Daily Archives: May 3, 2025

Are we on the cusp of a new religious revival? 

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By David Brooks Opinion Columnist in the NYT – article titled “How to Survive the Trump Years With Your Spirit Intact” I had forgotten how exhausting it is to live in Donald Trump’s world. He’s not only a political figure. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays, Government, happiness, History, Mental Health, Religion | 1 Comment

David B Williams free newsletter

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

We’ve all enjoyed David’s presentations at Skyline. His free newsletter can be accessed at this website: Free newsletter: https://streetsmartnaturalist.substack.com/

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Try to re-establish the rule of law

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

commentary by historian Heather Cox Richardson Yesterday I identified incorrectly the messaging app newly fired national security advisor Michael Waltz was using at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday as the unsecure Signal app. Joseph Cox of 404 Media identified the app as … Continue reading →

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The fate of NPR and PBS?

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Dear Mary,Late last night, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board of directors to “cease federal funding for NPR and PBS.” The order would negatively impact the partnership between PBS … Continue reading →

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Seattle University is in bloom!

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

A great nearby place to take a stroll

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