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True. Slavery used to be legal. Reading used to be illegal for a certain segment of the population. It's why being unproblematic by default is conformity and very slavish.

Phang: There’s a fantastic Texas Tribune article that reveals that the Trump administration knew the vast majority of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants sent to CECOT in mid-March had not been convicted of crimes in the U.S.—even though the administration wanted to label them as

Todd Blanche is a lawyer, not to mention a top official in U.S. Department of Justice, who has lost his way; this is thug talk/mobster behavior/wrong. Todd Blanche

"Michael Jackson's album was only called 'Bad' because there wasn't enough room on the sleeve for 'Pathetic.'" ― Prince (born this day, June 7, 1958)

“The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.” ― Dorothy Parker (died this day, June 7, 1967)

"Man does not weave this web of life.He is merely a strand of it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself" ― Chief Seattle (died this day, June 7, 1866)

If accurate, this is almost certainly a conflict with the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the use of the military for domestic law enforcement, including the National Guard if they are federalized.

🚨🚨🚨This is exactly how I feel. 🚨🚨🚨 CHARLES PIERCE WRITES: “In my life, I have watched John Kennedy talk on television about missiles in Cuba. I saw Lyndon Johnson look Richard Russell squarely in the eye and say, "And we shall overcome." I saw Richard Nixon resign and

“An ancient Greek grape holds promise for California winegrowers as climate pressures mount For over three millennia, this ancient Greek grape has survived harsh island conditions in the southern Aegean Sea. Now, it’s coming to California.” pressdemocrat.com/article/lifest…

“Alberta lifts ban on American liquor imports — but local demand for U.S. booze isn't the same” ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-lifts-…

“If you saw all this in any other country — soldiers sent to crush dissent, union leaders arrested, opposition politicians threatened — it would be clear that autocracy had arrived.” Can Americans who hate tyranny be roused to respond? nytimes.com/2025/06/09/opi… via @NYTOpinion

“China’s booze business looks smashed First terrified officials went off the lash; now young people are going dry” economist.com/china/2025/06/…

“Don't Put (Most) Booze in Freezer — This Is What Happens to Alcohol in Extreme Cold These are the spirits that should steer clear of the kitchen freezer.” foodandwine.com/does-booze-go-…

“Don't Put (Most) Booze in Freezer — This Is What Happens to Alcohol in Extreme Cold These are the spirits that should steer clear of the kitchen freezer.” foodandwine.com/does-booze-go-…

Florida's Plan to Replace Migrant Workers With Children Falls Apart newsweek.com/florida-plan-r…

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“Meghan Markle’s Confusing Brand Gets More Baffling With Booze” thedailybeast.com/meghan-markles…

“Great American Wines That Stand the Test of Time” Eric Asimov The New York Times nytimes.com/2025/06/18/din…