"Americans—especially journalists—should resist becoming inured to fascist rhetoric. No one should rely on euphemisms about “extreme” comments or “fiery” speeches. Call it what it is: Nazi-like behavior." Tom Nichols @[email protected] (gift article)

Breaking: The U.S. dispatches health insurance claim denial ship to Greenland.

Exactly.

Andrew arrested: Epstein brings down a former prince. If the UK can do the right thing with a royal…https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/former-prince-andrew-arrested-epstein-files-revelations-rcna259691

BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He is accused of sharing confidential government documents with Jeffrey Epstein. Unprecedented. Side note: it is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s birthday today.

This is the FINAL time I will explain the difference between ice dance and pairs. Ice dancers have wider, U-shaped snouts, while pair skater snouts are more pointed and V-shaped. Pair skaters prefer saltwater habitats, while ice dancers inhabit freshwater marshes and lakes.

If the name on your birth certificate doesn't match the ID you currently use (passport, Driver's License, etc.) you will need to produce documented reasons why-marriage/divorce docs, legal name change, etc.). This could disenfranchise millions of married women, divorcées, adopted children, actors...

"Trump’s State of the Union address is scheduled for two weeks from now. Perhaps Democratic members of Congress should accept that we aren’t living in business-as-usual times? Perhaps they should choose not to attend the State of the Union as long as ICE continues its rampages"

Colleton County lawmakers oppose proposed data center in ACE Basin #scnews

I hate this. People forgot what life was life before vaccines and apparently have to learn the hard way.

ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

Watching UK news channels talk about the new map of NATO without the USA and I can't believe this is really real. What has he done.

No matter how you feel tonight it's better than the Gamecocks WBB after Dawn Staley talks to them in locker room

There's nothing nutritional in listening to a hearing run by Jim Jordan. Republicans Republicaning loudly, Democrats reasoning reasonably. Mainstream media will report the loudest soundbite.

Dubious distinction: a country where lawyers and judges are so politically intimidated that the rule of law is under threat. (The Guardian)

Minnesota Had Its Birmingham Moment By Gal Beckerman (gift article/ gift link)

Someone: "I'm rich!" 24 hours later: "Wait, I'm poor!" 24 hours later: "I'm rich!" (Rinse and repeat)

I'm watching UK Parliament debate - Prime Minister's Questions - and thinking how much I would watch a similar debate with Trump facing Democratic members loudly demanding he defend his actions.

Measles Outbreak Explodes in South Carolina 558 Confirmed Cases in Spartanburg County, Infections Surge by 30% At least 531 people are in quarantine after being exposed to the virus, and another 85 people who are symptomatic are in isolation to keep from spreading the disease.

History: "There were fears at the time of DHS’s founding.... The United States had never had the kind of all-encompassing domestic-security apparatus common in autocracies, whose interior departments function as political police." (Gift article)

fascinating dino-armor on this sturgeon

"Maybe we can just dip our toe in the water first? I think we need some more polls, and many, many focus groups! Make sure the water’s not too hot! But also that it’s not too cold!" 😂

Seems worth noting

Lots of abuser mentality out there...yesterday (1/12/26) a Fox afternoon news host, commenting on the mayors' and AG's presser in Minneapolis announcing lawsuit v. DHS, asked why the officials hadn't *thanked* DHS.

Same thing for not turning out to protest in person if you're able because you don't think there's any point.

About that... 👇

Over a day later, I'm still shaking with shock, anger, and grief. We saw a woman murdered with bullets and now with lies.

@thebulwark.com the one where 2025 Says 'Hold my beer.' Hoo boy.

Democratic party leaders need to up their social media messaging so it at least sounds alive

is this where the White House decorating is heading

We woke up to a fire in our home, we are fine minimal damage. Our fucking smoke alarms go off in when I cook but when the house actually was on fire they were as quiet and asleep as us and it took my cat to wake me up to out it out.

Allowing a private equity firm to build a massive data farm on or near a natural conservation area like the ACE Basin is like wadding up what's great about the South Carolina Lowcountry and flushing it down the toilet.

Families are getting crushed by exploding fuel costs, labor shortages, Trump’s tariffs, and weather-driven crop losses. Milk, eggs, bread, produce — everything’s up. The result? Skipped meals, smaller carts, and budgets stretched to the breaking point. #TrumpInflationCrisis

I've been asking this too. (gift article - link may expire after 14 days)

Watching the movie Splash for first time in years and just realized it's actually an immigration story.

Hot off the keyboard and gifted: Hegseth has to go. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

Donate... Before some a$$hole billionaires buy it or something

Seriously Democrats?

Nuremberg movie: felt uncomfortable parallels with current events.... More Americans need to see it.

If you buy your health insurance from the ACA Marketplace - healthcare.gov - CHECK YOUR 2026 PREMIUMS right away! Post them. Tell the world what you think of Trumpcare - same as Obamacare, just 2, 3, 4 times as expensive.

The Vegasification of the White House continues...

If you look at the White House demolition story and your first reaction is "no one gives a shit about this, they're worried about their bills" and not "this is the easiest proof point ever that the GOP doesn't give a shit about your bills" I'm afraid you have failed a fairly easy political IQ test

What it was like to visit the White House under a Democratic president (2024). How quickly things change.

Answers a number of questions we're asking about the White House East Wing demo and new ballroom, such as can it be stopped and how large is this thing (Gift article gift link)

Associated Press live coverage of White House East Wing demolition

The #NoKings ❤️ My Country - ❤️ Democracy rally in Columbia SC.

Headline seems meant to convey wrong impression. The person arrested pointing a gun at the Myrtle Beach, SC, No Kings rally today was (checks notes) wearing a Trump shirt. Tricky.

Upstate SC 👏👏👏