There’s a column by Ruy Teixeira in today’s WaPo that has a scary title: “The evidence mounts: Hispanic voters are drifting toward the GOP.” (Gift link here.) Teixeira was a controversial hire for The Post. The paper foolishly (in my opinion) dumped Radley Balko, who does original investigative work that challenges assumptions (gift link here), and …
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Wednesday Morning Open Thread: Blessed Summer Solstice
Stonehenge Summer Solstice Sunrise Celebrations pic.twitter.com/uG1268iMxv — Stonehenge U.K (@ST0NEHENGE) June 21, 2023 Stonehenge Summer Solstice Celebrations pic.twitter.com/sB11efWgWW — Stonehenge U.K (@ST0NEHENGE) June 20, 2023 Stonehenge Summer Solstice Celebrations pic.twitter.com/bBCLFoY7cV — Stonehenge U.K (@ST0NEHENGE) June 20, 2023 I think we’re all entitled to a quiet and prosperous summer, for a change. And this is a …
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Dead, But Not Soon Enough
Pat Robertson is dead, decades too late for it to be of any good, but at least we can still rejoice that the earth is a little bit better today than it was yesterday: Pat Robertson, a Baptist minister with a passion for politics who marshaled Christian conservatives into a powerful constituency that helped Republicans …
TGIFriday Morning Open Thread: Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak! We extend our warmest wishes to all Muslims celebrating the close of Ramadan. May you enjoy a wonderful Eid al-Fitr and may you continue to have a bright, peaceful, and prosperous year. https://t.co/CRpbrHN412 pic.twitter.com/mn4uv7Rhbq — Department of State (@StateDept) May 2, 2022 Things I had no idea were out there…
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Saturday Morning Open Thread: Murphy Sanctifying the Weekend
Algerian imam allows brief paws in Ramadan prayers ?? pic.twitter.com/cMxTawNDe7 — DW News (@dwnews) April 6, 2023 It’s a major ceremonial weekend for all three of the Abrahamic faiths, and of course Murphy the Trickster God would never miss such ripe targets. Most American possible version of a religious celebration: Hallelujah, the Muslims have *money*! …
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Thursday Morning Open Thread: Ramadan Kareem!
The first daily fast of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun. The observance in the Middle East comes at a time when numerous countries and governments across the region are taking tentative steps towards calming conflicts and crises. https://t.co/ZfMKEQa7zu — The Associated Press (@AP) March 23, 2023 Best regards to those who observe, …
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Wednesday Morning Open Thread: Happy Holi!
India celebrates Holi festival of colours with flair https://t.co/v7ugBiQMnF — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 8, 2023 Another joyful, chaotic celebration of the end of winter… 9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival https://t.co/QptzXADOIU — Irlandia (@Irlandia) March 8, 2023
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