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America stands with Zelensky and Ukraine. The administration’s disgusting, horrific performance does not reflect the values of my country. Shame!
Zelenskyy leaves White House early after furious meeting where Trump claims he ‘disrespected US’ and is not ready for peace – live
Press conference between US and Ukraine leaders cancelled and no minerals deal signed after angry scenes in White House
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Looking Back at the First African American Winners of an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar | Copyright
Since its initial observation in the United States in 1976, Black History Month celebrates the achievements, contributions, culture, and history of African Americans. Every year, the Copyright Office ...
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February 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Opinion | Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive. (Gift Article)
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World (Gift Article)
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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maks23.bsky.social MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · Feb 21
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 The EU is preparing a package of about €20 billion (!) in additional military support for Ukraine, - Bloomberg

❗️The initiative would aim to deliver artillery ammunition, air defense systems, deep-precision strike missiles, drones as well as other weapons.
February 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings
Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Trump threatens ‘disciplinary action’ for USAid staff ignoring foreign aid freeze
Memo offers further guidance to ‘stop-work’ directive and how to achieve Trump’s America first policy
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Folk the Patriarchy, Micky’s Joint, Lauraville, Baltimore
January 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Somehow, it is still January. Here are my nine wellness-free survival tips
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
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The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
Thanks to President Biden, the Constitution will finally guarantee equality for all
open.substack.com
January 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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January 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Bernie Blasts Trump For Moving Inauguration Inside: “Wear Some Fucking Mittens”
The Vermonter seemed incredulous at Trump’s low tolerance for cold.
open.substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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substack.com/@morgaan/not...
Morgaan Sinclair, Ph.D. on Substack
Discover and discuss great writing with the world’s smartest readers on Substack.
substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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substack.com/@lanceerie/n...
Lance Erie on Substack
Still using Amazon? Please stop. There are many other sites to order from. You may not get delivery the next day, but it will be soon. And you won’t be giving any of your $ to this Bozo, sorry Bezos.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Marion Jensen on Substack
Last year I canceled my Amazon Prime. Three days ago, I broke the laces in one of my boots. 72 inch laces on Amazon are $7.99, but of course now I have to pay shipping. I searched a few other smaller...
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January 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Jimmy the cat. Lauraville, Baltimore
January 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/o...
Opinion | A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess (Gift Article)
Fixing America’s broken immigration system starts with acknowledging that the United States needs more people.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Trad session at Slainte in Fells Point
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Snow in Baltimore!
January 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Here are a few shots from the 2024 Christmas Bird Count at the Patuxent Research Refuge..
January 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM