Randy Roller
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Randy Roller
@tristan1949.bsky.social
Happily and gayly married; father and grandfather; lover of opera, movies, classical music, and gardening; very worried about the next four years.
We are what we eat, they say.

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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women Under 50
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November 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I watched the shows and read their reviews eagerly.

Celebrating 50 years of Siskel & Ebert www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-...
Celebrating 50 years of Siskel & Ebert
“Sneak Previews” – originally called “Opening Soon At a Theater Near You” – aired on WTTW on November 23, 1975.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"As Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches on November 20, a stark new report from Advocates for Trans Equality reveals the extent of the violence, erasure, and institutional abandonment confronting transgender Americans."

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A devastating reality: New report finds violence and erasure ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance
“If we are not protecting the most marginalized of us, then who is protected at all?” asked Bahari Thomas, A4TE’s director of public education.
www.advocate.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Frank Bruni: Here’s what Democrats accomplished, Bret: They exceeded my expectations when it comes to their talent for self-injury. "

Welcome to the Washington Demolition Derby www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/o...
Opinion | Welcome to the Washington Demolition Derby
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November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
One despot trying to help another. Fascists unite!

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Israel’s president says Trump asked him to pardon Netanyahu, who has not been convicted.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"Judge Cummings said that he planned to order the release of most people in a group of 615 immigration detainees. "

Federal Judge Plans to Release Some Immigrants Arrested in Chicago Area www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Federal Judge Plans to Release Some Immigrants Arrested in Chicago Area
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November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
No more ranting. This is very interesting. I am moving on.
jimacosta.substack.com/p/james-carv...
James Carville and Dan Pfeiffer Analyze the Dems' Shutdown Strategy Plus Liz Oyer Busts Trump's Pardons
Plus Jim wonders why Trump doesn't understand what magnets are.
jimacosta.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's a deadly collaboration.

A Bi-Partisan Murder: The Democrats Who Caved and the Americans Who Will Die
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A Bi-Partisan Murder: The Democrats Who Caved and the Americans Who Will Die
Eight Senate Democrats caved last night, breaking ranks with their party and partnering with Trump and the Republicans on a deal to reopen the Government.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Felon pardoned by FOTUS is back in jail. Imagine that.

Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/n...
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months
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November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
FOTUS has now murdered 76. Trump voters caused this.

U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says
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November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Many agree that Sen. Dick Durbin et al betrayed us in IL and all the other states.

Shutdown Deal Revives Democratic Infighting www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Shutdown Deal Revives Democratic Infighting
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November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I never want to see her face again.

www.advocate.com/news/supreme...
U.S. Supreme Court denies hearing in Kim Davis’s marriage equality challenge
The announcement came Monday morning.
www.advocate.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It's about time that the disservice done to women by the FDA was corrected.

F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/h...
F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause
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November 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We must know our history, at least if it's told honestly.

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Black Musical Theater, 200 Years and Running (Gift Article)
The nearly forgotten Black stars, songwriters and strivers who made Broadway what it is today.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Wages must be increased so that SNAP is not necessary for workers.

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How Big Food Corporations Take Advantage of SNAP
Companies like Walmart are getting away with not only paying their workers low wages, but also owning the stores where the workers use SNAP benefits to buy their food.
blog.ucs.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This IS a relief.

But the haters won't give up.

www.advocate.com/news/supreme...
U.S. Supreme Court denies hearing in Kim Davis’s marriage equality challenge
The announcement came Monday morning.
www.advocate.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"I find it helpful to assume goodwill from the three liberal judges and work backward from there. It actually is a good practice with anyone whose heart and head are in the right place..."

What’s Up With That Stay by Justice Jackson?!
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What’s Up With That Stay by Justice Jackson?!
And why we should all take a breath
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November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"The UN announced that the world was far off-track from keeping global warming well below 2 degrees C, or 3.6 degrees F, compared with preindustrial levels."

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Leaders at the Global Climate Summit Highlight the Rising Toll of Warming
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November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
An important read. Why can't be let people be who they are?

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Opinion | The Ruling About Passports Isn’t About ID. It’s About Social Control.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The idea of this is very concerning. At this point, I know I would not use it.

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Are A.I. Therapy Chatbots Safe to Use?
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November 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump voters caused this. Do any of them care?

‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
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November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM