Michael Mandsager
@mikemandsager.bsky.social
Lutheran pastor, husband, dad, grandfather; and recently, very amateur actor
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New in PN: The Indiana GOP's defiance shows how Trump is losing juice
"This was a remarkable setback for Trump, who orchestrated a barrage of physical and political threats against Republican lawmakers in the state, and it underlines his weakening influence."
"This was a remarkable setback for Trump, who orchestrated a barrage of physical and political threats against Republican lawmakers in the state, and it underlines his weakening influence."
The Indiana GOP's defiance shows how Trump is losing juice
His unpopularity is increasing and his threats are starting to ring hollow.
www.publicnotice.co
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
New in PN: The Indiana GOP's defiance shows how Trump is losing juice
"This was a remarkable setback for Trump, who orchestrated a barrage of physical and political threats against Republican lawmakers in the state, and it underlines his weakening influence."
"This was a remarkable setback for Trump, who orchestrated a barrage of physical and political threats against Republican lawmakers in the state, and it underlines his weakening influence."
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Why is Fox News starting a war on Christmas?
Fox tells Americans to buy artificial trees so Christmas tree farms can be used for data centers:
"Everybody needs to get on board."
"Everybody needs to get on board."
December 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Why is Fox News starting a war on Christmas?
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INDONESIA: Release all political prisoners! www.bwint.org/BwiNews/News...
Voices from Indonesia: Release all political prisoners! - BWI
A group of 500 protesters from the Labour Movement with the People (GEBRAK) held a demonstration to commemorate International Human Rights Day on 10 December…
www.bwint.org
December 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
INDONESIA: Release all political prisoners! www.bwint.org/BwiNews/News...
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I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Connections
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🇮🇹Italy: Thousands demonstrate against Prime Minister Meloni's budget.
Italian unions have said that the new budget bill would "worsen people's living and working conditions," underfunding healthcare and education, while overspending on defense.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/italy-tho...
Italian unions have said that the new budget bill would "worsen people's living and working conditions," underfunding healthcare and education, while overspending on defense.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/italy-tho...
Italy: Thousands demonstrate against Meloni's budget – DW – 12/13/2025
Italian unions have said that the new budget bill would "worsen people's living and working conditions," underfunding healthcare and education, while overspending on defense.
www.dw.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🇮🇹Italy: Thousands demonstrate against Prime Minister Meloni's budget.
Italian unions have said that the new budget bill would "worsen people's living and working conditions," underfunding healthcare and education, while overspending on defense.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/italy-tho...
Italian unions have said that the new budget bill would "worsen people's living and working conditions," underfunding healthcare and education, while overspending on defense.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/italy-tho...
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He got high on catnip, then passed out after trying to open a bag of cat treats he pilfered from an upper cabinet somehow. Happy #Caturday
December 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
He got high on catnip, then passed out after trying to open a bag of cat treats he pilfered from an upper cabinet somehow. Happy #Caturday
Connections: Sports Edition
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Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game
Group sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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We must approach each day with these questions: What can we do to protect free and fair elections? How can we counter what the GOP is doing? How can we advance the voting rights of every eligible citizen and ensure their ballots are accurately counted and elections properly certified?
The Greatest Threat to Democracy
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We must approach each day with these questions: What can we do to protect free and fair elections? How can we counter what the GOP is doing? How can we advance the voting rights of every eligible citizen and ensure their ballots are accurately counted and elections properly certified?
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Jamie Lee Curtis takes inspiration from Elvis Costello’s “Deep, Dark Truthful Mirror,” and says no one can run from the reality of aging for too long.
On this week’s Wild Card, she talks about what she’s learned from getting sober and the legacy of her mother.
Watch the full episode: n.pr/48AOjtk
On this week’s Wild Card, she talks about what she’s learned from getting sober and the legacy of her mother.
Watch the full episode: n.pr/48AOjtk
Jamie Lee Curtis on her famous parents, rejecting Hollywood’s beauty standards and getting good roles : Wild Card with Rachel Martin
Jamie Lee Curtis never wanted to be an actor. She tells Rachel, despite having famous show business parents, she originally thought she’d become a police officer. Jamie talks about how she unexpectedl...
n.pr
December 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Jamie Lee Curtis takes inspiration from Elvis Costello’s “Deep, Dark Truthful Mirror,” and says no one can run from the reality of aging for too long.
On this week’s Wild Card, she talks about what she’s learned from getting sober and the legacy of her mother.
Watch the full episode: n.pr/48AOjtk
On this week’s Wild Card, she talks about what she’s learned from getting sober and the legacy of her mother.
Watch the full episode: n.pr/48AOjtk
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“I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It’s even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”
December 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
“I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It’s even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”
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Restaurant owner BOOTS OUT ICE
YouTube video by Tony Dortie
youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel. www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...
Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel
As disciples, we cannot remain indifferent to injustice or the mistreatment of our neighbor. We are called to advocate for a just and meaningful immigration reform that respects human dignity, upholds...
www.americamagazine.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel. www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...
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BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, just now:
"I stand here today with my head held high, and I will continue to fight and stand firm.”
"I stand here today with my head held high, and I will continue to fight and stand firm.”
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, just now:
"I stand here today with my head held high, and I will continue to fight and stand firm.”
"I stand here today with my head held high, and I will continue to fight and stand firm.”
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I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
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To be clear, billions of our tax dollars are going to bailout the same farmers who overwhelmingly voted to harm themselves and their own livelihoods.
December 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
To be clear, billions of our tax dollars are going to bailout the same farmers who overwhelmingly voted to harm themselves and their own livelihoods.
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RepubliKKKans Redrew The Map
In Their Favor,and Last Night,
Democrat Eric Gisler Won The
Special Election In Georgia ! Take That,Chump And SQUEAKER
Johnson....... 💙
In Their Favor,and Last Night,
Democrat Eric Gisler Won The
Special Election In Georgia ! Take That,Chump And SQUEAKER
Johnson....... 💙
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
RepubliKKKans Redrew The Map
In Their Favor,and Last Night,
Democrat Eric Gisler Won The
Special Election In Georgia ! Take That,Chump And SQUEAKER
Johnson....... 💙
In Their Favor,and Last Night,
Democrat Eric Gisler Won The
Special Election In Georgia ! Take That,Chump And SQUEAKER
Johnson....... 💙
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Yoon and Bolsonaro are in prison. People everywhere are standing up to dictators and holding them accountable for their crimes. We, the people of America, must work to expand this trend.
Look around! We have begun.
Look around! We have begun.
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yoon and Bolsonaro are in prison. People everywhere are standing up to dictators and holding them accountable for their crimes. We, the people of America, must work to expand this trend.
Look around! We have begun.
Look around! We have begun.
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@martinkerrmusic.bsky.social gives us an honestly tragic #CupOfJoe.
“..tidings of corruption and greed.”
“..tidings of corruption and greed.”
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
@martinkerrmusic.bsky.social gives us an honestly tragic #CupOfJoe.
“..tidings of corruption and greed.”
“..tidings of corruption and greed.”