Category Archives: Breaking News

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson – Dead at 84

Posted on February 17, 2026 by rikyrah

Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away. The New York Times ‪@nytimes.com‬ Follow Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3mf2ccc265k2q The Rev. Jesse Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Even With Their Fraudulence….They Can’t Hide The Nightmare of This Economy

Posted on February 16, 2026 by rikyrah

Will never let you forget: HE INHERITED THE BEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD FROM JOE BIDEN IN JANUARY 2025 Jared Ryan Sears @JaredRyanSears As Republicans try to spin today’s job report, the big takeaway is that last year was even … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Economy, GOP, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Open Thread | More from Minnesota

Posted on January 30, 2026 by rikyrah

All In with Chris Hayes ‪@allinwithchris.bsky.social‬ Follow WATCH– Tim Walz on his call with Trump officials: “Not once did they ever say Alex or Renee’s name. Not once did they ask how the people of Minnesota were doing. So look, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, ICEgov, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 37 Comments

Open Thread | Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong

Posted on January 28, 2026 by rikyrah

From The Atlantic: Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions. By Adam Serwer Photographs by Jack Califano It took only a few minutes before everyone in the church knew that another person had … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | ICE Has Killed Another Person in Minnesota

Posted on January 26, 2026 by rikyrah

Christian Petersen ‪@iwantyoustudio.bsky.social‬ Follow A VA nurse who dedicated his life to helping others, murdered by a man who has dedicated his life to hurting others. https://bsky.app/profile/iwantyoustudio.bsky.social/post/3md7bzzcuss2h ‪Democratic Activists‬ ‪@democratswin.bsky.social‬ · 5h You, sir, are our hero. One man at … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Are Now Trying To Attack Fed. Chair Jerome Powell

Posted on January 13, 2026 by rikyrah

Colby Smith @colbyLsmith Former Fed chairs and Treasury secretaries put out a statement on Monday defending Powell after the Justice Department opened up a criminal investigation of the chair, likening the move to what happens in emerging markets https://jointstatement.substack.com/p/statement-on-the-federal-reserve https://x.com/colbyLsmith/status/2010731616684187782 … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Economics, Federal Reserve, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 38 Comments

ICE Shoots and Kills a Woman In Minneapolis

Posted on January 7, 2026 by rikyrah

UPDATE: Her name was RENEE GOOD. She died at the scene. Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar Renee Nicole Good was a mother of three, including a 6-year-old boy who is now an orphan. Renee was deeply loved by many. Her mom described … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So This Happened Over the Weekend In Venezuela

Posted on January 5, 2026 by rikyrah

Those who voted to make this happen will never be forgiven. Just another illegal invasion of another country. What has happened in Venezuela is about OIL OIL OIL O-I-L Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Ted @TedPillows This is insane. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, 2026 Elections, Breaking News, Corruption, Current Events, Donald Trump, Foreign policy, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 79 Comments

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 →

Posted in 2026 Elections, Breaking News, Elections, Gerrymandering, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , , , | 25 Comments

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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