Monthly Archives: July 2023

Open Thread | Houston School District Firing Librarians and Turning Libraries Into ‘ Disciplinary Centers’

Posted on July 31, 2023 by rikyrah

From the moment I read this story, I was enraged. HISD to eliminate librarians, turn some libraries into discipline centers at 28 campuses HOUSTON – Houston Independent School District will be eliminating librarian positions at 28 schools this upcoming year … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on July 29, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. I have always loved Fast Car. It was haunting and soulful. Really glad to hear that Chapman is not only getting credit … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Never Forget….The Cruelty IS the Point

Posted on July 28, 2023 by rikyrah

When they talk about the GOP ‘moving on from Trump’. I want you to be very clear about what they mean, and what they don’t mean. What they mean, is that they want to move on from the obvious criminality … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Fighting the Fight for Body Autonomy

Posted on July 26, 2023 by rikyrah

Ever since the Dobbs decision, there are those in the medical field in Blue States doing what they can to help those in Red States. Blue-state doctors launch abortion pill pipeline into states with bans A new procedure adopted in … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Elections, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Open Thread | When People Tell You What They Intend to Do – LISTEN TO THEM

Posted on July 24, 2023 by rikyrah

PAY ATTENTION Don’t want any excuses about ‘ we don’t know what a second Trump term would look like. ‘ And, don’t get it twisted: this is the plan for whatever Republican President, if they get into office. Period. Trump … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Donald Trump, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on July 22, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 “This is food that my food eats” 😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂 come help me off this floor please pic.twitter.com/IxEULJ1hrf — AmbitiousBlackAkanWoman🇨🇮🇫🇷🇺🇸💛 (@APDeniseW) July 17, … Continue reading →

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Last of the Crooners, Singer Tony Bennett, Dead at 96

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rikyrah

It was so heartening to see new generations ‘discover’ Mr. Bennett after he had been left for dead during the 1970’s and 80’s. To see him do an ‘ Unplugged’ on MTV during the 90’s…. Breaking News: Tony Bennett, whose … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Lean In on Bidenomics

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rikyrah

I agree with this: “Leaning into Bidenomics – a label first used pejoratively by the President’s adversaries – was a deft move by the White House communications team.” -⁦@danpfeiffer⁩ https://t.co/bR4KYZgiRx — Herbie Ziskend (@HerbieZiskend46) July 14, 2023 It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Open Thread | THIS is Voter Suppression

Posted on July 19, 2023 by rikyrah

When you can challenge the right to vote of someone that you don’t know and have never met. And, can do it for thousands of people at a time. That is VOTER Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More Student Loan Forgiveness News

Posted on July 17, 2023 by rikyrah

From The Hill: Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers BY JARED GANS – 07/14/23 8:55 AM ET The Biden administration has announced that it will provide $39 billion in total student debt relief for … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Economy, Education, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Student Loan Forgiveness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 31 Comments