Living Memory by Christopher L Bennett | Elliott Bay Book Company An all-new Star Trek movie-era adventure!While attempting to settle in as commandant of Starfleet Academy, Admiral James T. Kirk must suddenly contend with the controversial, turbulent integration of ...

Believe it or not, there is an entire book that delves into your question:
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Shouldn't that be, "What are louder flight attendants?" ;)

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A major US court case could help fix the ills of Citizens United | David Sirota A Maine lawsuit has suddenly become the most significant anti-corruption battle inside America’s legal system

We can hope:
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"Antichrist Superstar" YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

No notes!
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Seems like an Onion article.

Huh, my father left the church when the parish priest told him it was a mortal sin to vote for democrats. That was in the 90s. The church is just now becoming political? Sure buddy.

Trump and Hegseth Fundamentally Misunderstand the Most Important Factor in America’s Military Strength Unfortunately, it’s a trait that both Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth lack.

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I swear this is an advance trailer for the next Borat movie.

It has been a 50 year project for the far right, assisted from the rise of Putin and other authoritarians. All of the norms slowly eroded. Remember, "the liberal media?" (80s); "constitutional hardball?" (90s) That was when the GOP stopped caring for citizens in favor of unbridled power.

And before, for that matter

As a USA citizen, while administrations and DOD have always lied to a degree, it is alarming how untrustworthy and unreliable the US government has become in all matters.
It is a predictable outcome caused by electing Trump.

Thank you!
What is this, a social media site where people look up facts instead of complaining!?! :)

It is unconditional surrender. By the USA.

It would be more useful to understand the shift from the last Congressional race.

Well, arrogant ignorance takes one a long way. I guess all the way to NYT headline editor.

The thing they are forgetting is that the papers are not the President’s. They are the People’s.

Rick Steves weighs in on WA ‘millionaires tax’ The Edmonds-based travel writer and TV personality says: “A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it.”

I stand with Rick Steves
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‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.

In “Project Hail Mary”, the hero doesn’t save the world by being right, but by admitting he’s wrong.

That same intellectual humility is what real scientists and astronauts rely on to solve the hardest problems.
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If you want to understand the US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, read this thread.

I hope he shows up, can’t keep quiet, and gets ejected.

Today in Proud Dad Moments(tm):
(Sorry, requires LinkedIn login, but it's worth it if you care about how the charity industry works)
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Please, oh please! Let this be a comedian impersonating an Iranian official.

Pardon Industry Offers Rich Offenders a Path to Trump

A NYT investigation reveals a growing “pardon industry” has emerged around Trump. Wealthy offenders pay lobbyists and lawyers with ties to President Trump’s orbit to seek clemency – sometimes spending hundreds of thousands or even millions to try to secure a pardon.
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BREAKING: For the 11th time, Republicans have blocked Democrats from paying TSA.

Republicans have been given ELEVEN chances to send TSA agents their paychecks, but they refuse.

Elizabeth Banks

We need to remember the Triangle Fire not only because it was a tragedy but because it made people realize they can mobilize together and bring change. The fire made people understand why we need unions and then propelled them to do something about it. 🗃️