Oh no. I hope she’s doing better soon

Republicans keep rejecting the ideals of Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Eisenhower, who thought government should provide opportunity for all, and focus on corporations and the wealthy, using racism to get people to vote against their best interests. Written in 2014, pre-Trump. (4/4)

An account of the Biden administration’s reaction to the Ukraine and Israel crises. I wish there had been more analysis and reflection but it was certainly interesting, and very clear how many Republican experts see Trump as incompetent and a threat to national security. (3/4)

The autobiography of the leading opposition politician in Russia who was poisoned and then killed in prison. A compelling personal story and history of modern Russia. Fortunately we don’t have an autocratic, kleptocratic government that punishes its opponents… never mind. (2/4)

Usually first time, but I have a couple of ties that are a bit longer and then it takes me at least 6 times.

Wow, what a beautiful state!