The far right justices in question are Clarence Thomas (75) and Samuel Alito (73). The likelihood that both will be able to remain on the bench until 2029, at the earliest, is small, especially with the growing ethics concerns around Thomas’ financial improprieties and his wife’s association with January 6 that may push his retirement even though he is currently (very) resistant. Thomas and Alito are the oldest members of the Court.

Re-electing Biden substantially increases the chances of the loaded 6-3 court shifting to 5-4, moving control away from the far right bloc, by 2029.

But it also has to be considered that Sonia Sotomayor, even though she is only 68, may not be able to remain on the bench through the next presidential term due to health concerns.

The first Trump presidency and Mitch McConnell’s scheming loaded the court with three right wing ideologues who barely qualify to teach law at Regent University, let alone have lifetime appointments to our highest court.

It is crucial to remember that the impact of a presidency on the courts outlasts any other presidential legacy and can change the entire course of American life for decades.

Obergefell vs Hodges is one of the things that might be on the line in the future. If you don’t want gay marriage to have the same spotty rights as it used to — as happened with abortion without Roe vs Wade — then I recommend voting in your interest, even if it feels like there’s no moral choice on the ballot.

I saw a post talking about how some of your mutuals will always be their url to you (even once you know their name), soooo

hey fellow Europeans (EU), just a friendly and mildly concerned reminder that in less than a month, the European elections are taking place. it's an election with a historically low turnout, but one that is just as important as any other, if not more. the composition of the EU parliament determines the political direction of the EU, and has an impact on all 27 countries through directives and regulations that get voted.

we cannot let far right extremist parties get an even bigger stronghold there than they already do. sadly, there are very significant threats of exactly that happening from many countries.

so please, if you are an EU citizen living in the EU and are of voting age, check the modalities to vote in your country of residence, and make sure to make your voice heard.

Also voting age is 16 in this election.

You can find all needed information HERE!

The dates for voting are June 6th to June 9th SO YOU NEED TO CHECK THE CORRECT VOTING DATE OF YOUR COUNTRY!

Some countries, like Finland, inform all eligible voters how and where they can vote, but I know some don't. So you need to check that information yourself.

The European Union consists of different groups a bit alike to parties, but because we're talking about an international parliament here, the groups consist of different parties from different countries.

The groups are EPP (right wing and right-leaning conservatives), S&D (social democrats), Renew Europe (parties in the political middle that are not right nor left-leaning), Greens (should be self-explanatory), ECR (European conservatives and reformists aka so right-leaning it's on the brink of far-right. also racist), ID (Identity and democracy which despite its name is all about nationalism and other fun things like that. is actually far right) Left (well. left-leaning)

You can find more info on the parliamentary groups on EU's website HERE

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gang I need your help I have a phrase I really want to catch on and it’s calling any secret or invisible struggle you have a “fight with a gorilla” like the onion article. if they can have cinnamon roll catch on this can too. “yeah she told me about it, I had no idea, sounds like a real fight with a gorilla” “sorry man I can’t come I’ve really been fighting the gorilla lately” do you see the vision

for those uninformed

folks i appreciate the effort but it looks like this will not breach containment and the phrase will not catch on. looks like this cause has to be my own personal gorilla to fight

what people who say "don't say 30 year olds are old, 30 is still young!!!" don't understand is i know that. i'm not calling my 25yo coworker old because i believe it. i'm calling him old because i enjoy psychological warfare

Holy shit a talking baby

do you know this guy

no babe!!! we're not gonna die!!!! we're gonna push for change and reach net zero!!! probably not by 2050 but we will get there!!! dont let the defeatist attitude take over babe!!! we're still very much alive and we have time!!! every 0.1 of a degree we dont warm by is a success!! dont give up now!!!! keep fighting!!! there is hope!!!!!!!!!!!

signed, an environmental science student <3

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gang I need your help I have a phrase I really want to catch on and it’s calling any secret or invisible struggle you have a “fight with a gorilla” like the onion article. if they can have cinnamon roll catch on this can too. “yeah she told me about it, I had no idea, sounds like a real fight with a gorilla” “sorry man I can’t come I’ve really been fighting the gorilla lately” do you see the vision

for those uninformed

folks i appreciate the effort but it looks like this will not breach containment and the phrase will not catch on. looks like this cause has to be my own personal gorilla to fight

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Reminder that you're actually interesting. Your hobbies are interesting, your interests are interesting, you are important and loveable and people appreciate you. You're just a loveable, interesting person.

Your fave is problematic: Sam Gamgee

Eartha Kitt, 1951 (Russell Westwood)

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and it's done! nice and relaxed with a beautiful slouchy fit. it's also sooo soft!