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What would John Scalzi do? He would tell you not to idolize anyone. “All of this shows that Trump hasn’t paid attention to what the anti-abortion movement says or demands. That’s because he doesn’t have to. He assumes—correctly, it seems—that … Continue reading →

“Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate has introduced an unexpected issue into our high-stakes political discourse: casual wear.” “How Paul Wellstone Helped Give Us Tim Walz”. “It may be that the effort … Continue reading →

“That said, although dismissing an idea as weird might be an effective political strategy, journalists have different standards and are committed to the spirit of free inquiry. Let’s take this seriously for a second and ask: Did expanding the franchise … Continue reading →

“Scientists in Brazil have come up with the first evidence that sharks are being exposed to cocaine.” “A common ancestor to some of the most widespread animals on Earth has managed to surprise scientists, because its taco shape and multi-jointed … Continue reading →

“Polling shows that two-thirds of Americans support term limits for Supreme Court justices. The same goes for judicial ethics reforms. The commissioners pointed out, as we all know, that “the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are the only members … Continue reading →

“Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox has said he won’t vote for Donald Trump in November”. “Why Abortion Bans Keep Getting Passed, Even Though They’re Unpopular”. Softball will once again be an Olympic sport in 2028, when the Games are in … Continue reading →

There’s a bunch of active MLB players who have or are making a case for the Hall of Fame. “But AI is creeping into television more and more – and it could come at a major cost to the industry. … Continue reading →

“Gotta bring back the bootleg DVD man. This shit ain’t right.” “If that sounds like the narcissism of small differences exemplified in the classic Emo Phillips joke — “I said ‘Die heretic!’ and I pushed him off the bridge!” — … Continue reading →

A Spaceballs sequel is in the works. “How Josh Marshall has sustained Talking Points Memo amid the wreckage of modern journalism”. “Young basketball player Olivier Rioux is so tall that he’s setting records simply by continuing his education. The 18-year-old … Continue reading →

“Whether he picks a firebrand like Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio or a milquetoast politician like North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Trump will still govern like Trump. Nevertheless, the septuagenarian’s pick could be far more meaningful than the average VP … Continue reading →

“How Donald Trump Could Weaponize US Surveillance in a Second Term”. “The Scottish woman who claims to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix “Baby Reindeer” has sued the streamer, seeking monetary damages of at least $170 million.” “Republicans … Continue reading →

“No one has ever sold out a hundred shows at Madison Square Garden, and I don’t think anybody ever will.” Cool story about Dat Nguyen, College Football Hall of Famer at Texas A&M, first Vietnamese-American to play in the NFL, … Continue reading →

For no particular reason, you should watch this video. You’re welcome. Sure has been a rough couple of years for ol’ Rudy Giuliani. That sound you hear is my heart breaking for him. “But regardless of how swiftly Trump and … Continue reading →

“It’s hard to believe today, when the vast majority of Americans support it, but just 20 years ago the issue of same-sex marriage divided the country and drove voter turnout.” “We were robbed of a Daisy Jones & The Six … Continue reading →

Meet Tonja Stelly, the mother of the only NBA-NHL brother tandem in history. “For centuries, people have thought of parasites as nature’s villains. They often infect people and livestock. In fact, parasites are by definition bad for their hosts, but … Continue reading →

“Someone from @piersmorgan’s staff asked if I would like to come onto Pier’s show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, to talk about the state of his attire. Since he invited feedback, I thought I’d do a thread comparing his style to menswear … Continue reading →

Whatever happened to Charlotte Braun, the least popular Peanuts character? “This article attempts to answer the question of why the polls show good numbers for Republicans that don’t always bear out in final results and why current polling might be … Continue reading →

“Americans Throw Away Up to $68 Million in Coins a Year. Here Is Where It All Ends Up.” “Performing in the U.S. for international artists just got a lot more complicated. On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration … Continue reading →

“I am not Catholic. If the pope thinks my unique dignity has been threatened by taking cross-sex hormones, nuts to the pope. It hasn’t been.” “Meet the ‘pursuer of nubile young females’ who helped pass Arizona’s 1864 abortion law”. “I’m … Continue reading →

“Just as Trump’s mixture of insecurity, anger and grievance bonded him with small-town, white, declining America, his hunger for power and the punishment of enemies bonded him with America’s rising authoritarian movement.” An interview with 7th Circuit Court of Appeals … Continue reading →

“Twitter, now X, was once a useful site for breaking news. The Baltimore bridge collapse shows those days are long gone.” “In Simpsons terms, the important thing about “Hi-diddly-ho, neighbor!” is not the “Hi-diddly-ho,” but the “neighbor.” That’s the difference … Continue reading →