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January 19th, 2026
January 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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“Trump’s policies, both at home and abroad, are rapidly destroying the foundation of American power,” writes Michael Schuman. “The main beneficiary will be the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who has been planning for the moment when Washington stumbles”:
Trump Hands the World to China
Xi Jinping could only have dreamed of such rapid destruction of American power.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Lawyers for Sean Combs filed a motion on Tuesday night seeking the dismissal of one of the sex trafficking charges he is facing, arguing that he is being unfairly prosecuted based on his race.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Argues He’s Facing a Mann Act Charge Because of His Race
The music mogul’s lawyers filed a motion to dismiss a sex-trafficking charge, saying that the law involved has “racist origins.”
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Texas schoolgirl takes her own life after bullies threaten to call ICE
Texas schoolgirl takes her own life after bullies threaten to call ICE
www.newsweek.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed
Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed
Benjamin Netanyahu signals readiness for talks on second phase by appointing adviser Ron Dermer to lead delegation Hamas has said it is ready to release all its remaining hostages in a single exchange if the ceasefire agreement with Israel moves forward…
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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In "Captain America: Brave New World," Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.
www.latimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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What we know about the secretive migrant mission at Guantanamo Bay: The migrants, the mission, the messaging and more.
--Many questions are being raised; and we can provide a few answers.
What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay
The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The Trump administration has stopped all funding to the Palestinian Authority security forces as part of the global freeze on foreign assistance, according to U.S. and Palestinian officials.
Trump administration freezes funds to Palestinian security forces
The freeze comes as the Palestinian Authority struggles to maintain its rule in pockets of the West Bank and jockeys to govern a postwar Gaza Strip.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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"One of NED's main functions is providing small grants, usually less than $150,000, "to courageous activists on the front lines of freedom."
'Enemies are crowing': Analyst says Musk shut off lifeline for Iran and China opposition
A traditionally GOP-backed organization that promotes democratic ideals outside of the U.S. is on Elon Musk's chopping block — and dictators around the world couldn't be happier, according to a new re...
www.rawstory.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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NEW: Trump's education secretary nominee Linda McMahon told senators that the U.S. government’s dark, 150-year legacy of Indian boarding schools is “a key example” of why education should be locally controlled. www.huffpost.com/entry/educat...
Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Blames D.C. ‘Bureaucrats’ For Indian Boarding Schools
Linda McMahon said the U.S. government's legacy of forcing Native American children into white assimilation schools is “a key example” of why education should be locally run.
www.huffpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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BREAKING: Andrew Lester, the 86-year-old white man charged with shooting Black teenager Ralph Yarl, has died just days after accepting a plea deal, according to the Clay County prosecutor's office. nbcnews.to/4gQq1we
February 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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“Hitler systematically disabled and then dismantled his country’s democratic structures and processes in less than two months’ time—specifically, one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes,” Timothy W. Ryback writes in a step-by-step account:
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Tackle Box has a new home on YouTube. With Community Posts, subscribers can post content and comment just like they would in Facebook's discussion groups without all the restriction of Facebook. Search for The Tackle Box on YouTube and subscribe now!
February 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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February 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Tackle Box has a YouTube channel. It contains almost all of my Facebook Live videos and a couple of episodes of The Tackle Box Podcast which will be renewed in the near future. Peep game at www.youtube.com/@thetacklebo...
The Tackle Box on Race and Ethnic Relations USA
The Tackle Box is an open, honest forum that serves to bring people together to discuss the issues of race and ethnicity in America in a way that challenges, confronts, and educates members.
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January 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
TB Tabernacle has new home on Discord and premieres at 11am CT! Just click on the link to join!

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Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
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January 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you can dig it, check out the best of Eric's Pop Off videos from The Tackle Box on Fanbase.

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@thetackleboxusa | Fanbase | Videos, Audio, Live Streams and More!
Fanbase is the one stop destination to view & create fun social content, exciting videos, live streams, and audio conversations with the ability to grow subscribers. E...
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January 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The artist I mentioned in a previous post is David Rucker. Here's his TED Talk.
youtu.be/KAQ11iNknoU?...
The symbols of systemic racism — and how to take away their power | Paul Rucker
YouTube video by TED
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January 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is the reason why The Tackle Box discussion group on Facebook was shut down. This picture is from an art exhibit created by the Black man in the right photo. Click on the link below to see his short TED Talk about it.

ideas.ted.com/an-artists-s...
January 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
META is out of control. I've been censored for the 3rd time in 2 weeks, and The Tackle Box discussion group is indefinitely suspended pending a review by their oversight committee which could take up to 180 days to review and make a decision. Download everything before they take away your access.
January 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The Tackle Box Mission Statement:
The Tackle Box is an open, honest forum that serves to bring people together to discuss the issues of race and ethnicity in America in a way that challenges, confronts, and educates followers.
January 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM