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Category Archives: Government
Why Attack Iran? Our Authoritarianism and Our Corruption
TIMOTHY SNYDER (thanks to Jim S.) Note: Timothy Snyder is an American Historian currently holds the inaugural chair in Modern European History at the Munk School of School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. From 2017 to 2025 … Continue reading
State of the State – Report from Governor Ferguson
Thanks to Mary Jane F. OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: When I delivered my State of the State address at the start of this session, I talked about … Continue reading
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Texas banned Pride crosswalks — so San Antonio painted the sidewalks rainbow instead
By Kamrin Baker in GoodGoodGood (thanks to Pam P.) In October 2025, following pressure from United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered cities across the state to remove LGBTQ+ Pride crosswalks and other road markings that “advance political agendas” … Continue reading
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Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab
Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab. The Defense Department went on a $93 billion spending spree in 2025. By: Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling/ in the New Republic (Thanks to Jim S.) The Pentagon spent more money in September—the … Continue reading
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Tagged corruption
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‘Titanic’ Statue of Trump and Epstein Draws Attention in D.C.
by Tiago Ventura in Time Magazine A statue depicting President Donald Trump embracing the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose has appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The gold-painted replica of Trump can be seen … Continue reading
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U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert
thanks to Pam P.
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Ken Burns – The Art of the American Revolution
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Employing Military Force Against Iran
Thanks to Pam P. Ed note: Think about war — easy to start, hard to finish. Not unusual for a more radical regime to take over. The students have no weapons. The Iranian government structure is broad and deep. There … Continue reading
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SECRETARY CLINTON’S OPENING STATEMENT
Thanks to John R. Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, Members of the Committee… as a former Senator, I have respect for legislative oversight and I expect its exercise, as do the American people, to be principled and fearless in pursuit of … Continue reading
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The CDC is withholding critical information about vaccine-preventable diseases from the American public. Why?
by Paul Offit (thanks to Ed M.) On January 27, 2026, researchers from Vanderbilt University, the University of North Carolina, and Harvard Medical School published a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that revealed a surprising and previously unrealized aspect of Robert F. … Continue reading
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The House convenes for a floor session on HR 4692 (Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II) at the state Capitol.
Thanks to Ann M. Watch Skyline chaplain Sao as he gives the invocation!!
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A Valentine’s day tragedy & a reformist President
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Ed note: I’ve loved reading about Teddy Roosevelt–such a unique American personality. If you want a pretty complete picture consider the Edmund Morris Trilogy: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (covers pre-presidency), Theodore Rex (presidency), and … Continue reading
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Sugar, Bad Bunny and the Americas
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Last night’s thirteen-minute Super Bowl half-time show featuring Bad Bunny had more watchers than any other halftime show in history: an estimated 135 million watched live, while millions more have streamed it since. Rapper, singer, … Continue reading
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I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
By Pedro Sánchez in the New York Times Mr. Sánchez is the prime minister of Spain. He wrote from Madrid. Imagine you’re the leader of a nation, and you face a dilemma. Half a million or so people who are crucial … Continue reading
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The Globalization of Canadian Rage
By Stephen Marche in the New York Times Mr. Marche is the author, most recently, of “The Next Civil War.” He wrote from Toronto, where he lives. The defiance against America that has consumed Canadian life for over a year now … Continue reading
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A once-in-a-generation moment at MOHAI
Thanks to Mary M. This summer, MOHAI is proud to host the Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation. This landmark exhibit from the National Archives will bring some of the rarest and most important original documents in … Continue reading
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American Democracy Will Not Die in Darkness
Paul Krugman (thanks to Diana C.) ICE in Minneapolis: Schools go remote as protests growBroad daylight, actually The Washington Post adopted the slogan “Democracy dies in darkness” in February 2017. Some found it pompous, but it reflected a widespread theory … Continue reading
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Trump Is About to Find Out What Every Bully in History Has Found Out
The New Republic and Michael Tomasky In 2025, Donald Trump scared people. And institutions. Go back in your mind to the way he came out of the gate, gunning the accelerator on every front. Pardoning the insurrectionists. Dismantling the executive branch. Firing inspectors general and heads and … Continue reading
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Federal Judge’s Order freeing 5 year old
Thanks to Dan S.
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If They Call Me a Domestic Terrorist
Thanks to Pam P.
Posted in Advocacy, Communication, Government, Immigration, Poetry
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The Boys of Terezin
Thanks to Ann M. Don’t miss this deeply moving documentaryabout courageous teenage boys and thesecret magazine they dared to create in Terezín Between 1942 and 1944, about 100 teenage boys imprisoned in the Terezín concentration camp created a secret magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Government, History, Morality, protests, Social justice, terrorism, War
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Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson
Ed Note: Here’s the recent posting by HCR. You can subscribe to her free newsletter, Letters from an American, here. Public outrage over the violence of federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Border Patrol has given … Continue reading
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Steets of Mineapolis by Bruce Springsteen
Thanks to Mary M. 2,870,341 views Jan 28, 2026 #1 on music Trending chartLyrics:Through the winter’s ice and coldDown Nicollet AvenueA city aflame fought fire and ice‘Neath an occupier’s bootsKing Trump’s private army from the DHSGuns belted to their coatsCame … Continue reading
For Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Thanks to Diana C.
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Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
By Paula Span in the NYT Ed note: We should be proud of our LTC Washington State Ombudsman, Patricia Hunter, for advocating for us and pushing back on the negative moves of CMS. Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members … Continue reading
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