Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.

This role that money has played with these regulated monopolies and the fact that they can buy or sell virtually anyone in state government is incredibly damaging to Michigan.

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Use of the word "evil" in official congressional e-newsletters, over time, by party

Farmer says 'we're in a very dire situation' ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer | Fortune Caleb Ragland says his pleas to the Trump administration have fallen on deaf ears.

American soybean farmers don’t have a single order from China as they head into harvest season. China usually buys 25% of the entire crop.

Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.

State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City)
is leading a “Justice Needs No Mask” press conference in Lansing to unveil legislation banning on-duty law enforcement officers from wearing face masks except in certain circumstances. Story to follow @michiganadvance.com

Anyone with information about potential criminal conduct regarding Twin Flames Universe, or their members, are encouraged to contact my office, and may do so anonymously.

Today, my office executed multiple search warrants upon individuals atop the Twin Flames Universe organization and its associated properties, under the authority of a judge finding probable cause that crimes have been committed by TFU and their leadership.

Traverse City 🚘 ➡️ Grand Rapids.
400 Residents. 150 Miles. 60 Personal Testimonials.
2 MI AG @dananessel.bsky.social townhalls down, 8 more to go! 💙 w/ @betsycoffia.bsky.social & SML Winnie Brinks.

2. A Republican state representative from Michigan known for championing anti-trans legislation was left speechless on Thursday, after his Democratic colleague, Representative Mike McFall, asked him a supposedly simple question:

“Are you trans?”

Over 300 people gathered at Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City to hear AG Dana Nessel and State Rep. Betsy Coffia. We heard from our Democratic leaders because Republicans refuse to show up. We are fighting for our democracy and each other.

In the United States, we have three coequal branches of government and, I don't know if Congress knows it, but they are one of 'em.

Executive orders are not laws. Full stop.

val kilmer as batman

RIP king

Michigan House Democrats call on feds to do more to combat bird flu Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are proposing more state funding to test humans, wildlife and livestock for bird flu.

Yesterday, Reps. @crheinga.bsky.social
@repmacdonell.bsky.social
@betsycoffia.bsky.social
@repforeman.bsky.social & Miller intro'd bills and urged federal action to combat the further spread of the bird flu. We need more funding and stronger measures to keep our communities safe.

The White Lotus season 3 poster featuring snakes emerging from a lotus flower in a Thai pool.

The season 3 premiere of #TheWhiteLotus. Um, I guess Greg is officially the main character of the series?

We’ve always been at war with East Asia.

Posters for Severance season 2.

The season 2 premiere of #Severance. To quote another escapist work of art, “we have to go back [to work].”

Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.

Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.

Mexico and Canada Are Sending Firefighters to California to Help Put Out Wildfires Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.

“More personnel and equipment from Ontario, Quebec and Alberta are ready to be mobilized, according to government officials. And a team of senior technical staff members from British Columbia will fill specialized roles, the government said.”

Cast of both shows.

Gregory & Dee.

Ava & Mac.

Melissa & Barb teaching Charlie to read.

The Abbott Elementary x It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover. No shame in adult illiteracy, take notes internet!!!!

thinking of LA. firmly believe natural disasters are coming for us all down the line and basically feel like there needs to be broad solidarity for us all when shit hits the fan

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Cast of WWDITS

The #WhatWeDoInTheShadows finale. I know, I’m a little late on this one, but I can now forgive Taika Waititi for Thor 4. Very healing. #WWDITS

Things That Brought Me Joy in 2025

(This will mostly be a TV & movies thread bc it’s me)

Honest. Decent. Principled. A Lifetime of Selfless Service.

#ThankYouJimmyCarter 🙏

Senate review details more luxury travel by Justice Thomas Thomas has accepted gifts and travel from wealthy benefactors worth more than $4.75 million by some estimates since his 1991 confirmation and failed to disclose much of it.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted gifts and travel from wealthy benefactors worth more than $4.75 million by some estimates since his 1991 confirmation and failed to disclose much of it.

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Assessing Elon Musk’s Criticisms of the Government Spending Deal The world’s richest man posted or amplified inaccurate claims about the bill’s provisions for congressional salaries, a football stadium and biological research.

Elon Musk helped torpedo a bipartisan spending deal after relentlessly criticizing aspects of the package, in part by promoting a flurry of inaccurate claims about what was in the bill. Here’s a fact-check. nyti.ms/4fvoniR

Immigration drives nation’s population growth • Michigan Advance A recent immigration surge brought newcomers to every state this year, helping to offset a continued drop in U.S. births while contributing to a national upswing of about 3.3 million new residents, ac...

Immigration drives nation’s population growth

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