AOC Busted: Ethics Panel Slams Gala Stunt
In a stunning revelation that underscores the deep rot of privilege among the political elite, the House Ethics Committee has exposed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for flouting ethics rules over her extravagant appearance at the 2021 Met Gala—a high-society spectacle where she brazenly donned a “Tax the Rich” dress while accepting tens of thousands in lavish perks most Americans could never dream of. The committee found the New York Democrat unlawfully accepted over $35,000 worth of tickets and services—including designer attire, professional styling, and a luxury hotel—without timely or full payment. Though her office claims she tried to follow the rules, the panel revealed significant lapses and blatant delays in payment, suggesting an alarming disregard for the very ethical standards she claims to champion. Meanwhile, fellow lawmakers on both sides of the aisle faced scrutiny for suspected insider trading, shady campaign contributions, and even criminal bribery—proving that for many on Capitol Hill, the rules are for the governed, not the governing.
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Henry Louis "H.L." Mencken (1880)September 12, 2025
Often regarded as one of the most influential American writers of the early 20th century, Mencken was a journalist, satirist, social critic, and cynic known as the "Sage of Baltimore," for the city where he lived his entire life. Perhaps best remembered for his satirical reporting on the Scopes evolution trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey trial," Mencken was frequently critical of myriad institutions. Why did the Arkansas legislature pass a motion in 1931 to pray for Mencken's soul? Discuss
Often regarded as one of the most influential American writers of the early 20th century, Mencken was a journalist, satirist, social critic, and cynic known as the "Sage of Baltimore," for the city where he lived his entire life. Perhaps best remembered for his satirical reporting on the Scopes evolution trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey trial," Mencken was frequently critical of myriad institutions. Why did the Arkansas legislature pass a motion in 1931 to pray for Mencken's soul? TODAY’S HOLIDAY
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Festival of St. Nichiren's Pardon
At the Botamochi Temple in Kamakura, Japan, this festival honors St. Nichiren (1222-1282), considered to be Japan's most fervent Buddhist priest. He was exiled to the island of Sado in the Sea of Japan in 1271. After four years there, he returned and spent the rest of his life on Mount Minobu. The Festival of Nichiren's Pardon is observed by members of the Nichiren sect with massive demonstrations and the loud chanting of prayers attributed to Nichiren, accompanied by the beating of drums. People make offerings of botamochi, rice balls covered with sweet bean paste, in his honor. Discuss
At the Botamochi Temple in Kamakura, Japan, this festival honors St. 
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