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Gift article. A thoughtful history of the Zionist movement by an Iranian.

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Understanding Zionism
The movement for Jewish settlement of Palestine resembles other nationalisms of its era.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Cumberland county, PA! I hope we can vote this amazing candidate into office! Sasha Sacavage for judge!
#papolitics #pennsylvania
September 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A new Girl Scout cookie debuted this week, and it’s one I can definitely get excited about! It’s described as “rocky road inspired” with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and almond creme. The almond flavor is very subtle, the cookie is tender, and the chocolate is very rich.
September 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hmmm I’m going to have to look up Democracy Forward. Gift article

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The Anti-Trump Strategy That’s Actually Working
Lawsuits, lawsuits, and more lawsuits.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A reminder that Union Dues produces results: unionized workers make 18% higher pay than nonunion workers in the same positions.

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The union difference in wages – 18% higher pay if you belong to a union
New federal data show union members earn 18% more than workers who don’t belong to unions.
www.afscme.org
September 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Remigration: a far-right European concept of ethnic cleansing via the mass deportation of non-white immigrants and their descendants, sometimes including those born in Europe, to their place of racial ancestry.

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State department ramps up Trump anti-immigration agenda with new ‘remigration’ office
Existing bureau that helps with settling people in US would become new agency overseeing deportations
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
French bees are the cutest!
August 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I would like a dress as full and beautiful as a pomegranate blossom.
August 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Fun discovering #Invader artworks in #Avignon.
August 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Point zero, outside of Notre Dame in Paris. The “center of Paris” from which all things were measured.
August 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Robinier, the “oldest citizen of Paris.” This acacia tree was planted here in 1602. The “trunk” to the right is actually a crutch, in its old age.
August 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Does pretty food taste better? Gelato in the shape of a rose in #Avignon, #France.
August 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
An interesting wall and a crazy sign. #Pennsylvania
July 31, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Continuing on the topic of small flowers- here is my native bush honeysuckle! It has only been in for a few months, but is filling in nicely around our foundation. It seems to have a long blooming period- blooms started about a month ago and show no signs of stopping.
July 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Last years impulse buy was Figwort (Scrophularia marilandica), which I might have been inclined towards due to its name (I’m a Maryland transplant).
#Pennsylvania #NativePlants
July 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Naturalist humor - the lesser of two weevils 🤣
July 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Cartoon by Paul Noth. #newyorkercartoons
July 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It’s been a while since I’ve gifted an article. To me, the Epstein case is not much more than a sensationalist story. After reading this, I realize it’s further evidence of a broken justice system.

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The Razor-Thin Line Between Conspiracy Theory and Actual Conspiracy
A conversation with Julie K. Brown, the investigative reporter who knows more than almost anyone else about Jeffrey Epstein
www.theatlantic.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Science can be fun! Just finished my sniff test for Parkinson’s research. 4 booklets of scratch-n-sniff smells identified to the best of my ability. Thanks, University of Pennsylvania.
July 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Loving my little pond. I have no idea what kind of water lily this is, but it sparks joy.
July 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A gift article. The outrage continues…

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Welcome to the Mafia Presidency
That’s a nice business you’ve got there.
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July 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Fun game to play: how many different species can you find on a plant? This native false sunflower is supporting dozens.
#nativeplants #pennsylvania
June 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A gift article on effects of smoke in our air.

www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
America’s Coming Smoke Epidemic
The research on what smoke does to a body is just beginning.
www.theatlantic.com
June 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
My first monarch sighting of the year in #Pennsylvania! On common milkweed. #nativeplants
June 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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June 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM