Daily Archives: January 11, 2026

The Peace of Wild Things

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pearl McE. When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives might be, I go and lie down where … Continue reading →

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Slovenian magazine cover features Trump

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. The image, featured on the cover of Objektiv magazine, shows a close-up headshot of Trump with oil spilling from his nose in a shape that strongly resembles Adolf Hitler’s mustache, with the title “American Attack on Venezuela.”

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The Curse of the Middle Guy: Ferguson’s first 8 months as governor

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Expectations were high for Bob Ferguson. For many across the political spectrum, the reality has been baffling and disappointing. What happened? Laurel Demkovich in Crosscut If you want to learn more about Gov. Bob Ferguson’s term so far and hear … Continue reading →

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