holy shit -- Schiff ties Trump's judicial nominees in knots by asking them who won the 2016 before *before* asking them who won in 2020, which results in them sounding like election deniers about Trump's victories!
I once had a longtime criminal defense attorney tell me he felt guilty people often said “there’s no way this could have happened because of X, Y and Z,” instead of ”this did not happen because I did not do it.”
The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 3d agoRep. Max Miller: "My former wife has claimed that during a custody exchange at my home that day, I assaulted her…If I had assaulted her, would she have offered to cook me dinner six days later?"
Sen. John Kennedy on Trump's blatant reflecting pool lies: "The president says it was caused by vandals. I don't know if he really believes that or it's part of his political messaging or he's just thinking out loud ... he grows anxious when he has an unexpressed thought."
“Sovereign citizen. Sovereign citizen. Sovereign citizen. Watch out- Sovereign citizen.” -me, pushing to the front of the line at Dairy Queen
No professional accomplishment has ever made me happier than this. theonion.com/translator-o...
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
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French media is reporting that Raoul Vaneigem, member of the Situationist International and author of “The Revolution of Everyday Life,” has passed away at 92.
Trump: "Maybe the most important man in this room right now is not here. His name is Mike Collins and he's going to beat Pee Wee Herman."
I am formally calling for an independent, impartial, and credible investigation into the Philippine Army’s recent killing of 19 people in Toboso, Negros Occidental province. Among those killed were U.S. citizen civilians Kai Sorem, a resident of Seattle, and Lyle Prijoles.
I'm sharing @jfassler.bsky.social's excellent @nytimes.com obituary of our friend, @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social, so you can read it without a subscription.
Denise Oliver-Velez, a Powerful Voice of the Left, Dies at 78 (Gift Article)
She became the highest-ranking female member of the Young Lords in New York, where she pressed for women’s rights, and later joined the Black Panthers.
nytimes.com
if anyone ever tells you that Bill Maher is intelligent, show them this conversation. to him it's always more important to sound smart than to learn something. he's also an annoying fucking prick.
Daniel Loxton 🇨🇦@danielloxton.bsky.social · 2w agoIf you’re in the mood to melt your brain, this gobsmacking Dunning-Kruger display is a wonder to behold
The Freedom Fuel stations were put together by a pair of serial grifters who stole $667,000 worth of gas from a distributor five years ago, a private credit sponsor, and an energy trader tied up in multiple Trump schemes and profiting heavily off the war in Iran. prospect.org/2026/07/20/k...
The Kleptocrat Nesting Dolls Behind Trump’s Potemkin Gas Stations - The American Prospect
How can Freedom Fuel afford to sell gas for $3.47 a gallon? That’s the wrong question to ask.
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More national attention for Colorado’s Gov race. The LA Times writes that GOP candidate Victor Marx is “what happens when a party stops seriously competing and instead indulges its fever dreams.” www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Commentary: Voodoo, exorcism and a killer at age 7. Meet Colorado's Republican nominee for governor
Victor Marx barely won, but his victory delivers a strong statement about the nature of today's politics. It shows what happens when a party stops seriously competing and instead indulges its fever dr...
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In more important news, Balham fire brigade have rescued a baby fox trapped on a roof above shops.
We’re in some deep shit.
paris martineau@paris.nyc · 3w agoNew: Late last night, Taylor Farms quietly posted an official recall notice We now know that the parasite-linked iceberg lettuce was shipped to Walmart & food distributors in 27 (!) states It was for some reason still being sent out up until Thursday July 16 www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...
Few people ever find a niche passion that intersects with a niche talent and at an age when they’re unapologetic about both. Before the world says “you should be embarrassed.” He’s gonna end up being a world renowned ornithological researcher or educator.
We took the paywall off of our Madison Square Garden stories so everyone can read them. Here’s the story from July 9. 👇
Madison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities
An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and low to high “risk.”
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And here’s our earlier story from April. 👇
The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine
Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.
wired.com