Counterpoint: no? “The Bible As Literature” is a semester. “Comparative Religions of Humanity” is another semester. Let’s not overdo it. Also the implication that public schools and high schools have been doing it wrong is Tim Robinson “are you sure about that?” GIF worthy.

Jonathan Ladd@jonathanmladd.com · 2d ago

This is correct. You can't understand American literature and history without some understanding of the Bible and of American religious history. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

You know things are going well when “support the troops/sailors!” gets expanded to include President Trump and SecDef Hegseth.

Oliver Willis@owillis.bsky.social · 18h ago

Murdoch Media saying “look away” is a good signal that liberals are hitting the right target

Hell yes.

Tressie McMillan Cottom@tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 19h ago

Union organizer. Was pregnant while campaigning. 2:1 spending disadvantage In DSA, not of it. Black. Woman. Won.

DSA member Angie Nixon was outspent 36:1 and did not receive an AOC or Bernie endorsement, and yet she won the Florida Senate primary by more than 12 points

The rapid, unemotional way Rodri just bailed on City perfectly sums up who he is, and their supporters are right to be angry at him - but it also reveals how little that team matters to players. City is merely a nouveau riche culture project vehicle.

Black academic: gets accused of plagiarism, gets crucified by the media and failed by their employer in any possible way Meanwhile white professors:

LMAO if Dems cleanup in the midterms Hegseth’s ass is getting fired faster than Don Rumsfeld in 2006 (he was fired the day after those midterms).

Matthew Gertz@mattgertz.bsky.social · 2d ago

Take a future Hegseth presidential bid seriously. A pure culture war candidacy by a former Fox host with Christian nationalist ties makes much more sense than a Rubio run which strikes me as a total fantasy without a real constituency. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

It’s a real mystery why the Democratic Party polls in the toilet with Dem voters and why Dem voters are gravitating towards DSA candidates! This calls for another egghead takedown of the DSA’s national platform!

Rav@rvbdrm.com · 2d ago

Hakeem Jeffries tweeted a defense of Randy Fine from the antisemitic campaign by the latter’s opponent, Daniel Bilzerian. 48 minutes before Jeffries’ tweet, Fine posted, “Jihadi Mamdani does not belong as Mayor of NYC. He needs to be denaturalized and sent back home to Uganda.”

it was a generational fumble for the dems to pull back on letting coach tim, our gentle midwestern uncle, stand in front of a mic and express disgust and bewilderment at what an absolute grab bag of misfit freaks this admin is. this is weird! these people are fucking weirdos!!! it’s yucky!

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 3d ago

Trump aide Natalie Harp spent a summer sleeping in the locker room at Trump's Bedminster golf club to remain close to him after she was denied a room.

1) “Is The Bulwak a Republican Psy-Op?” is a much more believable headline tbh. 2) The Centrist Dem and Bulwark freakouts over the DSA are what happens when the Democratic Party polls in the toilet with Democratic voters. 3) The gap between Dem voters and Dem establishment is totes unsustainable.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 3d ago

"The DSA—the official organ—is forking nuts. So nuts that if you told me that the DSA was a false flag operation run by the Heritage Foundation in order to discredit the Democratic party, it would make sense." Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social:

I've lived long enough to see bill hicks "love the war hate the troops" become a 100% earnest party line

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 3d ago

🚨 FOX MOCKS SAILORS: Fox News host Joey Jones lashed out at U.S. sailors speaking out about dire conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, calling them “weak” and warning America has “nothing left.”

But… people like Pee Wee Herman?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

Q: Ossoff said you'd rather travel with Natalie Harp than do you job as president. Your response? TRUMP: You mean Pee Wee Herman?

Someone smarter than I said “fascism is 1/3 of the people killing 1/3 of the people while the other 1/3 watch.” www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

EXCLUSIVE: Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, ‌with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a ...

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Actually pretty funny for a bunch of ex-Republicans to join the Democrats and then immediately start asking other Democrats if they're secret Republicans

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑@50501movement.bsky.social · 2d ago

Really just throwing shit at the wall now aren’t ya @thebulwark.com

This is like when Larry (David, for the unseasoned among us) opened his spite store Latte Larry’s next door to Mocha Joes.

Citizen.Coping@propcazhpm.bsky.social · 4d ago

I love how Toni Morrison was one of largest financial backers of Ishmael Reed’s play that portrays Lin-Manuel Miranda being haunted by historical figures who were omitted or whitewashed by the musical and for glossing over Hamilton's slave ownership and treatment of Native and Black populations.

The wise man bowed his head solemnly and spoke: 'there's actually zero difference between good & bad things.You imbecile. You fucking moron.'

Dmitry Grozoubinski@explaintrade.com · 3d ago

The guy who opened fire at Comet Pizza because he'd cooked his brain online and believed they were a child sex trafficking hub was exactly as confident the people he was aiming at deserved it as Luigi Mangione, which is just one reason it's a bad idea to lionise vigilante murder.

Actually, one more - I feel like I should say this directly, so here goes. In the 90s and 00s, the groups I remember pursuing this strategy (hyperpublicize mugshots, Black crime statistics, etc) were Stormfront, the Klan, etc. Now it's the New York Times and the Telegraph. That is the story here.

Those 2 dickheads threatening to join the WNBA: “we have no friends because a friend would say ‘WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?’” Elon Musk: “… hold my beer…”

Lauren McKenzie@themckenziest.gay · 6d ago

This Elon Christ Superstar AI movie goes on for SIX minutes, and it’s as hilarious at is terrifying due to the reflection of just who exactly has taken control of everything in this world

If this guy wasn’t going to end human life on this planet I’d classify this as THE CRINGIEST THING EVER, but he is… so Jesus H fucking Christ.

Lauren McKenzie@themckenziest.gay · 6d ago

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha

I’m just going to assume that they keep our troops/sailors/airmen/etc completely oblivious to all of this because this is CRAZY. Superior officers have been fragged/tossed overboard for less.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 6d ago

Q: The family members of US service members are concerned about the conditions on the USS Lincoln TRUMP: No they're not Q: Has the deployment gone on too long? TRUMP: No no no. Not nearly long enough.

this is the correct response to anything Potter-related no "I personally disagree with her but I'm going to do it anyway" it's a hard no, end of story

Sarah O’Connell@sarahoconnellshow.com · 6d ago

THIS is how you be an actual trans ally! 🙌 variety.com/2026/tv/glob...

the reason republican run government is a disaster is because you have to be a dumb asshole to be a republican, you have to be willing to reject any semblance of reality on damn near every issue if you are going to get enough attention on the right to get elected

The Onion's Infowars is destroying what's left of Alex Jones' reputation and getting Sandy Hook families paid aftermath.site/aftermath-hour...

How has nobody called a CODE RED on this guy?

Wonkette@wonkettemedia.bsky.social · 6d ago

Secretary Of Playing Dress-Up Calls Sailors On USS Abraham Lincoln Liars www.wonkette.com/p/secretary-... By Evan Hurst @evanhurst.substack.com

Yes. Absolutely read it. Ever visited one of those retired WWII carriers they have in dry dock? Now imagine a crew stuck on one with short rations - despite it being 2026! With current US logistics know-how! - and no shore leave, sent out by a psychopath and the senile clown to whom he sucks up.

Tim Pierce@unchi.org · 6d ago

Excellent detail in this thread giving context on exactly why the conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are so dire.

Interesting, no one has tried sanctions against Iran before this.

Shipwreck@shipwreck75.bsky.social · 6d ago

The US will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, intensifying the Trump administration’s effort to force Tehran’s capitulation after almost six months of war.

Muppets Muppet Show

Alt: Fozzie Bear saying "we're doomed" to Kermit The Frog backstage on The Muppet Show

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WIRED@wired.com · 6d ago

Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.” www.wired.com/story/these-...

Heartbreaking, infuriating, and deeply chilling. Gessen’s reportage and scholarship are undeniable. And FWIW the kinder, accepting, and heroic Kansas enduring and fighting back against the creeping Nazism is the America I want to live in.

Jesse Thorn@jessethorn.bsky.social · 6d ago

M. Gessen has written a truly extraordinary piece about the "soft fascism" faced by transgender people in America, and by trans people in Kansas particularly. Beautifully written and reported, deeply humane. I really hope you'll read it. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/o...