Me either, although a surprising number of intelligent Texans have been eager to tell me about how Texas has the ability to secede at any time.

He has been one of the (few) vocal opponents of torture on that side of the aisle. He is far less likely to introduce batshit legislation than some of his colleagues because he’s not a religious zealot. He does at least talk about wanting to work with others and advocates respect. So even with his recent voting…

It’s very troubling he’s coming back for this, unless it’s for an amazing revenge tour against Trump and the new GOP. Which would be so badass and I hold a small bit of hope for, however naive. But something is happening and the likelihood is it’s bad news.

This isn’t indicative of any huge faith in John McCain and I don’t know that he’s having any issues with cognitive function, but I’d pick a brain-damaged McCain over at least a quarter of the Senate.

If only blurry photos also gave me those abs!

Genetic variant of the virus. Viruses mutate rapidly and transmission can often be reasonably proved by matching the genetics of one infection with another.

“A gal deserves to choose that shit.” - this should be the campaign slogan for 2020

We could all do with trying to be a little more like them.

They are heroes, full stop.

Best of luck - I’ll be looking for your book!

Your grandfather sounds like an empath and an awesome one. Self-care, and the time off it requires, should be a focus for medical practitioners. It makes me think of those golden retrievers they took up to the aftermath of one of the mass shootings (sadly, I can’t even remember which mass shooting involving…

They would form another arm, but either they’re doing some really creative accounting or Our Revolution isn’t a 501(c)3. There are strict limits on political activity as a 501(c)3, far beyond prohibiting fundraising for any candidate. 

But did he wear a flightsuit when he went to visit?

It’s not “Russia.” It’s just not. Russia is a well-defined thing. Language has meaning or it used to and now.... hekxjahskxnaj

Oof- that’s quite the dream team.

I’d like to know which Reps. qualify for a duel in this man’s mind. Just to know where he thinks South Texas is, before he gets ready for what I’m sure would be a dignified display of manliness from the House of Representatives.

I doubt he’s one to let facts get in the way of good ol’ fashioned Texas-style misogyny. Or that might just be the way Texas public schools teach geography. Evolution is equally plausible as creationism, Alaska is equally plausible as east or west of Texas...

This. Is it an illogical aside? Yes. Does it play right into the hands of people who feel that they’ve been made fun of, condescended to, and called stupid? Also yes. It wasn’t a stupid dig to add at the end. Strategically. Logically, it was stupid.

It’s so common-sense, ideally it wouldn’t need to be codified. But until, “I don’t wanna,” isn’t an acceptable justification for denying women health care...

Absolutely. Secondary traumatization is a real problem and nurses need as much support as possible and spreading out the caseload is important.