Leigh
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East coaster now in beautiful Utah. Pfp is late, lamented Toby. Although he thought he was a dog, he was the best cat ever.
Lying about your past is how you let people know you’re a real Republican.
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not
Ex-House intel committee chair, now running against Abdul El-Sayed, instead saw photo of Osama bin Laden’s body
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Spencer Cox is so interested in 'depolarization' that he [check notes] followed Trump on his conspiracy theorist crusade against mail voting, and signed a law that ended Utah's all-mail voting approach. boltsmag.org/utah-legisla...
The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 3d agoIn his new book, Spencer Cox says he tried to persuade Biden to pardon Trump and to persuade Trump to become a more unifying figure—all part of what Cox frames as thwarted but worthwhile attempts at depolarization, @mckaycoppins.bsky.social reports.
Guy in front of me on the plane watching Fox News. Seems to be All Piker All the Time
Chris Ingraham@cingraham.bsky.social · 3d agoMuckrack search, U.S.-based high domain authority news outlets over the past seven days: “Max Miller”: 256 articles “Hasan Piker”: 1,348 articles
everything is so stupid and embarrassing all the time
Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 3d agoWASHINGTON (AP) — Trump signs order directing interior secretary to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as Canada trade war persists.
tim walz sending the minnesota national guard to do an extraordinarily polite rendition
Remember if you’ve ever heard a Republican claim they’re actually ok with immigration but just want all the immigrants to do it legally, they were lying
Alex Ip 葉清霖@alexip718.com · 4d agoJesus Christ. All green card interviews worldwide are paused indefinitely
"We're just aiming for the most powerful person in the US" ... accidentally loses Dolly Parton because we don't understand power. "No, we want the 80 year old clown. From Home Alone 2" ... accidentally lose Tim Curry because we forgot how many movies he was in
While we’re eulogizing Tim Curry, PLEASE take care not to devalue the life he lived after his stroke and complications. Yes, it was devastating, but he had reached a peace with it, worked hard in rehabilitation to reclaim things he loved.
Dolly Parton's scientific, public health, and educational philanthropy was so significant that @nature.com is running a piece on the impact she had.
Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – researchers celebrate her contributions to science
The country singer was an advocate for vaccines, public health, literacy and marginalized communities.
nature.com
This morning, the Coldstream Guards at Buckingham Palace performed a tribute to Dolly Parton. The last time I remember the guards at the palace honoring the memory of an American entertainer was when they paid tribute to Aretha Franklin after she passed away.
Pope Bob, if you’re listening, seems like this should qualify as a miracle
huck mason@tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 5d agogenuinely cannot imagine anything like this ever happening again.
absolutely doing a '9 to 5' and 'Clue' double feature this weekend
Okay, you’ve had two strikes. How about the *correct* 80-year-old now, hmm?
Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 4d agoActor Tim Curry has died at 80, TMZ reports
Learning how to make these little scrap paper boxes might be the most versatile skill I've learned in a minute
Anyone named Dan Sullivan must at some point move to Alaska and run for Congress.
Jen Bendery@jbendery.bsky.social · 4d agoDan Sullivan, a retired teacher, has officially made it onto the November ballot to take on Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who was endorsed by former mayor Dan Sullivan. www.huffpost.com/entry/alaska...
“by a celebrity 💅” fuck her god she’s SO MAD someone else besides her is being lauded as the patron saint of child literacy. you had your chance and blew it, lady! that’s not who you are anymore! gotta force HBO to reboot your movies just to feel something smh
@cancelled-by-elon.bsky.social · 5d agoHow the BBC is reporting Dolly Parton's passing.
Remember: you will be celebrated for either your life or your passing. You get to decide which.
I don’t do a lot of TikTok but quite honestly, hats off. A masterpiece
When Rosalynn Carter passed, evil bastard Henry Kissinger followed shortly thereafter. It was surmised by some that she was allowed by the Universe to remove an asshole of her choosing from the world she left behind as a way to balance the scales. Dolly Parton has now entered the chat.
Popcorn Guy Enjoys Popcorn While Relaxing
Alt: Gif Popcorn Guy Enjoys Popcorn While Relaxing
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![When the 1974 recording of the song reached number one on the country charts, Elvis Presley indicated that he wanted to record the song.
Parton was interested until Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the songwriter to sign over half of the publishing rights to any song Elvis recorded.
[28] Parton refused. She recalls:
I said, 'I'm really sorry,' and I cried all night. I mean, it was like the worst thing. You know, it's like, Oh, my God... Elvis Presley.' And other people were saying, 'You're nuts. It's Elvis Presley!'...I said, 'I can't do that.
Something in my heart says, 'Don't do that. And I just didn't do it... He would have killed it. But anyway, so he didn't. Then when Whitney [Houston's version] came out, I made enough money to buy Graceland. 29]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:oxplkzuausfufk5dthatrd5m/bafkreihq5mquwwvljjtys7fyqpnwvzj4cnfrkinrrbuhflwrdkxerzcghi)
My heart is breaking. In addition to her musical talents, she was an exemplary human being. R I P Dolly Parton www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
nytimes.com
Right-wing tech bro plans to open a "freedom-themed" coffee shop in San Francisco. I assume that means unvaccinated waiters serving cyclospora salad. sfist.com/2026/08/24/f...
‘Freedom Coffee’ Tied to Conservative Tech Entrepreneur to Open on Polk Street
A lease has been signed for a "freedom"-themed cafe on Polk Street near Jackson, and the company’s CEO is an employee of tech entrepreneur and Trump supporter Eoghan McCabe, who also founded a local s...
sfist.com
every billionaire & tech mogul, they all want to be adored & celebrated without doing the things Dolly did with a fraction of the power & money. What she had, she gave away. I'm sure she was comfortable (& that's good!). But she just relentlessly helped. It's not that difficult. Love. Care. Help. 💚🌸
Dolly Parton turned down Trump’s Presidential Medal of Freedom. Twice.
Tressie MacMillan Cottom on the meaning of Dolly, from 2021. tressie.substack.com/p/the-dolly-...
The Dolly Moment
Why We Stan A Post-Racism Queen. A new essay on my new project, essaying. Live now. If you are an OG tressiemc.com subscriber - you got this delivered to your inbox along with a free Substack subscrip...
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no one put the lie to the myth of the nightmare genius artist quite like dolly parton