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BREAKING at SCOTUS: Texas Republicans file emergency plea to rescue their gerrymandered map
November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
BREAKING at SCOTUS: Texas Republicans file emergency plea to rescue their gerrymandered map
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Gay former FBI official sues Kash Patel & Pam Bondi for Pride flag firing
www.advocate.com/news/kash-pa...
www.advocate.com/news/kash-pa...
Gay former FBI official sues Kash Patel & Pam Bondi for Pride flag firing
David Maltinsky says he was illegally terminated in October for displaying a Progress Pride flag at his desk during the Biden administration.
www.advocate.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gay former FBI official sues Kash Patel & Pam Bondi for Pride flag firing
www.advocate.com/news/kash-pa...
www.advocate.com/news/kash-pa...
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If he pulls this off I’m starting the Randy Clarke for President Committee
Major announcement in just-posted board documents: DC's Metro is moving fast toward automation.
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If he pulls this off I’m starting the Randy Clarke for President Committee
🤦🏼♂️DDOT, why?!
DC's streateries are dying off thanks to... DC
“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
Is This the Haphazard End of Streateries in DC? - Washingtonian
DC’s stricter new outdoor dining rules go into effect November 30. Many restaurants plan to tear them down altogether.
washingtonian.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🤦🏼♂️DDOT, why?!
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One person's "stealth tax" is another's bare minimum to start making sure flyers stop using the atmosphere as a free toilet
Passengers on long-haul flights could pay an extra £21 as the government agrees to align with Brussels on carbon emissions ⬇️
Holidaymakers face stealth tax on flights under EU carbon deal
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
One person's "stealth tax" is another's bare minimum to start making sure flyers stop using the atmosphere as a free toilet
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Thinking Wolfowitz and W are fighting over who gives the eulogy - we know it won't be Rumsfeld or Harry Whittington!
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies - The Boston Globe
The former vice president, a hard-charging conservative who was a leading advocate for the US invasion of Iraq, died at age 84.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thinking Wolfowitz and W are fighting over who gives the eulogy - we know it won't be Rumsfeld or Harry Whittington!
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Please take the time read what a climate scientist has to say about a billionaire retailer’s flawed proposal.
When did we start equating broad limitless expertise with wealth??
When did we start equating broad limitless expertise with wealth??
"You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it" | My commentary on Bill Gates' flawed new climate missive for @thebulletin.org: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it
What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.
thebulletin.org
November 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Please take the time read what a climate scientist has to say about a billionaire retailer’s flawed proposal.
When did we start equating broad limitless expertise with wealth??
When did we start equating broad limitless expertise with wealth??
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I really hope these 18 bags of Reese's peanut butter cups are going to be enough for the zero trick-or-treaters I get.
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I really hope these 18 bags of Reese's peanut butter cups are going to be enough for the zero trick-or-treaters I get.
I knew the Northeast regional provided nice Connecticut views aside relaxing travel, but never knew it ran at-grade in New London
October 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I knew the Northeast regional provided nice Connecticut views aside relaxing travel, but never knew it ran at-grade in New London
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I reread this every so often and I'm struck every time by how great it is unevenearth.org/2018/08/the-...
The social ideology of the motorcar - Uneven Earth
by André Gorz The worst thing about cars is that they are like castles or villas by the sea: luxury goods invented for the exclusive pleasure of a very rich minority, and which in conception and natur...
unevenearth.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I reread this every so often and I'm struck every time by how great it is unevenearth.org/2018/08/the-...
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Origin Story
Her uncle, a doctor who helped deliver her, saw a documentary about Jackie Kennedy the night before she was born.
And that's how Jaqueline Cristian got her name.
The Romanian moves her name further in the draw, sweeping past qualifier Alina Charaeva, 6-2, 6-3.
Her uncle, a doctor who helped deliver her, saw a documentary about Jackie Kennedy the night before she was born.
And that's how Jaqueline Cristian got her name.
The Romanian moves her name further in the draw, sweeping past qualifier Alina Charaeva, 6-2, 6-3.
October 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Origin Story
Her uncle, a doctor who helped deliver her, saw a documentary about Jackie Kennedy the night before she was born.
And that's how Jaqueline Cristian got her name.
The Romanian moves her name further in the draw, sweeping past qualifier Alina Charaeva, 6-2, 6-3.
Her uncle, a doctor who helped deliver her, saw a documentary about Jackie Kennedy the night before she was born.
And that's how Jaqueline Cristian got her name.
The Romanian moves her name further in the draw, sweeping past qualifier Alina Charaeva, 6-2, 6-3.
Wish this were about Amazon or AWS losing billions in subscribers/contracts. David Rubenstein should do the region a solid and resuscitate the Washington Star
Lmao WaPo has fewer than 100K circulation now. It turns out “alienate your liberal subscriber base” is not a good strategy when the Republicans also hate you. www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...
The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay
Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.
www.forbes.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Wish this were about Amazon or AWS losing billions in subscribers/contracts. David Rubenstein should do the region a solid and resuscitate the Washington Star
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“Living car-free is the most impactful behavior by far in terms of reducing emissions.”
🚲🥗🚗 Small choices matter, but big change happens when systems support them.
WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.
See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC
WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.
See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC
October 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“Living car-free is the most impactful behavior by far in terms of reducing emissions.”
Tree of life?
Except kind of dead looking...
Except kind of dead looking...
Mr Laos. Just when you though this year was a bit quiet on the insanely huge, bedazzled, symbolic costumes along comes Mr Laos and blows everyone else out of the water. This is insane, but it's also *so* good.
October 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tree of life?
Except kind of dead looking...
Except kind of dead looking...
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Bridge over the Marne, 1888
https://botfrens.com/collections/43/contents/12729
https://botfrens.com/collections/43/contents/12729
September 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Bridge over the Marne, 1888
https://botfrens.com/collections/43/contents/12729
https://botfrens.com/collections/43/contents/12729
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Urban cul-de-sacs are a cheap, immediate way to calm down side streets. Cars can reach any address, but not cut through. Foot traffic instead good for business.
October 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Urban cul-de-sacs are a cheap, immediate way to calm down side streets. Cars can reach any address, but not cut through. Foot traffic instead good for business.
Skeet out to all you Turkish cats out there - it’s a wild world
September 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Skeet out to all you Turkish cats out there - it’s a wild world
Feeling footloose and fancy free. Yes, it takes someone very secure in their manhood to utter such words.👯♂️
September 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Feeling footloose and fancy free. Yes, it takes someone very secure in their manhood to utter such words.👯♂️
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of illegal campaign financing.
https://cnn.it/42bCbv5
https://cnn.it/42bCbv5
September 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of illegal campaign financing.
https://cnn.it/42bCbv5
https://cnn.it/42bCbv5
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A beautiful morning to support the Whitman Walker walk to end HIV!
September 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A beautiful morning to support the Whitman Walker walk to end HIV!
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Huge news in DC politics: The timing is unexpected, but I've been hearing for months now that White's had his eye on her seat. He's never seemed fully committed to a mayoral bid.
There were suggestions EHN could step aside and then endorse White: this is a very different outcome
There were suggestions EHN could step aside and then endorse White: this is a very different outcome
September 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Huge news in DC politics: The timing is unexpected, but I've been hearing for months now that White's had his eye on her seat. He's never seemed fully committed to a mayoral bid.
There were suggestions EHN could step aside and then endorse White: this is a very different outcome
There were suggestions EHN could step aside and then endorse White: this is a very different outcome
Anon guy in front of me at mile 9 who moved to the side of the road to fart - I salute you 🫡
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Anon guy in front of me at mile 9 who moved to the side of the road to fart - I salute you 🫡