Monthly Archives: June 2023

Economist Bill Spriggs Has Passed Away

Posted on June 7, 2023 by rikyrah

RIP, Sir🙏🏾 Thank you for bringing humanity to the field of Economics. Rest in Power, Bill Spriggs. Mourning his brilliance, kindness, & clarity, that economics isn't neutral, policy decisions have tangible impacts on our lives, and building power for Black … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Connect The Dots…They are all RELATED

Posted on June 7, 2023 by rikyrah

Fabulous poster over at BJ made this point a couple of months ago, and it never left me. See how she sees it: Suzanne MAY 31, 2023 AT 3:21 PM I know that I go on and on about how … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It Was NEVER About the Trans Community

Posted on June 6, 2023 by rikyrah

Some have expressed how ‘fast’ it seems that the right-wing had turned on ‘ the gays’. I completely disagree. They had never turned AWAY from ‘ the gays’. Their hatred of them has always been there. See the ridiculous attack … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Once Again…President Biden Isn’t NEW To This….

Posted on June 5, 2023 by rikyrah

He’s TRUE to this…. There is something to be said about someone who has 40 years experience of service in the government. Maybe, that person learned some things? Yesterday, I signed our bipartisan budget agreement into law:—Preventing a default that … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on June 3, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Swimming is a lifeskill, and I believe very strongly in Black kids learning how to swim. According to the YMCA, 64 percent … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Update

Posted on June 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Update: This is what experience and competence get you: I don't think folks understand how smart this man was to get republicans to take fights over the debt ceiling off the table for the next two years. It's like he … Continue reading →

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