He unconsciously stepped in front of her when the stranger approached.

Pretty much.

Let’s check in on the new reflecting swamp.

Later...

It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby—a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist—to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.

Takes a smart person to notice this. A fool will always think he's the smartest person in the room. youtube.com/shorts/svuc8...

"While Trump is boasting that the agr't is a triumph, no one has yet seen any terms, and the agr't that is sch to be signed in Geneva, CH, on Friday appears to be a mem of understanding (MOU) for a 60-day ceasefire for continued negotiations, not a final agreement." open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Jim Wright- So, it's not a peace plan. It's not a formal end of hostilities. It's a ceasefire that won't actually be signed for another week, providing Israel doesn't "blow it." Just in time for the opening bell. You'll have to forgive my cynicism.

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"Hussein said he was in disbelief that he was told to convert or leave — for the first time in his life — at a Republican convention with the tagline, “Unity drives victory.”" www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

Morning my friends, it's Tuesday! You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. It’s time to replenish. 🌞🌻🕊☕️🍩🐾🐈🦩🕊❤️

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Trump taken to court over plans to redo park with 'barren' MLK Memorial www.rawstory.com/trump-267704...

Newsom drops bombshell that Trump DOJ is now investigating him and his wife www.rawstory.com/gavin-newsom...

Harvard and Princeton graduate, Grammy winner, and former First Lady Michelle Obama appreciation post

Chicago, it’s good to be home! Michelle and I built the Obama Presidential Center to be a place where people of all ages can learn, play, and work – and we can't wait to welcome you all later this week!

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The Dutch doing this in fuckin Dallas, Texas is very funny to me, an American who has seen Cowboys fans who represent one of the most valuable sports teams on earth never approach this level of enthusiasm this century.

genuinely inspiring.

Giant Nudibranch during mating season. Filmed in the Nanoose area (Vancouver Island) at a depth of 100 feet by scubabc.ca #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFu...

A group of Southaven, Mississippi, residents have filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging the power plant fueling the artificial intelligence company's data centers are keeping residents from enjoying their properties and causing physical and emotional distress.

Russians bombed a monastery in Ukraine UNESCO condemns the bombing UNESCO refuses to mention WHO did the bombing RUSSIA It was f'kn RUSSIA, as always By refusing to name the aggressor, the UN provides yet another example of how Neutrality Always Favors The Aggressor Worthless UN bureaucrats

Liddle Marco Big-Shoes made a speech in which he actually compared the moon landings to that tacky cage-fight thing happening on the White House lawn. I cover all the clownfuckery that happened in 'this week in stupid: June 13 edition.' thank you for your attention. link is here: bit.ly/4aP4qnx

here's today's post: "welcome to Cage Match Idiocracy" — it’s all so fucking stupid. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —

fotus is about to go to France for G7. His term is one long cringe, but never do I cringe more than when he meets other heads of state face-to-face, and they can see for themselves, irrefutably, what an utterly deluded fool he is. www.npr.org/2026/06/14/n...

Rethuglicans now believe fotus 'is going to croak' — and are vying to replace him: insider www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...

"The Supreme Court on Monday rejected former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page’s attempt to revive a lawsuit against former FBI Director James Comey and others over their roles in a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election." www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration’s dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project apnews.com/article/ocea...

I wrote about the Epstein Files coverup, which should be the only thing anyone is talking about, for @rawstory.com www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...

THIS 100% 👇

The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama ‘a man’

The death of a woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office abcnews.com/amp/US/wireS...

fotus Praises UFC Fighter Who Made Vile Slur About Michelle Obama theswamp.substack.com/p/trump-prai...

ICE Is Targeting the Lawyers of Immigrant Children jacobin.com/2026/06/trum...

Comment today to save Ohio's only national forest from fracking open.substack.com/pub/morethan...

Have you seen this yet??? Our money goes for all his grifting games. JD Vance Confirms Iran Will Get Jaw-Dropping Sum Under Trump Deal newrepublic.com/post/211826/...

Excellent job Mexico! 🇲🇽 This is what true humanity looks like! Iranian national football team's experience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the United States denied visas to 14 members of their delegation due to geopolitical tensions🇮🇷 youtu.be/DfN_WLI3P5o?...

A world-class education is now completely free — MIT has opened its entire vault of more than 2,500 courses to the public online. source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (2026). About Us: MIT OpenCourseWare. MIT Open Learning. 😊

Sounds like this would be fun for Children!

"Nick Castle, the actor who played Michael Myers in the original Halloween movie, has a cat named Michael Meowers."

This is me now. Husband said I can't buy any more books.

Josh Hokit just ended his post-fight speech at the White House UFC event by yelling "Michelle Obama is a man!" A disgraceful spectacle through and through

Major Update: fotus Discussed Suspending Constitutional Rights, Epstein Consumes White House, UFC Fight Faces Major Blowback aaronparnas.substack.com/p/major-upda...

A look at 'Project Esther' and Trump's approach to combat antisemitism on campus www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

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