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Ned Preston
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Observing, commenting . . .
Please join in supporting the people of Ukraine in this very dark time.

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January 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Among the many lining Connecticut Ave yesterday as part of a nationwide protest against ICE and the increasingly tyrannical MAGA regime.
January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Reposted by Ned Preston
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Grass roots May Day action on Rockville Pike near NIH. More than 50 people waved signs protesting MAGA’s destructive policies, drawing many friendly honks and waves. Let’s keep this movement rolling!
May 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This sketch from Trump’s first hundred days still fits, except that now he’s even more repellent and dangerous - and that his power to fascinate seem to be waning - let’s hope it’s on a quick slide to zero.
April 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
How low can we sink when we’re led by a bottom feeder who’s eager for a race to the bottom? Sorry, it’s not funny at all …

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Trump Takes a Major Step Toward Seabed Mining in International Waters
A new executive order pits the United States against the rest of the world over the question of who can exploit mineral resources in shared waters.
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April 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This burial of a major story by the Washington Post and other major newspapers was/is infuriating.

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Print Media to Mass Protests: “Please Turn to Page 18”
Here’s how newspapers across America minimized one of the largest demonstrations since Trump’s return to power.
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April 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Wisconsin voters send a message to Musk
April 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The latest step in our journey into chaos is announcement of massive layoffs at HHS - that’s Health and Human Services, things viewed as largely dispensable in the Maga era.
March 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Reposted by Ned Preston
An excellent update from Sen. Tim Kaine - I hear some people complaining, “why aren’t Dems speaking out?” Well, here y’go.

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Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) Delivers the Weekly Democratic Address
YouTube video by Senate Democrats
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February 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
An excellent update from Sen. Tim Kaine - I hear some people complaining, “why aren’t Dems speaking out?” Well, here y’go.

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Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) Delivers the Weekly Democratic Address
YouTube video by Senate Democrats
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February 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Here’s a weather alert that’s severe - and it’s much more than a local story.

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Musk targets NOAA in Silver Spring, Van Hollen says
Elon Musk’s staff has been at the (NOAA) headquarters, according to Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and former NOAA official Mary Glackin.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Will GOP Senators foist RFK Jr on America’s health system? His conformation hearing should have ended any doubts that he is dangerous. nypost.com/2025/01/28/o...
February 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Whether or not the Trump administration’s actions are literally a coup, as Robert Hubbell suggests on Substack, the situation is dangerous. So many outrages at once make it hard (but necessary) to see the big, grim, picture. open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
February 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Mr. Hamid counsels that Democrats should treat Trump as a normal politician. Meanwhile, Trump is energetically showing that he is anything but that. @ned777

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Opinion | Trump has become normal. That could be a good thing — really.
Democrats made big mistake treating Trump as an aberration instead of just a politician
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January 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Raising awareness (and understanding) of climate change is vital.

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A serious game: Solving climate change
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January 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s hard to pick among the many, manyTrump actions that are cause for alarm, but … well, here’s one

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Opinion | Trump’s Friday night massacre is blatantly illegal
The firing of at least 14 inspectors general foreshadows a Donald Trump unbound and heedless of the rule of law.
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January 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Reposted by Ned Preston
I just read "Climate Activists Need to Radically Change Their Approach Under Trump." Check it out!
January 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM

It’s not enough, Mitch - surely the former “master” of the Senate had enough clout left to persuade at least one more GOP member to vote against this wholly unqualified nominee.
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McConnell sends a message
With a vote against Pete Hegseth, the former GOP leader makes clear he will be an unreliable ally of Donald Trump.
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January 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
January 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We can be thankful that DJT didn’t say “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?”

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Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she asked him to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrants in the United States illegally during a pr...
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January 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Among the many wrong actions of his disastrous Day One, Trump “fired” Jose Andres; meanwhile, the man he insulted continued helping disaster victims.

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José Andrés on being ‘fired’ by Trump: ‘My 2 year term was already up’
José Andrés is firing back on President Trump’s claim that he was “fired” as a presidential appointee, calling on the commander in chief to “put politics and name calling as…
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January 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Good insights into a problem that is almost certain to recur - and not just in California.

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How schools cope after a wildfire
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January 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I hope DC will retract the general ban on RTOR. Failing that, however, signs placed at selected intersections should make clear that RTOR is illegal throughout the city. Ambiguity is dangerous.

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Opinion | D.C. should again give the green light to right turn on red
The ban is seen by many as a symbol of government overreach.
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January 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A scenario for autocracy seems already playing out - particularly interesting is this article’s description of disunion among Orban’s opponents.

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Opinion | Are We Sleepwalking Into Autocracy?
What we can learn from countries that have pushed back on threats to democracy.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM