Formula 1“It was a way of us saying we knew she wasn’t going to live forever, so you might as well do something spectacular now so she could enjoy it,” Whalen said. “And she did. And we all did. It was our way of celebrating being alive — and together.” wapo.st/4eJZBvA
In 1974, a group of friends met the unthinkable with a lavish celebration. The real story behind a photo that captured the moment remained a mystery until now.
My question is this: Is there a distinction between dominion over seven mountains, and the long march through the institutions? (Gift link) wapo.st/4eywECM
"Police talked to Elizabeth’s middle school guidance counselor and asked her to tell them about Elizabeth’s transition. The counselor said she was worried she’d break the law if she did, but an officer told her 'I am the law.'" wapo.st/47HSqBu
Half the country has banned trans girls from competing in girls sports. Jessica Norton didn’t suspect she’d be punished under one of the bans.
Just a little thing, but I kind of hate that the WaPo ruined its gift links by requiring readers to log in. Every time I click on one by accident it is a disappointment.
Every lesson except the most important ones, apparently. Israel’s 1982-2000 intervention in Lebanon led to the birth of Hezbollah and was a strategic (and humanitarian) disaster often compared to the US in Vietnam. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/0...
Important for folks in New Zealand including senior Govt MPs to read this, considering continued appearances on far-right podcast platform that amplifies Martin Sellner, & his ilk. | Inside the world of Martin Sellner, millennial influencer of Europe’s far right wapo.st/4gIu9iO (Gift link)
“The death toll grew throughout the Southeast as the scope of Helene’s devastation came into clearer view. At least 49 people had been killed in five states — Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.” www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024...
The death toll from Helene climbed as emergency responders rushed to rescue residents in small mountain towns that have been cut off from communication.
The Trumpers Are Coming FROM INSIDE THE BLOG! www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2024/09/the-...
The Washington Post has a nifty tool for evaluating how Republican or Democratic (in terms of voter registration, not necessarily voting behavior) your first and last names are. Not all names are avai...