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Patricia Spears Jones
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Poet, Author, The Beloved Community, Copper Canyon and New York State Poet
Reposted by Patricia Spears Jones
Sir Tom Stoppard obituary
Sir Tom Stoppard obituary
One of Britain’s most outstanding playwrights famed for the ‘hypnotised brilliance’ of his prose and dialogue
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We now have war criminals in the federal government. Dwight Eisenhower is turning in his grave.
November 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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The connection between Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the USA’s murder of Venezuelans is the desire on the part of both states and their fascist leaders to exercise unchecked power, including the power to kill at will without justification or consequence. We should all be frightened.
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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A report reveals the DOJ—after frantically realizing the files would be released—has been paying FBI agents nearly $1M in overtime to work on the “Epstein Transparency Project."

Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/xWOhQsA
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
apnews.com/article/auto... diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here's what to know
Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here's what to know
Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – even hijacking the brain — and tens of millions of people.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
apnews.com/article/marg... Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
Margaret Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
Margaret Atwood's “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts” offers a 600-page reflection on her personal and creative journey.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
apnews.com/photo-galler... show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Photos show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The holiday season kicked off Thursday with massive helium balloons floating through New York on Thanksgiving Day.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Patricia Spears Jones: The Devil’s Wife looks at America to understand the necessity of wordsmiths voxpopulisphere.com/2025/11/22/p...
Patricia Spears Jones: The Devil’s Wife looks at America to understand the necessity of wordsmiths
Yes, the Devil is making quite a mess of America, and here I am swabbing yet another wound and offering up unanswered prayers. Our names are on fire.
voxpopulisphere.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
apnews.com/article/dona... signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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[email protected] Host Kenia Thompson sits down with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University Professor in the Department of African and African American Studies, to explore the beauty, complexity and cultural power of Black language.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=_16Y...
The Language of Black America | Black Issues Forum
YouTube video by PBS North Carolina
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November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
apnews.com/article/nydi... York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez says she won't run for reelection in 2026
New York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez says she won't run for reelection in 2026
New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez — a trailblazer known by the nickname “La Luchadora,” or the fighter — announced that she will retire next year after more than three decades in Congress.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
apnews.com/article/budd... monks resume 2,300-mile walk for peace after accident near Houston
Buddhist monks resume 2,300-mile walk for peace after accident near Houston
A group of Buddhist monks is continuing a 2,300-mile walk across the U.S. to promote peace after two were injured in a traffic accident near Houston.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
apnews.com/article/epst... email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public Wednesday.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
apnews.com/article/pale... than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa
More than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa
South African authorities face heavy criticism for holding over 150 Palestinians on a plane for about 12 hours due to travel document issues.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
apnews.com/article/clim... block the main entrance to COP30 climate talks in Brazil
Protesters block the main entrance to COP30 climate talks in Brazil
About 100 protesters have blocked the main entrance to the United Nations climate conference on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
apnews.com/article/chic... signals hundreds of people detained in Chicago immigration crackdown could be released on bond
Judge signals hundreds of people detained in Chicago immigration crackdown could be released on bond
A federal judge has signaled that hundreds of people arrested and detained in the Chicago area immigration crackdown could soon be released on bond while they await immigration hearings.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Reposted by Patricia Spears Jones
Wow! Jeffries has more fire lately!
Jeffries: Democrats are going to offer an amendment to get that self dealing sick provision out… The notion that Republicans would give themselves the ability to rip millions of taxpayer dollars away so they can line their pockets, because these people were insurrectionist sympathizers is insanity.
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
WE HAD A GREAT NIGHT AT DIXON PLACE.
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
apnews.com/article/snap... to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
Congress could soon resume food aid benefits that were paused at the start of November. How fast SNAP payments reach beneficiaries could vary by state.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
apnews.com/article/epst... email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
President Donald Trump says Democrats who released Jeffrey Epstein emails mentioning him are trying to bring up his ties to the late sex offender again because "they’ll do anything at all to deflect o...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
apnews.com/article/rock... look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored
A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, celebrating influential musicians and figures.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM