A sane, once-a-day update helping normal people make sense of the news. Since 2017. By @matt_kiser
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💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action.
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💫 Two years ago today: Trump called the U.S. the “garbage can for the world”; his Madison Square Garden rally devolved into a spectacle of grievances, misogyny, and racism; and 49% of voters said Trump is a fascist.
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Today in one sentence for Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
⚡ Day 2108: "Expensive and unnecessary."
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WTF just happened today?
⚡️ Day 2108: “Expensive and unnecessary.”
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💫 Nine years ago today: Rex Tillerson dissolved the State Department office responsible for implementing sanctions on Russia; a Russian lawyer’s Trump Tower memo was tied directly to the Kremlin; the White House said all 16 women accusing Trump of sexual harassment were lying.
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action.
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Today in one sentence for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
⚡ Day 2107: "Claimed emergency."
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WTF just happened today?
⚡️ Day 2107: “Claimed emergency.”
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💫 Six years ago today: The U.S. hit an all-time high in new coronavirus cases as the death toll surpassed 225,000; Trump's chief of staff admitted that "we’re not going to control the pandemic"; and the Senate prepared to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action.
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Today in one sentence for Monday, October 26, 2026.
⚡ Day 2106: "An active participant."
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WTF just happened today?
⚡️ Day 2106: “An active participant.”
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