A first snowfall for Eritrean children new to Canada. #NewcomersWelcome #WelcomeToCanada #RefugeesWelcome #privatesponsorship #BVOR pic.twitter.com/XaWTDGAxfg — Rebecca Davies (@RebsD) November 10, 2018 I am trying to hold the wonderment these children express so well — especially considering that, for example, California would be infinitely grateful to have such troubles — but nine inches of wet …
Open Threads
Open Thread: Unbought & Unbossed
Because of her. pic.twitter.com/6QTXadxdON — Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) November 16, 2018 Congratulations Ayanna. The portrait of Shirley Chisholm by Kadir Nelson is one of my favorites. Both the artist and the painting. — Karin J (@KarinJurick) November 16, 2018 “If They Don’t Give You A Seat At the Table, Bring A Folding Chair” Chisholm was …
Cat-Dog (Open Thread)
Does anyone else remember the weird “Cat-Dog” cartoon from the 90s? I have such a creature; Badger walks around on the furniture as if he were a cat. Other than that, he’s pure dog. We’re chilling tonight — lots of family from up north descending tomorrow. What are y’all up to tonight?
Open Thread: Gauntlet, Thrown!
This is what we need! Democrats fighting for our rights! pic.twitter.com/KE4t4V8iAW — Occupy Democrats (@OccupyDemocrats) November 16, 2018 If it were to become law, the bill would: 1. Establish automatic voter registration 2. Reinvigorate the Voting Rights Act (gutted by SCOTUS in 2013) 3. End partisan gerrymandering in favor of an independent redistricting commission@highbrow_nobrow https://t.co/iu4iQsCKGz …
Stacey Abrams did not concede. Good.
Stacey Abrams ended her race to become governor of Georgia last night, but she didn’t concede. Via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: In her fiery speech, Abrams cited long lines at voting sites, closed polling stations and the cancellation of hundreds of thousands of voter registrations. “To watch an elected official who claims to represent the people …
Friday Recipes: Multi-Pot Bourbon Beef Stew and Cookies
Wow, what’s got into the food goddess? Another recipe? Quick someone check her for a fever. I’ve posted this recipe before, but wanted to update it for the instant pot. (You don’t need to use the slow-cooker feature after pressure cooking, I had the time and it was easier than trying to find room for …
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Friday News Dump – Leak Edition and Open Thread
The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal have stories on the CIA finding that Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. As in other apparent intelligence community leaks, two major newspapers got the information pretty much simultaneously. The assessment is said to be of “high confidence,” which means that the CIA would bet …
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