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Lunchtime Photo

1 year 8 months ago
I missed the Super Bowl on Sunday because I was driving out to the desert for my latest astronomy session. It was a dog's breakfast. I set everything up normally, but for some reason neither the mount nor the focuser would work. After hours of investigation I discovered that, for some reason, the computer's virtual ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

Bill Ackman: Nazis On ExTwitter Are Just The Price Of Free Speech; But Marxist Theory Or Anti-Israel Claims On Campus Are Beyond The Pale

1 year 8 months ago
Earlier this year, we wrote about about another “free speech absolutist” and Elon Musk buddy (and investor in ExTwitter), Bill Ackman threatening to file a SLAPP suit over reporting he didn’t like. He’s still promising such a lawsuit against Business Insider, and when it comes, it seems unlikely to succeed. He’s yet to show any […]
Mike Masnick

Mike Bost (2024)

1 year 8 months ago
Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, last faced a primary opponent in 2018 when the longtime lawmaker cruised to victory with nearly 84% of the vote. However, this year former GOP gubernatorial nominee and former state legislator, Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, is hoping to unseat Bost from the 12th Congressional District when voters go to the polls next month. “He says I'm a professional politician,” Bost said of Bailey on the Politically Speaking podcast. “Well, he's a professional candidate.”

The GOP Putin Cult

1 year 8 months ago
Today on TAP: House Republicans won’t consider aid to Ukraine because, as a homophobic thug, Putin personifies their values.
Harold Meyerson

The Ultimate Fish Fry Guide for Lent 2024

1 year 8 months ago
RIVERBEND - Are you planning to enjoy a fish fry during Lent? We have the ultimate guide of go-to spots in the Riverbend where you can observe Lent and have a great meal with your community. Godfrey Knights of Columbus Where: Knights of Columbus McNicholas Club, 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey Time: 4–7 p.m. Dates: Fridays, Feb. 15–March 29 Cost: $14 for adults, $7 for kids 6–12, free for kids under 6 More information: riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=44378 Evangelical United Church of Christ Where: 1212 W. Homer M. Adams Parkway in Godfrey Time: 4–7 p.m. Dates: Fridays, Feb. 16–March 22 Cost: $13 for all-you-can-eat, $10 for a fish sandwich and side, $5 for a hot dog and side More information: riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=44380 Edwardsville Knights of Columbus Where: 7132 Marine Road in Edwardsville Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Dates: Fridays, Feb. 16–March

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