Mick O'Brien
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Adolf Hitler's “Mein Kampf” is still on U.S. Naval Academy shelves. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Memorializing the Holocaust” are not.
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.
Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Adolf Hitler's “Mein Kampf” is still on U.S. Naval Academy shelves. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Memorializing the Holocaust” are not.
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.
Reposted by Mick O'Brien
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.
Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.
www.npr.org
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.
#NATO #Ukraine #Europe #USpolicy An excellent speech (8 minutes, subtitled in English) before the French Senate by Sen. Claude Malhuret on Tuesday. His subject: the dramatic geopolitical realignment required by Trump's betrayal of Ukraine and the NATO alliance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=unSS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=unSS...
French Senator criticizes Trump
YouTube video by Brut America
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March 9, 2025 at 5:46 AM
#NATO #Ukraine #Europe #USpolicy An excellent speech (8 minutes, subtitled in English) before the French Senate by Sen. Claude Malhuret on Tuesday. His subject: the dramatic geopolitical realignment required by Trump's betrayal of Ukraine and the NATO alliance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=unSS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=unSS...
#photography #nepal #himalayas #annapurnacircuit #trekking
Machapuchare, Annapurna Circuit trekking route, central Nepal
Machapuchare, Annapurna Circuit trekking route, central Nepal
March 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
#photography #nepal #himalayas #annapurnacircuit #trekking
Machapuchare, Annapurna Circuit trekking route, central Nepal
Machapuchare, Annapurna Circuit trekking route, central Nepal
#constitutionallaw If ever there was a no-brainer in constitutional law, this is it: an EO can't amend the Constitution. Even Trump's SCOTUS is likely to agree. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
Live Updates: Trump’s Order to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
#constitutionallaw If ever there was a no-brainer in constitutional law, this is it: an EO can't amend the Constitution. Even Trump's SCOTUS is likely to agree. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
#Inauguration
Even before the inauguration, there have been daily glimpses into the workings of crony capitalism. Bondi was so deeply involved in schemes with Trump that she seems incapable of understanding that her client will now be the U.S. government, not Trump. abcnews.go.com/US/trump-ag-...
Even before the inauguration, there have been daily glimpses into the workings of crony capitalism. Bondi was so deeply involved in schemes with Trump that she seems incapable of understanding that her client will now be the U.S. government, not Trump. abcnews.go.com/US/trump-ag-...
Trump AG pick Pam Bondi made at least $3 million from Truth Social merger, filings show
President-elect Trump's attorney general pick, Pam Bondi, made at least $3 million from the formation of Trump's Truth Social platform, disclosure filings show.
abcnews.go.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#Inauguration
Even before the inauguration, there have been daily glimpses into the workings of crony capitalism. Bondi was so deeply involved in schemes with Trump that she seems incapable of understanding that her client will now be the U.S. government, not Trump. abcnews.go.com/US/trump-ag-...
Even before the inauguration, there have been daily glimpses into the workings of crony capitalism. Bondi was so deeply involved in schemes with Trump that she seems incapable of understanding that her client will now be the U.S. government, not Trump. abcnews.go.com/US/trump-ag-...
#MtHood #Oregon #Cascades #winter #skiing #columbiagorge #PacificNorthwest #photography
Oregon's Mt. Hood on a January afternoon from the top of Larch Mountain, east of Portland near the Columbia River Gorge.
Oregon's Mt. Hood on a January afternoon from the top of Larch Mountain, east of Portland near the Columbia River Gorge.
January 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
#MtHood #Oregon #Cascades #winter #skiing #columbiagorge #PacificNorthwest #photography
Oregon's Mt. Hood on a January afternoon from the top of Larch Mountain, east of Portland near the Columbia River Gorge.
Oregon's Mt. Hood on a January afternoon from the top of Larch Mountain, east of Portland near the Columbia River Gorge.
December 28, 2024 at 7:31 AM
#photography #Iceland #hiking #fjords Trail above Seyðisfjörður on Iceland's east coast. (July 2021)
December 26, 2024 at 7:14 AM
#photography #Iceland #hiking #fjords Trail above Seyðisfjörður on Iceland's east coast. (July 2021)
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December 26, 2024 at 3:13 AM
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#solstice #earth #satellite #fulldisk #photography #astronomy Solstice greetings! Here's a satellite view of the planet centered on the Pacific Ocean, with Portland Oregon's location shown in red). Tomorrow will bring us more daylight (if not actual sunshine!), but only 7 seconds' worth.
December 22, 2024 at 9:54 PM
#solstice #earth #satellite #fulldisk #photography #astronomy Solstice greetings! Here's a satellite view of the planet centered on the Pacific Ocean, with Portland Oregon's location shown in red). Tomorrow will bring us more daylight (if not actual sunshine!), but only 7 seconds' worth.
#photography #Oregon #MtHood #ForestGrove #fog #sunrise #mountains Mt. Hood and the Tualatin valley at sunrise from Forest Grove, Oregon USA
December 22, 2024 at 7:22 AM
#photography #Oregon #MtHood #ForestGrove #fog #sunrise #mountains Mt. Hood and the Tualatin valley at sunrise from Forest Grove, Oregon USA
#photography #Nepal #Mustang #Tibet #Annapurna #Buddhist #Himalayas Above Muktinath, Mustang district, Annapurna Himal, central Nepal. This region south of the Tibetan plateau is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus, with remnants of Bonpo, the indigenous religion of Tibet, in some higher villages.
December 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM
#photography #Nepal #Mustang #Tibet #Annapurna #Buddhist #Himalayas Above Muktinath, Mustang district, Annapurna Himal, central Nepal. This region south of the Tibetan plateau is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus, with remnants of Bonpo, the indigenous religion of Tibet, in some higher villages.
#photography #iceland #icebergs #glaciallake Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland (2021)
December 17, 2024 at 7:33 AM
#photography #iceland #icebergs #glaciallake Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland (2021)
#photography #mountains #Himalayas #AnnapurnaCircuit #Nepal #Gandruckvillage On the Annapurna Circuit trail: Gandruck village in the early evening, with Annapurna South (center) and Hianchuli (right), central Nepal.
December 13, 2024 at 7:28 AM
#photography #mountains #Himalayas #AnnapurnaCircuit #Nepal #Gandruckvillage On the Annapurna Circuit trail: Gandruck village in the early evening, with Annapurna South (center) and Hianchuli (right), central Nepal.
#photography #Oregoncoast #Oregon #sunset
#Neskowin Estuary of Neskowin Creek, northern Oregon coast, USA
#Neskowin Estuary of Neskowin Creek, northern Oregon coast, USA
December 10, 2024 at 6:08 AM
#photography #Oregoncoast #Oregon #sunset
#Neskowin Estuary of Neskowin Creek, northern Oregon coast, USA
#Neskowin Estuary of Neskowin Creek, northern Oregon coast, USA
#photography #Portland #Oregon #Lansuchinesegarden Rowboat in koi pond at Lan Su Chinese garden in Portland, Oregon USA
December 9, 2024 at 7:16 AM
#photography #Portland #Oregon #Lansuchinesegarden Rowboat in koi pond at Lan Su Chinese garden in Portland, Oregon USA
#photography #nepal #everest #khumbu #Lhotse
The Everest massif at sunset, with Everest (top left) and Lhotse (right) as seen from Deboche. (11/09) Lhotse is the world's 4th highest peak.
The Everest massif at sunset, with Everest (top left) and Lhotse (right) as seen from Deboche. (11/09) Lhotse is the world's 4th highest peak.
December 8, 2024 at 9:45 PM
#photography #nepal #everest #khumbu #Lhotse
The Everest massif at sunset, with Everest (top left) and Lhotse (right) as seen from Deboche. (11/09) Lhotse is the world's 4th highest peak.
The Everest massif at sunset, with Everest (top left) and Lhotse (right) as seen from Deboche. (11/09) Lhotse is the world's 4th highest peak.
#photography #nepal #everest #amadablam #khumbu Trekking on the Everest Base Camp trail, with Everest peeking over the ridge on the far right, Lhotse center left, and Ama Dablam on the right.
December 8, 2024 at 4:40 AM
#photography #nepal #everest #amadablam #khumbu Trekking on the Everest Base Camp trail, with Everest peeking over the ridge on the far right, Lhotse center left, and Ama Dablam on the right.
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Meanwhile some of the billionaires close to Trump have become even wealthier since the election. Musk, who spent $250 million to elect Trump, has seen his stake in SpaceX alone rocket up by about $60 billion in the last month. www.axios.com/2024/12/04/t...
December 6, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Meanwhile some of the billionaires close to Trump have become even wealthier since the election. Musk, who spent $250 million to elect Trump, has seen his stake in SpaceX alone rocket up by about $60 billion in the last month. www.axios.com/2024/12/04/t...
#photography #nepal #mustang #Dhaulagiri Bonpo village high above Kagbeni and the Kali Gandaki gorge, Mustang District, central Nepal. Dhaulagiri, the world's seventh highest peak (8,167 m / 26,795 ft), is on the far left.
December 3, 2024 at 7:01 AM
#photography #nepal #mustang #Dhaulagiri Bonpo village high above Kagbeni and the Kali Gandaki gorge, Mustang District, central Nepal. Dhaulagiri, the world's seventh highest peak (8,167 m / 26,795 ft), is on the far left.
Above the village of Thame, Khumbu Himal, Nepal
December 2, 2024 at 6:57 AM
Above the village of Thame, Khumbu Himal, Nepal
November 16, 2024 at 11:44 PM