Night Owls, a themed open thread, appears at Daily Kos seven days a week

Jessica Corbett at Common Dreams writes—’Banking for the People’: Tlaib and Ocasio-Cortez Unveil Bill to Foster Creation of Public Banks Across US:

“It’s long past time to open doors for people who have been systematically shut out and provide a better option for those grappling with the costs of simply trying to participate in an economy they have every right to—but has

Horror films are created with a goal of eliciting fright and angst from the audience by evoking their worst fears, nightmares, or playing out worst-case-scenarios. One commonality exists within all horror stories: an outside element or villain—whether it be a clown, a shark, a vampire, a monster, or something supernatural—coming to cause mayhem, death, and wreak havoc on peoples’ lives. When it comes to Black horror, however, the villain is oftentimes more recognizable.

The Trump administration’s failure to respond to the health crisis has led to job losses that could take decades to rebuild.

By Mark Kreidler for Capital and Main

As anyone who drove past a darkened restaurant, empty hotel, or shuttered stadium over the summer knows, the pandemic has been calamitous for the food service industry.

A caravan of Donald Trump supporters driving dozens of mostly banner-festooned pickup trucks and SUVs deliberately ambushed a Biden-Harris campaign bus traveling to Austin and other parts of Texas on Thursday, harassing them constantly en route, forcing Democrats to cancel at least two campaign events out of concern for public safety. The participants, however, all proudly boasted about the harassment on social media, and police made no arrests.

Last Saturday was Vote Early Day, a joyful celebration of the great right and responsibility to shape the direction of this nation. The dispatches from Vote Early Day featured singing, dancing, laughter, and other forms of joy. 

The dispatches since are a bit more somber. Sure, folks are celebrating submitting their ballots—I did, after I voted on Tuesday—but most folks’ focus is on getting others to vote.