Deborah Burns
@dkburns.bsky.social
Uphold Constitution! "Do not let the bastards grind you down." Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Talle/ veteran/democratic socialist/jail for all criminals currently in govt
El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"
Assholes who make fun of people eulogizing their dogs: There aren't many places for folks to do that, and it's a big moment in some people's lives they weren't exactly ready for. So shut the hell up and let them do it.
Folks from the Women's March have been arrested at the Capitol for protesting ICE. Shout out to the women who are putting their lives and livelihoods on the line to get their message out: ABOLISH ICE.
El-Sayed, Lawrence and McKinney all won progressive campaigns in Michigan last night by talking about climate and clean energy like it was a kitchen-table issue — because skyrocketing energy bills and endless wildfire smoke matter to people.
To every veteran watching their grocery bill climb while the White House cuts benefits to fund a war that nobody wants: this November isn't optional. Democrats will lower your healthcare costs and protect your Social Security. Republicans will grift for the billionaire donor class. #BlueWaveIn90Days
$1,300 more on goods because of tariffs. $750 more because of a reckless war. Billions added to the president's net worth. If this were your family budget, you'd call an emergency. We are. Vote for Democrats in 90 days. #BlueWaveIn90Days
This November would you vote to have your tax dollars used for: A) Trump’s Iran War B) Affordable Healthcare #BlueWaveIn90Days
Cab Calloway's only million selling record (and biggest hit) was "Jumpin' Jive" (1939).
“Dear, never forget one little point. It's my business. You just work here.” Elizabeth Arden to her husband.
Name at Birth Jamie Farr: Jameel Joseph Farah
At her death, Mary Wickes left a large estate & made a $2 million bequest in memory of her parents, establishing the Isabella and Frank Wickenhauser Memorial Library Fund for Television, Film and Theater Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
Wishing a very happy 70th birthday today to Maureen McCormick, born on August 5, 1956! 🎂🎉❤️
The fact that this man and this situation is STILL so normalized - putting the whole world in danger, to the point of compromising all that's good about humanity - just to further greed, lust, ambition, and proximity to power - it's astounding. It renders me speechless. I am without speech.
Three things about Trump that are unmistakable: 1. He is increasingly disconnected from reality. 2. He is increasingly desperate to convey grandiosity and avoid humiliation - this drives him. 3. His health - physical, mental, and neurological - is worsening, adding impatience.
A temporary suspension of operations occurred at Leipzig Airport, Germany, after security teams located an explosive-equipped drone fitted with a detonator on the tarmac overnight, positioned close to a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft.
On August 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible over the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a narrow region of northern Portugal. Elsewhere in Europe, the UK and Ireland, observers will get to see an impressive partial solar eclipse, with over 90% of the Sun obscured in many places.
August 2026 solar eclipse – Path map, key locations and timings | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
How to see the August 2026 total solar eclipse, including best places to see it and how to observe from the UK, Europe and North America.
skyatnightmagazine.com
Hard to keep track of the number of times he's declared victory in his illegal war-of-choice. #86-47
Exactly 3 months from today is the most important midterm election in our lifetime. Our opportunity to hold him accountable. Register to vote here: Iwillvote.com The stakes have never been higher. Show the world the majority of Americans are good, decent, honest people. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎
SHOUT OUT to Mike Luckovich: one of the all-time great political cartoonists. 🏆 With corporate media doing such a poor job in these most perilous of times, his work is more vital than ever! THANK YOU @mluckovich.bsky.social!!! 🙏
Aug. 5, 1926: “Don Juan,” the first feature movie with synchronized sound and music, although no spoken dialogue, premieres in New York. The romantic adventure from Warner Bros. introduces the sound-on-disc Vitaphone system, later to be employed in the better-remembered “The Jazz Singer.” 1/9
Aug. 5, 1926: Model airplanes are lined up for a race sponsored by the Aero Club of Rome.
Aug. 5, 1926: The Union Pacific Railroad will stop hiring women after its general manager decides they “have not the proper capacity for advancement to executive positions.” The company employs 600 women, who will “eliminate themselves through marriage or unsatisfactory advancement.”
