GETTING SOCIAL

Staring at the moon feels different when you know humans are travelling in outer space on the moon’s dark side. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

The people speak out

Sometimes the people get to have their say. Below is a sample of what’s being said on Bluesky social media and other sources, a potpourri of thought-provoking material.

The crew featured a White man, a Black man, a woman and a Canadian. DEI! MAGAs must be losing their minds. (Photo credit: NASA)

Signs at the Chicago Botanic Garden asking visitors to behave. Unbelievable. (Photos credit The Weekly Opine)

After speaking at the crew, Trump was met with a full minute of silence before flight control in Houston reconnected with the crew. Maybe the astronauts know Trump plans to slash NASA’s budget. (Photo credit: NASA)

Keep your seatbelt on because this rollercoaster shows no signs of ending. See you next week.

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