Category Archives: Current Events

Open Thread | More on SCOTUS VRA Ruling

Posted on May 1, 2026 by rikyrah

From The Establishment Bar: Some thoughts on the SCOTUS VRA ruling Posted by Liberal Librarian April 30, 2026 Yesterday, our vaunted Supreme Court of these very United States gutted the Voting Rights Act even more. It seems to be a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Trump’s Epic Loss on Tariffs Is Even Worse for Him Than You Think

Posted on February 27, 2026 by rikyrah

I have believed for some time that they know they are on the clock. Which is why you will see them ramp their evil 100 fold. The ICE brutality isn’t working, because those Blue cities are fighting back, each and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2026 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Open Thread, Politics, Tariffs | Tagged , , , , , | 11 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 →

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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 | This is a GOP Shutdown. This is a GOP Shutdown.

Posted on October 9, 2025 by rikyrah

The Republicans control the House The Republicans control the Senate The Republicans control the White House This shut down is ON THEM. And, there shouldn’t be ONE Democratic vote. Period. The Democrats in the Senate negotiated with them last time, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | This is Corruption…Anyway You Look At It

Posted on June 27, 2025 by rikyrah

This is CORRUPTION , with a capital C. Brett Murphy (@BrettMmurphy) posted at 11:12 AM on Thu, May 15, 2025: NEW: We recently heard that the Trump administration was leaning on the government of Gambia to help Elon Musk. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Corruption, Current Events, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, The State Department | Tagged , , , , | 55 Comments

Open Thread | The Human Currency of ICE and Private Prison Corporations

Posted on June 23, 2025 by rikyrah

From The Establishment Bar Blog: The Human Currency of ICE and Private Prison Corporations Posted by T.LaFauci May 12, 2025 It all makes sense once you connect the dots. Throughout Donald Trump’s first 100 days, there has been a large … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Corruption, crime, Current Events, Dark Money In Politics, Democracy vs Fascism, Economy, GOP, ICEgov, injustice, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Open Thread | Trump’s Attack On The State of California

Posted on June 10, 2025 by rikyrah

From Josh Marshall: Digging Into Trump’s Attack on the State of California June 9, 2025 1:22 p.m. National Guard troops are mobilized fairly frequently for domestic purposes, usually during natural disasters. Having them federalized isn’t that uncommon. But having them … Continue reading →

Posted in Authoritarian State, Breaking News, Current Events, Economics, Empowerment, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 57 Comments

Open Thread | Why this Palantir Contract Is Horrendous And a Threat to Democracy

Posted on June 6, 2025 by rikyrah

Maine (@TheMaineWonk) posted at 9:04 AM on Sun, Jun 01, 2025: Trump’s election was designed to manufacture consent for the techno-fascist takeover of the federal government. While you were distracted by transgenders, you were actually voting in your own demise. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Two Anti-Women Stories With Regards to Reproductive Rights That The MSM Has Ignored. BRAIN DEAD WOMAN CURRENTLY BEING USED AS HUMAN INCUBATOR

Posted on May 27, 2025 by rikyrah

These stories need to be paid attention to, because it’s obvious to me that they are TEST CASES. STORY 1: Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) posted at 9:01 PM on Tue, May 20, 2025: A Texas woman was just released from jail … Continue reading →

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