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“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman

Check out my work at https://gryphonsperch.com/ and https://substack.com/@gryphonsperch
"There is almost nothing normal now in the United States," - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

America, if we do only one thing this year, it's to vote on November 3rd, 2026 ... It's pretty much our last chance to save our democracy.
January 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
@radiofreetom.bsky.social Very much enjoyed reading your article "The President's Weapon." It inspired me to write
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The Nuclear Option
AI will reshape civilization itself. Whether that means salvation or annihilation depends entirely on the choices we make today.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The Erosion of Democratic Institutions: A Warning Call
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The Erosion of Democratic Institutions: A Warning Call
The systematic dismantling of key democratic institutions is accelerating at an alarming pace.
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June 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Quiet Erosion: Presidential Emergency Powers and the Shadow of Martial Law
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The Quiet Erosion: Presidential Emergency Powers and the Shadow of Martial Law
Introduction
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June 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Golden Rule Revisited: The Wisdom of Do No Harm
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The Golden Rule Revisited: The Wisdom of Do No Harm
The Origins of Reciprocity
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June 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Did anybody actually think #Hegseith, the king of OPSEC, would tell the president that accepting the 747 to serve as the flying White House was a very bad idea? Toto, we are definitely not in Kansas anymore.

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Defense Department accepts luxury jet from Qatar for Trump's use
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One.
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May 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
BREAKING: 15,000 USDA employees have accepted voluntary buyouts. This departure is expected to have a significant negative impact on the agricultural sector in the US.
May 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
No food or aid has entered #Gaza since March 2nd. Starving people is a crime against humanity. #Israel, you cannot justify these actions, and you cannot walk back from this.
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CEOs of major aid groups in Gaza warn aid system is collapsing - Plan International
The humanitarian aid system in Gaza is facing total collapse with the CEOs of 12 major aid organisations making an urgent plea: let us do our jobs.
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April 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by GryphonsPerch
Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson just wrote a perfect Epitaph for the Roberts Court.
April 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Since our country’s inception two and a half centuries ago, presidents have accumulated powers that push the boundaries of our constitution.
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The Quiet Erosion: Presidential Emergency Powers and the Shadow of Martial Law
Introduction
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March 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Reposted by GryphonsPerch
repost to upset a C++ programmer:

int main() {
int a = 0xE + 1; // compiles
int b = 0xE+1; // doesn't
}
March 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM