04-07-26 - New report on Iowa’s 12-month revenues show how regressive sales taxes are becoming a key part of balancing Iowa’s budget… did I mention the $1B deficit?

Any of yall any good at basketball? I might need some help beating @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social at H-O-R-S-E. I’m looking for a basketball sensei…

LOCATION CHANGE: H-O-R-S-E w/ Josh Turek 1 p.m. Robert A Lee Rec Center (220 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240) Donate to Shelter House - shelterhouseiowa.org/donate

His message to Democrats: " Iowa and Arizona are very much alike. Where you guys are as a party is where we were not too long ago." 9/10

🎥 He painted a stark picture for young Americans:  "The answer has to be that we're going to bring you the same opportunity that your parents had, ... because this generation ... just below me is going to be the first generation that's going to do worse than their kids." 3/10

WHY KNOCK DOORS? - Was in Grundy Center, Iowa this morning learning about door-to-door campaigning from @leilaforiowa. Part of a series I’m working on. Do you knock doors? Why or why not?

Journalism Tip: Stuck sorting through too much material? The timeline can’t be beat.

Listening to dance music over here. Thanks to John Darnielle @themountaingoats.bsky.social for supporting the work! Read the story over @iowastartingline.com

03-14-26 - update on Iowa’s budget cliff. Nonpartisan estimate has us spending more than we are raising in taxes.

'OH HEY THERE' - In addition to going for 99 counties for the gov's race, Auditor Rob Sand's campaign manager told me he's been to 8 of the last 10 Hinterlands. The festival has grown a lot in that time. And this year, organizers made a promo w/ Sand playing 'tour guide.'

Comparison steals peace of mind. Sharpen your mind. Ignite your flame. #fyp #anime #demonslayer #mindset #health

#BlindTestXylophoneàUneMain - #26 Bande originale d'un film de science-fiction 90s aujourd'hui :

Border rules just changed… again. Some call it progress. Others say it’s not even close. Either way, people are arguing. 👇 Fix or fail? 👉 No spin: www.theballotbeacon.com #laws #newlaw #breakingnews #usa #ballotbeacon

Arctic Report Card 2025–Trailer • Two decades record low sea ice. • "Atlantification", inflow of warmer, saltier water leads to less ice, influencing ecosystems. • Glaciers, Ice Caps, and Snow are disappearing. 2/3 #ArcticReportCard #Arctic NOAA Full Report: arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/...

🔥 @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “Abbott is talking about how a Dem could win in Texas… Trump on the campaign trail? YES PLEASE… we all know there’s a ‘B’ in ‘dumb’. He’s cratering support.” (Tyrus reacts to this truth 💣 by implying Jessica is a ‘B*tch’, then pretending he didn’t🤔)

#aiart #promptshare #qp Title: The Beak Doctor's Vigil bsky.app/profile/bret...

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

Landry Shamet game tying three

Celebrating the leaders, pioneers, and changemakers in medicine. Honor Women’s History Month with today’s WORD DOC, one word at a time! Play now: vist.ly/4w8bg #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInMedicine #WORDDOC

Simple driveway routine turns chaotic when the car is parked too tight for the gate. Two women struggle to adjust it while the dog watches calmly. Was it really hard to park correctly or just bad positioning? #reels #viral #funny #epicfail #comedy

NEWS: YouTube has demonetized Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies. The satire continues. This week’s F’d TROOPS is now on Patreon. Check out my latest anti-war short film. Subscribe + watch: patreon.com/mrnewbergers...

Argos hat heute so schön gespielt! Eine Premiere hatten wir auch, denn der absolut wasserscheue Hundi hat sich ins Wasser gelegt!😍 Und für alle, die das schlimm finden, weil Spielplatz: unsere Hunde hinterlassen nichts, im Gegenteil, wir räumen Katzenkacke + fremden Unrat weg, wenn da was liegt!

In this market, "waiting a couple of days" is a gamble you might just lose! 🎲🏠 #RealEstate #HomeBuying #MarketTrends #RealtorLife #FirstTimeHomeBuyer

Former champion Chris Colbert keeps it real ahead of his return to boxing on October 18 at Barclays Center. We talked about what it takes to bounce back after a loss, rediscovering his hunger, and what’s driving him now. ➡️ tinyurl.com/4f4mhrm6

The fight for democracy is happening in communities across the country, and Groundwork Project is standing with organizers in the states that will shape our future and push back against Republican extremism. Explore how we’re making a difference at GroundworkProject.com.

A little preview from Stoicism Quotes for Mind & Body. This chapter dives into timeless Stoic strategies for better mental health. More here ➡️ a.co/d/05I3ABOU #stoicism #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth #tipsformentalhealth

Best day ever ….

COP30 has set a new pace for climate action. Our latest article explains what this means for the NHS and for anyone developing new solutions. It highlights the policy signals, the risks to watch and the steps that matter now. www.healthinnovationoxford.org/news-and-eve...

We must uphold the safety of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The Liberals must commit to binding corporate accountability frameworks and community safety plans to ensure the safety of indigenous women and girls around resource extraction projects.

What was the AI prompt for this? 'Upload video -> give me this.' 😭🤦🏽‍♂️

Aliss Ink defeated Lucy Sky at EVE 149 — tornado kick for the finish. Aliss continues to look like a star every time she steps in the ring. Full breakdown on BC Wrestle Pod Network. 🎙️ https://linktw.in/edkvoy #EVE

SC House Democrats are standing with our farmers and making it clear why it matters for every South Carolinian. From our economy to our food supply, this is about protecting what keeps our state moving and making sure every South Carolinian is paying attention. #scdems #scpol #schouse

“15 puppets on one string” -Ant describes the OKC Thunder after being eliminated in the WCF

13-0 RUN FOR STEPHON CASTLE AND SAN ANTONIO! SPURS FIGHTING TO FORCE A GAME 7 IN OKLAHOMA CITY.

The bright green sherbet with dill pickle flavor, streaked with chamoy swirls and dotted with small frozen pickle pieces, is by design a collision of sweet, sour and briny. Naturally, it made its way to our newsroom. www.statesman.com/entertainmen...

Desarticulada una organización criminal de tráfico de drogas y blanqueo de capitales en Tenerife.

The gays go against nature? Babe… 🌈💚 H/t @yourpal_austin for the op/clap back. It’s been a while since I’ve made a queer ecology video, but pride month is coming up quick so… it’s time. 💁🏻‍♂️💁🏼‍♀️💁🏽 #queerecology #environmentaleducation #gay #lgbtq #natural

Monitor your sleep cycle too. #selfimprovement #discipline #sleepcycle

#OTD in 2022, George Russell rounded out the top five for Mercedes ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris. #F1 #MonacoGP | May 29, 2022

How much influence does the #EU still have over democratic development in #Hungary? Zsuzsanna Végh highlights that while the EU’s role has often been questioned, it continues to act as an important constraining force. https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

New questions lead to new solutions. Faustine Delasalle (Mission Possible Partnership & WRI Polsky Energy Center Advisory Group) on why collaboration is the key to a thriving energy future.

HEY, CBS... 👇 #FUCKcbs #LOVEcolbert #StephenColbert

The second book in my Sci-fi Fantasy series is free on Kindle, a great time grab both ebooks for the price of one! ❤️‍🔥✍️ #booksky #indiebookrecs #indiescifiauthor #bookishcommunity #indieauthorupdates

Keep your fire burning. Good morning Blue Sky

Sick sick sick, this goodbye run from Utami is so good and thoughtful and diverse in how she lets her opponents show themselves

Imaginem esse reencontro no novo Star Fox?! Com tudo melhorado e fico na torcida que James McCloud tenha sobrevivido, seja resgatado e vire um conselheiro no próximo jogo ao lado do Peppy Hare, que já estará aposentado! Desculpem, estou com hiper foco em Star Fox 😂

Kabuki Quantum Fighter... DONE! What a good-ass li'l game! Don't be surprised if you see livesplit accompany it at some point :D twitch.tv/thatpunk_ #retrogaming #queerstreamer

El Presidente Interino de Perú, José Jerí declara el Estado de Emergencia en Lima y Callao: “Las guerras se ganan con acciones, no con palabras” Fuente: Tv Perú

What the Bears or Rams get to look forward to. #GoHawks 🏈 #NFLPlayoffs

A mother went from caring for children as a pediatric nurse to caring for her own daughter. Hear her story on this episode of The Rounds, available wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/SQGfPJ9

Let the bass drop #chemistry #science #scientist

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Antiques Roadshow: Grant's Farm Hour 3 A Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti clutch circa 1925; a Carl Kauba cowboy bronze circa 1900; a Sumerian cuneiform tablet.

Creators often ask ‘how long does it take to make your books?’ Here we’re talking with @myfanwytristram.bsky.social about the process of making graphic novels, and how long it can take. You can see us hanging out with Myf this summer at Hay Festival and Leeds LitFest, links in the thread 👇

I know who I am, and I know who I am running for: the people of Minnesota.

Professor Jeffrey Kripal, author of How to Think Impossibly, explained to us how #UFOs represent a challenge for both science AND religion.

The other sponsor has arrived!!! DENTISTE "Knock Knock. So who are they that will make this Golden Hour even more special? Can you guess who these two guys are? Here's a hint: a beautiful, confident, charming, and refreshing smile" #DentisteTH #GuessWho #Confidentsmile #PerthSanta #เพิร์ธแซนต้า

Today's Lawfare Daily is the May 29 live where @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @annabower.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @rparloff.bsky.social, and @mollyroberts.bsky.social discussed legal challenges to the Trump administration’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” and more.

Ludwig Göransson has absolutely earned all of the trophies he’s won, but it will always be funny for me to think of him as “three time Oscar winner and also guy who made the beat to Bonfire by Childish Gambino”

New video series! New painting dropping with limited edition prints coming soon!