Monthly Archives: October 2026

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 31, 2026 by rikyrah

Lost two trailblazers who were part of a legendary franchise: Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov Sir Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

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Open Thread | Voting for the Perfect Will Get You Got Everytime

Posted on October 30, 2026 by rikyrah

For those who received their rights in this country due to Amendments, we have never had the luxury of voting for ‘ The Perfect’. You vote for harm reduction and move forward from there. Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 @cmclymer Over the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Just Reason 201938482 As to Why Congress Needs to Regulate AI NOW

Posted on October 29, 2026 by rikyrah

REGULATE IT NOW Madison Mills @MadisonMills22 SCOOP: Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents inside customer accounts, including some attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of user instructions, sources told Axios. The findings have alarmed … Continue reading →

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Dolores Huerta, the labor and civil rights leader, has died. She was 96.

Posted on October 28, 2026 by rikyrah

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96 October 28, 202612:10 PM ET By The Associated Press Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation’s fruit and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Empty Threat: How Big Business Lost Its Big Bet on Trump

Posted on October 26, 2026 by rikyrah

From The New Republic: Empty Threat: How Big Business Lost Its Big Bet on Trump The captains of industry that many assumed would keep the president in check all turned out to be paper tigers. Democrats, take note. Felipe De … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 24, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Since they announced a couple of weeks ago that the annual vaccines were available, please go and get your shots. 🤔🤔🤔

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Open Thread | The Hunting of Ilhan Omar

Posted on October 23, 2026 by rikyrah

The ABUSE OF POWER IS OBVIOUS AND DANGEROUS. Opinion Jamelle Bouie The Hunting of Ilhan Omar Oct. 21, 2026 You can understand the Trump administration as, in its essence, a cargo cult devoted to the illiberal tradition in American politics. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Most Repulsive Ad Against Democratic Candidate for Governor of Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton

Posted on October 21, 2026 by rikyrah

Absolutely Vile and Disgusting😠😠 Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com Follow Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad targeting Amy Acton’s childhood trauma crosses every line of human decency. The ad circulated without disclosing who was behind it. His campaign initially dodged responsibility, then Vivek admitted … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Dark Side of Sports Gambling

Posted on October 19, 2026 by rikyrah

A woman, Nicole Noren resigned from ESPN over the issue of Sports Gambling. Charles Arthur @charlesarthur 18h When they tell you sports gambling is harmless: no it isn’t. Nicole Noren on why she left ESPN. Charles Arthur @charlesarthur Some addictions … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 17, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Since they announced a couple of weeks ago that the annual vaccines were available, please go and get your shots.

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