The end of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” sparked a cryfest on the left and had the Democratic Party mourning the departure of the host. The final episode of the long-running CBS talk show aired this week, marking the end of an era. Despite declining ratings and Colbert regularly alienating half the country with… Continue reading Cryfest: Democratic Party mourns loss of Stephen Colbert platform
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RFK Jr. and MAHA Send Psychiatrists into a Panic Attack
It is no secret that RFK Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, doesn’t like psychiatrists, and he has had good reason, based upon his […] Source
The Replacements: How US Policy Helps Foreign Workers Take American Jobs
Mary, a veteran Silicon Valley marketer who can’t find a job, considers herself a victim of an H-1B visa program run amok. Her story, a […] Source
An Evening for Reflection
In all honesty, these days, I rarely attend large social gatherings, such as awards ceremonies or galas. Maybe it was because I spent so many […] Source
Movie Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
The subhead of the New York Times review of The Devil Wears Prada 2 reads as follows: “In this sequel, Andy (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda […] Source
May 23rd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 489
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in… Continue reading May 23rd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 489
Saturday May 23rd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.… Continue reading Saturday May 23rd – Open Thread
Escobar: The Russia-China Spaceship Rushes Towards Planet Multipolar
Escobar: The Russia-China Spaceship Rushes Towards Planet Multipolar Authored by Pepe Escobar, The New Silk Roads/BRI and its derivations such as the Northern Sea Route/Arctic Silk Road remain alive and kicking SHANGHAI – This is it. The Russia-China strategic partnership, the leaders in the process of Eurasia integration, the leaders of multipolar bodies BRICS and… Continue reading Escobar: The Russia-China Spaceship Rushes Towards Planet Multipolar
These Are The Best (And Worst) Countries For LGBTQ+ Travelers
These Are The Best (And Worst) Countries For LGBTQ+ Travelers In order to help LGBTQ+ tourists travel safely, the German portal Spartacus started publishing the Gay Travel Index in 2012. In the 2026 edition, the ranking compared 217 countries and territories based on the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people in each location.… Continue reading These Are The Best (And Worst) Countries For LGBTQ+ Travelers
GOP Rep. Flood: It Will Take ‘Month or Two’ After Iran Situation Solved to Get All Traffic in Strait Moving
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) talked about prices and said that even if the situation with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is “solved next week, it’s still going to take another month or The post GOP Rep. Flood: It Will Take ‘Month or Two’ After Iran Situation Solved… Continue reading GOP Rep. Flood: It Will Take ‘Month or Two’ After Iran Situation Solved to Get All Traffic in Strait Moving