Tim Evanson
@timinthecle.bsky.social
Writer, political scientist, historian, photographer. My treeing Walker coonhound is Ellie Mae. I live in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. I'm from Montana.
"The Burial of Thorin Oakenshield" by Alan Lee
Watercolor illustration for J.R.R. Tolkien 's The Hobbit (HarperCollins, 1997)
Watercolor illustration for J.R.R. Tolkien 's The Hobbit (HarperCollins, 1997)
December 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
"The Burial of Thorin Oakenshield" by Alan Lee
Watercolor illustration for J.R.R. Tolkien 's The Hobbit (HarperCollins, 1997)
Watercolor illustration for J.R.R. Tolkien 's The Hobbit (HarperCollins, 1997)
There should be sheep and asses, though, I think....
December 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
There should be sheep and asses, though, I think....
December 13, 1970 - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town premieres on ABC.
(and I immediately heard the Rankin-Bass jingle in my head)
(and I immediately heard the Rankin-Bass jingle in my head)
December 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
December 13, 1970 - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town premieres on ABC.
(and I immediately heard the Rankin-Bass jingle in my head)
(and I immediately heard the Rankin-Bass jingle in my head)
WOW!!! Frankly, the American Federation of Teachers is way ahead of the National Education Association in terms of organizing in Utah.
Plus, AFSCME has permitted its school workers locals in the state to affiliate with AFT Utah, which forms a pretty powerful coalition.
apnews.com/article/utah...
Plus, AFSCME has permitted its school workers locals in the state to affiliate with AFT Utah, which forms a pretty powerful coalition.
apnews.com/article/utah...
Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters and police unions
Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiating on behalf of their workers.
apnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
WOW!!! Frankly, the American Federation of Teachers is way ahead of the National Education Association in terms of organizing in Utah.
Plus, AFSCME has permitted its school workers locals in the state to affiliate with AFT Utah, which forms a pretty powerful coalition.
apnews.com/article/utah...
Plus, AFSCME has permitted its school workers locals in the state to affiliate with AFT Utah, which forms a pretty powerful coalition.
apnews.com/article/utah...
The long-forgotten terror-dynamiting campaign in Cleveland from 1907 to 1912.
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers (IW) was formed in 1896. The union remained weak and much of the industry remained unorganized until 1902.
more
#ClevelandHistory #laborhistory
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers (IW) was formed in 1896. The union remained weak and much of the industry remained unorganized until 1902.
more
#ClevelandHistory #laborhistory
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The long-forgotten terror-dynamiting campaign in Cleveland from 1907 to 1912.
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers (IW) was formed in 1896. The union remained weak and much of the industry remained unorganized until 1902.
more
#ClevelandHistory #laborhistory
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers (IW) was formed in 1896. The union remained weak and much of the industry remained unorganized until 1902.
more
#ClevelandHistory #laborhistory
Executive Orders must be derived from existing federal statutes or the President's constitutional authority.
Since neither exists in this case, Trump's E.O. means no more than the dribble on his chin while he sleeps.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Since neither exists in this case, Trump's E.O. means no more than the dribble on his chin while he sleeps.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump signs executive order aimed at preventing states from regulating AI
Order, which lacks the force of law, also creates taskforce whose ‘sole responsibility’ will be challenging states’ AI laws
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Executive Orders must be derived from existing federal statutes or the President's constitutional authority.
Since neither exists in this case, Trump's E.O. means no more than the dribble on his chin while he sleeps.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Since neither exists in this case, Trump's E.O. means no more than the dribble on his chin while he sleeps.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It's win after win after win for China under the Trump administration. Trump seems to think that so long as money is made, he can sell out America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/w...
From Chips to Security, China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's win after win after win for China under the Trump administration. Trump seems to think that so long as money is made, he can sell out America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/w...
At today’s briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the seized Venezuelan oil tanker was carrying "black market" Iranian oil.
December 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
At today’s briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the seized Venezuelan oil tanker was carrying "black market" Iranian oil.
Well, Thune did give the Dems a vote on Obamacare. And it failed, just as everyone knew it would.
I hope the New England-Nevada Mafia is happy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I hope the New England-Nevada Mafia is happy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears
Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Well, Thune did give the Dems a vote on Obamacare. And it failed, just as everyone knew it would.
I hope the New England-Nevada Mafia is happy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I hope the New England-Nevada Mafia is happy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Supergirl | Official Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by DC
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Love some of this old sci fi art. It's about as scientific as voodoo, but aesthetically it's wonderful.
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Love some of this old sci fi art. It's about as scientific as voodoo, but aesthetically it's wonderful.
Better than whiskey?!? Say it isn't so!
LOL
LOL
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Better than whiskey?!? Say it isn't so!
LOL
LOL
The massive Pickands Mather & Co. iron ore docks in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1902.
They existed along the south shore of the Old Channel of the Cuyahoga River. That's along what is now River Rd., between Division Ave. and Mulberry St. (Orange on the modern map.)
#ClevelandHistory #PickandsMather
They existed along the south shore of the Old Channel of the Cuyahoga River. That's along what is now River Rd., between Division Ave. and Mulberry St. (Orange on the modern map.)
#ClevelandHistory #PickandsMather
December 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The massive Pickands Mather & Co. iron ore docks in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1902.
They existed along the south shore of the Old Channel of the Cuyahoga River. That's along what is now River Rd., between Division Ave. and Mulberry St. (Orange on the modern map.)
#ClevelandHistory #PickandsMather
They existed along the south shore of the Old Channel of the Cuyahoga River. That's along what is now River Rd., between Division Ave. and Mulberry St. (Orange on the modern map.)
#ClevelandHistory #PickandsMather
December 10, 1974 - The Year Without A Santa Claus premieres on ABC.
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
December 10, 1974 - The Year Without A Santa Claus premieres on ABC.
