We’ve turned our elections into a giant game, but politics isn't supposed to be a sport. George Washington didn't want to be President, and that reluctance was exactly what made him the right choice. Here is the lost history of how we were supposed to pick our leaders.

Ever notice how politicians dodge every awkward question during debates? We traded real conversations for pre-rehearsed talking points and zero-sum contests. See why the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate was one of the last real political conversation.

Jack Dorsey thinks social media should be a public good, not a profit machine. But if likes and shares don't build bridges between people on social media, what does? We’re looking at how "middleware" and merit-promoting networks could actually save our democracy.

What if your first thought in politics wasn't "how do I win," but "how do we solve this together?" That’s the jury mindset. See how shifting from a political contest to a community dialogue could restore the trust we’ve lost in our institutions.

You wouldn't push a surgeon aside to do the operation yourself because hospitals rely on deep layers of earned skill. Yet, the people running our government win popularity contests to gain power. Are we trusting our entire society to the right system?

Learn why most medical research is either wrong or completely useless for your health! Our system prioritises publication over problem-solving, hindering real progress. Watch to see how the "sociological laws" of academia are holding back real medical progress.

Ever feel like politics is just one big, exhausting culture war? Belgium tried something radical by letting 50 randomly selected citizens call the shots on the issues that actually matter. See why they're focusing on real life issues instead of just trying to get in the headlines

The survival of the loudest online Ever wonder why the internet feels so toxic? It all comes down to how social media environments reward outrage. It is a battle for your attention where shouting always wins, so the internet morphed from a democratic dream into a massive shouting match.

Why can we trust 12 random people with a life-or-death court case but can't trust our own leaders? We’re looking at why the jury system actually works while our politics keeps failing. It’s time to move from "winning" to actually working out what to do next.

You believe in shared rules, but what happens when politicians ignore them? We are seeing a new crisis of democratic norms. Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO. Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!

The plan to destroy the West involves mass immigration, intentionally destabilizing society. This is all part of a calculated exposure. # #MassImmigration Join Charlie Ward & Drew Demi on The Charlie Ward Insiders Club every Wednesday at 6pm & Saturday at 3pm GMT 👉 www.charlieward.com

We were in the House until 2:30 a.m. last night because of GOP mismanagement of FISA—the law that governs U.S. surveillance authorities. Rushing something this serious through in the dead of night isn’t governing. The American people deserve transparency and accountability.

Politics shouldn’t be this complicated. You should be able to see everything clearly.

Finding “instant chemistry” in conversations isn’t luck—it’s pattern recognition. Certain topics reliably create common ground, even with people you’ve just met. questionclass.com/what-topics-... #communication #leadership #networking #questions #relationshipbuilding

Ohio Rep Letts joins @cleanairmoms-oh.bsky.social , Dr. @berry_peggyrnmsn and advocates to share the burden that petrochemical pollution has placed on their neighborhoods. Plastic is highly polluting throughout its production, use and incineration. We must act! #BeyondPetrochemicals

Gilded Tiles Sale ends APRIL 30! Get 100 Gilded Tiles for 1,500 Shards, 40% off the regular price. Use them to pave stunning golden pathways in your world and each pavement takes between 4 to 20 tiles. Grab yours before the sale ends! #bitcraft #MMO #Sale #Gameitems #Gaming

DeBriefed: Europe’s energy-crisis plan | Renewables overtake coal | Colombia’s fossil-fuel summit ✍️ Written by @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org Read here ➡️ buff.ly/iQkVvh7 Subscribe to DeBriefed ➡️ buff.ly/J6uB9Kc

We all know Phoenix is often hot, but not this hot now, earlier than ever before. It’s over 100ºF and it’s only March. That’s not supposed to be possible. What’s going on? #ThisIsClimateChange

Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics #nigelfarage #reform #election #keirstarmer #labourparty #viralvideo #news #PoliticalNews #curiousfellow @highlight

She's aggressive going after loose balls. My apologies to Azzi's fans, I tried to think of a better way to say that.

Uncover secrets 🔍 and seek justice with Buck Taylor in his most gripping case yet! Are you ready for the thrill? 📚✨ #ColdJustice #LinkInBioToShop #BuckTaylorMystery #ColdJusticeBook

Jack Kirby in 1983, talking about his experiences in WWII and the brutal reality of war compared to some people's romantic or simplistic view of it... "Some people think about war like they think about comics...

#brown #smith #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/i2recvpa

And waste #3 today! The Chinook flew past again. Shame.

Michael Keating, classic "Doctor Who" actor. RIP. "Doctor Who: The Sun Makers" part 3 (1977). #DoctorWho

The Farm Bill has always represented a promise: that America will stand behind those who grow our food and those who need help putting it on the table. Unfortunately, the bill being considered fails to meet this moment.

TRANSLATING WOMAN TALK TO A DUMB MAN

We explore the secrets of longevity. From the "Blue Zones" to the "Plant-Based vs Carnivore" debate, we’re looking at how to heal the body, mind, and soul. Join guests like Integrative Nutrition and Health Coach Kim Ruzycki and renowned Canadian culinary talent Chef Ned Bell.

Major credit card issuers are tightening the reins on lending, cutting back new card originations while offering smaller credit line sizes to approved applicants. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/card-ma...

Tramavaj je danas izleteo iz šina u ulici Cara Dušana u Beogradu i uleteo u zgradu. Hitna pomoć i policija nalaze se na licu mesta, za sada nepoznato da li ima povređenih.

Today’s line-up… · A gay man held in US ICE immigration detention is finally free. · The Vatican criticises the “devastating” effects of conversion therapy. · A new Christian mobile network blocks queer content by default. Pod app · smart speaker · YouTube · pod.link/1712324163

Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE explains why governments and investors are still waiting on each other in the clean energy transition. #GreenFinance #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #SustainableFinance #CleanEnergy

Charlie Angus on impact of Canadian boycott of US travel: "Many tourist locations are talking about drops of 50% ... There's areas where the losses have been as high as 80%. We're not bragging as Canadians. We're doing something to defend our sovereignty and put the pressure on MAGA."

VERY IMPORTANT FOOD DEBATE

I didn't know the UK didn't invest in Air Conditioning. Black inventors really did their big one for America.

Today I’ll be introducing a war powers resolution to give Congress another chance to end this reckless war of choice in Iran.

🤖 SF Giants on NBCS

European defence without the US is a pipe dream, says NATO Secretary General. It would cost billions more and without the US nuclear umbrella, "good luck". I don't mind Trump publishing our text messages, says Mark Rutte. #Daddy #NATO #Trump #EU #Defence

Gasparilla Update: 9 Total Misdemeanor Arrests 3 Total Felony Arrests 3 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Arrests 0 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Arrests 0 Missing/Lost Persons Reports

This wk @zackpolanski.bsky.social shared examples of Right-wing Press trying to dig up dirt on him. So, I thought i'd share my approach of "pre-scooping" the hacks.

I'm convinced that this is not going end no time soon until the USA is completly bankruped. Look at the folks in the stands and commentator. What did we do to deserve this punishment? WHAT?

That late night Magic: The Gathering feeling

A relaxed city builder, called "A Little Age". Settle new towns, build farms and mines around them. Trade between them. Bring it all together to build a big temple in the center of the map :) store.steampowered.com/app/1530850/... #IndieGame #CityBuilder #ResourceManagement #ComingSoonToSteam

Here's how we can play 4 films on only 3 screens. #seattle #ballard #movietheater #movies #majesticbaytheatres

My boss has reached her apartment and we finally meet her roommates! Be warned though, we are about to enter high levels of cringe writing! So be warned! #saintsrow #saintsrow2022 #videogames

La NMPA de China aprueba la Ivonescimab Injection para su comercialización 📩 info@dengyuemed.com 🔗https://dengyuepharma.com #Ivonescimab #IvonescimabInjection #Yidafang #Akeso #AkesóBiofarmacéutica #NMPA #AprobaciónDeMedicamentos #Oncología #CáncerDePulmón #CPNM

A mob beating and harassing an #English #Arsenal supporter in #Paris .... Shameful #arsenalfc #afc #soccer #football #footballnews #footballsupporters #footballfans #footballculture #fyp #bluesky #sports #sport

Anyone voting for Spencer Pratt?

Trump is so obsessed with himself that he’s blind to the needs of the American people. Whether it’s the Trump-Kennedy Center, the Trump passport, or the Trump $250 bill, stop the nonsense.

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This really made my day I can’t lie. www.instagram.com/reel/DZETU1d...

Hey MAGA, you still pay taxes, right? And tariffs, high prices at the pump, grocery story, so on?

Happy Pride month! 🌈 It's time to get radically pro-transgender! 🏳️‍⚧️ Matt Bernstein says, "Trans Rights!" 😻

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Post by @governor.ca.gov Newsom’s spox. (I added music) The fauxgressives🥀🍉🧱 love to attack Gavin Newsom by using the words “centrist”, “establishment Dem”, and “corporate Dem” as slurs. They call each other *comrades* & brag about taking over the Dem Party with their own billionaire named Tom.🙄

💔 During a recent Russian aerial assault on Kyiv, a terrified fawn was spotted seeking refuge under a car.

The Bloodline is back and better than ever. ☝️ @notsam and @MeganMorantWWE break down EVERYTHING from a wild #WWERaw in Turin in this week's #WWENow Recap available wherever you get your podcasts! (1/2)

‎Imran Khan has committed no crime. He is a hostage in the illegal custody of a military dictator who is torturing him with complete isolation in solitary confinement, denying him proper medical care. ‎⁧‫#خان_کے_سائے_سے_بھی_خوف‬⁩

Here’s a clip from my conversation with Viivi Vainikka, as she talks about how each step of her hockey career has helped to prepare her for what’s next: the 2026 PWHL Draft. Episode 126 with Viivi Vainikka is out now. Check it out and make sure to subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/rinkside...

Q: Trump says he doesn't care about the midterms. Do you think he's focused enough on domestic policy? MIKE JOHNSON: What he said was taken out of context and it's so unfair. This president spends more time on domestic issues in one day than Biden did in four. That's an objective fact.