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In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with a discussion of how Donald Trump has enriched himself and his family during his presidencies. David discusses how these ill-gotten gains bring up difficult questions about the future of American d...

Yesterday, by a vote of 5–4, the United States Supreme Court allowed Trump to continue to build his ballroom.

“President Donald Trump expressed frustration at the Iranian people on Tuesday night, asking why they are not rebelling against their government,” Mediaite reports. Said Trump: “I’m not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table, as ABC Fake News reported. I couldn’t care less if they sign a worthless, to them, agreement. I like our […]

“Rep. Stephen Lynch has defeated a younger, more progressive primary challenger, in the highest-profile test remaining for House incumbents after a turbulent primary season,” NBC News reports. “The 71-year-old incumbent won renomination over Patrick Roath, a 39-year-old former aide to former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick. With his win, Lynch staved off an attempt to add […]

I came to this book later in life, but it still is wonderful.

On September 1, 1952, Life Magazine published the novella in its entirety and it sold over five million copies in just two days.

It was published as a novel in 1952 and won the coveted Pulitzer prize. He then won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1954.

His life ended sadly as pain and depression overtook him because of massive health issues and he committed suicide in 1961.

Open thread.

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There are plenty of reasons to call for RFK Jr. to resign or be fired. There are plenty of reasons to call for him to be investigated. There’s his complete dereliction of duty when it comes to the American measles outbreak. There’s his sneaky misrepresentations carried out as he moonlights on a government-funded cooking show […]

Good news! The USPS whistleblower allegations are now officially in front of a federal judge. The groups challenging Trump’s mail-in voting executive order have submitted the whistleblower disclosure to the federal court in Massachusetts as part of their push for a preliminary injunction.

It is likely not a surprise that there are a number of New York colleges with price tags over the six figure mark. Continue reading…

Tonight in Independence, Missouri, hometown of Harry Truman, city councilman John Perkins got absolutely rocked, losing a recall election with...

“U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived here to host global economic officials in the Blue Ridge Mountains, fresh off the breakdown of trade talks with Canada, currency and bond-market interventions, and President Trump’s renewed economic threats against Iran,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Two days later, the G-20 finance ministers’ gathering comes to a close […]

Apple Maps has caved too and changed it to “Lake America.”

The Healing of the Lame Man (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel), 1515 #raphael #highrenaissance

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"Black hole stars," making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more.

The Economist: “A year and a half ago, few would have wagered that Pete Hegseth would consolidate power at the Pentagon. Narrowly confirmed by the Senate amid allegations of financial mismanagement in prior jobs and heavy drinking, which Mr Hegseth denied, the former Fox News weekend host and voluble culture warrior appeared badly underqualified and […]

Dolly Parton's legacy reached highway drivers this week through unexpected safety campaigns across New York. Continue reading…

Republicans just cut polling locations in Tarrant County right before the midterms.

They’ll do EVERYTHING but give folks a reason to vote for them.

You want the people’s votes? Do your job and earn them. It’s really that simple.

“The G20 finance ministers failed to agree on a joint statement after China objected to several provisions, including language addressing huge trade surpluses and countries’ reliance on exports for growth,” Axios reports. “China was the lone holdout, with the other 19 members backing the language — a sign of widening concern over the pressure that […]