I actually *love* this idea. It's a GREAT way to sell adding two more states when people are attached to a round number (which I have always thought is the real biggest hindrance to DC and PR).

This is a great apology. We need more apologies and for leaders to express regret more often when things go wrong.

Today I asked Mitch McConnell's office if they could confirm or refute claims that he is brain dead, in organ failure and/or not returning to the Senate. They gave me a statement from last week about him appreciating support while he's in the hospital. www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...

We tend to be Atlantic hurricane-centric in the U.S., but one of the strongest storms of 2026 is approaching a U.S. territory in the Pacific. My thoughts on what to know right now about #supertyphoonbavi www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...

FYI, #Chicago, I'm seeing this post starting to go viral. IMO, unless this flag is kept up indefinitely, there's a real chance we'd be participating in a false moral panic. Please try not to jump to conclusions - see what I've elaborated on here, and that it might be an honest misunderstanding.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is facing another powerful storm. Typhoon Bavi is rapidly intensifying. It's expected to hit as a Cat 4 or 5. WCK is working with local partners on the ground and is ready to respond the moment it is safe to do so. #ChefsForCNMI #FoodIsLife

Maybe it will happen today.

I worked for a wedding planner on the Upper East Side back in the day. This kind of stuff happens all the time with rich people you don't know the names of -- and people are just really showing their asses dunking on one incredibly famous couple for having a wedding on their own terms.

The number of people who don't seem to understand that 1) renting out a private venue is something people do all the time, even regular people; 2) if they did it elsewhere a whole town/island would have shut down instead, and 3) in this "particular* case, no, a wedding doesn't owe you anything.

I am all for robust treatment of mental health, including depression. However, it was absolutely criminal not to make a statement elucidating the situation, for legislative staff to continue on without quitting, and for Kean not to resign. Member of Congress is not like any other job. (1/2)

"Visa versa" really makes the point for him about the quality of Indiana's education.

How bad was the Venezuelan quake? It lifted my country's - Trinidad and Tobago - coastline in some areas by 20 feet. We are many miles from the epicenter, though only a few miles from the Venezuelan coastline. And yes, we felt it. trinidadexpress.com/news/local/q...

I want to see *more* of this from Dems -- not just avoiding cuts, but actively protecting those who are being persecuted!

Trump being the Wicked Stepmother from Snow White explains so much, amirite?

Northwest Side rapid response reports two people were abducted early this morning at Chicago Ave & Pulaski.

UGH

Baseball players, increasingly in recent years, don't give a hoot about their fans.

My goodness these people are disgusting.

They really must have nothing in this book. This is a revelation?

It's amazing how these people never learn when faced with fascists. Ro Khanna spent *years and years* defending Elon Musk and all of his moves, and this is what he gets for it.

It's incredibly frustrating that our politicians, elected officials, and the national media no longer even acknowledge that a major city in the United States is under military occupation. It is a constant outrage that the wonderful people of DC have to live this way.

rapid response groups are reporting at least two ice abductions in chicago already this morning: one in avondale at diversey/pulaski (pictured below) and one in humboldt park at kolmar/grand.

Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you

People need to start holding these staff members accountable.

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What do you think was left off the list that should be on it?

I am once again asking you to marvel at the magnificent city of Chicago

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

Chicago friends, this is a good time to charge devices and persnaps download some books, movies, tv shows, what have you.

Had to pause being offended by commerical branding on public land to take in the fact that it's Bud Light, the brand that MAGA was very unhappy with just a few years ago.

Particularly high risk between 7-11 PM, #Chicago folks:

Good. Also: someone should ask Steyer why he doesn't fund a major progressive media organization with his time instead of running for office himself. He could have a *much* bigger impact than any one office.

Fuck this guy.

There is currently a tsunami threat (highest level) in Malaysia, the Philippines, Guam, and the Northern Marianas.

I get annoyed at how many smart people refuse to admit when they are wrong, or that they ever could be wrong.

I think it's important to realize we're all fallible. Name one thing you weren't right about in the last year. I'll go first: I thought there would have been a bigger response on the tariffs from other countries and that those tariffs would have cratered economies by now.

What a hellhole

Good evening.

Dude still doesn't get what he did wrong (announcing publicly and mid-investigation about reviewing more emails, something that was against FBI policy because of the political effects) and that he personally swayed the election to Trump and led to his own downfall.

Please vote for David Costello, Mainers. He's on the ballot and is the best chance we have to both beat Susan Collins, avoid another Fetterman in the Senate, and not compromise any values our party is supposed to have left.

100% this is going to fail miserably. One thing: Residents AND tourists are constantly flicking off the building. No one will want to be seen outside. I'm disappointed Block Club didn't look up Ted Maglaris' voting history discuss the possibility this is a bribe of some sort.

Tune in now, folks!

The simplest explanation is that she got scared as hell of being targeted for assassination again under a Trump Administration and decided to dedicate herself to being unnoticed by right-wingers.

This is beautiful 😍

From an events perspective: Groups/conventions can't just move to a small red town over big blue cities; there's not enough capacity. Biz travelers need to go where business actually takes place. Leisure travelers have specific places to explore in mind. It doesn't work the way they think it does.

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

I want to make a fun dessert tonight but am lacking in ideas. Who's got something?

What city does the national news hate the most? 1. Washington, DC 2. Chicago, IL 3. Baltimore, MD

While I would like to say Chicago, and I think it's up there, I'd actually go with one of the following: - Jackson, MS - Memphis, TN - New Orleans, LA

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