Blaine Volpe
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Ready to yap about young people in politics.
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NEW —> 'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions
Key race to watch: @aoc.bsky.social's bid to become ranking member of the Oversight Committee.
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Key race to watch: @aoc.bsky.social's bid to become ranking member of the Oversight Committee.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions
Younger House Democrats, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and newer members, like Angie Craig, are taking on senior members for key committee jobs in the next Congress.
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December 10, 2024 at 2:46 PM
NEW —> 'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions
Key race to watch: @aoc.bsky.social's bid to become ranking member of the Oversight Committee.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Key race to watch: @aoc.bsky.social's bid to become ranking member of the Oversight Committee.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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A new chapter in the decade-long lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court over Rio Grande water is set to begin.
via @sourcenm.com @prokopdani.bsky.social
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Mediation starts in Rio Grande legal fight among New Mexico, Texas and Colorado
A new chapter in the decade-long lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court over Rio Grande water is set to begin. After a close, 5-4 ruling from the Supreme Court dashed a proposed deal to end the litigation,...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM
A new chapter in the decade-long lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court over Rio Grande water is set to begin.
via @sourcenm.com @prokopdani.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/medi...
via @sourcenm.com @prokopdani.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/medi...
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As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Russia says he fled Syria – where to exactly is unclear.
Where is Assad? After the fall of Damascus, his whereabouts are unknown | CNN
As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Russia says he fled Syria – where to exactly is unclear.
www.cnn.com
December 8, 2024 at 5:42 PM
As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Russia says he fled Syria – where to exactly is unclear.
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Surreal scenes out of Damascus in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime which held onto power for 54 brutal years.
December 8, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Surreal scenes out of Damascus in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime which held onto power for 54 brutal years.
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If your plan to counter antisemitism actually advances the very same antisemitic conspiracy theories that have repeatedly fueled antisemitic mass violence — including the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history — it’s not a plan to counter antisemitism.
SCOOP: The Heritage Foundation’s 'Project Esther,' a conservative plan to counter antisemitism, sees the problem as one in which a handful of “masterminds” including Jews like George Soros are seeking to “dismantle Western democracies, values and culture,” according to internal Heritage documents.
Scoop: Internal Project Esther documents describe conspiracy of Jewish ‘masterminds’ seeking to dismantle Western values
A presentation meant to win supporters for the Heritage Foundation’s plan to fight antisemitism draws a line from George Soros to pro-Palestinian protests.
forward.com
December 8, 2024 at 3:31 AM
If your plan to counter antisemitism actually advances the very same antisemitic conspiracy theories that have repeatedly fueled antisemitic mass violence — including the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history — it’s not a plan to counter antisemitism.
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My most formative years were during the Arab spring. The brutality of leaders against their people is seared into my mind. It’s why I’ll never forgive those who justified the crimes of those like Assad. Praying for Syrians tonight and for the preservation of the hope blooming tonight.
December 8, 2024 at 4:14 AM
My most formative years were during the Arab spring. The brutality of leaders against their people is seared into my mind. It’s why I’ll never forgive those who justified the crimes of those like Assad. Praying for Syrians tonight and for the preservation of the hope blooming tonight.
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Writing in @nextcity.org, @mayorq.bsky.social argues local governments should step up to fill the potential void if the Trump admin downsizes federal programs.
An interesting idea: shifting federal experts into local service.
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
An interesting idea: shifting federal experts into local service.
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
As Washington Scales Back, Local Governments Can Step Up
Op-ed: Cities and states should map out the Trump administration’s priorities and find areas of alignment to ensure resources flow to essential community services.
nextcity.org
December 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Writing in @nextcity.org, @mayorq.bsky.social argues local governments should step up to fill the potential void if the Trump admin downsizes federal programs.
An interesting idea: shifting federal experts into local service.
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
An interesting idea: shifting federal experts into local service.
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
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Historic @apnews.com lede documenting the end of the Assad regime:
December 8, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Historic @apnews.com lede documenting the end of the Assad regime:
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BREAKING
Reuters is reporting that two senior Syrian officials have said that Bashar Al-Assad has fled Syria for an unknown destination.
Reuters is reporting that two senior Syrian officials have said that Bashar Al-Assad has fled Syria for an unknown destination.
December 8, 2024 at 2:26 AM
BREAKING
Reuters is reporting that two senior Syrian officials have said that Bashar Al-Assad has fled Syria for an unknown destination.
Reuters is reporting that two senior Syrian officials have said that Bashar Al-Assad has fled Syria for an unknown destination.
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Rebels appear to have entered the Syrian capital of Damascus, a resident says, as the Assad regime's defenses collapse.
Tap below for live updates.
Tap below for live updates.
Syrian rebels edge closer to Damascus as US officials say Assad regime could fall soon: Live updates | CNN
Syria’s rebel alliance is edging closer to the capital Damascus, after anti-regime forces swept across the country in a lightning offensive. Follow the latest live news updates here.
www.cnn.com
December 8, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Rebels appear to have entered the Syrian capital of Damascus, a resident says, as the Assad regime's defenses collapse.
Tap below for live updates.
Tap below for live updates.
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“The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating HelloFresh, the popular meal kit service company, over allegations that migrant children were working at its cooking and packaging facility in Illinois as recently as this summer…
At least six teenagers…were found working night shifts”
At least six teenagers…were found working night shifts”
Labor Department investigating migrant child labor claims at HelloFresh
The Labor Department is investigating HelloFresh over allegations that migrant children were working at its cooking and packaging facility in Illinois.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2024 at 1:06 AM
“The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating HelloFresh, the popular meal kit service company, over allegations that migrant children were working at its cooking and packaging facility in Illinois as recently as this summer…
At least six teenagers…were found working night shifts”
At least six teenagers…were found working night shifts”
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Breaking News: Canada’s prime minister is in Florida visiting President-elect Trump, officials said, after Trump said he would impose tariffs on Day 1.
Trudeau in Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under pressure to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to back down from a threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Canada.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Breaking News: Canada’s prime minister is in Florida visiting President-elect Trump, officials said, after Trump said he would impose tariffs on Day 1.
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Narrow lead for Sinn Féin in Ireland general election exit poll
https://www.ft.com/content/5f0a593f-b42f-4b21-b890-ec5d52538638
https://www.ft.com/content/5f0a593f-b42f-4b21-b890-ec5d52538638
Narrow lead for Sinn Féin in Ireland general election exit poll
Current coalition government partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are both close behind, survey finds
www.ft.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Narrow lead for Sinn Féin in Ireland general election exit poll
https://www.ft.com/content/5f0a593f-b42f-4b21-b890-ec5d52538638
https://www.ft.com/content/5f0a593f-b42f-4b21-b890-ec5d52538638
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OPINION TODAY featured podcast —
How Gen Z Helped Trump Win: @dellavolpe.bsky.social joins CNN's David Chalian to discuss what happened with the youth vote and where the Democrats went wrong with this age group.
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How Gen Z Helped Trump Win: @dellavolpe.bsky.social joins CNN's David Chalian to discuss what happened with the youth vote and where the Democrats went wrong with this age group.
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November 23, 2024 at 1:31 AM
OPINION TODAY featured podcast —
How Gen Z Helped Trump Win: @dellavolpe.bsky.social joins CNN's David Chalian to discuss what happened with the youth vote and where the Democrats went wrong with this age group.
opiniontoday.substack.com/i/152013806/...
How Gen Z Helped Trump Win: @dellavolpe.bsky.social joins CNN's David Chalian to discuss what happened with the youth vote and where the Democrats went wrong with this age group.
opiniontoday.substack.com/i/152013806/...
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My mom, as many know, has said some truly unpleasant things to me over the years, but this far surpasses that. While this mother has apologized for that letter, it sounds pretty truthful to me. I cannot imagine ever writing such a thing to my sons unless they deserved it, even at a tense time.
November 30, 2024 at 3:52 AM
My mom, as many know, has said some truly unpleasant things to me over the years, but this far surpasses that. While this mother has apologized for that letter, it sounds pretty truthful to me. I cannot imagine ever writing such a thing to my sons unless they deserved it, even at a tense time.
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Only 2k followers more and I surpass the Threads count in a tenth of the time. Impressive growth here comparatively and a much better experience obvi. Kudos to the @bsky.app team for 1. Amazing work 2. Making Jack Dorsey leave (that one is just personally gratifying)
a raccoon is sitting on a rock with its hands on its knees and says yay !
ALT: a raccoon is sitting on a rock with its hands on its knees and says yay !
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November 30, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Only 2k followers more and I surpass the Threads count in a tenth of the time. Impressive growth here comparatively and a much better experience obvi. Kudos to the @bsky.app team for 1. Amazing work 2. Making Jack Dorsey leave (that one is just personally gratifying)
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apologies if someone did this already, but I hadn't seen it in this form — I made a Starter Pack for The Athletic's hockey coverage. seems like the sports media flip is happening for real. i'll update this as more folks pop up.
go.bsky.app/4MiCLc7
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November 12, 2024 at 6:16 PM
apologies if someone did this already, but I hadn't seen it in this form — I made a Starter Pack for The Athletic's hockey coverage. seems like the sports media flip is happening for real. i'll update this as more folks pop up.
go.bsky.app/4MiCLc7
go.bsky.app/4MiCLc7
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In today’s column:
- Why the Penguins shouldn’t rebuild
- The playoff field is already set
- Animated board ads are good
- That famous Bobby Orr photo is bad
And other takes I may or may not believe, in the return of The Contrarian.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
- Why the Penguins shouldn’t rebuild
- The playoff field is already set
- Animated board ads are good
- That famous Bobby Orr photo is bad
And other takes I may or may not believe, in the return of The Contrarian.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
The Contrarian: That famous Bobby Orr photo is bad, and other fake NHL arguments
A brand new batch of statements sent in by readers about the NHL that they believe to be obviously true. We argue them anyway.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:48 PM
In today’s column:
- Why the Penguins shouldn’t rebuild
- The playoff field is already set
- Animated board ads are good
- That famous Bobby Orr photo is bad
And other takes I may or may not believe, in the return of The Contrarian.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
- Why the Penguins shouldn’t rebuild
- The playoff field is already set
- Animated board ads are good
- That famous Bobby Orr photo is bad
And other takes I may or may not believe, in the return of The Contrarian.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
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I have covered both Musk and Alex a lot, and only one of them is a useful idiot for Putin and also a heinous person. The other is a patriot who did his job with distinction and is a very good man. Guess which is which: thehill.com/policy/techn...
Musk accuses Trump whistleblower Vindman of ‘treason,’ says ‘he will pay’
Elon Musk on Wednesday suggested retired Army Lt. Col Alexander Vindman “committed treason” and “will pay” after the former Trump impeachment witness accused the tech billio…
thehill.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:57 PM
I have covered both Musk and Alex a lot, and only one of them is a useful idiot for Putin and also a heinous person. The other is a patriot who did his job with distinction and is a very good man. Guess which is which: thehill.com/policy/techn...
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Spent an hour and change with my friend David Patrikarakos on his podcast discussing Ukraine, U.S. escalation management and Russia’s WW3-mongering. Have a listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
Will Putin's Nuclear Threats Spark WW3?
Podcast Episode · 90 Seconds to Midnight · 28/11/2024 · 45m
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November 28, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Spent an hour and change with my friend David Patrikarakos on his podcast discussing Ukraine, U.S. escalation management and Russia’s WW3-mongering. Have a listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
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Big day!!
I don’t always have good news to share first thing in the morning BUT…
IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!!
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IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!!
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Books We Love
Here are 350+ great reads from 2024 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Big day!!
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NEW
Trump is considering two defense financiers for Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- Trae Stephens, a partner at Peter Thiel's Founders Fund venture-capital firm.
- Billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg, who led the president’s intelligence advisory board in the first Trump administration.
Trump is considering two defense financiers for Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- Trae Stephens, a partner at Peter Thiel's Founders Fund venture-capital firm.
- Billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg, who led the president’s intelligence advisory board in the first Trump administration.
Exclusive | Trump Considers Defense Financiers for a Top Spot at Pentagon
The choice of either a venture capitalist or a private-equity investor could signal changes in how the Defense Department does business.
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November 25, 2024 at 2:16 AM
NEW
Trump is considering two defense financiers for Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- Trae Stephens, a partner at Peter Thiel's Founders Fund venture-capital firm.
- Billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg, who led the president’s intelligence advisory board in the first Trump administration.
Trump is considering two defense financiers for Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- Trae Stephens, a partner at Peter Thiel's Founders Fund venture-capital firm.
- Billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg, who led the president’s intelligence advisory board in the first Trump administration.
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I don’t think a United States senator saying this should be taken lightly
Tammy Duckworth on Tulsi Gabbard: "I think she's compromised ... Russian controlled media called her a Russian asset."
November 25, 2024 at 1:27 AM
I don’t think a United States senator saying this should be taken lightly