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Thomas Tenure

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As of today, Justice Clarence Thomas has served on the Supreme Court for 34 years, six months, and 13 days. That makes the arch-conservative the second-longest serving justice in history.

Funny. To me it feels like he's been on the Supreme Court a mere 800 years.

This Week's Quote

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If you voted for Trump, you don’t get to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. You don’t get to enjoy Hispanic cuisine. Eat a Twinkie and be quiet.

Brunette Bohemian

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Color Me Impressed

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As red states go, Texas is downright crimson.

But sometimes crimson has a blue undertone, and this week that distinction belongs to the city of San Antonio. For the first time, the San Antonio City Council issued a proclamation recognizing Trans History Week, a global event that starts today.

Will this move amount to waving a red flag to the bull? Will conservative Texans go red in the face? Are they being tossed red meat? Is the proclamation crossing a red line?

I could stop, but that would make me blue.

Balance in 2026

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Yesterday evening I volunteered at a fundraiser for a group that helps transgender people with limited means flee red states and move here to western Washington.

The event highlighted an inherent tension in the group's efforts. With all the official and unofficial threats against trans folks right now, the group considers secrecy paramount. But fundraisers require publicity. How the hell do you publicize an event you can't talk about?

The answer is very carefully, and I'm pleased to say the room was mostly full last night. But obviously we could've brought in many more donors with unshackled publicity. It's a tough balance to strike.

One attendee told me she wanted to shout out before the program began, "Will the FBI informant please stand up and leave?" I would've added, "Please donate before you go!"

That's When the Trouble Starts