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Writer. Educator. Liberationist. Appalachia is in my blood. Justice is in my soul. A better world is in our capacity. Montani Semper Liberi.
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Happy New Year to everyone but the insecure small-guy complex fascists that make every day a hellscape.
January 1, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Happy New Year to everyone but the insecure small-guy complex fascists that make every day a hellscape.
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What is a short(ish) piece of writing (any genre) that you most appreciated reading this year?
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
What is a short(ish) piece of writing (any genre) that you most appreciated reading this year?
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The turbulent trajectory of Trump’s ‘Nazi streak’ acolyte
The turbulent trajectory of Trump’s ‘Nazi streak’ acolyte
Paul Ingrassia’s almost Trumpian survival demonstrates how ideological affinity and personal loyalty can outweigh all other considerations in this administration.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The turbulent trajectory of Trump’s ‘Nazi streak’ acolyte
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oh it's "coming to an end" is it?
Starbucks spent years trying to become an inescapable storefront on the streets of New York, Los Angeles and other big cities in America. Now that’s coming to an end. https://cnn.it/4q8AJ6D
December 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
oh it's "coming to an end" is it?
Ab una anima obscura ad aliam.
December 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ab una anima obscura ad aliam.
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An expanding body of evidence suggests that the age of an ovary, not just the eggs it contains, is important to reproduction and healthy aging.
It’s Time to Give the Ovary Some More Respect
Recent research highlights that for fertility and aging, the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
An expanding body of evidence suggests that the age of an ovary, not just the eggs it contains, is important to reproduction and healthy aging.
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I don’t mean to sound extreme, but I don’t think we should have torture camps for people with criminal records either.
December 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I don’t mean to sound extreme, but I don’t think we should have torture camps for people with criminal records either.
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Call your representatives folks. It's easy and it matters.
Call or message to impeach and prosecute Pam Bondi and AG Blanche for violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and participating in a criminal cover up. #3E
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
December 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Call your representatives folks. It's easy and it matters.
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Transparency at last 🙄
December 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Transparency at last 🙄
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This is a White House cover up. RELEASE THE FILES.
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is a White House cover up. RELEASE THE FILES.
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This is a compelling piece, but I think it overstates just how much romance is left among ”liberal lawyers“ for the Court. I’ll highlight one example. 1.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s time to accept that the US supreme court is illegitimate and must be replaced | Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn
We need to remake the US high court so Americans don’t suffer future decades of oligarchy-facilitating rule
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is a compelling piece, but I think it overstates just how much romance is left among ”liberal lawyers“ for the Court. I’ll highlight one example. 1.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Chag Sameach to my Jewish folks. I know it's a hard time to exist in the world for everyone. Let's all do what we can to be the light in our dark world.
December 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Chag Sameach to my Jewish folks. I know it's a hard time to exist in the world for everyone. Let's all do what we can to be the light in our dark world.
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NEW: A Utah plastic surgeon was on trial for falsifying COVID-19 vaccine cards. Then Pam Bondi stepped in.
Bondi’s dismissal of the case signals the increasing clout of “medical freedom” activists and vaccine skeptics under the leadership of RFK Jr.
With @sltrib.com
Bondi’s dismissal of the case signals the increasing clout of “medical freedom” activists and vaccine skeptics under the leadership of RFK Jr.
With @sltrib.com
Pam Bondi Dismissed Charges Against a Surgeon Who Falsified Vaccine Cards. It Emboldened Others With Similar Cases.
A Utah surgeon’s victory in a vaccine fraud case has encouraged other “medical freedom” advocates to consider seeking leniency for similar charges. “This undermines every layer of the system that prot...
www.propublica.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: A Utah plastic surgeon was on trial for falsifying COVID-19 vaccine cards. Then Pam Bondi stepped in.
Bondi’s dismissal of the case signals the increasing clout of “medical freedom” activists and vaccine skeptics under the leadership of RFK Jr.
With @sltrib.com
Bondi’s dismissal of the case signals the increasing clout of “medical freedom” activists and vaccine skeptics under the leadership of RFK Jr.
With @sltrib.com
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The movie that made Rob Reiner’s career was a movie that absolutely nobody wanted him to make.
The Inconceivable Start to Rob Reiner’s Legendary Movie Career
The director began with a hot streak of seven movies in eight years, including perhaps his most beloved of all: ‘The Princess Bride.’
on.wsj.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The movie that made Rob Reiner’s career was a movie that absolutely nobody wanted him to make.
Rest easy, Rob. May you and your lovely wife know peace outside this world.
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Rest easy, Rob. May you and your lovely wife know peace outside this world.
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Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
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Union membership in the U.S. is in steep decline. Two experts debate whether a revival is possible.
Can Labor Unions Recover? Two Experts Square Off
Sharon Block of Harvard Law School is optimistic about unions’ future. as a counterweight to corporations. Veronique de Rugy of George Mason says unions aren’t helping workers.
on.wsj.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Union membership in the U.S. is in steep decline. Two experts debate whether a revival is possible.
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In 2024, there were 13,774 controllers working nationwide — a little over 800 short of the FAA’s stated targets for the year.
However, more controllers left the industry this year because of the protracted government shutdown, with retirement rates during the shutdown more than triple the usual.
However, more controllers left the industry this year because of the protracted government shutdown, with retirement rates during the shutdown more than triple the usual.
With the shutdown over, what’s next for air traffic control?
Air traffic controllers have long faced a shortage. The 2025 government shutdown was hard on controllers, with some choosing to leave the industry altogether....
www.dallasnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In 2024, there were 13,774 controllers working nationwide — a little over 800 short of the FAA’s stated targets for the year.
However, more controllers left the industry this year because of the protracted government shutdown, with retirement rates during the shutdown more than triple the usual.
However, more controllers left the industry this year because of the protracted government shutdown, with retirement rates during the shutdown more than triple the usual.
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Man Likes Woman So Much He Marries Her https://theonion.com/man-likes-woman-so-much-he-marries-her-1819569538/
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Man Likes Woman So Much He Marries Her https://theonion.com/man-likes-woman-so-much-he-marries-her-1819569538/
Based.
December 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Based.
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Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death.
All Trump needed to do was keep his big mouth shut or make a sympathetic comment.
But that’s not Trump. He’s pathologically evil.
Trump suggested that Rob Reiner and his wife died of “Trump derangement syndrome.“
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
All Trump needed to do was keep his big mouth shut or make a sympathetic comment.
But that’s not Trump. He’s pathologically evil.
Trump suggested that Rob Reiner and his wife died of “Trump derangement syndrome.“
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Trump suggests Rob Reiner's killing was due to ‘TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME’
The president said the Hollywood icon suffered an “incurable affliction” at the time of his death.
www.politico.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death.
All Trump needed to do was keep his big mouth shut or make a sympathetic comment.
But that’s not Trump. He’s pathologically evil.
Trump suggested that Rob Reiner and his wife died of “Trump derangement syndrome.“
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
All Trump needed to do was keep his big mouth shut or make a sympathetic comment.
But that’s not Trump. He’s pathologically evil.
Trump suggested that Rob Reiner and his wife died of “Trump derangement syndrome.“
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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A shooter at Brown University left two people dead. The gunman remained at large.
Breaking | Police Search for Suspect After 2 Killed, 8 Injured in Brown University Shooting
The school says an active shooter was reported and has told students and staff to shelter in place.
on.wsj.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A shooter at Brown University left two people dead. The gunman remained at large.
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This is one of the most celebrated writers in white literature doing the equivalent of “why can’t we have a white history month” as a deep philosophical exercise. Unfortunately, many such cases.
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This is one of the most celebrated writers in white literature doing the equivalent of “why can’t we have a white history month” as a deep philosophical exercise. Unfortunately, many such cases.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with FDA Commissioner Martin Makary about the decline in testosterone in men in the U.S. and what his agency wants to do about it. n.pr/4oSpMVp
Testosterone levels have declined in men. Here's what the FDA wants to do about it
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with FDA Commissioner Martin Makary about the decline in testosterone in men in the U.S. and what his agency wants to do about it.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with FDA Commissioner Martin Makary about the decline in testosterone in men in the U.S. and what his agency wants to do about it. n.pr/4oSpMVp