#midterm

[northwxrds]

I have a ridiculous amount of hw due today because i procrastinated all week

[us-politics]

[whenweallvote]

Today is #ElectionDay! Are you ready to cast your ballot?

📍 Find your polling place and confirm their hours

📚 Learn what you need to bring with you

🔍 Research what’s on your ballot 

Head to weall.vote/voterhub to ✅ it all off your list before you head to the polls.

[tired-art247]

! Slight Epilepsy Warning: there are flashing scenes in this !

Gahh I can't believe it's finished!!! it was a close call having to do this in two weeks… But I have finished as of 2:41 AM today!! (~6 hrs before the deadline!) I am sooo tired but once again I'm super proud of how this came out!

[jeffhirsch]

July’s Midterm-Year Track Record Remains Favorable

As the market transitions into the second half of 2026, historical seasonality continues to suggest that July could provide traders and investors with a positive month. July has traditionally been one of the stronger months of the year, even during midterm election years, particularly for large-cap stocks.

Since 1950, July ranks as the third-best month of the year for both the DJIA and S&P 500 in midterm years, posting average gains of 1.6% and 1.3%, respectively. The month has also produced more advances than declines, with DJIA rising in 12 of the last 19 midterm-year Julys and S&P 500 advancing 11 times.

Looking at all years from 1950 through 2025, July’s performance remains consistently positive. DJIA has risen in 67.1% of Julys with an average gain of 1.4%, while the S&P 500 has advanced 60.5% of the time with an average gain of 1.3%. Even NASDAQ, which has historically exhibited more volatility, has gained in 58.2% of Julys and delivered an average return of 0.9%.

Small-cap performance has been more mixed. While the Russell 1000 maintains a respectable July record, the Russell 2000’s average gains have historically lagged, especially during midterm years. This suggests traders and investors may continue to favor larger, more established companies if uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rates, and economic growth persists.

Market conditions in 2026 remain heavily influenced by Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends, and earnings expectations. Nevertheless, history indicates that July has often provided a welcome tailwind for equities, even during midterm election years.

[bigbluebug69]

This piece is a collage self portrait made of crochet fiber arts, acrylic paint, cards and cds.

They're all items that I feel define me and the things I love in this life. I've recently fallen in love with crocheting. When I created this in 2024, it had only been around six months whe I began. Now, it has truly changed my life and my way of art making. This to the point that i began questioning my major decision and possibly considering textiles at RISD.

The CDs come from an old friend. Im not sure if I could consider us friends anymore. But they make up my hair and my shield. Music at the time also was my way of bonding with my friends. We had vinyl nights and would listen to our favourite albums over and over again. D4vd was one of our favourites, now not so much...

Paint is my one true love since childhood and the cards are tarot that I enjoy exploring. Anyway, if you read this entire thing you are really dedicated. Thanks for listening.

[ljgrace9]

Friends’ disappointments are unforgettable.

[itsmythang]

Trump: "You gotta win the midterms. Because if we don't win the midterms, they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get impeached."

"FIND A REASON," I wonder how hard that will be?