Barrett Tryon

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84 “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday.

The Monday after the Super Bowl is called “Super Sick Monday.” An estimated 26.2 million people will call in sick for various reasons, one of the largest being hungover.

The dude on the left is 109 days sober. The guy on the right is from Oct. 22, 2025 — the day I had my last drink.

Besides the obvious physical changes, becoming sober has been the greatest gift I’ve ever given myself. A huge part of that is the community I found in in .

If you’re sober, or sober-curious, I’d love to hear your story. Turns out, you can still have a lot of fun when drinks aren’t involved. I’m sorry it just took me so long to figure that out.

Here’s my story: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/sobriety-trend-boosts-alcohol-free-groups-in-austin-like-the-unbuzzed-club/