NPR's A Martinez asks Yale University philosophy professor Jason Stanley, an expert on fascism, about his decision to leave the U.S. and accept a position teaching American studies in Canada.

Think firing the entire federal workforce will save America money?

Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.

And a Happy Thanksgiving to all! May your meals be tasty, and your day full of people, places, and things you are thankful for! 🍁🦃

Making to do lists for Thanksgiving and getting both excited and overwhelmed. Your typical holiday mood! #thanksgiving2024

While it’s been a lot of fluff and easy reads, I’m pretty proud of this number! And it doesn’t include the physical books I read!

Husband and I have started sending “Squirrel Lists” to each other. The list of fairly inconsequential things that we keep forgetting to tell each other, like what my folks are bringing when they come to visit or that he paid the toll road bill that came in the mail.

lol. Probably a Tuesday night wine category! But tasty!

Downside- 45 minute commute home tonight. Upside- I bought wine on my lunch break, so can indulge now that I’m home!