For the first time in US history, a gay man, a Black woman, a Muslim, Native American woman, Palestinian, and Latina have won their respective midterm elections.
Voters in Minnesota are leaving their 'I Voted' stickers at the memorials of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the two Minnesotans shot and killed by ICE.
(via @MinnPost)
A new daily record high of 78 degrees was just set in Indianapolis beating the previous record of 77 degrees set in 2003. It sure is toasty outside today! 🔥
NEW for this season, the NWS is expanding “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) wording to select Blizzard & Ice Storm Warnings. ❄️🧊
PDS is reserved for rare, historic events posing an exceptional threat to life.
When you see PDS in a warning, take immediate action!
Sorry not sorry
The dumbest take of all is, “I’m not voting because I don’t like either candidate.” I’m sorry, but that logic is absolutely idiotic.
Do I like the two party system? No. Do I love every candidate on the ballot? Also no. But this isn’t Fantasy Land, where you magically get exactly what you want. Sometimes you have to compromise. Sometimes you have to choose the option that aligns most closely with your values, even if it isn’t your perfect choice.
That’s how democracy works. You don’t get to sit out because neither option is your dream candidate and then complain about the outcome. You have to participate in the process if you expect to have a say in the results.