Iris
Iris's JournalNYT article - Tempered view of recent polling numbers
I see poll results posted here a lot with varying reactions.
I thought this article may be of interest. It's. Gift link, so no paywall to read -
After Volatile Summer, Trump’s Approval Remains Low but Stable, Poll Finds
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/polls/trump-approval-poll.html?unlocked_article_code=1.p08.BsGA.km6q4n48e3Sl&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Interracial families in ads
I noticed a Tide ad that was similar to one I'd seen before with a plot line about a child with allergies who was playing detective. I distinctly remember a similar commercial with the same storyline only the child was biracial - mother white, father Black.
Are advertisers whitewashing their ads now?
Can someone tell me what's going on with Covid vaccines in GA!
My 81 yr old parents had to get a prescription to get the vaccine.
In NC, Stein orders Covid-19 vaccines available w/o perscription
Such a relief. I've already scheduled my appt
https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/stein-orders-covid-19-vaccines-available-without-a-prescription-in-north-carolina/
My new middle of the night activity - trolling a Facebook thread
I just go down the comments and post my first and most sincere reaction to the wackadoodke right wingers. Then when I'm ready to go back to sleep I post one last message admitting I'd trolled the thread and don't bother to reply because I won't read your response!
I promise I used to be a really nice person but the catharsis is so satisfying.
Mutual aid -Omaha Steve shared this gofundme last month
At least I think it was Omaha Steve.
Anyway, I try to donate once a month. If you feel inclined today might be a good day to help a another human being - https://gofund.me/fcbff9c3
For what it's worth - A song for my fellow DUers who will be out tomorrow
Be safe out there!
Protect the Dolls t-shirt - anyone know how I can get one?
I see lots for sale but want to make sure I'm not just paying an opportunist who may not an ally
Washington Post subscriber/former subscriber check-in
I noticed a lot of folks here and on my other social media channels cancelled Washington Post yesterday after Bezo's announcement so I created a poll to get any idea of what that actually looks like.
Judge orders CDC, FDA to restore websites taken down after Trump gender order
Source: Washington Post
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates granted a restraining order temporarily reversing the Trump administration’s moves to remove scientific data.
Read more: https://wapo.st/3QbyNdp
Posted without comment. Link is a gift article.
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