Monthly Archives: September 2023

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 30, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Get your free COVID TESTS Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) tweeted at 2:27 PM on Tue, Sep 26, 2023: Today, I was honored to … Continue reading →

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Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Posted on September 29, 2023 by rikyrah

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90 By Michael Blood and Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press Published: Sep 29, 2023 at 8:01 am WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden Is Getting Stuff Done!

Posted on September 28, 2023 by rikyrah

This announcement happened last week: This week, President Biden launched the American Climate Corps – helping mobilize the next generation of clean energy, conservation, and resilience workers. Here’s what you need to know. https://t.co/gWpPtfhbfw — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Supreme Court Rejects Alabama’s Attempt to Defy Their 2 month old Decision About Additional Majority Black District

Posted on September 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Tired of these arrogant muthaphuckas. They should have no choice. The design of the districts should be completely out of their hands. BREAKING: In a win for voters, the U.S. Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to reinstate its illegal congressional … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | WHY is Joe Biden Running?

Posted on September 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Sometimes, our President can speak for himself, and speaks it plain. I will continue to repeat: 2024: DEMOCRACY VS. FASCISM Plain and simple. We don’t have two functioning political parties. We have one political party who is interested in governing. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 23, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot is out…be sure to get it. Super excited to share the trailer for our new animated series #YoungLove … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Illinois Eliminates Cash Bond

Posted on September 21, 2023 by rikyrah

This is a sea change.People will be watching the ramifications of this. Extraordinary work again from @TeenVogue — the best justice journalism outlet in the country. On the day that cash bail is finally eliminated in Illinois, they release a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Make No Mistake – Project 2025 Is the Republican Plan For Fascism No Matter Who the Republican Nominee Is

Posted on September 19, 2023 by rikyrah

Period. How Right-Wing Groups Are Plotting To Implement Trump’s Authoritarianism Project 2025 is an out-in-the-open scheme to steer the US toward far-right autocracy. DAVID CORN Washington, DC, Bureau Chief There is an authoritarian danger that threatens American democracy. It is … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Cannon Was Corrupt and Incompetent from the word GO!

Posted on September 18, 2023 by rikyrah

Jack Smith should file to get her removed from the case. Is Judge Cannon preparing to kneecap Trump’s Florida documents case? Spoiler alert: Yes. LIZ DYE AUG 30, 2023 Last year, Judge Aileen Cannon tried valiantly to derail the Justice … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 16, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. The reaction of Alpacas seeing a human baby for the first time. 💓😂pic.twitter.com/lle0e4oYtJ — Figen (@TheFigen_) September 13, 2023

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