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I know the norm on KOS is that every diary should be a thoughtful essay of some length. I’ve been a member for 16 years and had several “Recc’d” articles over the years with a few even earning their brief moment at the very top of the Rec List. I am...

Hello again, “gem” lovers! Here is today’s collection.

Happy Friday! For those that missed it yesterday, my chronic wound healed up finally, no more bi-weekly wound care appointments for me. That makes it less likely that I’ll have 2 or 3 appointments ...

Intimidation Sign Removal, and Police Involvement in East Point, GA Mayoral Race. I’m a Black resident and community advocate in East Point, Georgia. I help feed people in underserved neighborhoods. I never imagined that trying to inform my neighbors...

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Like most developers, Trump thinks firing “his” architect gives him some status as a designer, but like his other idiocy, he’s making a hash of his massive ballroom. It will remain a shopping mall’s anchor store, regardless of the architect. One source...

Good evening, writers! I hope you’re doing well. We had snow here and our first real cold weather. I am curled up under a cozy blanket. I’m not really sure what to write about, but it has put me in mind of both the season, meaning the holidays, and the...

Super bad redistricting news thanks to our lovely Extreme Court this evening. By a 6-3 decision, the racist Texas maps that will cost us between 2 to 5 seats WILL go into effect for 2026. This is a temporary stay until the Extreme Court rules on the...

Following a report that showed a spike in layoff announcements, a Fox Business reporter said it could be “good news” for President Donald Trump. The consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas ...

One of the most often repeated slogans from politicians of both parties is one that expresses their desire to regain control of government institutions that have been usurped by their opponents. They chant that they will "Take America Back" from the...

Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion, art, science, food, and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments ...

In 2008, the Bush administration had to apologize when the White House Hanukkah party invitation featured a Christmas tree. The Trump administration scoffs at that slur as small potatoes. It is now metaphorically saying, "Hold my beer." To hell with a...