Annika
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New post: Bruce Lear explains how several bills advancing in the Republican-controlled Iowa legislature would harm public schools and libraries.
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It's time for the party to end under the Golden Dome
Bruce Lear explains how several bills advancing in the Republican-controlled Iowa legislature would harm public schools and libraries.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:39 AM
New post: Bruce Lear explains how several bills advancing in the Republican-controlled Iowa legislature would harm public schools and libraries.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/02/27/i...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/02/27/i...
Somehow. Someway. After some time (too much). Things will get better.
February 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Somehow. Someway. After some time (too much). Things will get better.
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Breaking News: President Trump said his administration would prepare to hold tens of thousands of migrants at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay.
Trump Says U.S. Will Hold Migrants at Guantánamo
The president suggested 30,000 migrants could be housed on the base. It is unclear how the plan will take shape.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Breaking News: President Trump said his administration would prepare to hold tens of thousands of migrants at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay.
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The Trump administration instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.
Read more: nyti.ms/4hvI8s0
Read more: nyti.ms/4hvI8s0
January 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Trump administration instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.
Read more: nyti.ms/4hvI8s0
Read more: nyti.ms/4hvI8s0
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The White House budget office has paused all federal grants and loans, according to a memo sent to agencies Monday www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Please reach out if you know of specific projects, grants, programs in Iowa that are affected by this action.
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Gisèle Pelicot stood with her head held high in a courtroom in Avignon, France, on Thursday as the verdicts in the four-month rape trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men were read. Her image has become a symbol of female strength around the world, our critic writes.
Read more: nyti.ms/41Ju7lP
Read more: nyti.ms/41Ju7lP
December 20, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Gisèle Pelicot stood with her head held high in a courtroom in Avignon, France, on Thursday as the verdicts in the four-month rape trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men were read. Her image has become a symbol of female strength around the world, our critic writes.
Read more: nyti.ms/41Ju7lP
Read more: nyti.ms/41Ju7lP
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the reason this is important is that Trump has sold his re-election as proof that he is a god-king above all consequence who can do anything he wants
already losing two nominations proves that is not true, and the sooner we can puncture that narrative and brand him a hubristic failure the better
already losing two nominations proves that is not true, and the sooner we can puncture that narrative and brand him a hubristic failure the better
Normally, a president-elect having one major nominee withdraw before confirmation hearings even begin and several more seemingly about to follow suit would be a pretty big deal.
We’d get headlines about a troubled transition, how the incoming administration was not ready for prime time, etc.
We’d get headlines about a troubled transition, how the incoming administration was not ready for prime time, etc.
listen, the president losing his first choice pick to be secretary of defense less than a month after announcing him is an unambiguous defeat, just like losing his first choice pick to be AG was
December 5, 2024 at 1:36 AM
the reason this is important is that Trump has sold his re-election as proof that he is a god-king above all consequence who can do anything he wants
already losing two nominations proves that is not true, and the sooner we can puncture that narrative and brand him a hubristic failure the better
already losing two nominations proves that is not true, and the sooner we can puncture that narrative and brand him a hubristic failure the better
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Six decades later, Star Trek may still be the only franchise based on the ideas that diversity is strength, justice is the measure of civilization, bounty is to be shared, peace is worth the price, and all these things can be achieved.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
November 29, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Six decades later, Star Trek may still be the only franchise based on the ideas that diversity is strength, justice is the measure of civilization, bounty is to be shared, peace is worth the price, and all these things can be achieved.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
"I do, therefore, invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea, and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving...
November 28, 2024 at 1:48 PM
"I do, therefore, invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea, and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving...
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Very good essay
The best analogy for dogs and the “risk” they pose to the City: Cars
Dogs, like cars, are good and even *necessary* for some people. The problem is with *unregulated* ownership by broader public … which then insists on the urban environment be molded to their particular preferences
The best analogy for dogs and the “risk” they pose to the City: Cars
Dogs, like cars, are good and even *necessary* for some people. The problem is with *unregulated* ownership by broader public … which then insists on the urban environment be molded to their particular preferences
I've been afraid to write this exact piece for months but I'm just going to say it: people are getting collectively fed up with the antisocial behavior of (some) dog owners. www.cartoonshateher.com/p/the-vibe-s...
November 25, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Very good essay
The best analogy for dogs and the “risk” they pose to the City: Cars
Dogs, like cars, are good and even *necessary* for some people. The problem is with *unregulated* ownership by broader public … which then insists on the urban environment be molded to their particular preferences
The best analogy for dogs and the “risk” they pose to the City: Cars
Dogs, like cars, are good and even *necessary* for some people. The problem is with *unregulated* ownership by broader public … which then insists on the urban environment be molded to their particular preferences
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No, I think this is absolutely not true. TikTok is UNIQUELY bad for informing people, uniquely dangerous
Not so bad when you put it that way - TikTok is worse than reading but better than tv in terms of informing the viewer
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM
No, I think this is absolutely not true. TikTok is UNIQUELY bad for informing people, uniquely dangerous
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Congratulations Marta! #NWSL #NWSLChampionship
November 24, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Congratulations Marta! #NWSL #NWSLChampionship
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I'm really glad women's soccer in the US is growing so quickly now. The NWSL Championship on big CBS in prime time on a Saturday night is crazy!
This is what womens sports deserve in this country.
This is what womens sports deserve in this country.
November 24, 2024 at 2:03 AM
I'm really glad women's soccer in the US is growing so quickly now. The NWSL Championship on big CBS in prime time on a Saturday night is crazy!
This is what womens sports deserve in this country.
This is what womens sports deserve in this country.
Don't miss your SHOT to see @orlpride take on @washingtonspirit #nwslfinal on #cbs
November 24, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Don't miss your SHOT to see @orlpride take on @washingtonspirit #nwslfinal on #cbs
Let's Go! NWSL Championship game here we come!
November 23, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Let's Go! NWSL Championship game here we come!
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HAPPY NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP DAY!
a man wearing a cowboy hat is standing in the fog
Alt: a man wearing a cowboy hat is standing in the fog, belting out a song
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November 23, 2024 at 4:04 PM
HAPPY NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP DAY!
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We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
November 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/u...
October 24, 2024 at 3:04 PM
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/u...
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Last night's Oscars were a good show, mostly I think because it was a good movie year. But today I am still terribly sad, because now the purge of Anything Old is complete. They didn't even show CLIPS of the Honorary Oscars. They didn't say the NAMES.
March 11, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Last night's Oscars were a good show, mostly I think because it was a good movie year. But today I am still terribly sad, because now the purge of Anything Old is complete. They didn't even show CLIPS of the Honorary Oscars. They didn't say the NAMES.