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As promised on my last post, I'm going to be using my YouTube channel a LOT from now on.
Here -- speaking as an expert on violence in Congress -- I offer some thoughts on yesterday's attack on Senator Padilla.
youtu.be/02mx5FRVp5I
Here -- speaking as an expert on violence in Congress -- I offer some thoughts on yesterday's attack on Senator Padilla.
youtu.be/02mx5FRVp5I
Why the Assault on Senator Padilla REALLY Matters
YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman
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June 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As promised on my last post, I'm going to be using my YouTube channel a LOT from now on.
Here -- speaking as an expert on violence in Congress -- I offer some thoughts on yesterday's attack on Senator Padilla.
youtu.be/02mx5FRVp5I
Here -- speaking as an expert on violence in Congress -- I offer some thoughts on yesterday's attack on Senator Padilla.
youtu.be/02mx5FRVp5I
Reuters reported: www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Exclusive: US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
Marines deployed to Los Angeles carried out the detention of a civilian on Friday, the U.S. military confirmed after being presented with Reuters images, in the first known detention by active-duty troops deployed there by President Donald Trump.
www.reuters.com
June 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Reuters reported: www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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"Tin soldiers and Nixon's comin'
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
May 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"Tin soldiers and Nixon's comin'
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
www.npr.org
April 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
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White Lotus star Jason Isaacs speaking to The Newsagents,
"People get very annoyed when actors speak out about politics"
"My retort, there's a reality star in the While House"
"People get very annoyed when actors speak out about politics"
"My retort, there's a reality star in the While House"
March 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs speaking to The Newsagents,
"People get very annoyed when actors speak out about politics"
"My retort, there's a reality star in the While House"
"People get very annoyed when actors speak out about politics"
"My retort, there's a reality star in the While House"
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Why is this information not discussed in the public space?
March 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Why is this information not discussed in the public space?
“Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time and your government when it deserves it.”
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
March 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time and your government when it deserves it.”
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
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“Elias Law Group will not be deterred from fighting for democracy in court. There will be no negotiation with this White House about the clients we represent or the lawsuits we bring on their behalf."
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
March 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“Elias Law Group will not be deterred from fighting for democracy in court. There will be no negotiation with this White House about the clients we represent or the lawsuits we bring on their behalf."
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
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March 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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It’s really striking watching coverage of this joint address how normalized everyone has become to radicals and conspiracy theorists inhabiting the GOP and halls of power. Has a single news network pointed out all extremists currently inside the U.S. Capitol?
March 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
It’s really striking watching coverage of this joint address how normalized everyone has become to radicals and conspiracy theorists inhabiting the GOP and halls of power. Has a single news network pointed out all extremists currently inside the U.S. Capitol?
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This might sound like a dig or hyperbole. But not enough mention of this. It says quite explicitly in 2.11 Exec Order that end-state level after all cuts is permanent level of govt to equal what it is during a full government shut down. Seems like worth highlighting this?
Trump Orders Permanent Govt Shutdown – No, Really … talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trump...
Trump Orders Permanent Govt Shutdown – No, Really …
It hasn’t gotten a lot of attention but Donald Trump’s February 11th...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This might sound like a dig or hyperbole. But not enough mention of this. It says quite explicitly in 2.11 Exec Order that end-state level after all cuts is permanent level of govt to equal what it is during a full government shut down. Seems like worth highlighting this?
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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All federal employees must respond to an email from a Nigerian prince with their bank account number or risk being terminated.
March 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
All federal employees must respond to an email from a Nigerian prince with their bank account number or risk being terminated.
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"daddy, what did you do in the war"
son, i archived all 6,793 videos from the Kennedy Center before they disappeared from the internet
we all did our part
son, i archived all 6,793 videos from the Kennedy Center before they disappeared from the internet
we all did our part
February 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
"daddy, what did you do in the war"
son, i archived all 6,793 videos from the Kennedy Center before they disappeared from the internet
we all did our part
son, i archived all 6,793 videos from the Kennedy Center before they disappeared from the internet
we all did our part
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Just…..just….
REPORTER: What's gonna be more challenging -- a PGA-LIV deal or a Russia-Ukraine deal?
TRUMP: I think the PGA deal is much more complicated
TRUMP: I think the PGA deal is much more complicated
February 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Just…..just….