"If operators identified survivors and those observations were either missed, dismissed, or overridden, that is not fog. That is a breakdown in leadership and moral judgment." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ptOmNe

This makes no difference for the midterms (the new map would be used under either scenario given that Texas has a March primary). But it does mean one less epic redistricting case for this term. #txlege

worth noting the literal impossibility of civil liability for the prosecutors for all this willfully malicious conduct

They're not even trying to appear nonpartisan anymore.

The Enrobed Wizards on the 9 Member Super-Legislature have once again Burned the Entrails of Democracy and passed judgement according to the "Law" and "Constitution"

“Our country wants us to be birthing machines, but they’re cutting what resources there already are." #MsReads via @kffhealthnews.org kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Pete Hegseth should’ve never had this job, and he should be fired now.

What the fuck is a Link Lauren?

He is batshit crazy!

Migrants detained at the notorious “Alligator Alcatraz" in Florida were shackled inside a 2ft high metal cage and left outside without water for up to a day at a time, an Amnesty International report alleges. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Have you met baby Kaikai? This 6-month-old little girl is a rascal! Without her mom around anymore, they, along with the older elephant orphans, will help raise her until she’s ready to return to the wild and live as she should once again. In about 8 years. Thank you @sheldricktrust.bsky.social!

Even if they were on a "drug mission," the first strike was illegal and the second strike even more wildly illegal. This is absolute nonsense from someone who committed war crimes and is now scrambling for cover. Lock him up.

Trump's attacks against the Somali community are racist, vile, & predictable. As prices rise & his popularity plummets, Trump is resorting to hate and division — hoping he can get you to blame your neighbors, so you'll forget about his failures. Don't drink his poison.

Garcia: It’s been hard to watch Republicans essentially be dragged into supporting disclosure and supporting the survivors. This could end today if Donald Trump just released the files, and yet they’re refusing to do so.

Initial thoughts: - Natl political landscape has shifted 8+ points towards the Ds, making flipping the House likely, and putting the Senate in play - @aftynbehn.bsky.social was a tremendous candidate, and deserves our thanks - Let's win Miami next Tuesday 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/despite-rs...

Joe is still a decent human being.

Are those zits or moles on his forehead?

Elon turning up the Nazi dial.

Michael and Susan Dell to Put $250 in 25 Million Children’s Accounts www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...

That would be bills passed _by the House_. There have only been 38 public laws fully passed this year, 16 of which were Congressional Review Act resolutions, two were continuing resolutions, one renamed a wildlife refuge, one renamed a national historic site, and one renamed a VA clinic.

When politicians have direct control over college curriculum materials, they set a dangerous precedent that weakens both academic freedom and institutional integrity. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-university-governing-boards-can-protect-the-independence-of-colleges-and-universities/

In my life I’ve had MRIs performed on my brain and my spine. In both cases I was found to possess a brain and a spine.

guys I found a copy of the scan

This is stunningly good reporting by two bylined reporters and six credited researchers, and it's undermined throughout by links to an "Ask the Post AI" that delivers insipid answers to its own contrived prompts under the guise of "More context on this article"

In the immortal words of the great 21st century poet Ludacris: “Move, bitch (gender neutral), get out the way, Get out the way, bitch (gender neutral), get out the way”

All the more reason to shop at Costco over Target or Amazon.

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Number of states where average gas prices are below $2: Zero. Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2: Zero.

Tim Miller rocks! Scott Jennings sucks! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Trump isn't doing anything to lower costs for your family, but he is using the full force of the presidency to make himself and his family very, very, very, very rich.

Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/t...

Multiple surveys are telling the same story: AI adoption has stalled. Census data shows ~11% of workers use AI, with rates falling at 250+ employee firms. Surveys show usage spiked then plateaued. Meanwhile Big Tech is planning $5T in AI spend by 2030 that needs $650B/year in revenue vs ~$50B today

You mean Mike Johnson, the one who cared more about winning a political game than feeding kids, the one who refused to swear in a representative to defend pedophiles? “They’re not sending their best”

One of my students years ago said to me after I made the class watch this one: “thanks a lot, Professor, now I’m going to need therapy”

Reuters: "Israeli forces launched airstrikes in southern and central Gaza, hitting areas beyond the yellow line despite ceasefire terms." The Gazans are homeless and under attack and rely on our donations to survive. Please give to my friend Tasneem. And to others. ❤️ chuffed.org/project/1587...

Eww!

What the fuck is this shit? Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...

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Reminding me of the impact of the too early loss of Ray Liotta. Sigh.