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“A lot of people are going to feel terrified, petrified, scared of what’s going to happen next."
What Trump's Medicaid cuts mean for two podcasters with Down syndrome
Medicaid-funded services are their lifeline—and make their work possible.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
“A lot of people are going to feel terrified, petrified, scared of what’s going to happen next."
A world of gratitude to all those who participated in The Great Transcontinental Ice Cream Party. Live your lives by doing small things for others. You’ll be doing it for yourself as well.
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
A world of gratitude to all those who participated in The Great Transcontinental Ice Cream Party. Live your lives by doing small things for others. You’ll be doing it for yourself as well.
PSA: For those who are receiving medical treatment for acute episodes of chronic illness, please be sure your medical professional understands that “Do Not Resuscitate” does NOT mean “Do Not Treat”! Unless you choose to refuse treatment, you have the right to appropriate care.
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
PSA: For those who are receiving medical treatment for acute episodes of chronic illness, please be sure your medical professional understands that “Do Not Resuscitate” does NOT mean “Do Not Treat”! Unless you choose to refuse treatment, you have the right to appropriate care.
The Trump administration could learn from history-specifically, the Andrew Jackson presidency that failed because of a sex scandal and tariffs. He lost the popular backing that elected him.
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Trump administration could learn from history-specifically, the Andrew Jackson presidency that failed because of a sex scandal and tariffs. He lost the popular backing that elected him.
We lived through the Cold War, but I had never made the connection between it and the development of suburbia.
October 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We lived through the Cold War, but I had never made the connection between it and the development of suburbia.
Multiple jack-o-lanterns in a neat stack on the front porch = scairn.
October 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Multiple jack-o-lanterns in a neat stack on the front porch = scairn.
"The Democrat Party's main constituency are made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals." Leavitt
Do we only get to be one??
Although I have to admit my UFO was overdue for inspection.
Do we only get to be one??
Although I have to admit my UFO was overdue for inspection.
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"The Democrat Party's main constituency are made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals." Leavitt
Do we only get to be one??
Although I have to admit my UFO was overdue for inspection.
Do we only get to be one??
Although I have to admit my UFO was overdue for inspection.
RIP Susan Stamberg and thanks for all the stellar journalism.
October 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
RIP Susan Stamberg and thanks for all the stellar journalism.
The inflatables are winning. When are inflatable Fearless Leaders going to face ICE? Would ICE dare to confront them?
October 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The inflatables are winning. When are inflatable Fearless Leaders going to face ICE? Would ICE dare to confront them?
Barbie Action Figure missed her photo-op.
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Barbie Action Figure missed her photo-op.
I think the most iconic response Portland could make would be to invite the firefighters in with their helicopters and Very Large Buckets of water.
September 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I think the most iconic response Portland could make would be to invite the firefighters in with their helicopters and Very Large Buckets of water.
To the even older than me!) gentleman in the hospital waiting room: Sir, when someone is quietly reading a book, do you shout in their ears? Please turn down your phone.
September 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
To the even older than me!) gentleman in the hospital waiting room: Sir, when someone is quietly reading a book, do you shout in their ears? Please turn down your phone.
“By the 18th century, many were showing all the negative conservatism of a vested interest overtaken by events: dogged devotion to old techniques, suspicion of innovation, resentment of competition, and xenophobia.” TCW Blanning “The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815”
September 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
“By the 18th century, many were showing all the negative conservatism of a vested interest overtaken by events: dogged devotion to old techniques, suspicion of innovation, resentment of competition, and xenophobia.” TCW Blanning “The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815”
“As with all priests, you learned early to call the truth, heresy.” Frank Herbert
Cults never change.
Cults never change.
September 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
“As with all priests, you learned early to call the truth, heresy.” Frank Herbert
Cults never change.
Cults never change.
If you play the Imperial March behind soldiers in DC, how hard is it for them to avoid keeping in step?
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If you play the Imperial March behind soldiers in DC, how hard is it for them to avoid keeping in step?
Thank you, Susan Stamberg, for all the years of accurate, personable, and interesting journalism. May you have a long and healthy retirement!
September 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thank you, Susan Stamberg, for all the years of accurate, personable, and interesting journalism. May you have a long and healthy retirement!
As a retired critical care nurse, I can tell you: If you don’t trust the experts when you are admitted to an ICU, then you are likely to exit feet first.
August 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
As a retired critical care nurse, I can tell you: If you don’t trust the experts when you are admitted to an ICU, then you are likely to exit feet first.
“No, no, we're not a king, we’re not a king at all.”
**the royal we**
**the royal we**
June 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
“No, no, we're not a king, we’re not a king at all.”
**the royal we**
**the royal we**
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Message to ICE. Guess what? You’re the bad guys. You’ve become the American Gestapo. You’re all going to hell.
May 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Message to ICE. Guess what? You’re the bad guys. You’ve become the American Gestapo. You’re all going to hell.
The current divisions in the US are somewhat reminiscent of those in France during the Dreyfuss Affaire.
April 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The current divisions in the US are somewhat reminiscent of those in France during the Dreyfuss Affaire.