Monthly Archives: October 2022

Open Thread | President Biden Tackles the Marijuana Issue

Posted on October 7, 2022 by rikyrah

When you have people getting rich and building fortunes off legal weed… While others can’t participate in the industry because of previous arrests and convictions… Bravo to President Biden and Vice-President Harris for what happened today. Too many lives have … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Drug Policy, injustice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Presidential Pardons, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Open Thread | So, This Has Been Happening In Texas

Posted on October 6, 2022 by rikyrah

There was a debate between the candidates for Governor in Texas. Texas, you have a choice. To vastly improve your circumstances. Greg Abbott says that instead of having an abortion, victims of rape can avail themselves of the state's "alternatives … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Affordable Care Act, Breaking News, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Open Thread | Justice Brown Jackson Came to Educate👏🏾

Posted on October 5, 2022 by rikyrah

They had the case before The Supreme Court that could gut what’s left of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Brown Jackson dove right in. More KBJ: The 14th Amendment "was drafted to give a constitutional foundation for a piece of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Civil Rights, History, Justice, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Open Thread | Running Down the Hypocrisy in Florida

Posted on October 4, 2022 by rikyrah

Hurricane Ian laid waste to pretty much the entire State of Florida. The hypocrisy of the Republican elected officials😠😠😠 And, while we are looking at the hypocrisy, please explain how FAIR ELECTIONS CAN BE HELD IN FLORIDA IN NOVEMBER, which … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Breaking News, Corruption, Current Events, Elections, Infrastructure, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Open Thread | Congratulations Justice Ketanji Brown -Jackson

Posted on October 3, 2022 by rikyrah

It was the First of October- the opening of the Supreme Court. With our newest Justice. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson investiture ceremony📸Credit: Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States pic.twitter.com/k3N4cItatF — John Kruzel (@johnkruzel) September 30, 2022 Today, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 1, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Happy Birthday🤗🤗🌞🌞 Happy 98th Birthday to President Jimmy Carter, one of the best human beings in existence. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7knQsFCC6x — Ricky Davila … Continue reading →

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