El-Sayed, Lawrence and McKinney all won progressive campaigns in Michigan last night by talking about climate and clean energy like it was a kitchen-table issue — because skyrocketing energy bills and endless wildfire smoke matter to people.
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"...what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids? YES!
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 6h agoEl-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"
In so many ways, at this moment, Michigan stands out as a microcosm of American electoral politics ... Israel-Palestine divisions, trans rights, progressive activism, anti-corruption, the battle for free and inclusive elections ...
Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 9h agoIn other Michigan news, the state looks set to elect it's first transgender lawmaker. Joanna Whaley won her Democratic primary and will compete in November for a state house seat, beating a primary opponent who tried and failed to disqualify her for not running under her deadname
Heartbreakingly sad ... and yet a wonderful tribute from those who loved Glen Hansard and made beautiful music with him--his bandmates from The Commitments, Marketa Irglova, Lisa Hannigan, Bono, The Edge ... and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGvN...
Glen Hansard funeral concludes with a rousing rendition of Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young' | RTÉ News
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DOJ is now 0-20 in cases to obtain state voter files. Here is the list: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin
There are no trans women in the WNBA. There are no trans women NCAA basketball players. Hell, who knows if there are even any trans girls playing HS basketball.
Razzball@razzball.bsky.social · 24h agoDid we ever find out if the A is for Asshole?
Hamburg's Pride parade, one of Germany's biggest, has made its way through the port city with increased security a week after a fatal extremist attack near its counterpart in Berlin.
Hamburg Pride draws 300,000 with increased security, a week after a fatal attack in Berlin
Hamburg’s Pride parade, one of Germany’s biggest, has made its way through the port city with increased security a week after a fatal extremist attack near its counterpart in Berlin.
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@governor.pa.gov: "You know why he didn't sign [the housing bill]? Because he actually doesn't give a damn about people having affordable housing or people being able to put a roof over their head. He literally doesn't care. He only cares about himself."
Yes. I think the first eight words says it all!
Alt National Park Service@altnps.bsky.social · 4d agoIt has to be embarrassing to be MAGA after spending weeks blaming “vandals” for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage, only for the Trump administration to admit in court that it was caused by a “flawed installation” by the contractor.
Make no mistake here. This is Trump objectively taking the side of Iran, a nation we are currently at war with, over the Americans in Minnesota because he hates the governor and the fact that a majority of voters there did not vote for him
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5d agoTrump: "We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack and they blame it on Iran. I don't think so. I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent. Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota."
Tomorrow is July 32 for all academics who celebrate. Especially me, winding down a sabbatical and facing reentry into regular duties. Live shot of me
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Alt: Small child in the ground kicking and screaming in a tantrum
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Joseph M. Adelman@jmadelman.bsky.social · 5d agoBecause the 1st is a Saturday, “How is it August already?!” will be observed today, Friday, July 31, 2026. Please panic accordingly.
One of the many amazing live performances (in huge or small venues alike). RIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIry...
Glen Hansard ''Say it to me Now' the 'artists den'
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Oh, what a great story. He knew how to cover a Van Morrison song and make it his own. RIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ab...
Glen Hansard meets Van Morrison
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😢 I remember coming out of the theater after seeing for the first time Glen Hansard's brilliant movie, Once, unable to keep myself from singing the movie's songs aloud for everyone in NYC to hear. RIP. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, dies aged 56 in motorcycle crash
Frontman of chart-topping band the Frames had huge success as the star of 2007 romantic drama Once
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Despite all the accusations of crimes and cover-ups, the Trump admin has never actually prosecuted or jailed anyone. The supposed stolen 2020 election, Jan 6 deep state, Dr Fauci, etc. All of its is just theater for the base, revving them up. In the end, will undermine faith in gov and institutions.
66% of Americans disapprove of Trump—this guy is absolutely hated by Americans. Worth repeating!
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.CNN: "The president's overall approval rating now stands at just 34%. That matches his career low following the January 6 insurrection."
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Considering the contenders for "dumbest and most bizarre Executive Orders," this is saying a lot.
jflem2.bsky.social@jflem2.bsky.social · 2w ago"This is one of the dumbest and most bizarre Executive Orders we have ever read," Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) wrote on X. "This EO is a clear political overreach, driven by an ideological agenda to rewrite American history," Stansbury added.
“…[H]istorical error is a crucial factor in the creation of a nation, which is why progress in historical studies often constitutes a danger to the [principle of] nationality.” —Ernest Renan www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian, escalating fight over history
The president’s executive order calls for signage near the National Museum of American History cautioning visitors about “inaccurate information.”
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Marco Rubio is against birthright citizenship. But Marco Rubio *is* a birthright citizen. Ted Cruz is against birthright citizenship. But Ted Cruz was born in Canada. He only got US citizenship by a birthright citizenship law because of his US mother. They are both shameless hypocrites.
Nobody in the U.S. Senate is more responsible for the overturning of Roe v. Wade than Susan Collins. In November, we will defeat her.
Susan Collins voted for $70 billion in ICE funding just before an ICE agent gunned down a young immigrant father in Maine. Collins also voted against an amendment requiring bodycams. These votes will now be hung around her neck, Dems in the state tell me. New piece: newrepublic.com/article/2133...
Trump Badly Screws Susan Collins as Maine ICE Death Takes Darker Turn
Collins cast some recent votes that can help likely Democratic challenger Troy Jackson tie her to Trump and to ICE. And there’s evidence that both liberals and moderates will listen.
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Thank you, Samaya Brown and Tyrique Glasgow, for your tireless efforts to get this street changed. It's about time that there's a replacement of Caroline LeCount, Philly civil rights advocate, for the infamous Sup. Ct. chief justice. billypenn.com/2026/07/23/c...
What can we take away from Philly’s LeCount Street?
The street in Grays Ferry was renamed after civil rights activist Caroline LeCount. But, the process to get the name changed was a long one.
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@dblight.bsky.social: “The purpose of history is to enlighten us, inspire us, trouble us, bother us, sometimes make us angry. … Americans have to keep going to those places they trust (i.e., public institurions like the Smithsonian); we have to keep those institutions trustworthy.” #history
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w agoCrockett: "Welcome to the Republicans' white pride rally disguised as a congressional hearing"
Great analogy—comparing Trump to that person on the subway “talking loudly, repeating the same gibberish phrase over and over” … “And all of America was his subway car, just dying to get off.” share.inquirer.com/jHx1Yg
Will U.S democracy die from embarrassment? | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, when Trump’s dark money meets explosive diarrhea.
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Great timing for this. An important election year to remind voters about assaults on the citizenship protections of the 14th amendment. variety.com/2026/film/bo...
Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to World Premiere at New York Film Festival
Ava DuVernay's documentary "14th" will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival.
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