Fluoride in drinking water has no effect on IQ or brain function, a long-term study shows. The new research is the first to measure community water fluoridation exposure during childhood and any potential impact on cognition up to age 80. The results contradict RFK Jr. statements.

Orbán was in a stronger position in Hungary than Trump is here. Orbán had been in power for sixteen years, reelected with supermajorities in 2014, 2018, and 2022. It can happen here. Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social:

FRANKLIN, TN — Pastor Kevin Riggs: “I used to be in the inner circle of the evangelical church in Franklin… the only thing worse than authoritarianism/dictatorship is theocracy. We must push back against Christian Nationalism, rebuild and defend the wall separating church & state.”

A Category 5 storm just formed more than a month before the Pacific hurricane season even starts. Most Americans didn’t hear about it. Here’s why that matters—and what it tells us about where storms are headed next: www.mesoscalenews.com/p/the-storms...

Los Angeles public schools are scrambling to sign a last-minute deal with a major employees’ union to avoid a strike that could shut down the country’s second-largest school district starting Tuesday.

Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson (1994).

Hillary Clinton "This is hard work. You don't just show up in Islamabad, talk for a bunch of hours, and go away. This is hard, disciplined effort that has to go into diplomacy to reach any results. And I don't see this admin either wanting to do it or, frankly, being capable of doing"

Honestly will never be a pope supporter because I vehemently disagree with his views on a lot of key issues but I give him credit for speaking out against fascism unlike the Catholic Church during WWII

Hillary Clinton was right about everything. Kamala Harris was right about everything. Both would’ve been incredible Presidents and I remain proud AF to have cast my vote for them.

xAI built an illegal power plant in Southaven, MS to power its AI data center— with no air permits, lax oversight, and little regard for nearby families. The illegal power plant is only half a mile from family homes, causing serious health concerns for residents. Earthjustice will fight this.

No infantry needed. Ukrainian robots, for the first time, capture a Russian position: Ukrainian defenders managed to take control of an enemy position using drones & ground robotic systems. Infantry did not take part in the operation, states Zelenskyy: RBC UA News newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/no-infa...

Time for some good trouble

Every STATE needs to follow this lead Trump cannot pardon .

Former U.S. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton And Sheryl Sandberg Join Forces To End Child Marriage

Oh my what a Schlapp in the face this is

When law enforcement officers *create* a problem so dangerous that average citizens feel compelled to intervene in order to serve and protect their community, then the law enforcement officers have moved from a position of enforcing laws to violating them. Fuck ICE.

When it's political. To some extent. But this isn't political. Political is more tax v less tax/free Healthcare v paid. This is freedom v oppression. Every human should stand up against oppression. Especially those with a platform.

. Funny how this works . . . .

Nothing he’s done has made America great for anyone other than the Epstein class. Not one thing. Not even close.

Every once in a while, I like to watch this video clip of Joe Biden comforting a grieving Parkland family to remind myself what compassionate leadership looks like. This is the stuff I truly miss.

Well put. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

This is a huge deal. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/goodbye-viktor

The Glover Family.

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other. truthout.org/articles/wha...

Semi agree. Supporters of facisism are never victims. Accomplices. Deluded, delusional, vindictive and hateful. If they were "conned" part of them agreed to be conned and enjoyed and encouraged the harm until it came back to them.

Leo: "The message of the church, the message of the gospel -- blessed are the peacemakers. I do not look at my role as being political. I don't want to get into a debate with him. I don't think the message of the gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing."

Whew! Hillary Clinton this morning on the US-Iran talks that fell apart: “This is hard, disciplined effort that has to go into diplomacy to reach any results. And I don’t see this administration either wanting to do it or, frankly, being capable of doing it…”

So glad to see someone so beautifully articulate what I think about almost every day….

Cardinal Cupich: "We're dehumanizing the victims of war by turning the suffering of people & killing of children & our own soldiers into entertainment. To splice together movie cuts w/ actual bombings & targeting of people for purposes of entertainment is sickening. This is not who we are."

I choose to believe that they woke the Pope up to show him that Truth Social post and he laughed his ass off at it. And they are all going to refer to it as a running joke forever. "The pope is weak on crime" is going to be the Vatican's "Was the Grink there?"

Hair discrimination is as pernicious as discriminating against someone based on their skin color or any other immutable feature. No Black woman—esp one as spectacular as @CocoGauff—should ever have to explain the beauty of her natural hair. Shine on Coco! www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

Together, we helped 21 Austin residents and families of union members complete their citizenship application! Texans work hard, regardless of their status. Now more than ever, immigrant workers are a critical part of our economy and labor movement! ✊🏽

WOW: Protestors in Seattle take to highway overpass with signs that read “Congress Remove Trump Now” and the reverse side reading “President Has Lost His Mind” Share this if you support these protestors and their message! substack.com/@reallyameri...

“Get the EV you need, not the one that will cover every contingency.” “Buy an almost-new used one!” More than 600 readers answered our call for advice to those looking to make the switch to an electric vehicle. Here are top tips: 🔗 on.wsj.com/3QfvuVA

Anytime now…… Those who act to save the country from tyranny, criminal ICE murderers, domestic terrorism, a deranged criminal WAR president, a radicalized, right wing criminal Supreme Court, the “Heretic” Foundation, the Federalist Society, and Project 2025, violate no laws.

We can all learn a lot from the (many young!) people of Hungary who have protested peacefully for years and who turned out in high numbers to vote their candidate and his party into power tonight! And this despite the fact that Orbán had backing from BOTH Russia and the USA! Well done, Hungary!! ✨

Seattle doesn't let off the gas.

Anyway yeah I would never vote for a political candidate who’d been credibly accused of sexual misconduct, regardless of their party or platform or anything else about them, and it’s weird that not everyone feels the same way about that.

Octavia E. Butler, 1998:

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I’ll never get tired of watching people in Budapest celebrating getting rid of Viktor Orbán. I’m dancing along with the people of Hungary! 💃

Victor Orbán’s removal sends a timely signal. Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November. It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).

@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger.

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The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world. Congratulations to Tisza, to incoming leader Péter Magyar, and to Hungarians everywhere.