“Earthset”: First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon

Political commentator Jessica Tarlov is spotlighting a surge of grassroots dissent against the second Trump administration, using the massive “No Kings” protests as a barometer of rising political energy on the left. In a recent post on X, she noted that what began as millions of protesters has grown even bigger — from around 6 million to nearly 8 million people nationwide — with more than 3,300 rallies in all 50 states, including suburbs and small towns. That turnout, organizers say, makes March’s protest the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history.

Tarlov tied this visible energy on the streets to real political consequences inside Washington: a record 36 House Republicans have announced early retirements, which she argues reflects GOP anxiety about the coming elections, and polling shows Donald Trump’s approval stuck at historically weak levels — around 40% or lower by some measures.

Historically, when a president’s approval dips below 50%, the president’s party tends to lose significant ground in Congress — on average dozens of seats. Democrats, Tarlov points out, only need a handful of flips to take control of the House and Senate. That’s why she says the energy behind these protests is “real and growing” — and could translate into major electoral consequences next year.

Cute Poe, Dipsy and Lala from our shelter.

Dipstick likes to sleep on the back of my recliner

This ICE dipshit also shot the civilian inside the car. He’s in serious condition!