Elman Steven

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From a Fox Poll out 7/31: Talarico-Paxton is the marquee race down here but check out the dead heat btw Abbott and Hinojosa for governor. This contest isn't even on the radar for the national Dems, AFAIK. She's has $3m cash on hand--Abbott has *$67m*. Some more highlights from the poll... /1

Polling results showing Greg Abbott leading Gina Hinojosa by only 50-49 percent.

Out early for subscribers! Helen and Sarah sit down with @amymarvin.bsky.social, a philosopher who specializes in feminist philosophy and trans theory. We discuss the relationship between chasers, transphobia, and ruinous obsession, and ask how that intersects with stand-up comedy.

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Given the effect Elon's massive involvement had in Wisconsin in 2025, this is news that Troy Jackson could get behind. After all, it's not like either camp will be wanting for money in the fall.

Joe Sudbay@joesudbay.bsky.social · 5d ago

Via @pressherald.com (gift link) Elon Musk planning to throw financial support behind Susan Collins’ U.S. Senate bid Collins "had friendly meetings with Musk in the past while also saying last year she was “very concerned” about some of DOGE’s moves" www.pressherald.com?p=7697086&uu...

For our mega-survey on populist attitudes, we asked whether people would prefer a more multi-party system or a two-party system. The former blew the latter out of the water. Asked about specific reforms to get there, people are less sure. Also, Trump populists are the most fond of the status quo.

Americans Hate the Two-Party System But Don’t Know What Should Replace It, ISMA Populism Survey Finds

Voters overwhelmingly want something different, but don’t know or understand the reform options on the table

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You can map the millennium’s sexual pessimism on Wilde’s films: the needy online dater in “Her,” the scheming honey pot in “Richard Jewell,” the compromised tradwife in “Don’t Worry Darling.” This and “The Invite” hint at a fresh appreciation for naked vulnerability www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Review: Provocative and sly, 'I Want Your Sex' celebrates the fine art of sloppy mistakes

A return to features after 12 years, Gregg Araki's ticklish comedy about a bad boss spanking her employee stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.

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