The Dragon of Bures, 1405. Thought to actually be sightings of King Richard I’s escaped pet crocodile! (A belated completion of a sketch I did for Folktale Week.)
Roger Stone was indicted by a federal grand jury today on seven counts, including obstruction of a proceeding, false statements, and witness tampering.
Stone is a racist, misogynist, and conspiracy theorist. He is a longtime advisor to President Donald Trump and works for Alex Jones’ Infowars. MMFA’s Eric Hananoki shares a sampling of Stone’s abhorrent track record. See the comprehensive list here.
For government workers who haven’t been paid in more than a month, the shutdown is feeling increasingly dire. Savings are drying up; bills are coming due.
The people of Oakdale, La., are among those feeling the pressure. The city of about 8,000 is in the middle of the state — more than three hours’ drive from New Orleans or Houston.
A federal prison there was one of the most reliable employers, providing good salaries and benefits. The typical family in Oakdale has an income of about $30,000 a year. The starting salary at the prison is about $35,000.
Now, many of the roughly 400 people employed by the Oakdale Federal Correctional Complex are facing extreme decisions about how to keep their families afloat — with effects that are rippling throughout the community.
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