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Soy Miguel aka Mike. Retired Episcopal Priest. Sarcasm is my birthright. Quantum Field Theory answers most questions. I grew up in Tennessee so “bless your heart” cuts like a knife.
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This is the story behind the name of this blog – A(nother) Dazzling Darkness. This might should have been the first posting but I had to get my personal discovery of Orville Peck out before I could wr...
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She couldn’t hold back her tears as she spoke of the world’s betrayal.
Gaza journalist and writer Saja Hamdan exposed Western media hypocrisy—once a voice for truth, now an amplifier for occupation narratives—during a Women of Gaza testimonies panel. 💔💔💔
Gaza journalist and writer Saja Hamdan exposed Western media hypocrisy—once a voice for truth, now an amplifier for occupation narratives—during a Women of Gaza testimonies panel. 💔💔💔
December 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
She couldn’t hold back her tears as she spoke of the world’s betrayal.
Gaza journalist and writer Saja Hamdan exposed Western media hypocrisy—once a voice for truth, now an amplifier for occupation narratives—during a Women of Gaza testimonies panel. 💔💔💔
Gaza journalist and writer Saja Hamdan exposed Western media hypocrisy—once a voice for truth, now an amplifier for occupation narratives—during a Women of Gaza testimonies panel. 💔💔💔
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"Paramount launched its $108 billion effort to take over Warner Bros. ... after Netflix and [WB] leadership announced a proposed merger deal. Antitrust advocates have warned that either merger would be destructive for journalism, television writers, media industry competition, and consumers."
Trump megadonor Larry Ellison is reportedly pledging $40 billion to help his son buy CNN’s parent company, in a media power play that one critic warns makes the billionaire tycoon a direct threat to independent journalism and democracy.
Trump Ally Larry Ellison Pledges $40B to Help His Son Buy CNN Parent Company
“Larry Ellison is a threat to journalism and democracy,” one critic warned of the mogul’s newest media power play.
truthout.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Paramount launched its $108 billion effort to take over Warner Bros. ... after Netflix and [WB] leadership announced a proposed merger deal. Antitrust advocates have warned that either merger would be destructive for journalism, television writers, media industry competition, and consumers."
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The condescension and moral preening are getting all the glory in this email, but don’t sleep on the new head of CBS News declaring that the last 7 days were a “slow news week.”
New Bari Weiss & CBS leadership note to staff—
“…Americans say they do not trust the press…To win back their trust, we have to work hard.”
“Sometimes it means telling unexpected stories…sometimes it means holding a piece about an important subject to make sure it is comprehensive and fair.”
“…Americans say they do not trust the press…To win back their trust, we have to work hard.”
“Sometimes it means telling unexpected stories…sometimes it means holding a piece about an important subject to make sure it is comprehensive and fair.”
December 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The condescension and moral preening are getting all the glory in this email, but don’t sleep on the new head of CBS News declaring that the last 7 days were a “slow news week.”
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Trump lackey Mike Johnson is super pissed that we were able to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits.
Imagine how mad he’ll be when we get it passed. Make your voice heard and demand that Congress vote yes on this as soon as they come back:
Imagine how mad he’ll be when we get it passed. Make your voice heard and demand that Congress vote yes on this as soon as they come back:
Tell Congress: Demand Speaker Johnson hold a vote IMMEDIATELY on the ACA tax credit extension
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Trump lackey Mike Johnson is super pissed that we were able to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits.
Imagine how mad he’ll be when we get it passed. Make your voice heard and demand that Congress vote yes on this as soon as they come back:
Imagine how mad he’ll be when we get it passed. Make your voice heard and demand that Congress vote yes on this as soon as they come back:
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jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
![. . . very cooperative, but the police at that point had to let [redacted] know that what she had done that she could be facing charges.
Q And that was after they had told her earlier that she didn't need an attorney present, correct?
A Exactly.
Q Okay. So this happens to her with the Palm Beach Police Department and did the Palm Beach Police actually present or propose charging [redacted]?
A They did get a probable cause affidavit against [redacted].
Q And is that why Ms. [redacted] and her attorney were concerned about her testimony here?
A Yes.
Q Now was a subpoena issued for Ms. [redacted] on behalf of this grand jury?
A Yes, it was.
Q And before Ms. [redacted] would comply with that, did she -- did her attorney request some sort of order?
A Yes.
Q And what did he ask for?
A He asked for immunity for [redacted].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreiariijffjjrgfh26o22jjr76pwprinvnbpkcho5lyi2sucfbqlooy@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
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After buying it for $18.8 billion, Walgreens' new private equity owner has eliminated paid holidays for all hourly workers on Christmas and New Year's.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After buying it for $18.8 billion, Walgreens' new private equity owner has eliminated paid holidays for all hourly workers on Christmas and New Year's.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
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North Carolina lawmakers have attempted to transfer control or partial control of at least 29 boards, entities or important executive powers in the past decade that had previously been under control of the governor.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors
For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it fina...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
North Carolina lawmakers have attempted to transfer control or partial control of at least 29 boards, entities or important executive powers in the past decade that had previously been under control of the governor.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
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"We’re monitoring what you do online. Disseminating, writing, or publishing inciting content online is considered a terrorist crime in every sense and may lead to arrest or imprisonment. We have warned you."
Israel warns Palestinians that posting about their suffering will be considered terrorism.
Israel warns Palestinians that posting about their suffering will be considered terrorism.
December 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
"We’re monitoring what you do online. Disseminating, writing, or publishing inciting content online is considered a terrorist crime in every sense and may lead to arrest or imprisonment. We have warned you."
Israel warns Palestinians that posting about their suffering will be considered terrorism.
Israel warns Palestinians that posting about their suffering will be considered terrorism.
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Peace on earth, goodwill to men.
December 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Peace on earth, goodwill to men.
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Authorities have reported the death of a Nicaraguan immigrant in ICE custody in a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of an immigrant in ICE custody this month.
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Nicaraguan Man in ICE Custody Dies in Mississippi Hospital
A Nicaraguan man has died in ICE custody at a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of a person in custody this month.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Authorities have reported the death of a Nicaraguan immigrant in ICE custody in a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of an immigrant in ICE custody this month.
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This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.
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Christian Nationalist without the boring nice Jesus parts.
December 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Christian Nationalist without the boring nice Jesus parts.
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What are the odds he would do that if the reports were positive at all? lol!
Of Course He Did…. The NUMBERS Aren’t in His Favor! Just like the Epstein Files!
December 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
What are the odds he would do that if the reports were positive at all? lol!
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What part of Medicare for All does he not get?
The same way every other developed nation has done it
I'm here willing to read anything someone puts together that details how we can get from here to there
I'm all for universal healthcare. Tell me how we get there.
I'm all for universal healthcare. Tell me how we get there.
December 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
What part of Medicare for All does he not get?
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Donald Trump defaulted on a $330 million loan for his Chicago skyscraper. And it wasn't the only time he defaulted on a loan or failed to pay a bill.
December 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Donald Trump defaulted on a $330 million loan for his Chicago skyscraper. And it wasn't the only time he defaulted on a loan or failed to pay a bill.
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President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/LeCyeIU
December 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/LeCyeIU
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This comes after the Trump administration began withholding tax refunds and Social Security benefits from some student loan borrowers in default, as it also slashed affordable repayment options for millions of people.
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This comes after the Trump administration began withholding tax refunds and Social Security benefits from some student loan borrowers in default, as it also slashed affordable repayment options for millions of people.
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What we have now is a two-tiered society with a wealthy few at the top and the vast majority of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What we have now is a two-tiered society with a wealthy few at the top and the vast majority of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
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A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
December 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
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FEMA denies federal air to Gila, Mohave counties after deadly flooding
Two counties in Arizona will go without federal funding after deadly floods destroyed communities in Mohave and Gila counties back in September. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for funding to…
Two counties in Arizona will go without federal funding after deadly floods destroyed communities in Mohave and Gila counties back in September. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for funding to…
FEMA denies federal air to Gila, Mohave counties after deadly flooding
Two counties in Arizona will go without federal funding after deadly floods destroyed communities in Mohave and Gila counties back in September. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for funding to help cities like Globe rebuild after record floods caused widespread damage to public infrastructure, homes and critical services. STORY: #arizona #globe #flooding #fema #disaster #funding For more Local News from KPHO: For more YouTube Content:
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December 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
FEMA denies federal air to Gila, Mohave counties after deadly flooding
Two counties in Arizona will go without federal funding after deadly floods destroyed communities in Mohave and Gila counties back in September. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for funding to…
Two counties in Arizona will go without federal funding after deadly floods destroyed communities in Mohave and Gila counties back in September. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for funding to…
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Activists in LA photographed immigration officers wearing Halloween masks of horror movie villains while conducting raids. When a citizen journalist asked DHS for comment, a spokesperson replied, “Happy Halloween.”
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Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
trib.al
December 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Activists in LA photographed immigration officers wearing Halloween masks of horror movie villains while conducting raids. When a citizen journalist asked DHS for comment, a spokesperson replied, “Happy Halloween.”
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idk alan, “are you now or have you ever been a pedophile?” feels like a substantially different kind of question!
December 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
idk alan, “are you now or have you ever been a pedophile?” feels like a substantially different kind of question!
Our newest dog adopted from Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson.
Kirby. Chow Chow / Yellow Lab mix.
So sweet but tall enough to graze the kitchen counters. I neglected to photograph the purloined raw turkey found on the living room rug.
Kirby. Chow Chow / Yellow Lab mix.
So sweet but tall enough to graze the kitchen counters. I neglected to photograph the purloined raw turkey found on the living room rug.
December 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Our newest dog adopted from Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson.
Kirby. Chow Chow / Yellow Lab mix.
So sweet but tall enough to graze the kitchen counters. I neglected to photograph the purloined raw turkey found on the living room rug.
Kirby. Chow Chow / Yellow Lab mix.
So sweet but tall enough to graze the kitchen counters. I neglected to photograph the purloined raw turkey found on the living room rug.
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If you or your loved one is worried about dealing with government overreach, please watch and share! Silent nights for civil rights ❤️
December 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If you or your loved one is worried about dealing with government overreach, please watch and share! Silent nights for civil rights ❤️