Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:00am (ET) (or whenever we get around to it) to talk about current news and our boring lives and to make fun of LaEscapee! If we are ever running late, it’s PhilJD’s fault.
This Day in History
U.S. Supreme Court legalizes abortion; Theodore Kaczynski pleads guilty; Queen Victoria dies; “The Crucible” opens;”Laugh-In” premieres.
Breakfast Tunes
Something to Think about over Coffee Prozac
Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.
Breakfast News
US News
The Latest: Florida limits vaccinations to state residents
Lilly: Drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in nursing homes
Health experts blame rapid expansion for vaccine shortages
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
At walk-in vaccine site, long lines end with peace of mind
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?
Biden inherits damaged economy, with signs of hope emerging
Biden’s climate steps could have big impact on energy firms
US government approves routes for Wyoming CO2 pipelines
Judge: NY lawsuit seeking NRA’s dissolution can go forward
Judge says Amazon won’t have to restore Parler web service
FDA approves 1st long-acting HIV drug combo, monthly shots
Rocky Mountain National Park nixes timed reservation system
Bernie Sanders spawns splash of memes with inaugural attire
US Politics
Congress poised for quick action on Biden’s Pentagon nominee
Biden halts border wall building after Trump’s final surge
Biden Cabinet: Buttigieg urges big funds for Transportation
Biden proposes 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia
Biden cleans house at VOA after revolt over Trump changes
Guard troops head home after helping secure Biden inaugural
International News
Dutch lawmakers back coronavirus curfew despite criticism
Dubai halts live entertainment amid surge in virus cases
5 killed in blaze at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccine
Brazil announces incoming vaccine cargo amid supply concerns
Search for oxygen tank refills routine for Peruvians
Biden’s US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat
World leaders cheer US return to climate fight under Biden
Analysis: Biden faces a more confident China after US chaos
EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
Sports
All eyes on QBs as Packers host Bucs for NFC championship
Chiefs’ Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice
Column: NFL continues to pass on hiring new Black coaches
More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continue
The Latest: Northern Colorado not playing Big Sky football
Breakfast Blogs
Trump Blew It on the Pandemic, But So Did So Many State Governments Charles P. Pierce, Esquire Politics
In November, Emmet Sullivan Suggested He Might Not Be Done with DOJ and Mike Flynn emptywheel aka Marcy Wheeler, emptywheel
Worse than we thought digby aka Heather Digby Parton, Digby’s Hullabaloo
Just a job to do Tom Sullivan, Digby’s Hullabaloo
Judge Easily Rejects Parler’s Demands To Have Amazon Reinstate Parler Mike Masnick, Techdirt
Dentist-Lawyer Orly Taitz Sues VP Kamala Harris, Claims Trump Impeachment Trial Is Unconstitutional Aaron Keller, Law & Crime
‘Corrupting and Dangerous Ideology Has Poisoned This Man’s Mind’: Federal Judge Thunderously Denies Bail for Attorney Who Bragged About Storming the U.S. Capitol Colin Kalmbacher, Law & Crime
Legal Group Files Bar Complaint Against Rudy Giuliani for ‘Flagrant and Persistent Lying’ About Election Fraud Jerry Lambe, Law & Crime
Facebook Has Referred Trump’s Suspension to Its Oversight Board. Now What? Evelyn Douek, Lawfare
Thank you Brett Kavanaugh! Scott Lemieux, Lawyers, Guns and Money
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 769 Erik Loomis, Lawyers, Guns and Money
Tom Nichols: New Apple, Same Razor driftglass, at his blog
Inaugural Yastreblyansky, The Rectification of Names
“Unity” Is Another Word for “Clean Up the Fucking Mess Republicans Made” The Rude Pundit, at his blog
THE EMPTY BOASTS GAP Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog
If Democrats Just Put On These Handcuffs, Mitch McConnell Pinky Promises To Stop Hitting Them. Deal? Liz Dye, Wonkette
Oval Office Missing Genocidal Maniac, Also Andrew Jackson Portrait Stephen Robinson, Wonkette
Yesterday Was A Real Tough Day To Be A Proud Boy Robyn Pennacchia, Wonkette
Look, Shiny Normal Thing! First White House Presser Of Biden Era Doktor Zoom, Wonkette
One Million Moms Yelling At Sticky Gay Cadbury Jizz Eggs Now Evan Hurst, Wonkette