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Helen M O’Toole. Retired from a wonderful 45 years long career in primary education.Reading is everything. Wife, mother, nana, friend & all round curious person.Perth Western Australia
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He’s just going to make things up to try and stay in power, like all fascist authoritarians do. We will not abide it.
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
He’s just going to make things up to try and stay in power, like all fascist authoritarians do. We will not abide it.
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Shame on Downing Street for going along with this. So much for being committed to a free press
September 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Shame on Downing Street for going along with this. So much for being committed to a free press
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This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman remembered as funny, savvy and 'a true leader'
Friends and colleagues remembered her as grounded, kind and compassionate.
www.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.
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Here are some things that Charlie Kirk said in his life.
The man is dead, and so it only seems fair to share his legacy by cataloguing the values he spread while alive.
The man is dead, and so it only seems fair to share his legacy by cataloguing the values he spread while alive.
September 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Here are some things that Charlie Kirk said in his life.
The man is dead, and so it only seems fair to share his legacy by cataloguing the values he spread while alive.
The man is dead, and so it only seems fair to share his legacy by cataloguing the values he spread while alive.
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Nothing says, "Hey international companies, bring your manufacturing to the US" like arresting 475 workers at a Hyundai (70% of whom are South Korean).
September 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Nothing says, "Hey international companies, bring your manufacturing to the US" like arresting 475 workers at a Hyundai (70% of whom are South Korean).
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Aug. 10th
Jaimen Hudson
"Somewhere over the rainbow 🙌🏻 I filmed this last Friday while out on my regular morning Cruise. I had to wait for awhile to get this shot but it was definitely worth it!"
Jaimen Hudson
"Somewhere over the rainbow 🙌🏻 I filmed this last Friday while out on my regular morning Cruise. I had to wait for awhile to get this shot but it was definitely worth it!"
August 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Aug. 10th
Jaimen Hudson
"Somewhere over the rainbow 🙌🏻 I filmed this last Friday while out on my regular morning Cruise. I had to wait for awhile to get this shot but it was definitely worth it!"
Jaimen Hudson
"Somewhere over the rainbow 🙌🏻 I filmed this last Friday while out on my regular morning Cruise. I had to wait for awhile to get this shot but it was definitely worth it!"
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James Madison was elected in 1812 during the War of 1812.
Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1864 during the Civil War.
FDR was elected in 1944 during WWII.
JBJ & Nixon were elected in 1964 & 1972 during the Vietnam War.
George W. Bush was elected in 2004 during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1864 during the Civil War.
FDR was elected in 1944 during WWII.
JBJ & Nixon were elected in 1964 & 1972 during the Vietnam War.
George W. Bush was elected in 2004 during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
August 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
James Madison was elected in 1812 during the War of 1812.
Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1864 during the Civil War.
FDR was elected in 1944 during WWII.
JBJ & Nixon were elected in 1964 & 1972 during the Vietnam War.
George W. Bush was elected in 2004 during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1864 during the Civil War.
FDR was elected in 1944 during WWII.
JBJ & Nixon were elected in 1964 & 1972 during the Vietnam War.
George W. Bush was elected in 2004 during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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WW2 ended 80 years ago today w/Japan’s surrender. My father was serving in the Pacific then, in the US Navy. He & thousands of others gave the best years of their lives to defeat autocracies & defend freedom. Our generation - all of us today - is called again to preserve our democracy. And we shall.
August 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
WW2 ended 80 years ago today w/Japan’s surrender. My father was serving in the Pacific then, in the US Navy. He & thousands of others gave the best years of their lives to defeat autocracies & defend freedom. Our generation - all of us today - is called again to preserve our democracy. And we shall.
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Jordy: We’re seeing who the players are and who the pretenders are. Newsom’s showing what this country needs — not lip service, but urgency before 2026, 2028, and beyond. Gone are the days of “when they go low, we go high.” When they go low, you take them out by their knees — metaphorically.
August 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Jordy: We’re seeing who the players are and who the pretenders are. Newsom’s showing what this country needs — not lip service, but urgency before 2026, 2028, and beyond. Gone are the days of “when they go low, we go high.” When they go low, you take them out by their knees — metaphorically.
“There is no Prosperity Gospel; only the Gospel that says “Who was a neighbor to the man who fell? The one who had mercy. Go and do likewise.”
A heartbreaking & heartfelt story. Thank you for keeping alive my hope for better days
A heartbreaking & heartfelt story. Thank you for keeping alive my hope for better days
I could still smell the dry rot, and the ashes from the pit where their mother burned the garbage.
Around front, the lights were all still on, and the children’s toys were still scattered on the front walk exactly as they’d been left– but there was nobody there.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
Around front, the lights were all still on, and the children’s toys were still scattered on the front walk exactly as they’d been left– but there was nobody there.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
A Neighbor, On A Dark Night
This isn't a good story; just a true one. A good story has a good ending. I'm not sure how this one ends, and I may never know. I haven't seen the
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August 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
“There is no Prosperity Gospel; only the Gospel that says “Who was a neighbor to the man who fell? The one who had mercy. Go and do likewise.”
A heartbreaking & heartfelt story. Thank you for keeping alive my hope for better days
A heartbreaking & heartfelt story. Thank you for keeping alive my hope for better days
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Ok this is my laugh for the night.
August 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Ok this is my laugh for the night.
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Karl: The transformation has been gradual and unmistakable.
By February, some golden urns on the mantle.
April, gold adornments appear on the walls.
By July, it's gold everywhere.
Just this week more scaffolding popped up, even more new gold trim appeared.
By February, some golden urns on the mantle.
April, gold adornments appear on the walls.
By July, it's gold everywhere.
Just this week more scaffolding popped up, even more new gold trim appeared.
August 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Karl: The transformation has been gradual and unmistakable.
By February, some golden urns on the mantle.
April, gold adornments appear on the walls.
By July, it's gold everywhere.
Just this week more scaffolding popped up, even more new gold trim appeared.
By February, some golden urns on the mantle.
April, gold adornments appear on the walls.
By July, it's gold everywhere.
Just this week more scaffolding popped up, even more new gold trim appeared.
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Newsom: He knows he’s going to lose in the midterms, and we have the opportunity to de facto end the Trump presidency in less than 18 months.
That’s what’s at stake. That’s why we’re putting a stake in the ground. We’re not drawing lines just to draw lines—we’re holding the line: on democracy.
That’s what’s at stake. That’s why we’re putting a stake in the ground. We’re not drawing lines just to draw lines—we’re holding the line: on democracy.
August 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Newsom: He knows he’s going to lose in the midterms, and we have the opportunity to de facto end the Trump presidency in less than 18 months.
That’s what’s at stake. That’s why we’re putting a stake in the ground. We’re not drawing lines just to draw lines—we’re holding the line: on democracy.
That’s what’s at stake. That’s why we’re putting a stake in the ground. We’re not drawing lines just to draw lines—we’re holding the line: on democracy.
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NEW: Minnesota just ranked the third best state to have a baby. That’s no coincidence.
We’re expanding paid leave and child care, delivering a nation-leading child tax credit, and investing in public schools. We’re putting families first and it’s making a difference.
We’re expanding paid leave and child care, delivering a nation-leading child tax credit, and investing in public schools. We’re putting families first and it’s making a difference.
August 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NEW: Minnesota just ranked the third best state to have a baby. That’s no coincidence.
We’re expanding paid leave and child care, delivering a nation-leading child tax credit, and investing in public schools. We’re putting families first and it’s making a difference.
We’re expanding paid leave and child care, delivering a nation-leading child tax credit, and investing in public schools. We’re putting families first and it’s making a difference.
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Ghislaine Maxwell is in her new prison while her victims are either dead or tormented for life. This monster should be kept in a high security jail.
August 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell is in her new prison while her victims are either dead or tormented for life. This monster should be kept in a high security jail.
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“Both of them.”
August 2, 2025 at 4:33 AM
“Both of them.”
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Public Broadcasting, USAID, Medicaid, Performing Arts, Medicare, Higher Education, Free Speech, SNAP (food for hungry children), Voting Rights, Storm Prediction, FEMA, CDC, Sesame Street, History, Clean Air, JOBS, SCIENCE, Peace--PRIDE IN COUNTRY...
If you're not grieving, you're illiterate.
If you're not grieving, you're illiterate.
the statue of liberty covering her face with her hands and the words state keeps growing
ALT: the statue of liberty covering her face with her hands and the words state keeps growing
media.tenor.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Public Broadcasting, USAID, Medicaid, Performing Arts, Medicare, Higher Education, Free Speech, SNAP (food for hungry children), Voting Rights, Storm Prediction, FEMA, CDC, Sesame Street, History, Clean Air, JOBS, SCIENCE, Peace--PRIDE IN COUNTRY...
If you're not grieving, you're illiterate.
If you're not grieving, you're illiterate.
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Powell on tariffs: "It's starting to show in consumer prices. We know from surveys that companies feel they have every intention of putting this through to the consumer, but the truth is they may not be able to do so in many cases."
July 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Powell on tariffs: "It's starting to show in consumer prices. We know from surveys that companies feel they have every intention of putting this through to the consumer, but the truth is they may not be able to do so in many cases."
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We knew this would happen. Get them off our land and away from our resources now.
Adani has paid no corporate tax in Australia.
"Adani pledged just over a decade ago to plough $22bn in taxes and royalties into the Australian economy."
Creative accounting seems to be a trend for the greedy and powerful 😠. Do the right thing, Adani.
#auspol
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"Adani pledged just over a decade ago to plough $22bn in taxes and royalties into the Australian economy."
Creative accounting seems to be a trend for the greedy and powerful 😠. Do the right thing, Adani.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Despite $22bn promise, Adani has paid zero corporate tax in Australia and experts think it won’t ever pay a cent
Adani’s Australian assets regularly report annual losses despite strong revenue, in part due to big related-party payments
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We knew this would happen. Get them off our land and away from our resources now.
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July 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been taken away.
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
The Men Trump Deported to a Salvadoran Prison
On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been…
www.propublica.org
July 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been taken away.
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇