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In Tom Stoppard, "one of the theater’s most brilliant storytellers, I found a kindred spirit," Peggy Wehmeyer writes. Before his death late last year, "we talked about having our Jewish heritage hidden from us and how that had shaped us as adults":
Tom Stoppard’s Secret—And Mine
Like the playwright, I grew up knowing nothing about my family's connection to the Holocaust.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In Tom Stoppard, "one of the theater’s most brilliant storytellers, I found a kindred spirit," Peggy Wehmeyer writes. Before his death late last year, "we talked about having our Jewish heritage hidden from us and how that had shaped us as adults":
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I’m so glad to be in India today.
India and Europe have made a clear choice.
The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness.
Leveraging our complementary strengths.
And building mutual resilience.
We are showing a fractured world that another way is possible.
India and Europe have made a clear choice.
The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness.
Leveraging our complementary strengths.
And building mutual resilience.
We are showing a fractured world that another way is possible.
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I’m so glad to be in India today.
India and Europe have made a clear choice.
The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness.
Leveraging our complementary strengths.
And building mutual resilience.
We are showing a fractured world that another way is possible.
India and Europe have made a clear choice.
The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness.
Leveraging our complementary strengths.
And building mutual resilience.
We are showing a fractured world that another way is possible.
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“That’s false... that’s not how history went.”
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
“That’s false... that’s not how history went.”
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
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Here is why Gretchen Whitmer predicts efforts “to compromise the election” and says it’s not “paranoia” to guard against the possibility of DHS getting involved:
January 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Here is why Gretchen Whitmer predicts efforts “to compromise the election” and says it’s not “paranoia” to guard against the possibility of DHS getting involved:
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president.
Gretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump disrupting elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president.
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Oh he is not buying this “he had a gun we had to shoot” line.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Oh he is not buying this “he had a gun we had to shoot” line.
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"Hegseth’s apparent desire to get involved in the Minnesota debacle is dangerous not only to the lives of innocent Americans, but to American democracy itself," argues @radiofreetom.bsky.social: theatln.tc/EcRpz1b2
January 25, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"Hegseth’s apparent desire to get involved in the Minnesota debacle is dangerous not only to the lives of innocent Americans, but to American democracy itself," argues @radiofreetom.bsky.social: theatln.tc/EcRpz1b2
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Trumpists’ view of the Second Amendment turns out to be no different from their view of the First: one whose protections apply exclusively to themselves, Jonathan Chait argues:
What MAGA Really Thinks of the Second Amendment
Now we know.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Trumpists’ view of the Second Amendment turns out to be no different from their view of the First: one whose protections apply exclusively to themselves, Jonathan Chait argues:
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International law no longer serves as an instrument of global stability—and the U.S. should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war, John Yoo argues.
A New International Law Can Rise From the Ashes
The United States should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 4:15 PM
International law no longer serves as an instrument of global stability—and the U.S. should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war, John Yoo argues.
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anyone heard from Speaker of House? in witness protection? trying to come up with "didn't see it" lines?
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM
anyone heard from Speaker of House? in witness protection? trying to come up with "didn't see it" lines?
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We are not the first people, or the first country, to suffer under a tyrannical government that does not respect our lives, or our rights.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
CANVAS Core Curriculum: A Guide to Effective Nonviolent Struggle | ICNC
You may also be interested in: A Guide to Nonviolent Activism (Ekta Parishad)Ekta Parishad is a mass-based peoples’ movement for land rights with an active membership of 250,000 landless poor and is r...
www.nonviolent-conflict.org
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We are not the first people, or the first country, to suffer under a tyrannical government that does not respect our lives, or our rights.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
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“Heartbroken but also very angry… sickening lies by the administration… reprehensible and disgusting… Alex is clearly not holding a gun… please get the truth out about our son, he was a good man…”
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
“Heartbroken but also very angry… sickening lies by the administration… reprehensible and disgusting… Alex is clearly not holding a gun… please get the truth out about our son, he was a good man…”
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Tucker Carlson “has long possessed a finely-tuned professional and political radar,” Jason Zengerle writes. Read about how the journalist came to capture the American public’s attention. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Tucker Carlson’s Nationalist Crusade
The pundit’s contrarianism has swerved into openly racist and antisemitic tropes. What does his rise mean for the future of MAGA media?
www.newyorker.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Tucker Carlson “has long possessed a finely-tuned professional and political radar,” Jason Zengerle writes. Read about how the journalist came to capture the American public’s attention. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Le Canada prospère parce que nous sommes Canadiens.
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Le Canada prospère parce que nous sommes Canadiens.
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This is our country. This is our future. The choice is ours.
We choose Canada.
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We choose Canada.
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We choose Canada • Nous choisissons le Canada
YouTube video by Mark Carney
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January 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This is our country. This is our future. The choice is ours.
We choose Canada.
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We choose Canada.
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M. Gessen, gift link: The soviet secret police too "were ruled by quotas... Fundamentally, the terror was random. That is, in fact, how state terror works. The randomness is the difference between a regime based on terror and a regime that is plainly repressive"
Opinion | State Terror Has Arrived
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:55 PM
M. Gessen, gift link: The soviet secret police too "were ruled by quotas... Fundamentally, the terror was random. That is, in fact, how state terror works. The randomness is the difference between a regime based on terror and a regime that is plainly repressive"
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China's cheap electric cars are taking over seemingly everywhere—except the United States. That might be about to change, writes Patrick George.
Chinese Carmakers Are Closing In on America
The world is falling for China’s cheap electric cars. Is the United States next?
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
China's cheap electric cars are taking over seemingly everywhere—except the United States. That might be about to change, writes Patrick George.
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Now is the time to apply pressure on House and Senate members facing the voters (including the feckless Collins) to cut off funds to lawless street thugs. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Execution in Minneapolis
The ugly face of fascism cannot be ignored any longer.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Now is the time to apply pressure on House and Senate members facing the voters (including the feckless Collins) to cut off funds to lawless street thugs. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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ICE killed another person.
Pam Bondi said ICE would pull out if the MN Gov released their voting files.
"Any shred of doubt that this had nothing to do with immigration or safety vanished in this shameful act of what amounts to extortion."
Pam Bondi said ICE would pull out if the MN Gov released their voting files.
"Any shred of doubt that this had nothing to do with immigration or safety vanished in this shameful act of what amounts to extortion."
Execution in Minneapolis
The ugly face of fascism cannot be ignored any longer.
contrarian.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
ICE killed another person.
Pam Bondi said ICE would pull out if the MN Gov released their voting files.
"Any shred of doubt that this had nothing to do with immigration or safety vanished in this shameful act of what amounts to extortion."
Pam Bondi said ICE would pull out if the MN Gov released their voting files.
"Any shred of doubt that this had nothing to do with immigration or safety vanished in this shameful act of what amounts to extortion."
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Storms like the one threatening much of the U.S. this weekend can test a region’s infrastructure—and workers’ ability to respond, @nancywalecki.bsky.social reports. One expert told her that people should think of this as “preparing for a hurricane—except it’s ice.”
Winter Ice Could Humble the United States
Snow, “we can handle,” one official said. Ice is another story.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Storms like the one threatening much of the U.S. this weekend can test a region’s infrastructure—and workers’ ability to respond, @nancywalecki.bsky.social reports. One expert told her that people should think of this as “preparing for a hurricane—except it’s ice.”
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Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans says his team arrived on the scene of the shooting to conduct an independent investigation and "were blocked by federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security."
January 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans says his team arrived on the scene of the shooting to conduct an independent investigation and "were blocked by federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security."
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Videos analyzed by @nytimes appear to contradict DHS accounts that the man approached agents with a handgun and the intent to “massacre” them. Footage shows the man holding a phone in his hand, not a gun, when agents take him to the ground. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
Minneapolis Live Updates: Videos Appear to Contradict Federal Account of Killing
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Videos analyzed by @nytimes appear to contradict DHS accounts that the man approached agents with a handgun and the intent to “massacre” them. Footage shows the man holding a phone in his hand, not a gun, when agents take him to the ground. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "To everyone listening: Stand with Minneapolis. Stand up for America."
January 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "To everyone listening: Stand with Minneapolis. Stand up for America."