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The Real Donald, Duck!
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How to read Scrooge McDuck in the age of Donald Trump Alfred McCoy #foreignpolicy
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How to read Scrooge McDuck in the age of Donald Trump Alfred McCoy #foreignpolicy
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The Real Donald, Duck!
https://f.mtr.cool/syhogairxw
How to read Scrooge McDuck in the age of Donald Trump Alfred McCoy #foreignpolicy
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How to read Scrooge McDuck in the age of Donald Trump Alfred McCoy #foreignpolicy
Ending Republican Grip Requires Overcoming Democratic Leaders
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If the party wants to regain and expand support from working-class voters, it must fight for programs that they clearly want. @normansolomon #democrats
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If the party wants to regain and expand support from working-class voters, it must fight for programs that they clearly want. @normansolomon #democrats
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Ending Republican Grip Requires Overcoming Democratic Leaders
https://f.mtr.cool/vsdttxogwa
If the party wants to regain and expand support from working-class voters, it must fight for programs that they clearly want. @normansolomon #democrats
https://f.mtr.cool/vsdttxogwa
If the party wants to regain and expand support from working-class voters, it must fight for programs that they clearly want. @normansolomon #democrats
Donald Trump, the Nietzschean
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Flush with the joy of victory on Monday, January 5th, Trump threatened to take over Greenland, part of the kingdom of Denmark, an American friend. Al Martinich and Tom Palaima #trump #trump
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Flush with the joy of victory on Monday, January 5th, Trump threatened to take over Greenland, part of the kingdom of Denmark, an American friend. Al Martinich and Tom Palaima #trump #trump
January 18, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Donald Trump, the Nietzschean
https://f.mtr.cool/kbsliqbijs
Flush with the joy of victory on Monday, January 5th, Trump threatened to take over Greenland, part of the kingdom of Denmark, an American friend. Al Martinich and Tom Palaima #trump #trump
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Flush with the joy of victory on Monday, January 5th, Trump threatened to take over Greenland, part of the kingdom of Denmark, an American friend. Al Martinich and Tom Palaima #trump #trump
Why the Cleveland Browns Need a Black Head Coach—and the Courage to Actually Trust Him
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In the NFL, Black players are trusted to take the hits but rarely trusted to hold real power. @desicortez1 #browns
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In the NFL, Black players are trusted to take the hits but rarely trusted to hold real power. @desicortez1 #browns
January 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Why the Cleveland Browns Need a Black Head Coach—and the Courage to Actually Trust Him
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In the NFL, Black players are trusted to take the hits but rarely trusted to hold real power. @desicortez1 #browns
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In the NFL, Black players are trusted to take the hits but rarely trusted to hold real power. @desicortez1 #browns
My Fist Fight with Donald Trump
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He punched me in the jaw, though with little impact. I remember thinking, “Did I just get punched?” and “He has a small hand.”
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He punched me in the jaw, though with little impact. I remember thinking, “Did I just get punched?” and “He has a small hand.”
January 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
My Fist Fight with Donald Trump
https://f.mtr.cool/mywhaqooba
He punched me in the jaw, though with little impact. I remember thinking, “Did I just get punched?” and “He has a small hand.”
https://f.mtr.cool/mywhaqooba
He punched me in the jaw, though with little impact. I remember thinking, “Did I just get punched?” and “He has a small hand.”
#TakeBackTikTok From Ellison - Let Palestine Live
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How Billionaire Power, Platform Censorship, and a Pro-Palestine Youth Revolt Are Colliding on America’s Most Influential App #tiktok
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How Billionaire Power, Platform Censorship, and a Pro-Palestine Youth Revolt Are Colliding on America’s Most Influential App #tiktok
January 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
#TakeBackTikTok From Ellison - Let Palestine Live
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How Billionaire Power, Platform Censorship, and a Pro-Palestine Youth Revolt Are Colliding on America’s Most Influential App #tiktok
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How Billionaire Power, Platform Censorship, and a Pro-Palestine Youth Revolt Are Colliding on America’s Most Influential App #tiktok
Crisis, Repression, and Collective Defiance
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A nationwide, leaderless movement signals a deepening legitimacy crisis as Iranians demand dignity, and democratic rule @amaniuyyr
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A nationwide, leaderless movement signals a deepening legitimacy crisis as Iranians demand dignity, and democratic rule @amaniuyyr
January 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Crisis, Repression, and Collective Defiance
https://f.mtr.cool/wwcjesqrja
A nationwide, leaderless movement signals a deepening legitimacy crisis as Iranians demand dignity, and democratic rule @amaniuyyr
https://f.mtr.cool/wwcjesqrja
A nationwide, leaderless movement signals a deepening legitimacy crisis as Iranians demand dignity, and democratic rule @amaniuyyr
Greenland? Really?
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Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
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Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Greenland? Really?
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Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
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Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
Gaza’s Christian Community: Indigenous Presence, Targeted Silence
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Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
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Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
January 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Gaza’s Christian Community: Indigenous Presence, Targeted Silence
https://f.mtr.cool/spqjdrhidv
Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
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Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
Project 2025 Made Trump's Immigration Plan Crystal Clear
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
January 16, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Project 2025 Made Trump's Immigration Plan Crystal Clear
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
Trump in a Long Line of Imperial Presidents
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
January 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Trump in a Long Line of Imperial Presidents
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
Venezuela: the Fantasy of Control Repeats Itself
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
January 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Venezuela: the Fantasy of Control Repeats Itself
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
Renee Good and the Spirit of Resistance
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A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
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A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
January 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Renee Good and the Spirit of Resistance
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A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
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A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
Trump’s Foreign Policy? Peace-Seeking or Imperialistic—or Both?
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If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
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If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Trump’s Foreign Policy? Peace-Seeking or Imperialistic—or Both?
https://f.mtr.cool/rpgmsjuhkm
If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
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If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
Haven't We Become the Overbearing Gringo Again?
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America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
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America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Haven't We Become the Overbearing Gringo Again?
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America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
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America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
Keeping People With Their Pets Will Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis — and Mental Health
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Keeping People With Their Pets Will Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis — and Mental Health
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
Is Vance Next?
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It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
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It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Is Vance Next?
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It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
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It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
Demand Justice in the Name of #KeithPorter…#BeGood
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Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
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Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Demand Justice in the Name of #KeithPorter…#BeGood
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Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
https://f.mtr.cool/aflqosuwus
Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
Undermining the Post Office Threatens Democracy and Black Jobs
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This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
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This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Undermining the Post Office Threatens Democracy and Black Jobs
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This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
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This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
Democrats and the Path to Defeat Trumpism Begins with ICE
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
January 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Democrats and the Path to Defeat Trumpism Begins with ICE
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
A Call for Accountability in ICE Cold Minneapolis Killing
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One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
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One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
January 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A Call for Accountability in ICE Cold Minneapolis Killing
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One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
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One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
Who’s Really Running Venezuela?
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Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
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Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
January 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Who’s Really Running Venezuela?
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Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
https://f.mtr.cool/mgpokadmll
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
Protecting the Night for People and Planet: The Hidden Costs of Light Pollution
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Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
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Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
January 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Protecting the Night for People and Planet: The Hidden Costs of Light Pollution
https://f.mtr.cool/qwilnrwbde
Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
https://f.mtr.cool/qwilnrwbde
Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
Sovereignty for Me but Not for Thee
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Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
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Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
January 14, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Sovereignty for Me but Not for Thee
https://f.mtr.cool/kccqllseps
Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
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Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
Does God Love Losers, Too?
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If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
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If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Does God Love Losers, Too?
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If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
https://f.mtr.cool/oshadvifqx
If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart