Category Archives: Government

Is he innocent?

Thanks to Linda W.

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Off the rails

Thanks to Mike C. for forwarding this. Last month, Axios published “Off the rails,” a series taking you inside the end of Donald Trump’s presidency, from his election loss to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection that triggered his second … Continue reading

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Why is the economy so bad under Republican Presidents?

Mike C. sent this link to a fascinating NYT op-ed: CLICK HERE to view.

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From Rep. Frank Chopp

Dear friends and neighbors, Right now, a lot is happening in the state Legislature. I wanted to let you know some of the actions we are taking to address the challenges facing people in the 43rd District and across Washington … Continue reading

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Amazing Amanda

From Jim S: For those of you who missed or chose not to watch the Inaugural Proceedings this morning I Invite you to view Amanda Gorman’s reading Inaugural Ceremony poem “The Hill We Climb”.  

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Trump Ignites a War Within the Church

by David Brooks in the NYT After a week of Trumpist mayhem, white evangelicals wrestle with what they’ve become. “Over the last 72 hours, I have received multiple death threats and thousands upon thousands of emails from Christians saying the … Continue reading

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A selfish man’s injured pride

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And the record shows….

Thanks to Sybil Ann

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Progression of the mob

Click here to watch how the insurrection progressed: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/12/us/capitol-mob-timeline.html

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Elections Past and Future – Kim Wyman

Thanks to Jim S. for submitting this.

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Contrast these world leaders

 Thanks to Jim S. The seven countries most affected by Corona virus are: the USA, Brazil, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and France. Here are photos of their leaders:                 The seven countries … Continue reading

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This Is When the Fever Breaks

Ed Note: When I was a kid, I would visit my grandparents who lived across the street from the Smithsonian. I would play catch with a friend on the grounds there. We walked Pennsylvania Avenue, climbed the Washington Monument and … Continue reading

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Tears for our nation

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Memories from Georgia

Thanks to Mary Jane F. RE: Georgia Senate Election: Warnock delivering remarks virtually: “The other day, because this is America, the 82 year old hands that used to pick somebody else’s cotton went to the polls and picked her youngest … Continue reading

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Commentary from a historian

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2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died

by Paul Krugman in the NYT Maybe it was the visuals that did it. It’s hard to know what aspects of reality make it into Donald Trump’s ever-shrinking bubble — and I’m happy to say that after Jan. 20 we … Continue reading

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And now it’s time!

Thanks to Donna D.

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The Candy Bomber at age 98 reminds us of the importance of NATO

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Barack and Michelle: Scenes From a Marriage

by Tim Egan in the NYT He walks too slowly, a languorous Hawaiian ambler. She’s a get-to-the-point woman, in gait and gab. He’s a politician. She has no use for the type. He gets tangled up in fancy talk. She … Continue reading

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Pope Francis: A Crisis Reveals What Is in Our Hearts

In the NYT: In this past year of change, my mind and heart have overflowed with people. People I think of and pray for, and sometimes cry with, people with names and faces, people who died without saying goodbye to … Continue reading

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When wine should be thrown out

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Letter to the editor – The Senate election runoff in Georgia determines the balance of power

It was a relief to many of us that Jo Biden prevailed on Nov 3.  Since then there have been many articles, including one on the blog, praising Biden for his intelligence, empathy, knowledge of government and his integrity.  Those … Continue reading

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