Linda Perrins
@foxress.bsky.social
Retired wine specialist, dog-walker, writer, cooker, traveler
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For over 80 years, Voice of America delivered news to countries—many under authoritarian rule—where reliable information was scarce. Now, those broadcasts, once a vital tool for promoting democracy and transparency, are fading away.
March 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
For over 80 years, Voice of America delivered news to countries—many under authoritarian rule—where reliable information was scarce. Now, those broadcasts, once a vital tool for promoting democracy and transparency, are fading away.
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“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Trump upending world order will cost America dearly
The decline of American influence is a gift to Russia and China.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Trump suggests U.S. Supreme Court may need to decide whether a judge can require the administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired as part of efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
March 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Trump suggests U.S. Supreme Court may need to decide whether a judge can require the administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired as part of efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
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“Appease Putin at your peril.”
March 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“Appease Putin at your peril.”
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"It is unclear why DHS routed the group of migrants back to the United States after the costly flights to the military base on Cuba. The agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the latest transfer..."
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Trump administration flies all remaining Guantánamo migrants back to U.S.
The 40 men were transported to Louisiana as the detention operation faces a number of logistical and legal hurdles.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"It is unclear why DHS routed the group of migrants back to the United States after the costly flights to the military base on Cuba. The agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the latest transfer..."
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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The cuts underway at the Social Security Administration could wind up breaking critical parts of a system that millions of the nation's most vulnerable citizens rely on — including nearly 90% of Americans over age 65.
DOGE wrecking ball could threaten Social Security for seniors
Nearly 90% of Americans older than 65 rely on Social Security.
www.axios.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The cuts underway at the Social Security Administration could wind up breaking critical parts of a system that millions of the nation's most vulnerable citizens rely on — including nearly 90% of Americans over age 65.
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"They haven’t found a single dollar of fraud. And the waste and abuse they’ve been clamoring about has turned out just to be government agencies, programs, and spending that Trump, Musk, and Republicans simply don’t like."
Vulture Capitalism Comes for Democracy
The playbook Trump and Musk are following to dismantle government resembles the one used to pick apart America’s newspapers.
www.thebulwark.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"They haven’t found a single dollar of fraud. And the waste and abuse they’ve been clamoring about has turned out just to be government agencies, programs, and spending that Trump, Musk, and Republicans simply don’t like."
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Trump taps his classified docs co-defendant to oversee the U.S. Naval Academy
A few months ago, Walt Nauta was facing criminal charges for his alleged role in helping Trump keep classified documents. Now, he'll serve on a board making key decisions for the U.S. Naval Academy.
A few months ago, Walt Nauta was facing criminal charges for his alleged role in helping Trump keep classified documents. Now, he'll serve on a board making key decisions for the U.S. Naval Academy.
Trump taps his classified docs co-defendant to oversee the U.S. Naval Academy
A few months ago, Walt Nauta was facing criminal charges for his alleged role in helping Trump keep classified documents. Now, he'll serve on a board making key decisions for the U.S. Naval Academy.
www.msnbc.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trump taps his classified docs co-defendant to oversee the U.S. Naval Academy
A few months ago, Walt Nauta was facing criminal charges for his alleged role in helping Trump keep classified documents. Now, he'll serve on a board making key decisions for the U.S. Naval Academy.
A few months ago, Walt Nauta was facing criminal charges for his alleged role in helping Trump keep classified documents. Now, he'll serve on a board making key decisions for the U.S. Naval Academy.
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Proud of all of you worldwide! The boycott is working—Tesla shares are now in their seventh straight week of declines, marking the company’s longest losing streak since going public in 2010. Look at the stock today—beautiful work!
March 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Proud of all of you worldwide! The boycott is working—Tesla shares are now in their seventh straight week of declines, marking the company’s longest losing streak since going public in 2010. Look at the stock today—beautiful work!
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The Trump administration has directed nonprofits involved in a $20 billion Biden-era climate initiative to turn over records to the FBI and appear in federal court later this month.
March 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Trump administration has directed nonprofits involved in a $20 billion Biden-era climate initiative to turn over records to the FBI and appear in federal court later this month.
