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31 Aug

npr.orgPope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgeryPope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

You'll notice that even the world's pre-eminent Christian spiritual leader counters cancer not just with "thoughts and prayers" but with science. www.npr.org/2026/10/13/g... #popeleo #christians #science

It's pretty gross that @nytimes.com is demanding people who are ALREADY PAYING SUBSCRIBERS reverify their account every 10-15 minutes, while saying they can avoid the intentional annoyance by paying for a higher cost subscription. #Newspapers have lost a lot of relevance due to many factors...

outside their control. But self-inflicted wounds like this are the last thing needed to keep an increasingly shrinking audience. #media #journalism

timesunion.comPriced out of the Adirondack ParkIn addition to a scarcity of affordable homes, the Adirondack region is seeing a shift in home sales to the high end of the real estate spectrum.

Priced out of the Adirondack Park www.timesunion.com/news/article... #adirondacks

nytimes.comHow President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center (Gift Article)Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.

20 Sept

Many have compared the #Trump regime to the early years of post-Soviet Russia when massive amounts of public assets were sold for peanuts to oligarch friends of the regime. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...

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14 Sept

Look at this photo we found from Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding. Can you spot the Russian oligarch close to Putin who bankrolled the event? 🧵

reuters.comSenior aides to Reform UK's Farage step down after foreign funding stingBritain's populist Reform UK said two senior aides to leader Nigel Farage stepped down on Friday after an undercover investigation alleged the party had broken electoral law by arranging for a foreig...

9 Sept

UK anti-foreigner party accused of seeking illegal donations from foreigners. Typical hypocrisy of bigots. www.reuters.com/world/uk/sen...

advocate.comKansas law forced these men into women's bathrooms. Their compliance highlights the absurdityA group of transgender men who call themselves the "SB244 compliance crew” have been using women’s bathrooms in protest of a Kansas law that mandates that they do so.

21 Aug

You know a law is absurd when people protest the law by deliberately obeying it. www.advocate.com/politics/kan... #lgbt #transgender #bigotry #kansas

apnews.comLuigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOLuigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

15 Aug

By assassinating a CEO and being sent to prison, Mangione will at last get the affordable access to health care he's long sought through legal means. Can't think of a more perfect metaphor for how rotten our "health care" system is. apnews.com/article/luig... #healthcare #medicareforall #mangione

csmonitor.comAs US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page.Small, private colleges in the U.S. are closing more often, depriving communities of resources and people. One Vermont town has a solution that could work for others.

12 Aug

As small-town colleges close across the country, this piece takes a look at how own village is repurposing and reinventing. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...

npr.orgPrivate prisons announce $1.4 billion in revenue as immigration detentions climbThat revenue does not include net proceeds of $1.6 billion made by CoreCivic after the recent sale of four of their facilities to the Department of Homeland Security.

11 Aug

Bigotry is merely the means. As always, the end goal is corruption. www.npr.org/2026/08/08/n... #maga #Republicans #trump #musk #GOP

11 Aug

This is the risk facing American universities at this time if they continue to wave the surrender flag to fascism. #trump #maga #universities #education #republicans

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npr.orgIt's been a record summer for foodborne illnessHeat and tainted produce have made this a record summer for foodborne illness. Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 10,000, and the CDC just traced a new salmonella outbreak to Mexican jalapeños.

10 Aug

Last year: Trump and Musk obliterate food safety and public health agencies. This year... www.npr.org/2026/08/09/n... #trump #musk #Republicans #maga #musk

pbs.orgTrump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulationsEarly childhood policy experts argue the deregulation could undermine Head Start's position as the gold standard in early education.

6 Aug

#HeadStart is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in the country. So of course #MAGA wants to gut it. www.pbs.org/newshour/edu... #Republicans #education #trump

cbsnews.comTrump backs Lindsey Graham's sister as his replacement to finish Senate termPresident Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.

13 July

Nepotism has always been #DEI for rich white folks. www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey... #trump #maga #lindseygraham #southcarolina #Republicans

propublica.orgA Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little JustificationProPublica conducted a new analysis that shows the court is deciding more consequential rulings than ever before in largely unsigned orders with little to no explanation.

1 July

The #SCOTUS is increasingly issuing decrees and fiats with no justification. www.propublica.org/article/supr...

18 June

Colossians 3:12 "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience"

nytimes.comPolice Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence

11 June

Enemies of diversity showing yet again that they are far more dangerous to decent people than the objects of their hatred. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/w... #immigration #bigotry #belfast

cbc.caSupreme Court rules intimate partner violence can be basis for lawsuits | CBC NewsIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has created a new tort of intimate partner violence that will allow people to sue for damages when they have been subject to abuse in a relationship...

15 May

In other countries, the Supreme Court is not an enabler of harm to citizens. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #scotus #domesticviolence

theguardian.comTrump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis saysEthylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research finds

12 May

Make poison air great again! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #maga #maha #trump #Republicans

newrepublic.comTrump Considers Bailing Out His Family’s Major Business PartnerThe Trump administration seems open to giving a massive lifeline to the UAE—which the country says it may need thanks to the war in Iran.

23 Apr

#Trump wants to give massive taxpayer handouts to oil-rich sheikhdom who is his crime family's major business partner. newrepublic.com/post/209273/... #corruption #maga #Republicans #uae #grifters

newrepublic.comDoes the SEC Care Whether Hegseth Is Killing Iranians To Get Rich?Senator Elizabeth Warren has requested an insider-trading probe of the defense secretary.

20 Apr

Truly staggering. newrepublic.com/article/2092... #republicans #maga #trump #christians

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The level of corruption is staggering. www.bbc.com/news/article... #trump #maga #republicans

bbc.comThe insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidencyThe BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

bbc.comThe insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidencyThe BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

20 Apr

The level of corruption is staggering. www.bbc.com/news/article... #trump #maga #republicans

16 Apr

The far right is angry that they are being judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin. #maga #trump #Republicans

bostonglobe.comVaccine hesitancy rises in Mass. despite stable immunization rates - The Boston GlobeSeven out of 14 counties no longer meet the threshold for herd immunity against measles.

12 Apr

No coincidence that vaccine hesitancy is rising as the last generation to experience the actual effects of vaccine-eradicated diseases is now dying. Note they're dying of old age, not measles or TB. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/10/m... #vaccines #publichealth #maha

timesunion.comClean energy projects in NY on hold as battle over costs escalatesState regulators have so far rejected a push from clean energy developers to get more money for wind and solar farms they say are impacted by Trump tariffs.

12 Apr

The Trumpian logic of @governor.ny.gov Hochul is that reducing energy supply will lower prices. Given her claim to focus on affordability, this makes her war against clean energy even more insane. www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti... #cleanenergy #climatecrisis #climatechange

lohud.comDo NY police get away with misusing social media? What records revealA joint USA TODAY Network-Syracuse University investigation found police in New York face limited discipline for social media misconduct.

30 Mar

Q: What happens to police who post racist comments on social media? A: They get promoted to the #Trump regime. www.lohud.com/story/news/n... #Republicans #maga #police

kuow.orgCatholic bishops back birthright citizenship ahead of SCOTUS decisionAhead of a Supreme Court case, U.S. Catholic bishops have filed a brief in support of birthright citizenship, arguing that its absence would "increase the susceptibility of children to statelessness."

30 Mar

Christian nationalism is heresy. Catholic bishops understand this. www.kuow.org/stories/cath... #trump #maga #Republicans #birthrightcitizenship #christians #catholics #immigration

n.prDefense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officersThe four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.

28 Mar

But if you describe this as racist and misogynistic, the Orwellian regime will call you racist and misogynistic. #trump #maga #Republicans #hegseth

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The four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual. n.pr/4td8EvV

finance.yahoo.comAnonymous Polymarket Accounts Won $1.2 Million on Trump’s Iran Strikes in Suspicious Bets"It's insane this is legal. People around Trump are profiting off war and death."

24 Mar

The magnitude of corruption is staggering. finance.yahoo.com/news/anonymo... #maga #Republicans #trump #iran

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20 Mar

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department. n.pr/4sYSXbP

n.prTrump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loansRecent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

nytimes.comBehind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator

18 Mar

Shocking to see a progressive who understands how to use power to actually advance their agenda toward reality. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/n... #progressives #democrats #mamdani

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n.prSenate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulationsThe 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes. n.pr/4seotCQ

wamc.orgAmid Epstein files fallout, Bard's sexual misconduct history gets new scrutinyIn 1991, students protested Bard College’s lack of action in handling cases of rape. Decades later, some students and alumni say the problem persists. The renewed scrutiny comes after the college's pr...

Devastating piece on @wamc.org (not known for its deep #journalism) on the longstanding culture of sexual assault cultivated at @bardcollege.bsky.social. www.wamc.org/news/2026-03... #epstein #epsteinfiles

#Iran withdraws from the #FIFA World Cup because it was invaded by the #FIFA "Peace Prize" winner.

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BREAKING: Iran's sports minister said Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the US killed their leader. 'Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup' reut.rs/413RFjD

espn.comWorld Cup games in Foxborough on as sides reach dealThe Massachusetts town of Foxborough, the Kraft Group and host committee Boston Soccer 2026 have agreed to terms that will allow for the approval of a license necessary to play seven World Cup games a...

Kudos to the small town select board members who stood firm against one of the richest families in the world and the richest "not for profit" on the planet. www.espn.com/soccer/story... #fifa #worldcup

npr.orgA Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuseSince receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

6 Mar

Donald #Trump's regime summarized in one headline. www.npr.org/2026/03/05/n... #maga #republicans #epstein

5 Mar

Spoiler alert: the measles is a lot more harmful than a Boston Creme donut. thehill.com/homenews/adm... #republicans #maga #maha #dunkin #vaccines

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nytimes.comDemocrats Question Credentials of Armed Squad Created by Trump Ally

5 Mar

You don't vote for a guy who supports a 34-times convicted felon and proven rapist if you actually care about law and order. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/n... #republicans #gop #nys @nygop @nyrepublicanorg.bsky.social

4 Mar

To quote Saint Charlie Kirk: "Regime change is war. Just to understand, regime change is not like changing the head coach at the Chicago Bears…Typically in the Mideast, it's very messy, creates a quagmire. And then there is civil war. Do you understand how large Iran is? It's massive...

n.prTrump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with IranPresident Trump promised his "Make America Great Again" voters an "America First" foreign policy. With the war in Iran, he's testing MAGA world's willingness to be flexible on one of its core beliefs.

4 Mar

It's a very big country. It's mountainous. It makes Afghanistan and Iraq look like a cakewalk. Just look at this beast of a country with all the different regions, all the different dialects.” #charliekirk #Republicans #maga #Trump #iran

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4 Mar

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3 Mar

President Trump promised his "Make America Great Again" voters an "America First" foreign policy. With the war in Iran, he's testing MAGA world's willingness to be flexible on one of its core beliefs. n.pr/4uaFY8o

nbcnews.comHigher gas prices are likely coming to the pump after oil prices jump in wake of U.S. strikes in IranGlobal stock indexes dropped sharply in Monday trading, while U.S. markets recovered from an initial decline.

2 Mar

#Trump's war against #Iran is yet another blow to our wallets. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus... #affordability #maga #Republicans

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2 Mar

Of course. No one wanted this war. They wanted food and health care and energy prices to go down. Now all those things will cost more. It's a war of folly by a doddering old man who likes when things blow up and needs to distract us from the child sex ring he's connected to.

rollingstone.comThomas Massie Calls Out DOJ for No 'Charges, Arrests or Investigations' Over Epstein FilesRepublican Rep. Thomas Massie criticized the Department of Justice over its handling of the files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

27 Feb

Even some on the right are calling out the Pedophile Protection Party. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... #Republicans #maga #epsteinlist #epsteinfiles #epstein #trump

poststar.comICE releases 'la abuela,' 79-year-old asylum seeker, after investigationAfter 9 months detained at an Arizona ICE detention facility, a Cuban grandmother and asylum seeker with dementia is free, pending the outcome of her deportation case.

27 Feb

This is why we need a free press. ICE will kidnap every kindergartener and grandmother it can get its mitts on, unless the media publicly exposes their barbarism. poststar.com/news/nation-... #iceout #abolishice #republicans #maga #fascists #Trump

propublica.orgDemocrats Demand Answers for Federal Prison Staffing Shortage After Corrections Officers Flee for ICE JobsCiting a ProPublica investigation that found that workers at federal lockups had been lured away to ICE, lawmakers asked how the Federal Bureau of Prisons plans to address the agency’s “unsafe conditi...

25 Feb

Another way #ICE is making us less safe. www.propublica.org/article/bop-... #republicans #maga #trump #iceout #abolishice