M. E. Kirkland
@mekirkland.bsky.social
Writer from Raleigh, NC. Recently returned to North Carolina after many moons playing pirate in and around Tampa Bay -- Cultural Critic, Professional Cynophile, Seamstress for the Band.
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A cartoon by Pia Guerra and Ian Boothby. #NewYorkerCartoons
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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A cartoon by Pia Guerra and Ian Boothby. #NewYorkerCartoons
See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/THqIs6
See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/THqIs6
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Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
He became something of a household name in 1991 after he broadcast live updates for CNN of the first Gulf War.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
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Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were murdered. This is how Trump decided to respond.
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were murdered. This is how Trump decided to respond.
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We're sitting Shiva tonight for Rob Reiner at 9PM. Join @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social , @sonnybunch.bsky.social , @richardrushfield.bsky.social, @daveweigel.bsky.social to talk his movies and more.
Watch on:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/iBofLeW...
Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Watch on:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/iBofLeW...
Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Remembering The Best of Rob Reiner (w/ Sonny Bunch, Bill Kristol, David Weigel & Richard Rushfield)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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December 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We're sitting Shiva tonight for Rob Reiner at 9PM. Join @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social , @sonnybunch.bsky.social , @richardrushfield.bsky.social, @daveweigel.bsky.social to talk his movies and more.
Watch on:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/iBofLeW...
Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Watch on:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/iBofLeW...
Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction — this particular reaction is a welcomed wholeheartedly. It is time for my mother’s generation (I am 63) to pass the baton. Because of the Boomer stronghold Gen X, Millenials, and Gen Z have all been stranded, literally, with no futures.
The president’s immigration policies are upending the nation’s politics, not just by turning voters against him but by compelling candidates to run for office.
The latest edition of Huddled Masses from @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4p29J7G
The latest edition of Huddled Masses from @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4p29J7G
December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction — this particular reaction is a welcomed wholeheartedly. It is time for my mother’s generation (I am 63) to pass the baton. Because of the Boomer stronghold Gen X, Millenials, and Gen Z have all been stranded, literally, with no futures.
Even if all these people are not child molesters, they knew. And, at a minimum, one does not need to be a child molester to be a sexual predator.
NEW: Photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein tie the late, convicted sex offender to Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and others.
Trump, Clinton, Gates included in Epstein photo trove
The House Oversight Committee is releasing photos from the Epstein estate linking powerful men to the late convicted sex offender.
www.politico.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Even if all these people are not child molesters, they knew. And, at a minimum, one does not need to be a child molester to be a sexual predator.
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The titans of artificial intelligence have fired the first shot in a regulatory battle poised to dominate the 2026 midterms, and the industry’s prospects for victory are already looking good.
AI Billionaires' 2026 Intimidation Campaign Is Already Working
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December 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The titans of artificial intelligence have fired the first shot in a regulatory battle poised to dominate the 2026 midterms, and the industry’s prospects for victory are already looking good.
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"As our public institutions seem to grow more fascist by the day, any veteran or non-veterans proudly shouting 'I voted for this!' should be asking themselves one question: Who will stand up for me when it’s my turn?"
Read @membrich.bsky.social's commentary: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read @membrich.bsky.social's commentary: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"As our public institutions seem to grow more fascist by the day, any veteran or non-veterans proudly shouting 'I voted for this!' should be asking themselves one question: Who will stand up for me when it’s my turn?"
Read @membrich.bsky.social's commentary: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read @membrich.bsky.social's commentary: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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South Park closed out its headline-grabbing season with a finale that featured the fate of Donald Trump and Satan’s demonic baby.
'South Park' Ends Season 28 With Fate of Donald Trump and Satan's Demon Baby
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December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
South Park closed out its headline-grabbing season with a finale that featured the fate of Donald Trump and Satan’s demonic baby.
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1. CNN and CNBC recently announced partnerships with Kalshi, a prediction market that lets you place bets on the news.
Now, every story is a casino game.
Although Kalshi's popularity has exploded, it remains relatively small and vulnerable to political manipulation.
Now, every story is a casino game.
Although Kalshi's popularity has exploded, it remains relatively small and vulnerable to political manipulation.
The casino-fication of news
New partnerships between the prediction market Kalshi and cable TV networks will transform every news event into a betting opportunity.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
1. CNN and CNBC recently announced partnerships with Kalshi, a prediction market that lets you place bets on the news.
Now, every story is a casino game.
Although Kalshi's popularity has exploded, it remains relatively small and vulnerable to political manipulation.
Now, every story is a casino game.
Although Kalshi's popularity has exploded, it remains relatively small and vulnerable to political manipulation.
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Column worth reading, by former two-term GOP governor who discovers that Harvard is not the hellscape of intolerance and group-think that the MAGA and its media are constantly telling him about.
(Think of parallels in so many other realms.)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
(Think of parallels in so many other realms.)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | I was a red state governor. What I saw at Harvard surprised me.
The spirit of association remains alive in unexpected places.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Column worth reading, by former two-term GOP governor who discovers that Harvard is not the hellscape of intolerance and group-think that the MAGA and its media are constantly telling him about.
(Think of parallels in so many other realms.)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
(Think of parallels in so many other realms.)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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How much of the observed global warming was caused by humans? Science's best estimate: ALL OF IT
To be clear: the new, near-exclusive emphasis on natural causes of climate change on the U.S. EPA's website is now completely out of synch with all available evidence demonstrating overwhelming human influence on contemporary warming trends.
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
How much of the observed global warming was caused by humans? Science's best estimate: ALL OF IT
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Jeffrey Epstein called her “my great defender.”
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
Former Obama White House attorney dismissed report on abuse allegations and advised Epstein media strategy | CNN Politics
When billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein needed legal advice, help responding to negative press, or just moral support, he often turned to an unexpected confidante – Kathy Ruemmler, an elite atto...
www.cnn.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Jeffrey Epstein called her “my great defender.”
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
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For the love of God
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
For the love of God
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
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As newsrooms shutter and paywalls rise elsewhere, public media delivers critical, unbiased reporting without fear or favor. That's the promise of a free press in a democracy.
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
As newsrooms shutter and paywalls rise elsewhere, public media delivers critical, unbiased reporting without fear or favor. That's the promise of a free press in a democracy.
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
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The Nobel Institute said the Venezuelan opposition leader, who had been in hiding since last year’s elections, will be coming to Oslo after undertaking a journey “of extreme danger.”
Nobel Institute Says Peace Prize Winner Machado Will Not Attend Today’s Award Ceremony
The Nobel Institute said the Venezuelan opposition leader, who had been in hiding since last year’s elections, will be coming to Oslo after undertaking a journey “of extreme danger.”
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Nobel Institute said the Venezuelan opposition leader, who had been in hiding since last year’s elections, will be coming to Oslo after undertaking a journey “of extreme danger.”
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Thousands of inauthentic accounts were found to be spreading lies online about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.
Wild Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories After Last Album Was Coordinated Effort, Report Claims
Thousands of inauthentic accounts were found to be spreading lies online about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thousands of inauthentic accounts were found to be spreading lies online about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.
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Results from our new poll paint a grim picture of a nation under financial strain.
Nearly half of Americans said they find groceries, utility bills, health care, housing and transportation difficult to afford, according to The POLITICO Poll.
Nearly half of Americans said they find groceries, utility bills, health care, housing and transportation difficult to afford, according to The POLITICO Poll.
New poll paints a grim picture of a nation under financial strain
Rising costs are crushing Americans — and they're running out of room to adjust.
www.politico.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Results from our new poll paint a grim picture of a nation under financial strain.
Nearly half of Americans said they find groceries, utility bills, health care, housing and transportation difficult to afford, according to The POLITICO Poll.
Nearly half of Americans said they find groceries, utility bills, health care, housing and transportation difficult to afford, according to The POLITICO Poll.
This is how I see things being reshaped in the new world order: our new muiltpolar world. China backs Europe's "strategic autonomy" and integration, viewing it as a key partner, while fostering deep economic ties through massive trade and investment. Thoughts? Discussion? What of BRICS.
December 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This is how I see things being reshaped in the new world order: our new muiltpolar world. China backs Europe's "strategic autonomy" and integration, viewing it as a key partner, while fostering deep economic ties through massive trade and investment. Thoughts? Discussion? What of BRICS.
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New Podcast: Canine Consent
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#podcast #dog #dogs #dogpodcast #dogtraining #dogbehavior #dogtrainer #Ethology #EvolutionaryPsychology #Genetics #NeuroScience #CanineResearch #AnimalBehavior #happydogtraining #RalfWeberCDT
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#podcast #dog #dogs #dogpodcast #dogtraining #dogbehavior #dogtrainer #Ethology #EvolutionaryPsychology #Genetics #NeuroScience #CanineResearch #AnimalBehavior #happydogtraining #RalfWeberCDT
December 1, 2023 at 10:43 PM
Yes.
THIS. Dog training gave me such extraordinary insight into myself and my work habits.
"Why am I punishing myself for doing the right thing?" is a thing I ask a lot.
"Why am I punishing myself for doing the right thing?" is a thing I ask a lot.
Learning to be a dog trainer helped me understand behavior, recognize fear and the outward projections of fear (aggression, isolation, dysfunction), understand the affects and futility of abuse, understand my role in humanity, to name a few things.
December 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Yes.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Tuesday December 9th Edition
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December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Tuesday December 9th Edition
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NEW: A new congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica reporting has found that, contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, immigration agents have frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Immigration Agents Have Often Grabbed and Mistreated Citizens, Congressional Investigators Find
Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, an investigation by Senate Democrats documented the experiences of nearly two dozen citizens wrongly detained by immigration agents, contradicting the Trump adminis...
www.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
NEW: A new congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica reporting has found that, contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, immigration agents have frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social