What a win for the country. Not only do we get Colom, but we get rid of Hyde-Smith! In Major Upset, Scott Colom, a Democrat, Wins Mississippi Senate Seat.

In Major Upset, Scott Colom, a Democrat, Wins Mississippi Senate Seat (Gift Article)

Scott Colom, a Democrat and prosecutor, is the first Black senator elected from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction period.

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Look what happened in my rural Tennessee district! The Dem won by 280 votes! Every vote matters! Victoria Broderick Stuns GOP Rep. Scott DesJarlais in 4th Congressional District

Victoria Broderick upsets Scott DesJarlais in District 4 - Nashville Banner

Democrat Victoria Broderick defeated incumbent Scott DesJarlais in a major upset for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District seat.

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Guys! Look at this! Tennessee may have just flipped a House seat!

I did the deed in Tennessee. I live in a heavily red county and turn out appears very low. This could be good. I voted Green, Bradshaw, and Broderick. And NO on all three amendments.

Just arrived in my mailbox today. The final chapter of Thursday Next. It’s been a long wait but it’s finally here! 📚💙

Who would have thought that Congressional hearings would become the “not to be missed” TV?

#TN voters, republican Marsh Blackburn voted yes on the ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL to make HEALTH CARE MORE EXPENSIVE, CUT MEDICAID, & CAUSE TENNESSEANS TO LOSE INSURANCE. This is just who she is! Elect democrat Jerri Green @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social as Governor. www.senate.gov/legislative/...

From the Cornell student newspaper’s editorial board. Such bravery from these young people.

EDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We Will

The Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies.

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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him Is anyone surprised?

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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The only kings we know: Kong and Elvis. Seen at the 4th Parade in Sewanee, TN.

I made a pie. Is it perfect? Nope. Will we eat it? Every bite. #happy4th

Does anyone really believe this deal with Iran will actually be signed next week?

Donald Trump Says Nope, Absolutely Not

ALT: Donald Trump Says Nope, Absolutely Not

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The Obamas really need to go to the NBA finals tonight.

Aid agencies that provide medical assistance to immigrant children received this received notice of this new policy in Tennessee. Don’t claim to be pro-life when you give parents this Faustian choice. #immigrants #Tennessee #TNGOP

Great talk today on democracy between Jon Meacham and John Seigenthaler. #Sewanee #YSR

Dear World, This is a PSA to inform you that the Americans carrying a passport with this page need extra and extensive screening. Thank you.

Excited to share some good news for Illinois families — we’ve reached over 100,000 children in our state receiving books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Let’s keep reading.

So I voted yesterday. In case you live in Tennessee and aren’t aware, we have a primary going on for things like school board, county commission, and Roads Commissioner. I pulled a Democratic ballot and I had two names to vote for and one to write in. All were unopposed. But it’s so important. VOTE!

This is Goose, my grand cat. He’s visiting from the big city and enjoying his giant catio, ah my screened porch. I live in the woods so lots of new sounds and smells. I’m pretty sure he didn’t sleep all weekend.

What shall we wear for the beginning of WWIII? Asking for a friend?

This needs to be played on all channels every day until the midterms.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8mo ago

So inspiring

#NoKings

I’m on vacation in Puerto Rica so of course we had to attend their #NoKings rally. They combined this with a protest against a billionaire development. Maybe 2000 people and tons of unions represented. Just as you’d expect, lots of music.

I’m catching the 4:30 am shuttle to the ATL airport in the morning—-for a 10:00 flight. And I’m still worried I’m going to miss my flight. This is ridiculous. I’d say this is a first world problem, but I’ve been in developing countries with much more efficient airports. Trump did this! #TSA #ATL

Live Updates: Israel Says It Has Launched an Attack on Iran So Trump really needs a distraction, I suppose.

Live Updates: U.S. and Israel Conduct Strikes on Iran

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Many people erroneously believe, when they testify before Congress, that they are the smartest person in the room. In the case of Hilary Clinton, she would be correct.

This was the best Super Bowl ever! Green Day and Brandi to start it off, then a dance party of a halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny. On top of that the team owned by a woman who didn’t give any money to Trump beat the team whose owner did and they did it in spectacular fashion!

a man in a white shirt and black bow tie holds a trophy

ALT: a man in a white shirt and black bow tie holds a trophy

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Our nuclear treaty with Russia ended TODAY. Article is gifted. Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons

Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons

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