And to any children born in those colonies, the Crown, in letters patent, guaranteed they would be treated as English. Thus, beginning the birthright citizenship story in the Americas.
Neil Younger@neilayounger.bsky.social · 7h ago5 August 1583: A significant day today, which many have regarding as the founding of the British empire. The not-universally-popular Sir Humphrey Gilbert has completed his crossing of the Atlantic and arrived at St John's, Newfoundland, where he finds 36 European ships already ... 1/ #earlymodern
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Amy Jo (AJ) Cousins@ajcousins.bsky.social · 3h agoThe govt has fired *all* the immigration attorneys representing detained children and given a $150 million contract to a 26-employee law firm in Texas with ONE immigration attorney. @theyoungcenter.bsky.social's Child Advocates are now the last line of defense for kids in deportation hearings.
Something very off kilter about trending Bluesky right now - this "hot" feed about Jon Ossoff doesn't appear to have anything to do with him.
“Missouri Republicans, your voters are telling you something and one of the things they are telling you is they want you to stop telling them to shut up.”
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It's final — Jake Zimmerman wins the Democratic primary for St. Louis County executive. graphics.stltoday.com/apps/electio...
My district for decades. This aspect has been lost in the noise.
Timothy McBride@mcbridetd.bsky.social · 17h agoAnother read on this for Beltway crowd, from person represented by Rep. Wesley Bell for years: All politics is local. And he has done the work in the district. And his votes are aligned with his district. Sometimes people are re-elected because voters think they deserve re-election.
“Missouri Republicans, your voters are telling you something and one of the things they are telling you is they want you to stop telling them to shut up.”
I am prone to hyperbole, but 4 and 5 aren't just going to lose. They're going to lose in historically bad fashion. #FullCollapse www.stlpr.org/government-p...
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush. bit.ly/3TWR6b8
More than 1.5 lbs of election mailers in the past five weeks from a variety of Dem candidates and amendment campaigns. Not a single piece from Cori Bush. Don't remember ever being blanked like that, even by incumbents without major opposition. 🗳️
MO SOS Hoskins rejected a referendum on a 2025 map aimed at ousting @cleaver.house.gov. It's a decision that's not unexpected and will be challenged in court. And if Hoskins is wrong... some election officials have broached the possibility of redo congressional primaries in the fall:
Hoskins rejects Missouri congressional redistricting map referendum, setting up court fight
The GOP Secretary of State’s decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote will go to court to put a vote on the plan on the November ballot.
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So the bike (and pedestrian) lane on the Gordie Howe bridge opens tomorrow and there’s a dude sitting next to the entrance to the path in a camp chair waiting to be the first one to use it going from the US to Canada
JUST IN: Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected an effort to put a GOP-leaning congressional map on the November ballot. The expected move from the Republican official Tuesday sets up a court battle that could have massive implications for Missouri’s 2026 election cycle.
Hoskins rejects Missouri congressional redistricting map referendum, setting up court fight
The GOP Secretary of State’s decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote will go to court to put a vote on the plan on the November ballot.
stlpr.org
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Susan A. Kitchens@susankitchens.bsky.social · yesterdayThe last day or so I mentally pulled back from remote-response-mode to the #Spokane fires. Sat+Sun I got flooded w memories of fire recovery. My POV is rear view mirror since Eaton Fire. For Spokane, it’s the road ahead. It still smarts. I don’t want to trauma dump on people in shock+crisis.
Not always quite up to date - the father away from the time stamp the more it might vary. Mid-County Library's last check said 3; currently 20+ (moving fast)
Staci D. Kramer@sdkstl.bsky.social · yesterday🗳️ St. Louis County voters can check wait times here: stlouiscovotes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant...
Coco-Winston is hosting book club and we’re going to be discussing grief and community with @sesmith.lol and their new book All My Dead Cats and Other Losses
Trump is planning to gut Head Start—a devastating blow to our most vulnerable families. That means no math or literacy requirements, no health & safety screenings, no guarantee children can access medical services. He doesn't give a damn. He thinks the government exists to serve only him.
BREAKING: The Eleventh Circuit, en banc, upholds Florida's anti-drag law, holding that it is neither unconstitutionally vague nor unconstitutionally overbroad. More to come at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com
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In today's election, Missouri voters will weigh in on proposals cover parks funding, election of tax assessors, how things get on a statewide ballot and the elimination of the state income tax.
Missouri has 4 amendments on the August 2026 ballot. Here's what they would do
In the Aug. 4 primary election, Missouri voters can weigh in on Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5. The proposals cover parks fund
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Missouri friends: tomorrow is Election Day and I'm sure you already know to vote NO on amendments 4 and 5 to preserve our citizen-led ballot measure process and prevent a huge statewide sales tax hike, but please also vote YES on 1 to preserve an existing tax for parks and conservation too!
The State of Mississippi is denying 170 Mississippi foster students full-ride scholarships to colleges across the state, with many would-be freshmen finding out only weeks before their move-in date. Nick Judin reports:
‘Soul-Crushing’: 170 Foster Students Denied Scholarships at Last Minute Across Mississippi
The State of Mississippi is denying 170 Mississippi foster students full-ride scholarships weeks before classes begin due to lack of funding.
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City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · 3d agoAs the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!
And this was before the Cards' Burleson hit his third homer of the game ...
VHS@vanhicklestein.bsky.social · 2d agoYankees broadcast calls Jimmy Crooks' demoralizing 2-run home run 🎙️ Ryan Ruocco 🎨 Paul O'Neill 📺 YES #stlcards