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*checks calendar* Nope. Not April 1st. WTF, dude? No, seriously, WTF?
The Athletic@theathletic.com · 10h agoAaron Rodgers spoke out about Dr. Anthony Fauci. Sophie Cunningham spoke out about transgender athletes. Caitlin Clark chose not to weigh in. Three different approaches, one common result: criticism. Steve Buckley on how athletes can't win on social media: nyti.ms/3Sa9A7D
If you're running for office and you do not support WHOLE BODY healthcare for all, don't bother asking me for a campaign contribution, let alone my vote.
ProPublica@propublica.org · 23h agoInsurers sometimes deny coverage citing lack of progress, labeling patients’ conditions as chronic. Yet if they do make progress, insurers have also used that to argue patients no longer need treatment. Doctors are left to walk a tightrope. (Published Dec. 2024)
"Rena" sent this from Moses Lake WA where she is weeding carrots for a non-union company. She shared: The air is bad. See my cell phone. The AQI is 166, which is unhealthy. We start at 4am. We'll work 7-8 hrs & earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou
It's always interesting how "liberal" or "leftwing" spaces (whether perceived or actual) have to "stop being a bubble", but no one asks the same of Truth Social or any of the other rightwing spaces.
That said, let us take a moment to thank our Bluesky Trans and Furry Elders for freaking out Jack Dorsey so much he bolted and left us this nice social media playground, taking most of his crypto chuds with him. We thank you for your service.
We’re also funding death squads but what’s really offensive is that somewhere out there a poor person might be able to eat
USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 2d agoOpinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.
Every single Republican is this man. Moreno so terrified of being called out on whatever weird shit he was up to that be couldn't even bring himself to comment on what this bastard did to his own daughter until it was clear the cat was out of the bag. This is who they are. Abuse and silence. Filth.
Bill Grueskin@bgrueskin.bsky.social · 3d agoMiller and his attorneys released a big Dropbox cache of transcripts, recordings, etc (link below). If they think this is going to help him, they are likely wrong. Even Miller's father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, has come out against him www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/982qz...
this is how it’s done, you don’t ignore the bullshit, you confront it anywhere and everywhere. on camera, in private, online, via carrier pigeon idc, the worst thing you can do is let people know you won’t fight for them.
CJ Fogler@cjzero.bsky.social · 3d agoRyan Ruocco noting Cheryl Reeve's shirt and then video of Cheryl talking to Sophie Cunningham earlier
Dems should be running ads with taglines like ”Susan Collins voted to execute an innocent father in front of their child and let the streets of Biddeford run with blood” and “Susan Collins - One of History’s Great Monsters.”
Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · 5d ago“If Collins wants credit for a body-cam headline, she can start by explaining why she voted to fund ICE with a blank check and zero accountability," Troy Jackson's campaign tells me. Dems haven't decided whether to run ads attacking Collins on ICE going forward. newrepublic.com/article/2138...
Scoring the goals is, of course, super important. But, given the problems they've had at the back recently, getting that clean sheet for the Courage is huge. Yes, Orlando had a dreadful night, but that was as complete an effort from North Carolina as I've seen in a long time.
Coach finally gets his best players on the pitch at once. Unlucky with Thompson's injuries all season. Rauch proved why she should always play.
Sanchez with that shiner on her eye makes this even funnier.
andré@andre-carlisle.bsky.social · 5d agoHonestly, the best half I've seen from the Courage this season. This is a team that has the potential to be very very dangerous as they get more playing time together. Glad to see Ijeh get a brace and build her confidence.
I only just found out about Merriam-Webster's Time Traveler, where you can find words that were invented by year. My birth year has some real bangers. www.merriam-webster.com/time-travele...
Time Traveler by Merriam-Webster: Words from 1965
See which words were first recorded in 1965. Or search for other words by the year when they were first used.
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www.oaklandrootssc.com/news/2026/07...
Oakland Roots’ Future at the Coliseum: Visibility into the Current Situation - Oakland Roots SC
For eight years, Oakland Roots Sports Club has proudly represented Oakland, Alameda County, and the greater East Bay. Two years ago, we chose to play at the Coliseum to continue […]
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Pete Rose would like a word.
Ouija Board Calling Out Spirits
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The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com · 6d agoThe New York Mets are making the startup Novig their official prediction-market partner, marking a first for Major League Baseball as the prediction-markets industry looks for a foothold in professional sports. on.wsj.com/4wqyNJO
The lack of rain this summer hit many farmers hard, so hunger relief organizations that rely on local produce for healthy nutritious food are struggling too. Full story: www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/07/30/n...
If you're in NC or TX, call your senator!
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 7d agoBreaking news: The Senate committee weighing Todd Blanche’s bid to become the next attorney general postponed a vote on his nomination, amid a standoff between the administration and two Republican senators who have threatened to withhold their support.
Reminder: the North Carolina state legislature is totally unrepresentative of the actual voters in North Carolina.
So, my friends, we are going to have to decide what non-violence resistance looks like after ICE was funded at 152 billions dollars by the Republican Party, www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb....
ICE, CBP Now Sitting on $152 Billion After Republican Funding Bills | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
budget.senate.gov
Eileen Clancy 🧿@clancyny.bsky.social · last wk.Haitian man fired because a person stepped into *help* and shot off her mouth. Americans, STFU! You don't even *know* anyone's real immigration status. The laws are incredibly complex. Many times when people go to court, they're freed. KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT ABOUT PEOPLE'S IMMIGRATION STATUS! MYOB!
Now we're getting a light(ning) show and some thunder. Clancy still wants to go back out on the patio and is pouting because I told him no chance.
