Still trying to figure out how Biden slipped that algae into the Reflecting Pool. Obama probably gave him a ride.

Caught @robynhitchcock.bsky.social and @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social at Ram's Head Annapolis last night. Amazing, high-energy show. Hitch always delivers the goods.

I picked up this poster in an independent book store in Kensington, Md., since we seem determined to answer this question. (The book is awesome, BTW.)

Spotted in the front yard. He wants to borrow my Echo and the Bunnymen records.

I used to start my day by stepping outside to pick up my copy of The Washington Post. Now I begin every day feeling thankful that I no longer subscribe to a once-great paper that has been made a joke by Bezos.

Do the people who say, "I only read non-fiction because I like to learn things" know how dumb that is?

Suetonius on Caligula: "He often took his place between the divine brethren and exhibited himself there to be worshipped. He also set up a special temple to his own godhead, with priests and with victims of the choicest kind. In this temple was a life-sized statue of the emperor in gold."

Definitely hoping JD Vance endorses a bunch of Republicans in the midterms.

This reminds me of the Cuban Missile Crisis, except this time we're the bad guys.

So much winning.

A few years ago, The Washington Post's slogan was: "If You Don't Get It, You Don't Get It." I'd suggest an update: "If You Don't Get It, Consider Yourself Fortunate."

Not just remixed, these songs are re-imagined. If you're a fan of @robynhitchcock.bsky.social, you must get your hands (claws? tentacles?) on this. The original was awesome. This version is somehow more awesome.

After 38 years with Americans United for Separation of Church and State, I have retired. Thanks to everyone who supported AU and made my work possible. I will stay in the fight as a private citizen!

As soon as I heard the tragic news about Rob and Michele Reiner, I thought, "How long before Combover Caligula says something grotesque?" He did not disappoint. There is no excuse for continuing to support this sh*tstain.

I want to stop shopping Amazon. Unfortunately, @bookshop.org can't seem to ship books promptly. I placed an order Dec. 3, and they haven't shipped yet. I'm being told they'll probably come by Xmas eve. Inexcusable.

I just got back from a trip to London, a city I have not visited since 1990. Pleased to see some of these are still around. Unfortunately, @robynhitchcock.bsky.social was not inside playing "Veins of the Queen."

Nov. 10, 1975: "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"

Wait. So, getting endorsed by two of the most grotesque right-wing dirtbags alive does not lead to electoral success in NYC?

Thanks to the great Jello Biafra for this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lDX...

Made a special sign for #nokings yesterday in Silver Spring, Md.

The fact that we can even have government shutdowns is evidence of a failed state. When was the last time Belgium shut down?

We don't possess a single empty tear or furrowed brow/Oh, Columbus, I wish that you could see us now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=owSg...

In 1927, this book was banned in Boston, Kansas City and Camden. #BannedBooksWeek.

Book banning. Yes, it's real. @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social www.au.org/the-latest/a...

RAI, Italian public TV, did a long segment on Christian Nationalism -- and I'm in it! (Free registration required to watch.) www.raiplay.it/video/2025/0...

If you've never heard of Horst Wessel, now is the time to do some Googling.

The country is sliding into fascism. Perfect time for more UFO hearings in Congress.

Just got a shingles vaccine. It protects me from a painful condition even as it pisses off RFK Jr. A twofer!

Headed into D.C. to talk to some college students. It's so hot that I had to bust out the seersucker.

Some thoughts on the late Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, whom I much admired. www.au.org/the-latest/a...

Here's what's going on behind the Newspeak of Trump's "anti-Christian bias" task force. www.au.org/the-latest/a...

The price of state Supreme Court justices has gotten so high that even Elon Musk can't afford them.

The best thing to give up for Lent is Catholicism.

Imagine being a billionaire who owns a newspaper. You could challenge and perhaps even topple a corrupt administration -- and instead, you choose to cower.

All a guy like Bezos cares about is money. I, for one, am shocked.

From "The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," Book 7

Religious extremism in action. Plus, this crank owns a medieval mace. www.au.org/the-latest/a...

“I think the government ought to stay out of the prayer business.” -- President Jimmy Carter, April 6, 1979

Happy Holidays! www.au.org/the-latest/a...

Great moments in separation of church and state: The Flushing Remonstrance. www.au.org/the-latest/c...

Government person: "I don't have to give any rights to religious groups I dislike!" Me: "Um, no. That's actually the opposite of the First Amendment." www.au.org/the-latest/a...