Stephen R Welch
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Ro Khanna: "There are 1,200 survivors. I've met dozens of them. There's not a single person who I met who I don't believe went through extraordinary abuse and trauma."
December 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Ro Khanna: "There are 1,200 survivors. I've met dozens of them. There's not a single person who I met who I don't believe went through extraordinary abuse and trauma."
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This year, New Yorkers loved James, The God of the Woods, and Onyx Storm!
These are the books New Yorkers checked out from the library the most this year.
New York City’s three public library systems released their list of most checked out books from the year, topped by Percival Everett’s James and followed by The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and On…
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December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This year, New Yorkers loved James, The God of the Woods, and Onyx Storm!
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Don't mess with Sen. Mark Kelly and expect him to take it lying down.
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Don't mess with Sen. Mark Kelly and expect him to take it lying down.
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I am going to eat EIGHT WRITERS and absorb their MULTIFARIOUS TALENTS and WIDE RANGE of SKILLS using my deadly and terrible MANDIBLES
My 2026 writing goal is to finally finish this novel in the first half and then write weird shit for the second half. What's your writing goal?
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I am going to eat EIGHT WRITERS and absorb their MULTIFARIOUS TALENTS and WIDE RANGE of SKILLS using my deadly and terrible MANDIBLES
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“I understand the nature of war—writing about war, living through war—and why war is an indelible, horrible experience, yet absolutely central in human history.” On the history and future of authoritarianism, war, and literature in Europe.
On the Past and Present of Authoritarianism, War, and Literature in Europe
From the World Wars to today’s Russian invasion of Ukraine, conflict has shaped Europe’s cultures, politics, and language. Author Artem Chapeye (Ukraine), Peter Osnos (Poland) and Antonia Lloyd-Jon…
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December 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“I understand the nature of war—writing about war, living through war—and why war is an indelible, horrible experience, yet absolutely central in human history.” On the history and future of authoritarianism, war, and literature in Europe.
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"There is not a Mary-sized man in town, and Mary Hatch does not do anything just because it’s what might be expected of her. Her story in this counterfactual is a sad one, but it is not one of passive submission to circumstance."
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"There is not a Mary-sized man in town, and Mary Hatch does not do anything just because it’s what might be expected of her. Her story in this counterfactual is a sad one, but it is not one of passive submission to circumstance."
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The Soviet Union's impunity for the occupation of the Baltic states in the 1940s is one of the reasons behind Putin's actions. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said.
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Soviet Union's impunity for the occupation of the Baltic states in the 1940s is one of the reasons behind Putin's actions. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said.
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
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"Trump can fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and rage at Americans for failing to thank him for his poor economic stewardship. But in the end, the economy is what it is, and Trump can’t hide from it." And they're upset about more than that.
Americans Are Turning Hard Against Trumpism
His insane overreaches are giving Americans a new appreciation for free trade, immigration, and international alliances.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Trump can fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and rage at Americans for failing to thank him for his poor economic stewardship. But in the end, the economy is what it is, and Trump can’t hide from it." And they're upset about more than that.
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No one is a Semite. No one. Not you. Not the people you hate. Semitic is a word used to refer to a group of languages, including Arabic and Hebrew, that use 3-4 letter roots and vowel patterns. It’s not an ethnic group.
You people keep invoking nineteenth century race science like it’s a gotcha
You people keep invoking nineteenth century race science like it’s a gotcha
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
No one is a Semite. No one. Not you. Not the people you hate. Semitic is a word used to refer to a group of languages, including Arabic and Hebrew, that use 3-4 letter roots and vowel patterns. It’s not an ethnic group.
You people keep invoking nineteenth century race science like it’s a gotcha
You people keep invoking nineteenth century race science like it’s a gotcha
“The society is changing at a very fast speed, almost like a shedding of skin. Aside from the openings we see in social space, we have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”
Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran?
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December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“The society is changing at a very fast speed, almost like a shedding of skin. Aside from the openings we see in social space, we have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”
Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
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This lawless abuse needs to stop. That includes Congress demanding the end to masked agents. Every Republican is complicit.
Masked men wearing ICE vests—but who refused to present a warrant or identify themselves—roped off a construction site, trapping two men on a roof for hours in subzero temps. Protesters gathered. Masked men eventually left, and one man on the roof was taken away by ambulance kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
December 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This lawless abuse needs to stop. That includes Congress demanding the end to masked agents. Every Republican is complicit.
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Ukraine has opened another front against Russia. Ukraine has begun striking Russian oil platforms and ships in the Caspian Sea. Russia is helpless to stop these Ukrainian drone and missile attacks.
December 14, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Ukraine has opened another front against Russia. Ukraine has begun striking Russian oil platforms and ships in the Caspian Sea. Russia is helpless to stop these Ukrainian drone and missile attacks.
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Ukrainian drones struck the oil depot in Uryupinsk, Volgograd region, in Russia and set the area ablaze.
December 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Ukrainian drones struck the oil depot in Uryupinsk, Volgograd region, in Russia and set the area ablaze.
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It's sickening that Trump basically appears to think "Look guys, I'm tormenting brown people!" is fulfilling his campaign promises. And that there is anybody in the voting public who sees it that way.
Trump’s Deportations Are Ripping Mothers from Their Babies
The president’s immigration policy is “beyond inhumane.”
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December 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It's sickening that Trump basically appears to think "Look guys, I'm tormenting brown people!" is fulfilling his campaign promises. And that there is anybody in the voting public who sees it that way.
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Roy Orbison - Crying (Black & White Night 30)
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December 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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The Chinese economy is a picture of mismanagement, wasted opportunities, and decline.
Broken China
The Chinese economy is a picture of mismanagement, wasted opportunities, and decline.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The Chinese economy is a picture of mismanagement, wasted opportunities, and decline.
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The oligarchs want political power to advantage their businesses. The autocrat wants key businesses to be controlled by allies in service of strengthening his regime.
These arrangements work out nicely for everyone until the oligarch accidentally falls out of a window.
These arrangements work out nicely for everyone until the oligarch accidentally falls out of a window.
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The oligarchs want political power to advantage their businesses. The autocrat wants key businesses to be controlled by allies in service of strengthening his regime.
These arrangements work out nicely for everyone until the oligarch accidentally falls out of a window.
These arrangements work out nicely for everyone until the oligarch accidentally falls out of a window.
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Russia has lost over 1% of its pre-war male population of fighting age to take just 1.45% of Ukraine's territory the last 3.5 years.
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Russia has lost over 1% of its pre-war male population of fighting age to take just 1.45% of Ukraine's territory the last 3.5 years.
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Tractor maker Deere has warned that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are backfiring on American farmers, prompting cash-strapped producers to delay replacing aging equipment. Deere has had to cut production and workers and says it is likely to cut more jobs in 2026. www.ft.com/content/523a...
Donald Trump’s tariffs intensify strain on US farmers, Deere warns
Farming equipment giant is scaling back production at flagship tractor plant in Iowa
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December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tractor maker Deere has warned that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are backfiring on American farmers, prompting cash-strapped producers to delay replacing aging equipment. Deere has had to cut production and workers and says it is likely to cut more jobs in 2026. www.ft.com/content/523a...
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Former UK Defence Secretary and senior Conservative Grant Shapps👇
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Former UK Defence Secretary and senior Conservative Grant Shapps👇
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Make America Healthy Again my ass.
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Make America Healthy Again my ass.
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Magura V7 naval drone, developed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, equipped with surface-to-air missiles.
It is able to operate in open waters for extended periods, lying in wait to ambush Russian combat aircraft and deliver sudden, unexpected strikes 👀
It is able to operate in open waters for extended periods, lying in wait to ambush Russian combat aircraft and deliver sudden, unexpected strikes 👀
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Magura V7 naval drone, developed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, equipped with surface-to-air missiles.
It is able to operate in open waters for extended periods, lying in wait to ambush Russian combat aircraft and deliver sudden, unexpected strikes 👀
It is able to operate in open waters for extended periods, lying in wait to ambush Russian combat aircraft and deliver sudden, unexpected strikes 👀
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5-year-old Zlata Ptytsia, who until recently lived near the frontline in the settlement of Mezhova, Dnipropetrovsk region, read a poem by Ukrainian poet Anna Vasylyshyn.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
December 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
5-year-old Zlata Ptytsia, who until recently lived near the frontline in the settlement of Mezhova, Dnipropetrovsk region, read a poem by Ukrainian poet Anna Vasylyshyn.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
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