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Tuesday open thread

Liberal Librarian July 25, 2017

We're on the road to nowhere.

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Monday open thread

Liberal Librarian July 24, 2017

Welcome to another week in Funland.

Weekend self-care: A little Gershwin

Liberal Librarian July 22, 2017

A little Gershwin to recover from a stressful week.

Open thread - Tabula rasa

Liberal Librarian July 21, 2017

A thread about nothing. And everything.

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The Third American Civil War

Liberal Librarian July 20, 2017

A few words on a common strain through American history.

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Our nihilist times

Liberal Librarian July 19, 2017

A short history of what led to these nihilist times.

Image and quote from BBC.co.uk.

Representation Matters: A Personal Reflection on the Increasing Diversity in Film and Television

Trevor LaFauci July 17, 2017

A new actress in a British science-fiction show might not mean a lot to you or me. But to a generation of young girls, it can mean the world.

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Weekend self-care: Nikki Giovanni

Liberal Librarian July 15, 2017

The world's cares can wait until Monday. For today, a break.

Where was Bernie Sanders on June 9th, 2016?

Timing is Key: How Bernie Sanders is Now Intrinsically Linked with Donald Trump, Jr.

Trevor LaFauci July 14, 2017

If we're going to look at where Russian stooges were in June of 2016, we can't help but look at none other than Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Age and grace

Liberal Librarian July 13, 2017

A quick reflection on getting old.

An anecdote

Liberal Librarian July 12, 2017

A report from blue Los Angeles.

Where we stand

Liberal Librarian July 11, 2017

Our system of government is at a breaking point.

Monday open thread - A family of Fredos

Liberal Librarian July 10, 2017

We should be thankful that the Trump crime family bears no resemblance to that of the Corleone's. However, it would have been much preferable to have avoided this gut kick to the Republic.