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Michael Schiffer on U.S. assistance to allies to pursue democratic governance, vibrant civil society, & rule of law, and the need to retain this comparative advantage over authoritarian regimes:

And @bechamilton.bsky.social on the echo effect of state media attacks & the implications of dismantling institutions w/ global reach:

With Missy Ryan on reporting in the face of shrinking press access:

Judge Tom Griffith on why courts have historically deferred to the executive on #natsec issues, and whether that might change: “We have thought these life or death national security decisions are to be done by politically accountable representatives, and not the courts.”

@becingber.bsky.social on elected officials v. judges: “It's not actually a decision between unelected & elected. It's a decision between two different elected bodies. And a lot of those questions about war in particular, the Constitution [gave to] Congress."

Christopher Fonzone on the exec branch lawyer's responsibility to probe the facts at issue: "A tie would go to the president…but it doesn't mean you just accept whatever the president says as the gospel truth when you're doing your legal analysis.”

David McCraw on three tiers of escalating legal tactics against press freedom:

Dafna Rand on the need for a strategic approach to personnel & hiring – particularly for embassies – in the State Dept’s reorganization plan:

Ben Pauker on the role of new media ecosystems:

Aaliyah Edwards footwork in the paint #WNBA

We now have two of our shows live!! But there is plenty more to come from our season of #ttrpg one-shots. We have some incredible performers and wild tales to share with you all, so please pop over, come say hi, and enjoy some out-of-this-world stories with us www.twitch.tv/starmetalpro...

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream Dakota becomes friends with Abby by talking about Poofesure!

Aaron Parnas: #f'djt #Grifter #Felon #PedoFührer

Looks like this comet has been caught in the act of reversing its spin… No aliens needed! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3... #astronomy #astrophotography #nature #news #science #scicomm

Honored to attend the ribbon cutting for the Love Beyond Boundaries – Angels from Taiwan Life Creation Charity Art Exhibition. 🎨💙 Despite physical and emotional challenges, they continue to inspire others with their creativity and perseverance.

Shell shock, the thousand-yard stare—It’s never been easy for soldiers to return to civilian life after combat. This Memorial Day, our Meeting talk comes from Jennifer Keene on “Experiencing World War I,” sharing how veterans of WWI were supported, or forgotten, after service. https://bit.ly/4ujGY9K

What is a discharge petition? What does it have to do with stocks, health care, Epstein? (And why is Ross Perot part of the story?) Scott Wong has answers! In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "Extreme Mortman" Listen NOW top here: www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub... Or find ExMo wherever you get podcasts

#sabres #canadiens #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-17/us/Sports/es/bs/Sabres-fuerzan-el-Juego-7-tras-remontar-a-los-Canadiens/1278933

⚜️It's Interesting how people seem To🚫Understand the finite rules of Econmics&Socioeconomic Importance of being actively Civic minded. #HUMANS'RE🚫STUPID #GROOMEDto🚫giveAfuck Life's🚫Suposed to be a financial Burden&Paying attention Matters. #1GODmanyReligions 🗡🧑🏽‍💻🛡🌺🐝🎼⚛️❤️‍🔥✡️🌟🦁✝️☪️🐦‍🔥🕉️🎭🩵🌊🗽🪃🧲 #LeoPenaCIRCA2025:

Speaker Johnson really wondered how we expect the millionaires in Congress to live off only $174k without a little stock trading. That's why I pledge to dedicate time in Congress to teaching the 98% of Congress that isn’t from the working class about how to make ends meet, no insider trading needed.

Corbin Carroll has eight triples in his first 49 games this season. He's just the fifth player with that many triples within his first 50 games of a season in the Wild Card era (since 1995). Only 2004 Chone Figgins has more (9).

How Kanye Could Win an Election. (Gerrymandering) Kim has 60% of the vote, but Kanye still wins. Here is the mathematical trick politicians use to make the loser win. It's called Gerrymandering. Follow to Learn the Words. Laugh at the System. #Kanye #Gerrymandering #PopCulture #Edutainment

Metro riders can ride the long-awaited D (Purple) Line subway extension for free this weekend and check out three new stations along the Mid-Wilshire corridor. Actor Jerry O'Connell and officials marked the LA transit opening. Read more: http://specne.ws/KcApis

Intense Israeli airstrikes hit the Al-Rashidia Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Tyre, southern Lebanon.

gotta have the sound for full effect

#cf97 goal of the day for May 22, 2026: October 3, 2015 - MLS Chicago Fire 3-1 New England Revolution - David Accam 51'

What Do YOU Say When You Need To Communicate This To Another Couple?  #ticket4play It's sad that new regulations here no longer push content like this, so it's up to you to SHARE IT!🙏 Communication Tip #1

A little diversion from trumpland singing a golden oldie. Happy Thursday Resistors 🇺🇸💙! #music #musicsky #sing

🧵 1/3 At a recent Becerra campaign event, XB was asked about Tom Steyer’s accusations against him re corporate donations. Becerra responds with the facts:

Nothing a big hug from Piker can’t fix!

Waymo had a trucking division named Via. They shut it down in 2023 just before their SF ridehail launch as part of an 8% staff layoff and to focus on cars. Via had Waymo's worst fwy crashes reported to NHTSA, so far. It never drove uncrewed, AFAIK. Newly posted old video. OP: x.Eduardo_figuera

This animated video actually shocked me to the core. The overt racism detailed here should sicken anyone with a decent moral compass. At some point, I expect to see Donald Trump do an “Address to the Nation” in full Ku Klux Klan regalia. 😡😡

So true! Feels like the devil’s magic! My kid uses Claude for programming. I pay for Perplexity because I’m mostly fact checking. Cool to see you using it for business!

Most portfolios show the work. This one starts with rain, memory, and a world inspired by films that defined a generation. Today, Giulio Collesei shares the fascinating story of his portfolio shaped by cinematic scenes and cyberpunk atmosphere: tympanus.net/codrops/2026...

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Happy AEW Double or Nothing day! #AEWDoN

Simple gesture, strong message: A Des Moines woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, marked the anniversary of her decision to choose life over suicide by spreading kindness through heartfelt notes and monetary gifts to strangers. Todd Magel has the story: https://t.ly/AHASo 

BREAKING: The Court of International Trade has just ruled AGAINST Trump's alternate method of reintroducing tariffs. Trump just lost again! This is great for Americans who didn't want to be taxed. A Win for us all!

Gotta put those 3 minutes to good use! #bluesky #music #movie #clips

This was the lead-up to the frolic in the garden 🥰 #caturday #catsofbluesky #tuxedocat #bengalcat #sociallyawkwardcat

I ho diu amb un francès GENS terrible. Respect 💜

After the declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC, MSF is rapidly scaling up its emergency response, deploying experienced medical teams and critical supplies. This is where we need you. To help us surge lifesaving medical aid to people affected by crises like this around the world, go to msf.ie

This deployment is a clear juxtaposition between the right use of the National Guard and the misuse and abuse of the guard that we’re seeing from the Trump administration in cities across the country. #california #nationalguard #service #foodbank #community

⚽️ Sensible Soccer ⚽️ is still more fun than FIFA / EA FC and Pro Evo / eFootball #SensibleSoccer #SWOS #FootballGames #RetroGames #Retrogaming

Collab Time! 🥳 www.twitch.tv/pmsjordan

Women can achieve anything in the world except consistent vitamins D Iron and B12 levels.

Welsh Labour will build a fair future for Wales.

Dept of Veterans Affairs says it appears from satellite imagery that there’s “further damage” to war graves at the Gaza War Cemetery in addition to ones already bulldozed by Israel, but can’t advise if or how many damaged are Aus Graves coz we’re not allowed in. Shocking. #auspol

The Komodo Dragon War Monarch rode through the army. #AIStory #AIVideo #FantasyStory #DarkFantasy

A UN worker outside McGill University expresses his frustration at the Montreal police & security over their attitude to a pro-Palestine protest

“It looks like the enrollment drop could be closer to 5 million.” Somewhere right now a MAGA Republican is explaining why 5 million Americans losing their healthcare is fine, actually.

In unrelated news, Albanians have BURNED DOWN 🔥 the house of their PM for allowing Zionists to colonise their lands too

François Arnaud takes accepts Heated Rivalry’s honor at the #PeabodyAwards via THR

Join us on the Boston Pride Tour: a roadmap for exploring queer, trans, and nonbinary legacies across our city! Thank you so much to Club Cafe, Queer History Boston, and Dani’s Queer Bar for bringing us along for the ride.

Master the art of French baguettes with our premium sourdough starter. Achieve a golden, crispy crust and soft, airy crumb. Perfect for beginners and pros. Click to shop our Etsy starter now! #sourdoughbread #baking #easyrecipe #authentic #healthybaking #naturalleavened #slowfood #craftbread #focac

ABS overturned in #Dodgers at #Diamondbacks (Bot 7). Los Angeles Dodgers challenged the ball call on Kyle Hurt's pitch to Tommy Troy. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Jordan Baker | Upheld 53.4% (31/58). Result: Tommy Troy called out on strikes.

After a series of power outages, a partial blackout has been reported in several cities in the occupied Donetsk region. It is likely that a substation is on fire. #russianLosses #UkraineNews

Commission. 🖤 #alanwake2 #alexcasey #twflashing

Bad Bunny wins Musica Urbana Grammy then makes the speech of the century 🇵🇷#badbunny #puertorico #boricua