Daily Archives: May 2, 2025

DOGE and the Peace Corps meet up

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I just received the sad but expected message below from the National Peace Corps Office. Please note that this beloved creation of President John F. Kenney has a very modest budget. Peace Corps: ~$430.5 million; Department of State … Continue reading →

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There Is a Way Forward: How to Defeat Trump’s Power Grab

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By The Editorial Board of the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F.) The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. The … Continue reading →

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See (and hear) the memorable Mel Blanc

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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Autistic artist works with city to implement ‘happy to talk’ benches, combatting loneliness

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

From goodgoodgood.co (thanks to Pam P.) In the hubbub of London’s Camden Town, Oliver Chan thinks a lot about loneliness. “Loneliness is an important topic for me because my autism can make it harder for me to form connections with … Continue reading →

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