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January 26, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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She Destroyed Trump

Honoring an epic smackdown.

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January 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM

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Opinion | The Un-American President

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January 24, 2026 at 3:57 PM

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When a Coat Becomes a Symbol of Conflict

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January 24, 2026 at 2:44 PM

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MLK's Final Message

"People are often surprised to learn that I am an optimist."

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January 19, 2026 at 3:39 PM

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My apologies for the lateness of this. Sometimes, life interferes.

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A homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 18, 2026 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34 It. In the entertainment business notably, but in almost every endeavor, some peop...

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January 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM

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January 10, 2026

Yesterday, in an apparent attempt to regain control of the national narrative surrounding the deadly shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Vice President J.D.

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January 11, 2026 at 12:17 PM

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No need to belabor.
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A homily for The Baptism of the Lord, January 11, 2026 Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Matthew 3:13-17 According to legend, in the early centuries Anno Domini, when followers of the carpenter from ...

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January 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM

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Trump’s new world order is being born – and Venezuela is just the start | Owen Jones

The US president has been quite clear that Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Greenland are in his sights. We must believe him, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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January 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM

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We're off to see the Wizard ... literally. My family and I are taking a quick jaunt as Christmas and New Year's gifts to each other. May 2026 bring peace, respect, prosperity, equality, health and tru...

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December 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM

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Opinion | The 2025 Politics Yearbook: Most Likely to Be Extreme and Chaotic

Opinion | Why We Fall for Narcissistic Leaders, Starting in Grade School

December 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM

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Much to consider. This is worth your time to read and ponder.
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A homily for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 28, 2025 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, Colossians 3:12-17, Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 When we were little, we were told, "Sticks and stones ...

December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM

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However you define family, embrace yours.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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Opinion | The Idea That Once Held America Together Died in 2025

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December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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Robert Reich Reacts: “It's a Wonderful Life”

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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December 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM

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Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan

Weiss ought to cut her losses, green-light the piece, and try to start acting like an editor – not like a cog in the machine of authoritarian politics and oligarchy

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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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Misteak?

A homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025

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December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM

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It’s time to accept that the US supreme court is illegitimate and must be replaced | Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn

We need to remake the US high court so Americans don’t suffer future decades of oligarchy-facilitating rule

A revisited homily for the Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14, 2025 Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11 As of this belated writing, medium-size snowflakes are falling steadily but gently he...

December 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM

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Somebody was dreaming of a white Advent.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM

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Worth your time to read and ponder:
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December 9, 2025

When G.

December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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I'm troubled by this.
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Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds

Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%

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December 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM

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Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders