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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Sep 16

I feel like we are powerless to do anything about our descent into dictatorship.

Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Sep 16

This is not hyperbole. Four-alarm fires burning all around us. I feel like Republicans are drinking the Kool-Aid and many Democrats are tuning out the news and instead focusing on their own lives. I get it. This is a lot to deal with...

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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Sep 16

I am truly alarmed by the news everyday concerning King Trump's assault on our democracy.

It really got to me today when I read about JD Vance's radio show from the White House. Trumpers are going full steam ahead using Charlie Kirk's death to justify targeting liberal groups...

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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Sep 16

Of course, listening to a political podcast during my run probably wasn't the best idea. #TryingToClearMyHead #NotRunningFromDepressingNews

Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Sep 16

With all this going on in my head, I'm happy that I stopped what I was doing and went for a 5-mile recovery run tonight on the Panhandle Trail in Collier Township. It felt good to get outside and run...

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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Sep 16

What a stressful workday. I have a lot going on with existing and new clients. I know that's a good problem to have, but still. I'm also stressed by today's terrible headlines, reflected in a single NYT email, about the state of our democracy...

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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Aug 31

This is a real possibility.

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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Good news for those of us who care about King Trump breaking the law. I am thankful for any court rulings that limit Trump's power. We will see what the Supreme Court does. It seems clear that there is no legal basis for Trump to be imposing tariffs.

Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Trump Administration Live Updates: Appeals Court Finds Many Tariffs Were Issued Illegally www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

Trump Administration Live Updates: Appeals Court Finds Many Tariffs Were Issued Illegally

www.nytimes.com

Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

I'm happy the weather turned out to be more mild than I expected. It was a nice run on the Montour Trail -- starting at the beginning of the trail -- with deer and bunnies keeping me company. I am now in a better mental state to deal with the craziness of my workday.

Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

I started out this morning in darkness thinking that I needed a sweatshirt. I ended up running 4 miles in a t-shirt and then shirtless and sweaty.

I did not think to check the "Dress My Run" app when getting ready for my run. The app is now telling me to wear a t-shirt and shorts...

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Bill Labovitz @wlabovitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Let's not forget that Cassidy, a doctor, voted for RFK Jr. in the first place. He wanted to give this well-known anti-vaxxer kook a chance. Republicans could have prevented the current destruction of the CDC.