Above, Pink Floyd performs, Money. It’s always the poor, women and children who get hit hardest and hit first, and it seems that’s by Republican design. It’s the miracle of the Orange Clown's economy today.

eVille Times has thoughts on the passing of Gloria Steinem.

OtherWords writes, "Harsh safety net cuts are coming after this year’s midterms. With health care and food already so expensive, what will happen to us?"

This Is Not Cool reports on shortages as winter approaches.

The Fucking News —speaking of winter— says that we're cooked. Climate change, ya know?

Bonus Track: Seed art! The whole Bluesky thread is from the Minnesota State Fair - and as you scroll it gets progressively more political. Seeds? Who knew?

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).