Above, The Police perform, Canary in a Coal Mine. The simile for our times. Sigh.

The Rational Optimist says the canary in the coal mine is a goner.

Wonkette reports on how Prznint Stupid wants a census to count only the REAL AMERICANS, the Red Hats.

Mike The Mad Biologist makes a point about crime and politics.

Pharyngula says, "It's the confidence, stupid." Naw, it's the stupid.

Bonus Track: Street Art Utopia: Murals by street artist Collin Van der Sluijs! Oh, man, this is outstanding work.

On This Date in 2017: The Inflatable Trump-like Chicken protest art was unveiled on the ellipse in front of the White House.

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