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mlenrios.bsky.social
@mlenrios.bsky.social
Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Views expressed here are my own.
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For the first time in three years, the Gaza Strip’s tiny Christian community is celebrating Christmas without the immediate threat of war, lighting up trees and passing out sweets.
Gaza’s Christians, battered by war, celebrate first Christmas in 3 years
The Christian population in Gaza has dropped by nearly half since 2023. But with a ceasefire in place, Christmas will be celebrated once again.
wapo.st
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I got disappointing news tonight from a journal about a manuscript (& a revision) that I'd given my heart & soul to.

1. The lesson: rejection happens to everyone in academia

2. The cognitive reframing: A friend sent me this article 😂
https://nobelprize.org/impac…
December 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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December 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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In 2025, our most-read articles ranged from investigations into secret maternity homes to explorations of American masculinity—and so much more.

Coming in at #10, an exploration of the case of Adriana Smith—who Georgia kept on life support as a result of the state’s strict abortion ban.
Adriana Smith and the Legal Horror of Reproductive Servitude in the U.S.
Declared brain-dead in February, Adriana Smith is on life support in Georgia against her family’s wishes because of the state abortion ban.
msmagazine.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Anoka-Hennepin educators have voted overwhelmingly to strike for a fair contract that delivers the wages and healthcare benefits they deserve. No one wants a strike. I hope the school board comes to an agreement that puts the needs of schools and students first.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Anoka-Hennepin educators vote to authorize strike, union says
Educators in Minnesota's largest school district have voted to authorize a strike, though the union representing them said they still hope to avoid one.
www.cbsnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I am fueling the economy today. 👜
December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Lord of the Flies

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December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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This is something else. Lots of respect for @60minutes.bsky.social reporter Sharyn Alfonso for defending the integrity of her work.

What a disgrace for 60
Minutes. The Trump effect destroys every institution it touches.
GIFT LINK:

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Classic. ❤️ this movie.
December 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Current status.
December 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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December 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Who is surprised all the files were not released despite law requiring their disclosure?
December 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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December 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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The 6 richest men in the world are all Trump allies.

They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.

Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Tough seasonal! May you have a great Friday!

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December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Ugh.
It gets even more pathetic—

x.com/RepBeatty/st...
December 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. Thursday for unfettered access to the states’ voter registration records. The federal government has now filed lawsuits against 21 states, plus D.C.

This is a developing story...
DOJ Sues Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and DC, Expanding Campaign of Voter Data Lawsuits to 22
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM