Guy has some interesting stuff. He also has cant like this. "Socialism" is an open-ended term, and U.S. policies already contain some. The reference to North Korea ... and others is asinine. As noted, "others" includes places like Norway. Places actually "democratic." reason.com/volokh/2026/...

Alex Nowrasteh on "Ten Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Arguments for Socialism and Why They’re Wrong"

NA "Democratic Socialism" is a growing movement on the US political left. Thus, it's important to pay attention to its…

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I watched the first three seasons on DVD. I have that poster. I enjoyed it overall. I thought it worked better with shorter episodes.

Kimberley Johnson@kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social · 2h ago

New season of Ted Lasso tonight!!!!!!

You know you are Mike Rogers if .... The guy looks like a Hallmark Channel love interest. Talks a good game. Good luck and win control of the damn Senate!

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social · 2h ago

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Mike Rogers is a guy who wants to put a data center in your backyard so he can feel a bit more manly by making an AI video. If you want a senator who's gonna lick some boots, go vote for Rogers. But if you want a senator who's going to stand up to Trump, you've got your option.

This boob is not a great source, but hey, go ahead. I appreciate court reform getting attention. #SCOTUS reason.com/volokh/2026/...

It's normal after heated primaries for the loser to concede and support the victor to win in November. Losers of November elections also wish the winner well. Claims the win was illegitimate are relatively rare.

I encourage all of us to have the grace and focus shown in this going up within minutes of the race being called.

One useful thing is when the article provides historical context. Events are not one-offs. Helpful to add context. www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/08/04/t...

A Third Delaney Hall Detainee Has Died, New Jersey Congressman Says

Rep. Rob Menendez said ICE confirmed details of the death, which took place weeks ago, to him during an oversight visit to the facility on Monday.

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The #Michigan Senate Primary is very close. A third candidate has about four percent of the vote in a race separated by a fraction of that. Instant run-off voting, please. (She dropped out but was still on the ballot. She endorsed El-Sayed, who seems to have won.) www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.

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Jack Balkin covered this. Over time, as justices nominated and confirmed by people we elect (more or less) change, their views of the law shift, partly as times change. Result: precedent changes. On some basic level, nothing is wrong with this. #SCOTUS www.dorfonlaw.org/2026/08/prec...

Chuck Edwards, the Republican Congressman from NC-11 with a weird/creepy staffer sexual harassment ethics case open, abruptly ended his reelection campaign at 3:32 am this morning. The local GOP committee will select his replacement; the seat (where I grew up in WNC) is currently rated a tossup

Is the religious liberty commission aware? religionclause.blogspot.com/2026/08/flor...

Guardians helped, but it shows the team has the talent to win games. Don't worry. They will have some stinkers. #Mets www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/04/m...

Mets move forward by ‘playing winning baseball’ after trade deadline

Now that the trade deadline is over, what comes next for the moribund Mets? “Play winning baseball,” said interim manager Andy Green.

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Peralta's first start for the Rays was in Colorado, so not ideal, and he didn't do well. But no decision. Tied 7-7 in the 10th. #Mets

I have little to add to the chat, but I will say this: Those of us who spend a lot of time talking about politics overestimate how much other people care about, or are even familiar with, the labels we use to describe, denigrate, or celebrate candidates. Sometimes we’re high on our own supply.

48 games left. #Mets

Tim Britton (he/him)@timbritton.bsky.social · 16h ago

NYM 6 CLE 2 Final Luis Torrens, Bo Bichette and Carson Benge homered. Sean Manaea was good. Nate Lavender and Kodai Senga locked it down late. The Mets are 48-66.

No no. He's Luke Weaver. #Mets

Chelsea Janes@chelseajanes.bsky.social · 16h ago

Thought the 2026 Mets craziness would subside once the trade deadline passed and 24 hours later we have a Kodai Senga closer arc

Your Luke Weaver replacement, Senga. #Mets

Torrens doesn't QUITE do everything. Caught trying to advance. #Mets

I do remember the Joba Chamblerlian midges game. How LONG ago was that? SMH. Time is fluid. #Mets

We need more color names (other than Green) in baseball. #Mets

Laura Albanese guest announcing on the radio ... the Selma Blair of sports journalism. #Mets

Carson Benge is obviously Kid Danger. #Mets

April Glick Pulito@aprilglick.bsky.social · yesterday

Carson Benge and AJ Ewing flying around the outfield

Okay. TV has a BIT of delay (listening to the guest announcer) over the radio. I think it is a Keith-watch sort of thing. #Mets

Stop making up names. #Mets

Tim Britton (he/him)@timbritton.bsky.social · 17h ago

Nate Lavender's big-league debut comes with two on and two outs in the seventh, with Travis Bazzana at the plate as the tying run.

Is Tobias Myers alive? Remember when he was seen as a good bullpen option or even a spot starter? #Mets

I think that an announcer tricking a rookie into having to take over play-by-play duties took place in some movie or something. #Mets

1/Ilya Shapiro on black women law professors: “But alas doesn’t fit into the latest intersectionality hierarchy so we’ll get lesser black woman,” Shapiro wrote in a tweet. “Thank heaven for small favors?” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news....

Georgetown Law administrator resigns after tweet about 'lesser black woman' on Supreme Court

Ilya Shapiro was placed on leave and investigated after he criticized President Joe Biden amid the process of selecting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court.

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Corey Rayburn Yung@coreyryung.bsky.social · 19h ago

In addition to having no experience in immigration, their website shows Ilya Shapiro (!) and disgraced former law prof Joshua Wright (!) as Senior Counsel. I don't think this massive contract was awarded to give immigrant children effective, zealous advocacy. burkegroup.law/our-team/

Sean helped them on their run in 2024. Was hurt. Then he fought to return to his previous form and is giving them good starts again. Easy to root for. #Mets www.mlb.com/news/sean-ma...

Manaea gives fans in Central Park an Amazin' surprise

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

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#Mets helping the White Sox, who gave up six runs to the Red Sox in the first inning.

She will always be Kelly Bundy for me. Hope she is doing okay. www.aol.com/articles/chr...

Christina Applegate back home and ‘doing very well’ after 4-month hospital stay - AOL

“I’m taking a moment to focus on my health, but I’ll be back with more to say soon enough,” she told fans in April.

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