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The NY Post heads west
Interesting: The nation’s most popular tabloid will launch The California Post early next year — delivering its brand of fearless, common-sense journalism and legendary headlines at a critical juncture for the Golden State. “Los Angeles and California surely need a … Continue reading →
Governor Abbott has plans for the escaped Texas Democrat representatives
From Abbott: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement warning Democrats who fled the state to deny a quorum for his redistricting push that they have until precisely 3 p.m. Monday to return to their House duties or face removal … Continue reading →
Hamas proudly releases sadistic video of starving hostages
The operative word is “proudly.” During World War II, the Nazis figured much of the world would disapprove of their sadistic torture and cold-blooded murder of Jews and others, so they took pains to hide it. In contrast, Hamas celebrates … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/4/2025
Fashionable memory
From commenter “Ruth,” on the Saturday Night Fever Open Thread today: Ten seconds of that video and I’m back to 1977, sitting in a packed theater beside my sweetheart. I have on my brand new Christmas boots – black, high … Continue reading →
“Luigism” is a growing plague
The nihilism and evil expressed by those who celebrated Luigi Mangione’s murder of United Health executive Brian Thompson has been chilling. A rock was overturned and some very disturbing things came crawling out. At first it seemed as though the … Continue reading →
Goodbye Khalidi – don’t let the door hit you on the way out
Rashid Khalidi is quitting Columbia: These decisions, taken in close collaboration with the Trump administration, have made it impossible for me to teach modern Middle East history, the field of my scholarship and teaching for more than 50 years, 23 … Continue reading →
Medical update for today
Regarding my ex-husband’s treatment in the rehab hospital – I didn’t mean to give the impression that my ex wasn’t walking at all. He has PT every day where he walks with a walker, practices getting up and down, does … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/2/2025
Three Arab League countries tell Hamas to surrender
What’s up with this?: Arab nations have taken the unprecedented step of telling Hamas to lay down its arms and surrender control of Gaza. Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for the terrorist group to “disarm” and disband. It is … Continue reading →
Republican hopes to keep the House in 2026 include redistricting
Quite a few states are potentially involved: The Speaker is clearly referencing the announcement of the new Texas GOP redistricting plan for the U.S. House seats in Texas, which was announced recently and could change a 25 Republican to 13 … Continue reading →