Happy Saturday, dear Daily Kos Community! From the State of the Union to the Whitaker hearing, and the heartbreaking disappointment surrounding Virginia’s Democratic leadership, it’s been one hell of a week here in Orangeworld*.
That hasn’t stopped so many of you from creating some remarkable content this week—so much good stuff, we’ve got the biggest list in Picks of the Week’s short history! Great job, y’all!
That brings me to this week’s question, which specifically targets those of you who are already writing here.
My query this week is this: What advice would you give to a Community member getting ready to write their first diary? (Mine would be to ALWAYS use a properly sized lead image!)
Looking forward to hearing your advice for each other. Without further delay, let’s dig into this mighty large list of picks!
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Transgender in America
By Kalisiin
How does one continue to love a country that refuses to protect you?
Speaker Pelosi wore a symbol of her authority on her lapel.
By subir
White suits and a red-ball necklace were the most obvious sartorial acts of resistance during the State of the Union, but they weren’t the only ones.
Trump’s Cabinet is So Corrupt, Polluters Don’t Even Need Lobbyists Any More
By ClimateDenierRoundup
Individual 1’s EPA has made it crystal clear who they’re working for, and it isn’t the planet, nor is it the American people.
Brown Babies and the Fallacy of Resistance to Assimilation
By joelado
We all know Tom Brokaw is full of shit, but this beautiful journey through two generations of Cuban-Americans shines a brighter light on the language journeys of Hispanic immigrants and their children.
TRUE BLUE REPORT: The criminalization of being black has always had a profit motive
By TrueBlueMajority
Keeping black bodies in prison is highly profitable, so the nation keeps finding ways to imprison black bodies.
The Great Dying of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas caused Global Cooling in the 17th Century
By AKALib
The human impact on the global temperature started long ago, with a sickening string of massacres by European colonizers.
Catcalling the KKKlan
By MargaretPOA
As a teenager in Texas, the author took on her local chapter of the KKK in the only way she could.
Jeff Bezos Has Maybe Outdone The Great Carol Burnett
By dsnottselliott
The National Enquirer has been taken down once, and they look like they’re about to fall again.
What does science say about the keto diet? Nothing good
By SkepticalRaptor
How did a diet that was designed to reduce seizures in children become the latest and greatest fad?
Mea Culpa : Continuing to evolve and shift my paradigm
By Dem
One white guy’s story of seeking greater understanding of inequality caused by race and gender.
Medicare For All? Yes, But How Do We Get There?
By Michael Lux
Just saying “pass Medicare For All” is not enough. We have to figure out what that looks like—together.
FOX News Primetime Shows are Bleeding Audience, Advertisers, and Revenue Due to Excessive Assholery
By News Corpse
Womp womp.
The headline says it all, but the diary gives you all the juicy details on Fox’s failing numbers.
Green New Deal, I've Got One Word for You... Plastics
By Karen Feridun
When it comes to plastics, the Green New Deal focuses on demand, rather supply. Is that the right path?
Why Are So Many Native American Women Abused, Missing and Murdered?
By eclift
It’s alway been dangerous to be a Native American woman in this country, but projects like the Keystone XL pipeline are bringing untold and horrific dangers onto and near tribal lands.
The MAGA Agenda? Naked Eliminationism!
By LeftOfYou
Trump supporters want a way of life that forces huge swathes of the population into subservience. This quick and concise exploration of the MAGA agenda is a perfect refresher course as we shake off the midterms and prep for 2020.
That’s it for this week, folks! As always, feel free to share your favorites in the comments, and remember, my Kosmail box is always open for suggestions as you come across gems of great writing and fresh perspectives during the week.
Keep writing, dearest Community. We love reading your content, and we’re so glad you’re here.
*I promise never to say this again