Category: Sidebar
Reports: Isreal and Hamas Agree To Cease-fire Deal
A multi-phase cease-fire agreement has reportedly been reached between Isreal and Hamas that includes the release of hostages.
No Fighting In the War Room: Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing Livestream Edition
The confirmation process for incoming President Trump’s cabinet picks is ramping up, and both parties are focusing on Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth
Group Activity: Do You Know Your Trump Promises?
From the Washington Post, a quick check on how much you remember from the Trump first term as Trump 2.0 looms.
Open Mic for the week of 1/13/2025
On this day in 1968, Johnny Cash played a concert at Fulsom Prison
From NY Times: Popular Populations Potpourri
If less is more, just imagine how much more more could be, proffers the NY Times Editorial Board on what to do about immigration, population, and the debate over who and how many Americans there should be.
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through Los Angeles Amid Historic Winds
Apocalyptic scenes in the greater LA as Santa Ana winds reaching hurricane-like force drive uncontrollable brush fires.
Meta Ends Fact-checking Program
Changes in Meta protocol in the United States that effectively ends the company’s efforts at fact checking on platforms like Facebook.
Justin Trudeau Resigns As Liberal Leader and Prime Minster of Canada
Justin Trudeau has resigned pending the election of a new leader for the Liberal Party.
Two attacks on US soil and both involve a car rental app
Two attacks on US soil and both involve a car rental app.
Open Mic for the week of 12/30/2024
On this day in 1922, The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was established.
Open Mic for the week of 12/23/2024
On this day in 1972, Terry Bradshaw threw what is known as “The Immaculate Reception”.
A Note from Em
You’re missing out on my half-finished rants against JD Vance, Rachel Maddow, and the ADHD med shortage of 2023.
From Tablet Mag: Rapid-Onset Political Enlightenment
How Barack Obama built an omnipotent thought-machine, and how it was destroyed
From The Wall Street Journal: How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge
Aides kept meetings short and controlled access, top advisers acted as go-betweens and public interactions became more scripted. The administration denied Biden has declined.
The Good Old Days, According to the Data
Whatever the “Good old days” means to someone relies heavily on…
From Semafor: Kamala Harris’ digital chief on Democrats ‘losing hold of culture’
“You don’t get a national eight-point shift to the right without losing hold of culture.”
