Monthly Archives: December 2025

Open Thread | Another Viewpoint of the Worst Court Since Taney

Posted on December 15, 2025 by rikyrah

Another good one by Josh Marshall Democratic Voters and the Corrupt Republican SCOTUS Six 12.10.25 | 12:30 pm I’ve noted many times the central role of Supreme Court reform to any civic democratic future. If you’re a regular reader, you … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on December 13, 2025 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s been 15 Years…and STILL no GOP Plan for Healthcare

Posted on December 12, 2025 by rikyrah

You do not lie BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan It’s been 15 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, giving MILLIONS health care. It’s been 8 years since trump said he’d replace it. It’s been 5 years since trump told … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Worst Court Since Taney!

Posted on December 10, 2025 by rikyrah

Talking Points Memo (@TPM) posted at 5:59 PM on Thu, Dec 04, 2025: The Supreme Court, in a Thursday evening order, put on hold a lower court ruling that blocked Texas’ aggressive gerrymander, a maneuver the state legislature carried out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, About That Boat Strike

Posted on December 8, 2025 by rikyrah

Once again, to the Military Brass: 1. DO YOU SEE HOW QUICK THEY WILL THROW YOU UNDER THE BUS AND DESTROY YOUR CAREER? 2. THIS IS WHY YOU DON’T FOLLOW ILLEGAL ORDERS. Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) posted at 8:57 AM on … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on December 6, 2025 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Checking In On Another Loss of Women’s Bodily Autonomy Case – This Time, Georgia Edition

Posted on December 4, 2025 by rikyrah

Mara (@mara_marinara) posted at 9:30 AM on Tue, Dec 02, 2025: Remember the dead woman that was forced to carry her baby? Well surprise, the baby is in terrible health. The baby has been in the NICU for 6 months. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Abortion Ban Costs Another Woman Her Life In Texas

Posted on December 1, 2025 by rikyrah

“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas. ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions. Tierra Walker, a … Continue reading →

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