Monthly Archives: September 2026

Open Thread | Lonnie Bunch, The First Black Secretary of the Smithsonian, Is Retiring.

Posted on September 9, 2026 by rikyrah

For Those Who Respect True History, This Is Very Sad News. Tom Sherwood @tomsherwood I hate this News: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch plans to announce his retirement from the institution at the end of this year, bringing to a close … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Long Arc of History Can Reveal Greatness

Posted on September 8, 2026 by rikyrah

I always thought he got the short end of the stick because he was in the long shadow of FDR. Crazy Vibes @CrazyVibes_1 Harry Truman left the White House as one of the least popular presidents of his era. He … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 7, 2026 by rikyrah

With the official end of Summer here, Happy Labor Day!

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 5, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. We lost singer Cassandra Wilson this week. RIP

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Open Thread | Gloria Steinem, Feminist Pioneer, Dead at 92

Posted on September 4, 2026 by rikyrah

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large. By Katharine Q. Seelye … Continue reading →

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There is Another High Profile Contest in Texas……For Governor

Posted on September 3, 2026 by rikyrah

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social Follow Gina Hinojosa releases an ad chronicling choosing to give birth to her daughter despite health problems and her daughter dying two days later. Hinojosa is running for governor of Texas against Greg Abbott. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkOC… https://bsky.app/profile/ericmgarcia.bsky.social/post/3mufja3kqu222 … Continue reading →

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