

Hoping that @nicollewallace.bsky.social will be reporting and sharing excerpts of his comments. Looking forward to that.

Keep Hope Alive.

As Joe said to Barack: "This is a Big F**king Deal." www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...?

NEW: Why We Changed Our Code of Ethics to Address Prediction Markets In an era when people can bet on news events, we want readers to know we’re not willing to gamble with their trust.

Way to go San Francisco's Ocean Beach!

President Eisenhower believed Americans should confront ideas, not hide from them. "Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book..." Take the Be Like Ike pledge and stand up for the freedom to read.

They put up a tarp to cover the embarrassment of his obscenity; NATURE provided A DOUBLE RAINBOW to mark the occasion.

LIVE 4:05PM, JUNE 12, 2026 First of Many Restorations The John F. Kennedy Center Name Is Restored youtube.com/live/aAhm880...

"María" is harvesting strawberries in Oxnard CA. She earns CA min wage and works 7-8 hrs/day. She worries as the harvesting season is ending. It will be months until prep for the winter season begins and she has rent to pay. She'll have to look for work in other crops. #WeFeedYou

Donald Trump’s corruption is driving up your costs. Here’s the receipt—and you’re stuck with the bill.

GUESS WHAT THAT SPIKE IN PRICES CORRESPONDS WITH! ____ C'mon, guess. That's right! The Convicted Felon announced, just prior to that jump, that an agreement has been signed by everyone* to end the WAR IN IRAN. ______ Well, "everyone" except Iran

Hopefully this will spur further growth.