Everything You Either Enjoyed Or Missed This Week
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Before I review the past week’s writings, let’s wish a happy 92nd birthday to the immortal Carol Burnett. I hold a special affection for her performance in the 1986 nighttime soap parody Fresno.
Monday, I wrote about how a strong Democratic Party needs more competitive primaries
Democrats Need Primaries, Maybe Even Gladiatorial Combat
Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg announced his support last week for primary challenges against incumbents in safe seats who he felt aren’t rising to the occasion during Donald Trump’s second nightmare term.
You can listen to my podcast discussion on this topic with political analyst Cliston Brown.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is making the affirmative case to keep his seat. Let’s see more of this.
I investigated the unfolding mystery of Kristi Noem’s stolen Gucci handbag.
The Great Kristi Noem Gucci Bag Heist
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had her Gucci shoulder bag stolen at a restaurant in downtown Washington, DC, on Sunday night. The bag reportedly contained a Louis Vuitton Clemence wallet, her driver’s license, medication, apartment keys, her passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, personal planner, blank checks, and about $3,000 i…
In space, no one can hear me mock cosplay astronauts Gayle King, Katy Perry … and the rest.
Gayle King Went Space Glamping With Fellow Rich People, Wants Her Nobel Prize Now
Last week, some very wealthy women made a 10-minute trip into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. Blue Origin is billionaire Jeff Bezos’s private spaceflight startup that offers tricked-out Disney rides to the rich and well-connected. Billed as the “first all-woman spaceflight” in more than 60 years, the passengers included pop star Katy Perry, j…
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, I examined Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s stunning, yet not shocking admission, that MAGA is a bunch of thugs under Donald Trump’s control.
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‘Let’s wish a happy 92nd birthday to the immortal Carol Burnett. I hold a special affection for her performance in the 1986 nighttime soap parody Fresno.’
No sour grapes here. And Stephen is a gay man trapped inside a hetero one. Says the future ‘Mrs. Robinson.’
Great summary of wonderful articles.