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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 →

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Open Thread | Catching Up With The Fox Host Masquerading as Secretary of Defense

Posted on April 6, 2026 by rikyrah

This is in no way, good news. Brian Allen @allenanalysis 🚨 Three generals have been fired today. Reports indicate they are being removed for refusing to put troops on the ground in Iran. https://x.com/allenanalysis/status/2039906808626659341?s=20 From the NYTIMES: Hegseth’s firing of … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Department of Defense, Open Thread, Politics, United States Military | Tagged , , , , , | 24 Comments

Open Thread | How Is This NOT Thievery?

Posted on April 1, 2026 by rikyrah

Reading this… can you imagine this happening WITH ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATION? Shanaka Anslem Perera ⚡ @shanaka86 BREAKING: The United States just took over $126 million from Switzerland’s fighter jet account to cover missile shortfalls in the Iran war. Switzerland did … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Defense Contracts, Military Weaponry, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Open Thread | Just A Reminder About The SAVE ACT

Posted on March 23, 2026 by rikyrah

While the true honest voter suppression wrapped up in Voter ID requirements is real… The true goal of THE SAVE ACT Is to fundamentally alter our Election system. Our Election System, by design in the Constitution, was one based on … Continue reading →

Posted in 2026 Elections, Open Thread, Politics, SAVE ACT, Voter Suppression | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on March 21, 2026 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 | When They Tell You Who They Are…Believe Them

Posted on March 20, 2026 by rikyrah

UH HUH UH HUH BlackskyNews 🗞️ ‪@blackskynews.blacksky.app‬ Follow “Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men.” newrepublic.com/post/207693/… BlackskyNews 🗞️ … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | This Iran War Is Changing Things Rapidly, in Ways Unseen Just Weeks Ago

Posted on March 16, 2026 by rikyrah

Didn’t see this coming when this all began. Shanaka Anslem Perera ⚡ @shanaka86 BREAKING: Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, is negotiating to buy drone interceptors from Ukraine, the country Russia has been bombing for four years, to defend … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Economy, Open Thread, Politics, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Weapons Systems | Tagged , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on March 14, 2026 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 With the Attacks On Women’s Autonomy

Posted on March 11, 2026 by rikyrah

Ms. Valenti continues to be my go-to source as I want to keep up with the continued attacks on women’s body autonomy across the country. Republicans Want to Change the Definition of Abortion Jessica Valenti and Kylie Cheung Mar 04, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Open Thread | What Kind Of Times Are We Living In?

Posted on March 9, 2026 by rikyrah

I want you to read this… And, then read it again… Financial Times ‪@financialtimes.com‬ Follow Two people confirmed that Moscow had provided Tehran with intelligence on the location of US military assets in the region, including planes and warships. ft.trib.al/cZbGDEU … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Foreign policy, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments