Yes! (Plus A Bonus) June 29, 2025 The photo is thrilling. Facing a year in prison for the organizers, and $500+ fines for every participant — who knew their faces would be photographed — 100,000 people showed up for Budapest pride — including the Mayor. — The New York Times It was about way more than LGBT rights. Peaceful protest against right-wing autocratic governments can work. (NPR’s story adds additional detail.) TAKING POLITICS OUT OF THE MILITARY? Hegseth Says U.S.N.S. Harvey Milk to Be Renamed After Oscar V. Peterson So Harvey Milk is out, but Robert E. Lee — who fought against the United States for the cause of slavery — is in. No political ramifications to that? The administration is saying the military must not honor heroes who died in the cause of equality; but must restore honor to seven generals who fought to keep black Americans in chains. That will help make America great again. Clarence Thomas is doubtless all in. LET’S STOP CALLING THEM “EXECUTIVE ORDERS” AND START CALLING THEM “DECREES” It just seems more in tune with the times. The Republican House and Senate are yet to push back on a single one. BONUS A Canadian tells it like it is. Share widely if you agree.