Thanksgiving Mini-Links: 11/23/17

On this American Thanksgiving Day, I’m grateful for my family, without whom I wouldn’t be here; my financial security, made possible by a generous government safety net; my health, ensured by a countrywide single-payer system; living in a safe, peaceful and prosperous nation, helmed by a progressive political party captained by a proudly feminist and pro-immigration head of state; and a free and open Internet, protected by my government’s commitment to strong net neutrality rules …

You know, I think a lot of Canadians are feeling pretty grateful right now.

I want to get back to writing music, so have a couple links.

• Virginia Republicans react to transwoman Danica Roem’s election with respect and mat— no, wait, they’re ending a 400-year tradition because they can’t stand to call her “gentlewoman”.
  (via @fark)

• Finally, Fox News tries to bolster accused child predator Roy Moore’s campaign by pointing out how his Democratic opponent once defended bad people in court as a defense attorney, which apparently undermines his civil rights cred. Alternate interpretation: Fox News is sleazy and incoherent.
  (via @radleybalko)

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