I know someone stuck in Honolulu. I should suggest this to them. Maybe we need a chunnel!

Just keep the talking filibuster

The megacule is also a kitchen-table polycule. We’re all romantically related to each other directly. It’s only a matter of time before the PNW is declared one domicile and then we’ll all be common-law spouses

No offense to you, but it looks pretty gross and weird…

I wasn’t eligible to vote for 638, but this nuanced take does a good job of describing around where I am. I’d prefer trans people are validated and can exist in society without fear or issue. Affirming care should be accessible and stigma-less

I also think natural testosterone production is a crazy-good steroid that improves muscular development. I’m not on board at all with the “checking under skirts” requirements of the bill but just feel uneasy with the nominal advantage of male puberty and it’s impact on women’s sports. This may get called ignorant, but until I’m asked for it, my opinion doesn’t matter at all, so I have some time. And I’m only chiming in here to add credence to rentlar’s take.

It’s an effective wedge issue, I’m glad that it mostly didn’t work as such, and it sucks that WA folks are going to be subject to the 638

The notable part seems to be the location rather than the tactics. I was under the impression that Putin was trying to insulate Moscow while hollowing out rural areas. Between fuel costs and localized conscription, it must be getting harder for the majority of Russians to pretend the war is going well for them

Minus debt…

At this point, there aren’t any good solutions. That’s why it’s a quagmire - all that’s left is picking the least bad of an array of bad options

There’s a line that Interstate compacts are constitutional if “consented” to by Congress. So it’d be like state govs form compact and send a letter to Congress, who acknowledges receipt. I’m sure it’d get challenged but I think the constitution is pretty clear that states select electors who can do whatever they want.

Of course if a state gov changes hands down the line, they can withdraw, but that doesn’t screw anyone over, states will just go back to our current apportionment scheme

Would be awesome, but I think states cant do compacts without congressional approval, and is sure to be challenged regardless and may not make it out of litigation by 2028 elections. That said, it would be awesome, throw it on the to-do list!

She was also one of ten Dems that signed a “we heart capitalism” letter when DSA candidates like Chevalier won their primaries. I wrote her a disappointed letter that she ignored. We need to primary her out

ICE? I’ve got a tip on a criminal immigrant to look into

Snap is a subsidy for farmers and helps stabilize our food supply. Every dollar spent on SNAP returns $1.50-$1.80 back in economic activity. Everyone should be in favor of it

The cruelty is the point.

Votingtrends had a video showing D’s early vote beating R’s in Florida so far (1,031,700 to 1,029,900). I’d love to see Nixon win

A problem with this argument is that Alaska has ranked choice voting though, right? They could just rank both dans

Yeah, I can see the Dems being competitive in +12 Kansas, but +18 palmetto state is a stretch even with a Republican candidate with zero qualifications. I’d be giddy

Then too, trump may just be going to deep red areas so that his rallies are friendlier

I saw a suggestion I’d like to second: just call it “Trump intelligence”

I wish you would…

I saw a politician describing progressive efforts as using popularity to push through programs for the general good and then when there’s the inevitable backlash, you hope that the next Congress doesn’t fully undo the good and that people realize that it’s valuable and want to keep it.

Change is tough, and most people will choose bad status quo over disruptive maybe-improvement. See:conservatives

If love to see him hit every swing state! Put your face front and center