JD Vance is considering running for president.
What are the chances you’d consider him in 2028?
A. 100%
B. 75%
C. 50%
D. 25%
E. 0%
Everyone better answer this one correctly.
Sunny Hostin: I bet you there are a lot of people that voted for Trump, that wish that Kamala Harris is in the White House.
Let's test out that theory!
Do you wish Kamala was president?
Be honest!
John Lithgow says J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views are "inexplicable" and "people insisted I walk away" from playing Dumbledore in HBO's #HarryPotter but "I chose not to do that."
“I take the subject extremely seriously. She has created this amazing canon for young people and it has jumped into the consciousness of the society. It’s about good versus evil, kindness versus cruelty. I find her views ironic and inexplicable. I’ve never met her, she’s not really involved in this production at all. But the people who are, are remarkable. It upsets me when people are opposed to me having anything to do with this. But in ‘Potter’ canon you see no trace of transphobic sensitivity. She’s written this mediation of kindess and acceptance. And Dumbledore is a beautiful role. It was a hard decision. It made me uncomfortable and unhappy that people insisted I walk away from the job. I chose not to do that.”
Read more here: variety.com/2026/film/glob…
@BostonPilgrim2@histories_arch Stop it. Just stop. Have you been to Mt Vernon? The “slaves” choose to stay and serve him and his family. They were free. They loved him and his family. And maybe some didn’t feel like that but they chose to stay. Where else would they go?
In 1783, King George III asked an American painter what George Washington would do now that he had virtually won the war. The painter replied that the General intended to return to his farm in Virginia. The King was stunned. He reportedly said, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."
Throughout history, victorious generals almost always seized the throne. From Caesar to Cromwell, military success usually meant political dictatorship. The concept of voluntarily walking away from absolute power was practically unheard of. But George Washington wasn't like other men.
By December 4, 1783, the British surrender at Yorktown was past, and peace was finally assured. Washington commanded a powerful, seasoned army that adored him. Conversely, many of his officers were unpaid and angry at the inefficient Congress. They had the guns, the manpower, and the loyalty to install a new monarch. He could have been King George I of America.
Instead, on this day in history, Washington walked into the Long Room at Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan. The room was filled with his most loyal officers—men like Henry Knox and Baron von Steuben—who had frozen with him at Valley Forge and bled with him for eight long years.
The atmosphere wasn't celebratory. It was heavy with inevitable separation. Washington, usually stoic and commercially reserved, poured a glass of wine and looked at his brothers-in-arms with visible emotion. "With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you," he said, his voice shaking. "I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable." He didn't order them. He didn't demand their allegiance. He hugged them.
One by one, the hardened soldiers wept openly. Washington embraced each man in silence. There was no pomp, no ceremony, and no speeches about future conquests. It was just a quiet goodbye between warriors who had done the impossible. Immediately after leaving the tavern, Washington didn't march on Congress to demand payment or power. He rode to Annapolis, Maryland, resigned his commission, and went home to Mount Vernon to plant crops.
He did the impossible.
He refused the crown.
He trusted the people.
By stepping down, he ensured that the United States would be a republic ruled by laws, not a kingdom ruled by force. He proved that the military serves the people, not the other way around. It was the final, and perhaps greatest, victory of the Revolution.
The world watched in awe as the American Cincinnatus returned his sword to its sheath, proving that character is the strongest constitution of all."
#archaeohistories
SCHUMER: “Senate Democrats have a message for the country: We hear you. We hear you loud and clear, and we're getting to work. Every day, every week. Every month this year.”
“Democrats will put costs front and center in our agenda. It will be our agenda. Now and on throughout 2026."
“Democrats will show precisely how a Senate Democratic majority will lower costs for everyday expenses.”
@the_churchnews Love Elder Oakley. Was privileged to serve my 1 year mission in the Nauvoo Temple. As a single senior sister missionary, these wonderful young men were always so kind and supportive of me. Saw the gifts and promises of our Savior every day.
Elder Emmett Oakley, a service missionary in Iowa, reflects on his journey of enduring life’s hardships through faith in the Lord and the support of others. thechurchnews.com/members/2025/1…