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Caroline Rubens
@carolinear.bsky.social
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Reposted by Caroline Rubens
"As story after story rolled in and March gave way to April, I still kept the Rwanda cable in the back of my mind. I’d confirmed with multiple sources that the cable was legitimate, but none could say how serious it was. Something in my gut told me to sit tight."

— Marissa Kabas,
The Handbasket
May 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yup. Just ask Neville Chamberlain.
March 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Reposted by Caroline Rubens
The absolute devastation that @chuckschumer.com is about to inflict on D.C. by supporting the GOP’s continuing resolution is hard to overstate. Massive cuts to schools and law enforcement. Teachers laid off en masse. Basic city services may grind to a halt because we *cannot spend our own money.*
March 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Chamberlain.
March 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
By keeping the word "and" NPS staff are letting us fill in the blank and telegraphing that it's temporary. It's unlikely to be a typo.
February 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If only they had the capacity to feel embarrassment or shame.
February 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM