What would John Brown do?
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Suburban councilman. Trade unionist. John Brown enthusiast. Diasporic southerner.
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What if Dems ran on sacrificing James Carville's human rights?
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What if Dems ran on sacrificing James Carville's human rights?
Kind of want to wear my tux on my next flight as a gag now.
Sean Duffy: "Dressing with respect -- whether it's a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better which encourages us to maybe behave a little better. Let's try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport."
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kind of want to wear my tux on my next flight as a gag now.
The private sector, famously immune to politics.
the washington post editorial board: privatize air traffic control to take the politics out of it, now watch while i huff the rest of this solvent
Opinion | Privatize air traffic control
Safely directing thousands of commercial flights every day is too important to be left to politics.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The private sector, famously immune to politics.
Its giving Michael Scott on Fundle Bundle: youtu.be/kAp0syGmyW8?...
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Its giving Michael Scott on Fundle Bundle: youtu.be/kAp0syGmyW8?...
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The ham sandwich unprecedented winning streak continues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The ham sandwich unprecedented winning streak continues
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"A thorough review of these allegations has been initiated" doesn't mean they're gonna do anything. They don't have a case. It's likely a bluff meant to instill a chilling effect.
Nevertheless, things are as serious as they were immediately preceding the Civil War.
Nevertheless, things are as serious as they were immediately preceding the Civil War.
The Department of Defense announces it's considering "court-martial proceedings or administrative measures" against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly.
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"A thorough review of these allegations has been initiated" doesn't mean they're gonna do anything. They don't have a case. It's likely a bluff meant to instill a chilling effect.
Nevertheless, things are as serious as they were immediately preceding the Civil War.
Nevertheless, things are as serious as they were immediately preceding the Civil War.
When my 5 years of being a JAG paralegal in the 2000s suddenly becomes relevant to posting....
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
When my 5 years of being a JAG paralegal in the 2000s suddenly becomes relevant to posting....
Want an update from this child in 10 years. I bet by then she'll find beds indispensable.
listen, I completely disagree with her, and none of us are Willie Nelson, but
about half the time Willie sleeps outside on the porch of his house in an old sleeping bag
and he's still touring at 92
about half the time Willie sleeps outside on the porch of his house in an old sleeping bag
and he's still touring at 92
Bitch what the fuck?!
November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Want an update from this child in 10 years. I bet by then she'll find beds indispensable.
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This story is not getting enough attention.
Unions affiliated with UC fought the Trump administration *and* the UC administration and WON, preserving academic freedom that was under enormous financial threat.
dailybruin.com/2025/11/14/j...
Unions affiliated with UC fought the Trump administration *and* the UC administration and WON, preserving academic freedom that was under enormous financial threat.
dailybruin.com/2025/11/14/j...
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This story is not getting enough attention.
Unions affiliated with UC fought the Trump administration *and* the UC administration and WON, preserving academic freedom that was under enormous financial threat.
dailybruin.com/2025/11/14/j...
Unions affiliated with UC fought the Trump administration *and* the UC administration and WON, preserving academic freedom that was under enormous financial threat.
dailybruin.com/2025/11/14/j...
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One of the very many reasons why I have not a single ounce (not one) of respect for RFK Jr’s MAHA cult is that they are not just dismantling vaccination & issuing harmful dietary advice (eat more saturated fat!)—they’re also sickening us through spewing dangerous chemicals poisoning the environment
November 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
One of the very many reasons why I have not a single ounce (not one) of respect for RFK Jr’s MAHA cult is that they are not just dismantling vaccination & issuing harmful dietary advice (eat more saturated fat!)—they’re also sickening us through spewing dangerous chemicals poisoning the environment
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just in general you want to review your ties to someone who’s previously manipulated editors and sources alongside multiple Journalism 101 ethical breaches sometime during the hiring process but sure, do it now, sounds terrific
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
just in general you want to review your ties to someone who’s previously manipulated editors and sources alongside multiple Journalism 101 ethical breaches sometime during the hiring process but sure, do it now, sounds terrific
Wait what
This was one of the best days online. Up there with finding out that Glen Rice slept with Sarah Palin
He’s becoming Zohran’s own Club Chalamet
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Wait what
Probably could have just headlined this "Jeff Bezos is in the Epstein files." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The Epstein files will come out. No one is looking good.
Conspiracy theories are unlikely to be put to rest with looming disclosures.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Probably could have just headlined this "Jeff Bezos is in the Epstein files." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Consider getting fucked with your fucked up stupid fucking idea, BlackRock.
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Consider getting fucked with your fucked up stupid fucking idea, BlackRock.
Lane is a great coach. But any program that doesn't want to be in the "the distraction is their head coach" business should not also be in the Lane Kiffin business.
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Lane is a great coach. But any program that doesn't want to be in the "the distraction is their head coach" business should not also be in the Lane Kiffin business.
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Hegseth wants to go shirtless
WAPO SCOOP: U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
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November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Hegseth wants to go shirtless
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The President called for the murder of Congressional Democrats.
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The President called for the murder of Congressional Democrats.
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
Dems hearing that one of our own is going to face consequences for being involved with Epstein:
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Dems hearing that one of our own is going to face consequences for being involved with Epstein:
He didn't come here to coach school!
sark bringing up texas's "gpa is at an all-time high" today. that man is down bad. telltale sign things aren't going well when a college football coach starts talkin grades.
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
He didn't come here to coach school!
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“I turned on my community by willfully doing the opposite of everything I used to stand for. Weirdly, that had a negative effect on my standing in that community.”
"Random Person Leaves the Left" is never not front page news on The Free Press.
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“I turned on my community by willfully doing the opposite of everything I used to stand for. Weirdly, that had a negative effect on my standing in that community.”
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This Day in Labor History: November 19, 1915. Utah executed IWW organizer Joe Hill for a murder he almost certainly did not commit. But he was an Wobbly and dispensable to society, especially in Utah, a starkly conservative western state outraged by the sheer existence of these radicals!!!
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This Day in Labor History: November 19, 1915. Utah executed IWW organizer Joe Hill for a murder he almost certainly did not commit. But he was an Wobbly and dispensable to society, especially in Utah, a starkly conservative western state outraged by the sheer existence of these radicals!!!
Stopped in the same bakery in my neighborhood that I visit every morning for coffee, and a member of my favorite band of all time just happens to walk in behind me! Great to start the morning meeting Derry deBorja, keyboardist for Son Volt/Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit!
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Stopped in the same bakery in my neighborhood that I visit every morning for coffee, and a member of my favorite band of all time just happens to walk in behind me! Great to start the morning meeting Derry deBorja, keyboardist for Son Volt/Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit!
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Being a reporter means sometimes having to do scary things. Every reporter standing there is an invertebrate.
I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to say something in the moment when you witness the president do this and you’re aboard Air Force One with all the uniformed officers and secret service and fancy wood accents, but this is really an instance where you should. people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Being a reporter means sometimes having to do scary things. Every reporter standing there is an invertebrate.