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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
A frightening decline
Letter in the NYT – thanks to Mike C. At a town hall event in Michigan on Friday, Donald Trump was asked what actions he would take to keep autoworkers’ jobs in America. Here is part of Mr Trump’s answer verbatim: … Continue reading
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Lest we not forget the lessons we learned
Thanks to Sybil-Ann As the world fights to figure everything out,I’ll be holding doors for strangers,Letting people cut in front of me in traffic,Saying “good morning” to folks,Keeping babies entertained in grocery lines,Stopping to talk to someone who is lonely,Being … Continue reading
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Famous and lesser-known quotes from Jimmy Carter on hope, service, and humanity
Thanks to Pam P. While it’s no secret that Jimmy Carter is among the most overlooked and dismissed U.S. presidents of the modern era — and yet — he’s also one of the more remarkable and impactful leaders of the … Continue reading
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Maggie Smith’s greatest roles: witch, countess, and charitable figure
from www.goodgoodgood.co thanks to Pam P. On September 27, Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89. The prolific British actress was a force both on stage and on screen, earning the Academy Award for Best Actress at 35 … Continue reading
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A Russian dissident speaks out
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Color in a gray sky
Thanks to Tim B. (taken at 6:30 PM a few days ago)
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The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting
The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting By Ethan Singer in the NYT (Thanks to Tim B.) Political polls, betting markets and statistical forecasts have become ubiquitous as November approaches. But there’s one predictive tool you may have missed: … Continue reading
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Trump and Vance could be charged over racist attacks on Haitians
by Walter Einenkel in the Daily Kos – thanks to Bob P. The nonprofit Haitian Bridge Alliance filed a lawsuit against GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance on Tuesday in the wake of the men’s repeated racist lies about Haitian immigrants stealing … Continue reading
A scary thought as Halloween approaches
Thanks to Pam P.
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Preventing firearm suicide deaths
In this powerful video, Julie Richards, PhD, discusses her work to prevent firearm suicide deaths and how it is being implemented at Kaiser Permanente Washington. Richard’s work is funded in part by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and … Continue reading
Spinning the wheels but no traction
Thanks to Bob P.
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More endorsements for Vice President Harris
from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter “After Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said the 1.3-million-member organization would not endorse either candidate in 2024, making the Teamsters the only one of the nation’s ten major unions not to endorse Harris, joint councils of … Continue reading
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California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling ‘Myth’
The lawsuit, seeking ‘multiple billions of dollars,’ opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues. By Karen Zraick and David Gelles in the NYT (thanks to Diana C.) The attorney general of California, … Continue reading
Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use
The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription. By Christina Jewett in the NYT (thanks to Pam P.) The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of … Continue reading
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A new move in
Thanks to Ann M. A new guest in the Graystone Park @ 8th & Columbia! This first year Glaucous-winged Gull, trying to act like a heron, enjoyed a refreshing bath in the waterfall pool, then strolled away, enjoying the sun last … Continue reading
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A Petition asking Trump to Show Up
Thanks to Bob P. Tell Trump: “Don’t chicken out of the October 23rd debate” There’s a CNN presidential debate on October 23rd, and Kamala Harris has already confirmed she will be there. But Donald Trump is too chicken to face … Continue reading
It’s about time we hear from them!
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Reasoning about why we vote the way we do
Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: I grew up in the mostly red state of Ohio–a state that has produced more President’s than all others (7) except for Virginia (8). To understand Trump voters, you might want to read David … Continue reading
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