“Joy to the word. All the boys and girls, now. Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea. Joy, to you and me.” -- Three Dog Night
For those at the border, the reality is different than Trump's rhetoric. Politicians and business leaders from border cities say Trump’s portrayal is unfair, misleading and exaggerated.
2020 candidate Kamala Harris says she supports legalizing marijuana and acknowledges trying pot in the past: "I think it gives a lot of people joy," she said, "And we need more joy.” Yes, Miss Harris. We do.
Bob Costas wanted to talk about concussions. He says NBC took him off the air as a result. “The reality is that this game destroys people’s brains,” he said during that discussion. After an ensuing series of media appearances, Costas says NBC Sports’ executive producer texted him, “You’ve crossed the line.” Please stop watching the NFL. Please don’t let your kids play the stupid sport. How can watching people permanently damage their brains and bodies be entertainment? Here’s the full story at ESPN.
Socially liberal, fiscally conservative voters preferred Trump in 2016. But of course he’s neither. Also, are they still supporting the poor excuse for a human? If so, that says more about them. None of it good.
Study: Access To Guns, Not Mental Health, May Be Responsible For Gun Violence.
20 years, 700 victims: Southern Baptist sexual abuse spreads as leaders resist reforms. It’s not just the Catholic Church that has a problem.
Over 40% of global insect species are threatened with extinction, scientists said in a new report, marking an unprecedented loss of biodiversity. Data suggests they could be gone within a century. Without insects, we die.
House Democrats’ new plan for a $15 minimum wage, explained. The bill would phase out the lower minimum wage for tipped workers — such as restaurant servers and valets — which has been $2.13 an hour since 1996. You read that correctly.
Microplastic levels in the Tennessee River are among the highest ever measured, a report shows.
Senator Sanders asks why drug, once free, now costs $375k.
House Democratic leadership, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have released a statement condemning Rep. Ilhan Omar for recent tweets that were perceived as anti-Semitic for relying on tropes about Jewish money and influence in American politics. Hmmm. Seems there’s more going on here than meets the eye.
Utah lawmakers have officially blocked their state’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Yeah, they’re Republicans. Like all Republicans, they don’t give a shit about what voters approve.
About a third of Americans believe wearing blackface for Halloween is always or sometimes acceptable, according to a new Pew poll. In other news, about a third of Americans still support Donald Trump. Just saying.
West Virginia lawmaker faces calls to resign after likening LGBTQ people to KKK, 'terrorist group. Yes, he’s a Republican. And like most Republicans, he’s a horrible person.
Russia prepares to test its own DNS so it can cut itself off from the global internet in times of conflict or build a China-like censored web.
Teachers in Denver Just Went on Strike to Push for Better Pay.
Arizona lawmakers are pushing to declare pornography a public health crisis. Because, you know, there’s nothing else that really needs our attention.
Sandusky, Ohio, Makes Election Day A Paid Holiday — By Swapping Out Columbus Day.
Man wants to sue his parents for bringing him into the world without his consent.
Fox host says he 'hasn't washed hands in 10 years'. He says germs aren’t real because he can’t see them. Because he’s an idiot.
Hungary to give women with 4 or more kids life tax exemption.
Oh, good, there's a button you can press to tell your partner you're horny. Can’t make this up.
“Keep a cool head and a warm heart.” -- Mike Love
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
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