Above, Shirley Bassey performs Get This Party Started. Happy Monday, Crooks and Liars. Let's get this week started!

TechDirt: Substack CEO Chris Best Doesn't Realize He's Just Become The Nazi Bar.

Open Indie wants to give journalists a social media union.

Zandar versus the Stupid answers your burning questions.

No More Mister Nice Blog looks at Tennessee defending the Republic.

Bonus Track: Claytoonz takes us behind the curtain to show us how political cartoons are created. This is a fascinating look at the workflow of a professional.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).