Debbie Blanton
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“UN secretary-general António Guterres has put together a high-level group of specialists to propose new indicators for human and planetary prosperity that go ‘Beyond GDP’.”
“UN secretary-general António Guterres has put together a high-level group of specialists to propose new indicators for human and planetary prosperity that go ‘Beyond GDP’.”
End GDP mania: how the world should really measure prosperity
The obsession with economic output as a measure of human development puts sustainability on the back burner. Researchers can now help to devise better indicators.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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“UN secretary-general António Guterres has put together a high-level group of specialists to propose new indicators for human and planetary prosperity that go ‘Beyond GDP’.”
“UN secretary-general António Guterres has put together a high-level group of specialists to propose new indicators for human and planetary prosperity that go ‘Beyond GDP’.”
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“The Republican argument makes no sense if you understand what’s really at stake in this fight, or know anything about the history of health care reform in America. Even so, it’s worth debunking—partly because of how it fits into the broader effort by the GOP...
“The Republican argument makes no sense if you understand what’s really at stake in this fight, or know anything about the history of health care reform in America. Even so, it’s worth debunking—partly because of how it fits into the broader effort by the GOP...
How to Debunk Republicans’ Shutdown Talking Points
Their main argument is about health care, and it shows how desperate they are to dodge blame when prices spike for millions of Americans.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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“The Republican argument makes no sense if you understand what’s really at stake in this fight, or know anything about the history of health care reform in America. Even so, it’s worth debunking—partly because of how it fits into the broader effort by the GOP...
“The Republican argument makes no sense if you understand what’s really at stake in this fight, or know anything about the history of health care reform in America. Even so, it’s worth debunking—partly because of how it fits into the broader effort by the GOP...
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WHAT IT MEANS: Trump is creating a pretext for military deployment against U.S. citizens. The crisis he says exists is nonexistent. But he may well create one.
WHAT IT MEANS: Trump is creating a pretext for military deployment against U.S. citizens. The crisis he says exists is nonexistent. But he may well create one.
What We Have Lost
Plus: Trump's invasion of Portland
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September 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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WHAT IT MEANS: Trump is creating a pretext for military deployment against U.S. citizens. The crisis he says exists is nonexistent. But he may well create one.
WHAT IT MEANS: Trump is creating a pretext for military deployment against U.S. citizens. The crisis he says exists is nonexistent. But he may well create one.
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“Chaos is the defining element of the first five months of Trump’s term. While Trump’s turbulent approach to governing was painfully predictable to many close observers, it’s not what voters bargained for nor what he promised on the campaign trail.”
“Chaos is the defining element of the first five months of Trump’s term. While Trump’s turbulent approach to governing was painfully predictable to many close observers, it’s not what voters bargained for nor what he promised on the campaign trail.”
Trump Created the Chaos; Dems Must Make Him Own It
Trump promised to bring stability to a chaotic world, but he's failed
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June 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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“Chaos is the defining element of the first five months of Trump’s term. While Trump’s turbulent approach to governing was painfully predictable to many close observers, it’s not what voters bargained for nor what he promised on the campaign trail.”
“Chaos is the defining element of the first five months of Trump’s term. While Trump’s turbulent approach to governing was painfully predictable to many close observers, it’s not what voters bargained for nor what he promised on the campaign trail.”
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The U.S. should not join a war against Iran, and I will ask the Senate to stop such a reckless idea. Have we learned nothing from 20+ years of war in the Middle East?
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Israel urges U.S. to join war with Iran to eliminate nuclear program
Israel needs the U.S. to join the war in order to destroy Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment site.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The U.S. should not join a war against Iran, and I will ask the Senate to stop such a reckless idea. Have we learned nothing from 20+ years of war in the Middle East?
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www.axios.com/2025/06/14/i...
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“So today, I’m going to call Vance L Boelter what he is: A HIGHLY RADICALIZED CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST WHO IS WILLING TO KILL PEOPLE AND DIE FOR HIS RADICALIZED RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.“
“So today, I’m going to call Vance L Boelter what he is: A HIGHLY RADICALIZED CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST WHO IS WILLING TO KILL PEOPLE AND DIE FOR HIS RADICALIZED RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.“
How Many Radicalized Christian Nationalists Have Kill Lists?
It's probably more than you think...
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June 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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“So today, I’m going to call Vance L Boelter what he is: A HIGHLY RADICALIZED CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST WHO IS WILLING TO KILL PEOPLE AND DIE FOR HIS RADICALIZED RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.“
“So today, I’m going to call Vance L Boelter what he is: A HIGHLY RADICALIZED CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST WHO IS WILLING TO KILL PEOPLE AND DIE FOR HIS RADICALIZED RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.“
“No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”
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The Hidden Provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump King.
Don't let this happen
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May 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”
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I think everyone should listen to this segment about corruption on the On Point podcast. I am 66 years old. I have NEVER seen so much corruption in our government.
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On Point
Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelli...
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May 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I think everyone should listen to this segment about corruption on the On Point podcast. I am 66 years old. I have NEVER seen so much corruption in our government.
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Auchincloss on Fox News: "What I'm seeing is a president who is more interested in the valuation of his memecoin than he is about people's 401ks. What I'm seeing is a president who along with Howard Lutnick is self-dealing on crypto instead of worrying about the strength of the US dollar."
May 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Auchincloss on Fox News: "What I'm seeing is a president who is more interested in the valuation of his memecoin than he is about people's 401ks. What I'm seeing is a president who along with Howard Lutnick is self-dealing on crypto instead of worrying about the strength of the US dollar."
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“Their dispute with the Forest Service started on March 29, when they were told to remove a 'no hunting' sign from one of the post that mark off the government's property.“
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May 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
“Their dispute with the Forest Service started on March 29, when they were told to remove a 'no hunting' sign from one of the post that mark off the government's property.“
Background: www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
Background: www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
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Reposted by Debbie Blanton
On Earth Day, against a backdrop of federal layoffs, censored research and slashed science budgets, the White House posted: "We Finally Have A President Who Follows Science."
The @nytimes.com fact-checked a (non-exhaustive) selection of the statements on that page:
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The @nytimes.com fact-checked a (non-exhaustive) selection of the statements on that page:
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Fact-Checking the ‘President Who Follows Science’
The White House published a page on its website this month outlining the Trump administration’s key actions on climate and the environment. We annotated some of the claims.
www.nytimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
On Earth Day, against a backdrop of federal layoffs, censored research and slashed science budgets, the White House posted: "We Finally Have A President Who Follows Science."
The @nytimes.com fact-checked a (non-exhaustive) selection of the statements on that page:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The @nytimes.com fact-checked a (non-exhaustive) selection of the statements on that page:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Reposted by Debbie Blanton
Reposted by Debbie Blanton
Today in 1968, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law, prohibiting housing discrimination. As a former civil rights attorney, I’m committed to continuing the fight for equitable access to affordable housing and stamping out discrimination.
April 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today in 1968, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law, prohibiting housing discrimination. As a former civil rights attorney, I’m committed to continuing the fight for equitable access to affordable housing and stamping out discrimination.
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I always love talking with the brilliant @djrothkopf.bsky.social who is my guest on today's SUPD.
Listen to why David says we are living in a "police state" and so much more
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Listen to why David says we are living in a "police state" and so much more
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April 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I always love talking with the brilliant @djrothkopf.bsky.social who is my guest on today's SUPD.
Listen to why David says we are living in a "police state" and so much more
standupwithpete.libsyn.com
Listen to why David says we are living in a "police state" and so much more
standupwithpete.libsyn.com
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Its not an exaggeration to say South Bend, Indiana's public libraries changed my life for the better.
Letter to the Editor: Libraries change lives - Leader Publications
Dear editor, It is not an exaggeration to say South Bend, Indiana’s public libraries changed my life for the better. From the time I was young, my mom regularly took my younger brother and me to the…
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April 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Its not an exaggeration to say South Bend, Indiana's public libraries changed my life for the better.
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Reposted by Debbie Blanton
The Senate early on Friday confirmed Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a former National Guardsman and retired fighter pilot, to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing the former chairman whom President Trump abruptly fired in February. Follow more Trump administration updates here.
Trump Administration: Live Updates and Latest News
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April 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Senate early on Friday confirmed Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a former National Guardsman and retired fighter pilot, to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing the former chairman whom President Trump abruptly fired in February. Follow more Trump administration updates here.
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Hi, new @thisdaypod.com listeners! If you found us on NPR this weekend and want more of a taste of the show, here are some recent eps that will give you a sense of what we’re all about. /1
April 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Hi, new @thisdaypod.com listeners! If you found us on NPR this weekend and want more of a taste of the show, here are some recent eps that will give you a sense of what we’re all about. /1