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The rules at Willie's golf course:
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
A Trip Through Willie Nelson’s Golf Course, His Unorthodox Rules, and His Uncertain Tribal Identity
My wife Monica and I had different reasons for journeying to Pedernales. She’s a fan. But our visit to Willie’s golf course was partly for my research on a book on Native-owned golf courses.
www.texasobserver.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The rules at Willie's golf course:
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
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This is an American patriot.
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is an American patriot.
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While Mike Johnson is running around trying to act like he’s not the most incompetent Speaker in US history, we’re pushing hard to extend the ACA tax credits for millions of Americans.
We’re almost there, and you can help!
We’re almost there, and you can help!
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
While Mike Johnson is running around trying to act like he’s not the most incompetent Speaker in US history, we’re pushing hard to extend the ACA tax credits for millions of Americans.
We’re almost there, and you can help!
We’re almost there, and you can help!
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"I am very interested in fighting for a public option, so that every single Texan, every single American, would have the ability to join Medicare and would have that option of affordable, quality coverage."
With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival
"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."
www.texasobserver.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"I am very interested in fighting for a public option, so that every single Texan, every single American, would have the ability to join Medicare and would have that option of affordable, quality coverage."
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Amid escalating ICE raids in New York City, Democracy Now!'s Messiah Rhodes spoke to advocates supporting newly-arrived migrants and asylum seekers from West Africa with hot meals, legal advice and job training.
West African Asylum Seekers Find Safe Haven in NYC Volunteer-Run Kitchen
Amid escalating ICE raids in New York City, Democracy Now’s Messiah Rhodes spoke to immigrants and advocates supporting newly arrived migrants and asylum seekers from West Africa with hot meals, legal...
www.democracynow.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Amid escalating ICE raids in New York City, Democracy Now!'s Messiah Rhodes spoke to advocates supporting newly-arrived migrants and asylum seekers from West Africa with hot meals, legal advice and job training.
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Federal agents have started dispersing across immigrant neighborhoods in New Orleans, marking the latest front in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS confirmed the operation in a statement, calling it “Swamp Sweep.”
'No ICE, no fear': Dozens protest in New Orleans ahead of Louisiana immigration sweep
Protesters emphasized that the presence of federal officers on city streets was instilling widespread fear, including among U.S. citizens and lawful residents.
www.wwno.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Federal agents have started dispersing across immigrant neighborhoods in New Orleans, marking the latest front in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS confirmed the operation in a statement, calling it “Swamp Sweep.”
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Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
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This admiral refused to carry out illegal orders.
A professional soldier will never execute an illegal order.
A professional soldier will never execute an illegal order.
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This admiral refused to carry out illegal orders.
A professional soldier will never execute an illegal order.
A professional soldier will never execute an illegal order.
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“I’ve been blessed to sing on his records and be onstage with Joe on occasion and the only thing I can say is: Thank God he wasn’t born in New Jersey. I would have had a lot more of my work cut out for me.” - Bruce Springsteen
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“I’ve been blessed to sing on his records and be onstage with Joe on occasion and the only thing I can say is: Thank God he wasn’t born in New Jersey. I would have had a lot more of my work cut out for me.” - Bruce Springsteen
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
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Sudanese researcher Lina Yassin explains the roots of the genocide in Sudan.
“The UAE has been using the RSF militia to illegally smuggle gold out to finance the war and finance their own gold reserves.”
“The UAE has been using the RSF militia to illegally smuggle gold out to finance the war and finance their own gold reserves.”
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sudanese researcher Lina Yassin explains the roots of the genocide in Sudan.
“The UAE has been using the RSF militia to illegally smuggle gold out to finance the war and finance their own gold reserves.”
“The UAE has been using the RSF militia to illegally smuggle gold out to finance the war and finance their own gold reserves.”
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A new book, "Injustice," examines how the Biden Justice Department failed to hold Trump accountable for abuses of power, despite multiple high-profile investigations. Co-authors Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis discuss their findings.
“Injustice”: How Biden’s DOJ Failed to Hold Trump Accountable for Jan. 6, Corruption & More
We speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis on the day they publish their new book, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department, which l...
www.democracynow.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A new book, "Injustice," examines how the Biden Justice Department failed to hold Trump accountable for abuses of power, despite multiple high-profile investigations. Co-authors Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis discuss their findings.
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The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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#Medicare #MedicareAdvantage
#Healthcare #JohnOliver #HBO #Humor
With his trademark mix of humor & relevant commentary, John Oliver delivers a lesson in government-run Medicare versus the insurance company-run alternative called Medicare Advantage.
Any American over 60YO should watch this episode.
#Healthcare #JohnOliver #HBO #Humor
With his trademark mix of humor & relevant commentary, John Oliver delivers a lesson in government-run Medicare versus the insurance company-run alternative called Medicare Advantage.
Any American over 60YO should watch this episode.
Medicare Advantage: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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October 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#Medicare #MedicareAdvantage
#Healthcare #JohnOliver #HBO #Humor
With his trademark mix of humor & relevant commentary, John Oliver delivers a lesson in government-run Medicare versus the insurance company-run alternative called Medicare Advantage.
Any American over 60YO should watch this episode.
#Healthcare #JohnOliver #HBO #Humor
With his trademark mix of humor & relevant commentary, John Oliver delivers a lesson in government-run Medicare versus the insurance company-run alternative called Medicare Advantage.
Any American over 60YO should watch this episode.
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“This is all part of a plan by a corporate movement that sees democracy — the government providing what people want — sees that as a threat.”
Master Plan: David Sirota on Trump & the Decadeslong “Plot to Legalize Corruption in America”
We speak with journalist David Sirota about his new book, Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America. Co-authored with Jared Jacang Maher, the book is based on their award-winning ...
www.democracynow.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“This is all part of a plan by a corporate movement that sees democracy — the government providing what people want — sees that as a threat.”
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Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly, is a proud leftist, a staunch supporter of Palestine, a critic of neoliberalism and austerity, and a visionary advocate for economic equality.
Ireland's New President Boldly Opposes Austerity, Militarism, and the Genocide in Gaza
Catherine Connolly, an independent leftist, won a landslide victory with the promise to serve as “a moral compass in a world increasingly driven by profit and spectacle.”
www.thenation.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly, is a proud leftist, a staunch supporter of Palestine, a critic of neoliberalism and austerity, and a visionary advocate for economic equality.
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Ah, yeah.
October 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Ah, yeah.
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An AP investigation found that more than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses this year, part of a campaign to enshrine a conspiracy theory-driven agenda into law. https://to.pbs.org/43dxCkD
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, attacking longstanding public health protections
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.
to.pbs.org
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM