"Homonegativity, racism, transphobia, xenophobia, hostile sexism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism are all disturbingly common in the United States, and each of them is strongly linked to support for and WILLINGNESS TO COMMIT political violence." - UC Davis study now published in The Lancet.

For the Kimmel Memorial Presidential Ridicule Award, the nominees are: Jon Stewart Stephen Colbert Seth Meyers And (as I fumble with the envelope), the award goes to ... Jon Stewart ! (Applause)

"Kimmel And Dildo Made for Each Other" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I wonder how many people realize ... if the Democratic Party had a presidential candidate in place TODAY, every insane comment by the incumbent president would be challenged by a sane alternative? And the alternative would be covered extensively. Wake the hell up and put a challenger in place. NOW.

Nope. There is no political taint on AP, NPR or PBS for example.

Some days, Bsky is just like this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDB...

Words from NPR after the Trump-instigated cut to federal funding for public media: "My colleagues and I showed up for work in the middle of the night. We covered OUR CRITICS AS WELL AS OUR CHEERLEADERS. In other words, WE DID THE NEWS THE SAME WAY WE HAVE FOR DECADES". Critics should be ashamed.

I don't know why this is so often forgotten or buried, but the Trump Family Fortune began with Trump's grandfather. "Friedrich" operated a brothel in the Yukon territory of Canada, selling sex and booze to gold prospectors. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

When I suggest that Dems need to work hard on messaging that will resonate not only with devout liberals, but on those who identify as Independent or are clearly "Trump Hesitant", many object. Those objectors need to pay more attention to trends: news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...

I am officially announcing my complete disinterest in the Epstein Files. No, they won't bring Trump down. They won't bring anybody down. If you think they will bring anybody down, you should get out from under that rock you've been hiding under, take a shower and find something useful to do.

If The Left is going to position itself as the credible, trusted alternative to The Right, then it's critical to get all the facts straight before attacking. But so many people want to shoot first and aim later. It's counter-productive, self-defeating and may result in injury.

Best Line Heard on Canada Day 2025: Question: "What is the Canadian equivalent of the famous American expression, "As American as apple pie." Answer: "As Canadian as possible, under the circumstances." Hilarious. 😂

It's wildly unrealistic to think that Mamdani won't be used as the symbol of "everything wrong with the socialist left". The priority now should be to redefine his "democratic socialist" message into something that a majority of Democrats, independents and Trump-hesitant Republicans can live with.

I don't know how it happened, but I think I've become clairvoyant. All I have to see is the headline of any article posted on Bsky and, Poof, I instantly know what the first 50 commenters are going to say about it. I don't know what the next 50 will say because I'm bored by then and lose interest.

The Big Lie: "Los Angeles is a criminal city controlled by murderers, rapists and drug dealers." General Reaction: "Well, nobody would be crazy enough to say that if it weren't true. So I guess Trump is doing the right thing." ... As explained by Adolf Hitler in "Mein Kampf", 1925.

Those Republicans in Congress who start to mildly question Trump policies (and sanity) need to be applauded. Forget their past, forget their motivation - give them a symbolic pat on the back and an "Atta Boy!". You will never change a kid's behavior by telling them how stupid they've been.

If you find yourself raging at someone who posts an opinion on Bsky that you don't like and accusing them of being a "MAGA Troll", you should take a deep breath and consider what life has become for both the left and the right in "The Age of Grievance" www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/frank-bruni-...

I have an incurable problem. I'm an "analyzer" by nature. When someone makes a categorical statement or pronouncement, I look at the logic/evidence that supports it. If I don't find any, I reject it - no matter which "side" the statement comes from, hard right or hard left. Accept that if you Follow

I had a dream that Bruce Fanjoy is moving to Alberta so he can run against Poilievre in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. My pleasant dream is Poilievre's nightmare.

Few people know this, but press secretary Leavitt performs a 10-minute dance routine before every news conference. I have to admit, she's pretty good at it.

I agree with Tim Walz. This is not the time for Democrats/Liberals to engage in "barbs and snark". Focus on the priority - finding an honest, understandable set of messages that will resonate with the broadest segment of the population. And do it right damn now. Stop the infighting/fingerpointing.

Trump says his new attack on Canada will produce $100 billion in revenue for the US. Wrong. How do I know that? Because he's a pathological liar and incompetent. There is no chance that number is right. None. And every dollar it DOES produce comes from Americans - not Canadians. It's a tax, fools.

Movie script outline: * Trump is stuck at the WH because Elon didn't pay the fuel bill for Air Force 1. * Secret Service detail down with measles because JFK Jr. cut vaccine production. * Trainee DC cops assigned for security don't have real guns (Elon again). * Paroled J6 rioters storm WH. Next?

‼️‼️Reposting this because it is an important read.‼️‼️ It clearly explains why Canada is taking seriously Trump’s threats to annex us 🇨🇦 American friends, please read about your president’s plans to annex Canada. Canada refuses to bend the knee Free to read this NYT article ⬇️

Want to see how the self-inflicted unemployment disaster caused by DOGE will affect your state? Check this AP News map: tinyurl.com/mtu494sz Want to see how the self-inflicted economic war with Canada and Mexico will devastate the economy in your state? Check this US gov't map: tinyurl.com/4m9bex3n

I belong to no religion. I also reject the label of "spiritual" which implies a belief in a Higher Power. But, I do reflect on what I believe in and what guides me. It is something embedded in all religions: Treating those in need with respect and dignity. That's called "Humanity" not "religion".

In 2023, official development assistance from OECD members totalled $212 billion, a three-fold increase since 2000. We're going to see this number fall in the next four years - but it's not going to undo the progress of the last 25 year.

Australia’s renewable energy growth doubles in six months. Grid registrations for wind, solar, and storage have doubled compared to the previous 12 months. The number of projects progressing through the connection process now stands at 49.6 GW , up from 36.4 GW at the end of 2023.

Child mortality in Malawi down from 234 to 49 deaths per 1,000 births since 1992, while skilled birth attendance has soared to 92%. This dramatic health transformation includes cutting childhood stunting nearly in half and achieving 84% full vaccination coverage. https://buff.ly/4hCrMOz

Did somebody just say trophic cascade? New research shows that Yellowstone's reintroduction of wolves has catalyzed an extraordinary 1,500% increase in streamside willow growth over two decades, one of the strongest ecosystem recoveries ever documented globally. https://buff.ly/4hYhnwE

Most Americans know little about trade with Canada. But the governors of every state in the Union damn well do. Check this site, click on your state, and learn what the Trump Trade War with Canada will mean to businesses & jobs in your area. Then tell your damn governor. ustr.gov/countries-re...

Renewables supplied 47% of the EU's power in 2024, while fossil fuels accounted for 29%. That’s a significant shift from five years ago, when renewables made up 34% and fossil fuels supplied 39%. The EU has halved emissions since their peak in 2007.

A record surge in clean energy kept China’s emissions below 2023 levels for the last ten months of 2024, however overall emissions still grew by 0.8% due to record energy demand in January and February. https://buff.ly/4hvRRyG

Georgia has achieved WHO malaria-free status, becoming the 46th country globally to eliminate the disease. The achievement brings Europe one step closer to becoming the world's first malaria-free region - Türkiye is the last country remaining to be certified.

Niger becomes first African country to eliminate river blindness The neglected tropical disease once affected 8.5 million people in the country. The achievement comes after a 50-year effort involving mass drug administration, environmental interventions, and community engagement.

A Timely Grammar Lesson: * sanguine (adjective) - marked by eager hopefulness; confidently optimistic. * sangfroid (noun) - the ability to stay calm in a difficult or dangerous situation. These days, I suggest that you display sangfroid, but avoid being sanguine.

Donald the Trump has managed to create the ideal conditions for both another World War and another American Civil War, simultaneously. Let's give him a slow clap-back for this remarkable achievement.

A dream last nite: An Airbus 380 crashes into the Capitol. No survivors. Close reading of the Holy Constipation reveals that the White House cleaning lady, Mathilda Jean, is next in line for the presidency so she is sworn in by Chief Justice Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Can't wait for Part 2 tonite!

Speaking of Government Efficiency, as Elon and I often do, I'm starting to wonder if indentured servitude was really as bad as woke people said. I see an opportunity in that long-ignored employment alternative for aspiring civil servants.

We must fight for a budget that protects Albertans from the new risks of tariffs. This is your chance to speak directly with me and our MLAs about how we respond to these challenges. Help us shape a budget that works for all Albertans: www.albertasfuture.ca/events/provi...

The last time an opponent challenged Justin Trudeau to a fight: www.vice.com/en/article/f...

If you want to see which US states depend on selling products to Canada, go to the Office of the US Trade Representative, click on a state, and the numbers are right there. Cutting off access to Canada would cripple many of them. ustr.gov/countries-re...

If you think the US is one giant economy, think again. It's made up of 50 state economies. More than 30 of those smaller economies depend heavily on selling product to Canada. So do a better job of messaging to state politicians, business groups and citizens. SHOW THEM the ugly consequences.

This is a common phrase heard in the US when they meet a military veteran: "Thank you for your service." I'm just wondering when Americans will say "thank you for your service" to the 40,000 Canadians who stood alongside their American brothers and sisters in Afghanistan? Soon?

I'd like to reassure American readers that Canada has no intention of burning down the White House again. That would be childish. But we have noticed that Mar-a-Lago place that Trump calls home. It would be a real shame if something happened to it ... 🤔

In 2001, the US was the victim of a tragic terrorist attack. America called on its friends and allies for support. In response, more than 40,000 members of the Canadian military served in Afghanistan and 158 died, along with countless life-altering injuries. And now, Trump is repaying Canada.

When anger overwhelms reason, a person is so intensely angry that they react impulsively or make decisions based on emotion rather than logic; essentially, their anger has taken over their ability to use sound judgment. Think about it. It would be a sad way to lose in 2026/2028.

Accusing "the media" of a conservative bias is strange when conservatives are accusing "the media" of a liberal bias. Maybe when both sides hate you, you're doing it right. As Paul Simon wrote long ago, "..a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest ... la la la."

The name "DeepSeek" clearly implies that the creators are seeking something and diving deep to find it. This is sinister and a serious threat to global security. Not as sinister and threatening as Elon Musk, but still ...

Feel a need to march around with Fuck Trump signs? Here's a better idea - work to secure this Senate seat for a Democrat: LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026