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“We expect greatness from the cooks wielding 1000 spices. From those who stride out on our Broadway stages. And from our starting point guard at Madison Square Garden. Let us demand the same from those who work in government”
— Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor inaugural speech
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— Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor inaugural speech
youtube.com/shorts/QXwdN...
“We expect greatness” — Zohran Mamdani shoutout to Jalen Brunson in NYC Mayor inauguration speech
YouTube video by New York Basketball
youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:42 PM
“We expect greatness from the cooks wielding 1000 spices. From those who stride out on our Broadway stages. And from our starting point guard at Madison Square Garden. Let us demand the same from those who work in government”
— Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor inaugural speech
youtube.com/shorts/QXwdN...
— Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor inaugural speech
youtube.com/shorts/QXwdN...
Rare W from SCOTUS
BREAKING: The Supreme Court upholds a lower court block on Trump’s attempt to send the National Guard to Chicago, ruling the president unlawfully used an archaic statute to federalize hundreds of state troops.
Supreme Court Upholds Block to Trump’s Chicago Military Takeover
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Rare W from SCOTUS
Interesting response
President Trump on Epstein Files: "I think it's terrible...I like Bill Clinton. I’ve always gotten along with Bill Clinton. I've been nice to him. He’s been nice to me. We’ve always gotten along. I respect him. I hate to see photos come out of him..."
President Trump on Epstein Files
YouTube video by C-SPAN
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Interesting response
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Stephen Colbert’s long road to goodbye has officially begun. The comedian will kick off his final season of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday, signaling the beginning of the end of his tenure as a CBS late-night host, which began in 2015.
Stephen Colbert Returns for First ‘Late Show’ of Its Last Season
CBS’s announcement in July that the show would end next year — after Colbert had criticized CBS’s settlement with the Trump administration — raised questions among lawmakers and fans.
nyti.ms
September 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Hochul: "This is what I call a legal insurrection ... they know they're going to lose next year. That's the only reason they're engaged in this. It also might be a nice distraction from people asking -- all of the sudden this happens when? When they refuse to release the Epstein files."
August 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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RIP
The commander of Apollo 13, James Lovell, died Thursday at the age of 97. In 1972, Henry S. F. Cooper, Jr. wrote about how Lovell’s crew got lost on its way to the moon—then made it back.
Apollo 13: An Accident in Space
Henry S. F. Cooper, Jr.,’s 1972 chronicle of the Apollo 13 mission, during which three astronauts were almost lost in space.
www.newyorker.com
August 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
RIP
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Mamdani: We are reminded no matter how strong our gun laws are in this state, we are only as safe as the weakest laws in this nation.
July 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Mamdani: We are reminded no matter how strong our gun laws are in this state, we are only as safe as the weakest laws in this nation.
More of this!!
July 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
More of this!!
I say again, it never fails…
Two members of the #Oklahoma State Board of Education were "shocked and mad" to see a video featuring "naked women" on the television screen in Superintendent Ryan Walters' office during the executive session portion of Thursday's #oklaed meeting.
nondoc.com/2025/07/25/b...
nondoc.com/2025/07/25/b...
Board members: TV in Ryan Walters' office displayed nude women during executive session
Oklahoma State Board of Education members reported seeing nude women on a TV screen in Superintendent Ryan Walters' office July 24, 2025.
nondoc.com
July 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I say again, it never fails…
Never fails…
NEW bombshell allegations from the Texas Legislature today. The author of Texas’ abortion “trigger ban” has been accused by a former exotic dancer of paying for abortions. He has denied the claims and threatened to sue the outlet that ran them. More:
thebarbedwire.com/2025/07/25/t...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/07/25/t...
Author of Texas Abortion Ban Denies He Paid for Abortions Amid Bombshell Allegations from Former Exotic Dancer
Capriglione authored Texas’ “trigger ban,” which banned abortion when Roe v. Wade was overturned. He announced he wouldn’t seek reelection.
thebarbedwire.com
July 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Never fails…
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Exclusive: For Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, friends created a book of bawdy letters. One was from Donald Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.
The leather-bound book was compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. The president says the letter ‘is a fake thing.’
on.wsj.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Exclusive: For Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, friends created a book of bawdy letters. One was from Donald Trump.
July 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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"It was probably not the reception the president was hoping for with his debut at the cultural center he took over and now chairs — half full, half booing, and with a strong contingent of drag queens."
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
June 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
"It was probably not the reception the president was hoping for with his debut at the cultural center he took over and now chairs — half full, half booing, and with a strong contingent of drag queens."
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
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BREAKING NEWS: Meerkat hugs a water sausage. Everybody has a great time.
June 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Meerkat hugs a water sausage. Everybody has a great time.
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W.E.B. Du Bois on Robert E. Lee:
“Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and murder thousands in its defense, or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert Lee was a traitor and a rebel–not indeed to his country, but to humanity and humanity’s God.”
“Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and murder thousands in its defense, or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert Lee was a traitor and a rebel–not indeed to his country, but to humanity and humanity’s God.”
June 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
W.E.B. Du Bois on Robert E. Lee:
“Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and murder thousands in its defense, or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert Lee was a traitor and a rebel–not indeed to his country, but to humanity and humanity’s God.”
“Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and murder thousands in its defense, or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert Lee was a traitor and a rebel–not indeed to his country, but to humanity and humanity’s God.”
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You fight for a zygote, but cheer when a child is ripped from a mother‘s arms by ICE.
Tells me everything I need to know about you.
Tells me everything I need to know about you.
June 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
You fight for a zygote, but cheer when a child is ripped from a mother‘s arms by ICE.
Tells me everything I need to know about you.
Tells me everything I need to know about you.
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Marilyn Monroe, born 99 years ago today.
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
June 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Marilyn Monroe, born 99 years ago today.
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
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Happy b’day “When Doves Cry” — released 41 yrs ago today.
On his last night of mixing, Prince started removing instrument tracks, said engineer Peggy McCreary. “The last thing he did was he punched that bass out. He smiled at me and said, ‘Ain’t nobody gonna believe I’d do this.’ And he did.” 🕊️
On his last night of mixing, Prince started removing instrument tracks, said engineer Peggy McCreary. “The last thing he did was he punched that bass out. He smiled at me and said, ‘Ain’t nobody gonna believe I’d do this.’ And he did.” 🕊️
May 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy b’day “When Doves Cry” — released 41 yrs ago today.
On his last night of mixing, Prince started removing instrument tracks, said engineer Peggy McCreary. “The last thing he did was he punched that bass out. He smiled at me and said, ‘Ain’t nobody gonna believe I’d do this.’ And he did.” 🕊️
On his last night of mixing, Prince started removing instrument tracks, said engineer Peggy McCreary. “The last thing he did was he punched that bass out. He smiled at me and said, ‘Ain’t nobody gonna believe I’d do this.’ And he did.” 🕊️
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1. As many people learned this morning, the National Park Service prohibits swimming and wading in the water in Rock Creek due to oil, heavy metals, pesticides, pet waste, and raw sewage in the water.
May 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
1. As many people learned this morning, the National Park Service prohibits swimming and wading in the water in Rock Creek due to oil, heavy metals, pesticides, pet waste, and raw sewage in the water.
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From Jeffrey Toobin's 2008 book THE NINE, this remains the greatest Justice Souter anecdote I can possibly share. RIP.
May 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
From Jeffrey Toobin's 2008 book THE NINE, this remains the greatest Justice Souter anecdote I can possibly share. RIP.
Father Monk from the top rope
May 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Father Monk from the top rope
Great job by the Utah NHL franchise picking a cool name and an awesome logo #utahmammoth #mammoth #nhl
May 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Great job by the Utah NHL franchise picking a cool name and an awesome logo #utahmammoth #mammoth #nhl
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May 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM