Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:00am (ET) (or whenever we get around to it) to talk about current news and our boring lives and to make fun of LaEscapee! If we are ever running late, it’s PhilJD’s fault.
This Day in History
Paris liberated during World War II; A first swim across the English Channel; Actor Sean Connery, composer Leonard Bernstein, and musician Elvis Costello born; Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ released.
Breakfast Tunes
Something to Think about over Coffee Prozac
Creativity is an energy. It’s a precious energy, and it’s something to be protected. A lot of people take for granted that they’re a creative person, but I know from experience, feeling it in myself, it is a magic; it is an energy. And it can’t be taken for granted.
Breakfast News
US News
Another virus surge brings more misery to Louisiana hospital
Masks to be required in Oregon’s outdoor public settings
US outbreaks force early reversals on in-person learning
With hospitals overwhelmed by virus, Idaho seeks volunteers
From CVS to Goldman Sachs, FDA move prompts vaccine mandates
Audit: California agency bungled COVID-19 funds for homeless
WA commissioner walks out of meeting during mask protest
Tech exec sentenced to 2 years for $1.8 million COVID fraud
Pristine Lake Tahoe shrouded in smoke from threatening fire
Crews scour debris for more victims after Tennessee floods
Scientists detect earthquake swarm at Hawaii volcano
Minnesota wildfires disappoint travelers and outfitters
Landslide prompts closure on Denali park road in Alaska
Scientists launch effort to collect water data in US West
Genetic mapping boosts hopes for restoring prized lake trout
Giant rubber ducky takes flight; where will it land next?
Bear caught on video stealing package from Connecticut porch
One last zinger: Dorothy Parker’s headstone unveiled in NYC
Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Florida restaurant
Pasty fest returns to the Upper Peninsula _ but no gravy
US Politics
Supreme Court orders ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy reinstated
House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates
House passes bill bolstering landmark voting law
Trump-backed Herschel Walker seeks Georgia Senate seat
Report details mishandling of police emergency system on 1/6
2 Congress members fly to Kabul amid chaotic evacuation
International News
The Latest: Australian state sets another high for cases
The Latest: Mexico accepts its 1st group of Afghan refugees
Daily new COVID-19 cases in Israel approach January peak
Biden holds to Kabul Aug. 31 deadline despite criticism
G-7 leaders can’t sway Biden to delay Afghanistan withdrawal
At-risk Afghans fearing Taliban hunker down, wait to leave
Nowhere to go for Haiti quake victims upon hospital release
Supply issues take shakes off the menu at British McDonald’s
Sports
Brubaker ends lengthy losing streak, Pirates edge D’backs
Abreu hits 3-run HR, Cease fans 7, White Sox beat Jays 5-2
Torrens’ 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A’s
US Open offering tennis players access to mental health pros
LPGA Shanghai canceled over COVID-19 travel restrictions
Breakfast Blogs
Street Violence Cannot Become Part of Our Political Process Charles P. Pierce, Esquire Politics
Rudy’s Other Grifter Prepares to Plead Guilty emptywheel aka Marcy Wheeler, emptywheel
Charlie Watts bmaz, emptywheel
The Failure In Afghanistan Was the Result of Everyone Wanting to Grade Their Own Homework Adam L. Silverman, Balloon Juice
Trump’s latest folly digby aka Heather Digby Parton, Digby’s Hullabaloo
Charlie is our darling: A tribute Dennis Hartley, Digby’s Hullabaloo
https://digbysblog.net/2021/08/24/a-win-for-voting-rights/ Tom Sullivan, Digby’s Hullabaloo
Appeals Court Shuts Down Kansas’ 30-Year-Old Ag Gag Law Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Political Consultant Misrepresents Nearly Everything In Arguing That The Gov’t Should Make Google/Facebook Pay News Orgs Mike Masnick, Techdirt
FCC Proposes $5 Million ‘Largest’ Robocalling ‘Fine Ever’ Against Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl Colin Kalmbacher, Law & Crime
‘AG Paxton Committed No Crime’: Texas Attorney General Clears Self of Bribery Accusations in Unsigned Report Adam Klasfeld, Law & Crime
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Proposed ‘Misconduct Exception,’ Keeps Memo of Trump Asking NSA Director to Refute Russia Stories Hidden from Public Jerry Lambe, Law & Crime
SCOTUS Won’t Block Ruling Forcing Biden Administration to Continue Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Elura Nanos, Law & Crime
Spicy hot takes Paul Campos, Lawyers, Guns, and Money
If you aren’t running for office to do stuff, why bother? Scott Lemieux, Lawyers, Guns and Money
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 905 Erik Loomis, Lawyers, Guns and Money
Wallyndra driftglass, at his blog
Mod Squad Yastreblyansky, The Rectification of Names
A COROLLARY TO WILHOIT’S LAW Steve M., Noe More Mister Nice Blog
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