Tag Archives: Open Thread

Open Thread | Alert – VoteSafe dot Org is an ELON MUSK SCAM. DO. NOT. USE.

Posted on September 17, 2026 by rikyrah

Vote Safe Dot Org is an ELON MUSK SCAM DO NOT USE Jane Voter @janevoter2018.bsky.social Follow ❌ Musk wants your voter data, & more from you. “Vote Safe” is NOT safe. It is his method for stealing your data. ✅ … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump’s USPS Mail Voting Scheme

Posted on September 15, 2026 by rikyrah

The vote was 7-2. You know who the ‘ 2’ is. Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket “The Government is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the District Court’s preliminary injunction,” the court said in a brief, unsigned order. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | About Trump’s $5,000 Bribe Offer to the American People

Posted on September 14, 2026 by rikyrah

Why wait? The GOP has THE HOUSE The GOP has THE SENATE The GOP has the WHITE HOUSE They can pass it RIGHT NOW. Speaker Preacher can fast track it TODAY. Why aren’t they? Oh yeah, you’ll get that check … Continue reading →

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It’s been 25 Years Since 9/11. 25 Years

Posted on September 11, 2026 by rikyrah

I have been reading the skepticism of those not alive during that time. They don’t understand about our shared ‘ trauma’. That it seems ‘ too much’. uturistic_Fudge @FudgeFuturistic Sep 4 People born pre-9/11 have such a weird, worshipful attitude … Continue reading →

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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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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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Open Thread | Checking In With Jessica Valenti…the Latest Strategy of Anti-Abortion Folks

Posted on August 31, 2026 by rikyrah

Always good to check in with Ms. Valenti to see what the Anti-Abortion crowd is up to this election season. The GOP’s 2028 Abortion Strategy in One Word: Massachusetts Republican candidates will lean into “late” abortion. Democrats need to be … Continue reading →

Posted in 2026 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Body Autonomy, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments