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Grant Showalter-Swanson
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Educator-Minister. Queer Activist. Poet. UMC Deacon. Traveler. Theology PhD Student. Gay & Married. https://linktr.ee/gtswanson88
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Grant Showalter-Swanson @gtswanson88.bsky.social · Jan 10
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Woe to the United States: A Poetic Contextualization of Isaiah 10, Particularly “Woe to Assyria” (10:5)
Woe to the United States: A Poetic Contextualization of Isaiah 10, Particularly “Woe to Assyria” (10:5) By Grant Showalter-Swanson
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We say no to the peace that keeps us on our knees, no to the peace that keeps us in chains, no to the false peace that denies the values and contributions of our peoples.

- Rigoberta Menchú Tum
February 12, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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Bondi Faces Anger From Lawmakers Over Handling of Epstein Files
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February 12, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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‘They want illegals to vote’: GOP uses lies in push for SAVE America Act as House prepares final vote
Those false accusations have become the centerpiece of the GOP’s closing argument.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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February 10, 2026
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Pam Bondi DESTROYED During Oversight Hearing
Watch now | A recording from Don Lemon's live video
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February 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Arlington Heights rallies to bring Bears to the suburbs — and fight off a bid from Indiana
Arlington Heights leaders and residents plan to rally Wednesday for Illinois lawmakers to fight off a bid from Indiana to build a new enclosed stadium for the Chicago Bears.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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The Effects of Tariffs, One Year Into Trump’s Trade Experiment
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February 12, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Birthrates Are Down. That Can Be a Sign of Progress.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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‘Free the kids’: Why more Chicago families are turning to homeschooling
Homeschooling has burst from the ideological fringe to the center of Chicago’s education landscape.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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HOT TOPICS | Breaking Live: Pam Bondi Faces Questions About Epstein Files!
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February 11, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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We’re Taking the Fight to YouTube
This only exists because of you.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Colorado lawmakers reject bill to allow resort towns to tax vacant homes | Colorado Newsline
Supporters of the measure said vacancy taxes can disincentivize empty homes while helping to fund local affordability programs.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Failing to extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits is an attack on working-class Black families and major metro areas
Summary Millions of working families will lose health care coverage, while millions of others are facing higher premiums, following the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Shock Poll: Americans Miss Joe Biden’s Economy
Here’s what they’re worried about.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Democrat blasts immigration officials as modern-day 'slave patrol'
Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois scorched the earth Tuesday during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing with the heads of three major immigration agencies. "Chairman, my mother, a Guat...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Another Operation Midway Blitz protest case evaporates in federal court
A judge has dismissed yet another set of Operation Midway Blitz related charges, this time against against a man who had been accused of resisting or impeding federal agents during the Trump admini…
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February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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What I’m hearing at the Super Bowl about Maxx Crosby, Bill Belichick, Travis Kelce and more
Even as the Seahawks and Patriots prepare to meet for a title, the never-dull business of the NFL rolls on.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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U.S. Hiring Starts the Year at a Strong Pace
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February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Meet Me in Mamdanistan
Podcast Episode · I've Had It · 02/10/2026 · 1h 7m
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February 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Gabbard’s 2020 Election Claims Put Her Back in Favor With Trump
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February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Morning Digest: A progressive activist got badly outspent. She won anyway.
Analilia Mejia relied on unions and "abolish ICE"—and got an assist from her rival's enemies
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February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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An MLB labor war is coming. Will President Trump try to step in?
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February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Walking In Love
With our feet on the ground in the places we love, we can walk together toward the future we want
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February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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The People Are Leading. The Leaders Should Follow.
Congressional Democrats should take a page from the people of Minneapolis.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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8 Unique Terms of Endearment to Use | Thesaurus.com
We’re crazy about hypocorisms at the dictionary. That’s another word for pet name or nickname … you know, the kind of name you give your sweetie or bae. But, why settle for commonplace pet names like ...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM