Monthly Archives: June 2024

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on June 29, 2024 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.

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Open Thread | What the Supreme Court Has Been Up To

Posted on June 28, 2024 by rikyrah

Lips so pursed: NOW, it’s criminal to be homeless. https://bsky.app/profile/taniel.bsky.social/post/3kvyiw65tnx2w The Grants Pass case, SCOTUS’ first big homelessness case in a while, dropped. 6-3 conservative majority. “Held: The enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Growing rural-urban divide exists only among White Americans

Posted on June 26, 2024 by rikyrah

Hmmmm… I wonder why? Growing rural-urban divide exists only among White Americans By Kate Blackwood College of Arts and Sciences June 20, 2024 Over the past 30 years, the American political landscape has been characterized by a growing divide between … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More on Project 2025…from the organizer..

Posted on June 24, 2024 by rikyrah

From the horse’s mouth. Those of us who have been spreading the alarm about Project 2025 have been accused of being “fearmongers”. Well, listen to one of the architects of it. Once again….. 2024 is about Democracy vs. Fascism. Understand … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on June 22, 2024 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. John Oliver reviews Project 2025

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Open Thread | President Biden’s Pro-Environment Actions

Posted on June 21, 2024 by rikyrah

If you care about the environment, then you need to be supporting President Joe Biden. chris evans (@notcapnamerica) posted at 7:48 PM on Wed, Jun 05, 2024: 85 pro-environment actions Biden has taken while in office with Republicans blocking everything … Continue reading →

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Happy Juneteenth!

Posted on June 19, 2024 by rikyrah

Happy Juneteenth!! The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across … Continue reading →

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Open Thread| What The Supreme Court Has Been Up To

Posted on June 17, 2024 by rikyrah

STILL DON’T THINK THAT THE COURTS MATTER? Everyday, they show us why that’s a false assumption. About the Abortion Medication case: It was decided on standing. Which was right. And, STANDING should have been the reason this case never made … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on June 15, 2024 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.

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Open Thread | Black People Continue To Be Clear About The Biggest Threat To Our Community

Posted on June 14, 2024 by rikyrah

BlackPAC@voteblackpac We asked Black voters what’s the greatest threat to our communities. They overwhelmingly said the re-election of Donald Trump. That’s why we launched our first ad of the year. We can’t sit idly by as Black communities are inundated … Continue reading →

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