He was always this guy.

My latest: https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/the-tail-and-the-horses-rear-end

Two white guys argue in a bar. One ends up dead. The other ends up on Fox News for weeks. What’s up with that?

#politics #propaganda

https://maryjanosa.substack.com/p/crime-solver

"America's gun culture creates the perfect conditions for prejudice to grow and democracy to fail." Read my new essay in Grounded.
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/why-not-stay-home

Ah . . . Mother's Day
#mothersday
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/today-is-when-i-miss-her-the-most

Why is it that US cities are founded when White people get there? This is a fascinating story of Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry — its contested origins tell quite a tale.
#culture #racism #history

https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/impressions-of-seattle

Your move.
#caturday #CatsofCoSo

Why would you go to all the effort to run for political office, be lucky enough to win, and then spend all your time making life miserable for as many people as you possibly can?

There are too many examples to pick one for this post.

University administrations are supine. They offer little resistance to efforts by extremist politicians to degrade and dismantle academic institutions. Here’s my latest article, taking a deep dive . . .
#education #politics #Florida #DEI
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/georgetown-university-made-a-mistake

“It is not a short list,” said the Georgia special grand jury forewoman when asked about the jury’s recommended indictments.
#politics #insurrection #electiondenial

If someone complains they’ve been “cancelled,” doesn’t that just mean they’ve been criticized? And perhaps . . . criticism was warranted?

Here’s the adjective you need to describe Mike Pence: unctuous.

You’re welcome.
#politics #news #GOP

Perfecting the smash and grift in Florida.
#education #politics #florida
https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2023/02/getting-in-on-the-higher-ed-admin-racket

I missed #caturday but this is just so cute! When she’s feeling cooped up and wants a walk up & down the hallway, Tooey jumps into her stroller and meows. Then waits for one of her attendants to take her on the road.

Don’t blow up the spy balloon!
That’s what they want us to do! The balloon is full of alien pods that will implant themselves in the ground and grow into man-eating plants. The alien plants will wipe out humanity and take over the world! Anyway, that’s my theory.
#politics #balloon
https://youtube.com/watch?v=L7SkrYF8lCU&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Too tired to post. It’s freezing.

Finally making progress!

Tom took the butter out to soften so we can make sugar cookies. Two days ago. Still no cookies. It’s cold here!

A frosty good morning from Chicago!

Ever wonder why college tuition is so high?
Here’s why …
#education #politics #finance #news
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/lower-higher-ed