Saletan will be thrilled

3 heat-related deaths reported in Alabama - Breaking News from The Huntsville Times - al.com

That’s three confirmed; there may be more. 139 people have been treated for heat-related symptoms at Alabama hospitals. So far.

Department of flashbacks

Workers know how to handle the heat- al.com

JOHNNY: Let me tell you, it’s so hot…

AUDIENCE: How hot is it?

JOHNNY: It’s so hot, that the TVA had to shut down a nuclear reactor to keep it from overheating!

AUDIENCE: Ha ha ha.

What happens when Republicans take over

Budget cut could eliminate division- al.com

“Hey, let’s eliminate the enviromental protection department! Sure, we need to regulate the dumping of chemicals, but the roads department can do that!”

You think I’m exaggerating, but I’m not.