Mary C. (Cathy) Wright
@cathysoozwright.bsky.social
Mom, Gramma, Friend, fierce Democracy Defender, baker, cooking fiend, and fairly I add, I’m a voracious reader of all that interests, could impact me but also great books. And I’m delighted with myself I have such a long list of must reads!
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Stands by His Climate Agenda
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Stands by His Climate Agenda
Mark Carney established himself as climate leader before becoming Canada’s prime minister. Since taking office, though, he’s pursued policies that critics argue aren’t going to help cut emissions. In today’s newsletter, we talk with Carney about his plans and what he views as success.
bloom.bg
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Stands by His Climate Agenda
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David Letterman and The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, sat down for an impromptu interview about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night TV.
Listen here:
Listen here:
David Letterman on the Threats to Late-Night Hosts
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bit.ly
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
David Letterman and The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, sat down for an impromptu interview about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night TV.
Listen here:
Listen here:
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Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a "hostile" manner reut.rs/4miNhFD
Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a "hostile" manner
The Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that a U.S. destroyer intercepted, boarded and occupied a Venezuelan tuna fishing vessel for eight hours in the waters of the South American country's Special Economic Zone on Friday.
reut.rs
September 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a "hostile" manner reut.rs/4miNhFD
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The 2021 vintage of Chianti Classico reveals undervalued heavy-hitters in one of Italy’s best-known wine regions.
Why Chianti Classico Wine Deserves More Respect
A more granular approach to terroir—and the best vintage in years—reveals undervalued heavy-hitters in one of Italy’s best-known wine regions.
bloom.bg
September 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The 2021 vintage of Chianti Classico reveals undervalued heavy-hitters in one of Italy’s best-known wine regions.
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Poland scrambles jets, closes Lublin airport in 'preventative' move reut.rs/42vFQ6Z
Poland scrambles jets, closes Lublin airport in 'preventative' move
There was no mention of any violations of Polish airspace.
reut.rs
September 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Poland scrambles jets, closes Lublin airport in 'preventative' move reut.rs/42vFQ6Z
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“Health insurance costs in the United States are on track for their biggest jump in at least five years…
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why your health insurance may soon cost a lot more
Millions will be paying substantially more for health insurance next year, according to multiple surveys. Insurers cited tariffs and demand for obesity drugs.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Health insurance costs in the United States are on track for their biggest jump in at least five years…
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Trump administration unlawfully directed mass US worker terminations, judge rules reut.rs/4podOEj
Trump administration unlawfully directed mass US worker terminations, judge rules
Unions, nonprofits and Washington state had sued after Trump's administration moved to fire roughly 25,000 probationary employees.
reut.rs
September 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Trump administration unlawfully directed mass US worker terminations, judge rules reut.rs/4podOEj
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Republicans in Congress should protect National Parks and other public lands, which bring tourist dollars to their districts (via Bloomberg Opinion)
It’s the Wrong Time to Defund US National Parks
Americans are deeply divided. If there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s that we love our national parks.
bloom.bg
September 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Republicans in Congress should protect National Parks and other public lands, which bring tourist dollars to their districts (via Bloomberg Opinion)
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talked myself out of buying the new remarkable pro move by getting a new fancy reporter’s notebook and matching pen
September 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
talked myself out of buying the new remarkable pro move by getting a new fancy reporter’s notebook and matching pen
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“It is the absolute worst-case scenario.” The move by President Trump and Republicans in Congress to cut public-broadcasting funds is forcing profound changes that will reshape the airwaves, especially in rural and tribal areas. nyti.ms/46qif99
September 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“It is the absolute worst-case scenario.” The move by President Trump and Republicans in Congress to cut public-broadcasting funds is forcing profound changes that will reshape the airwaves, especially in rural and tribal areas. nyti.ms/46qif99
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Drone breaches Romanian airspace during Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine reut.rs/4mfNJVh
Drone breaches Romanian airspace during Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine
Romania scrambled fighter jets on Saturday when a drone breached the country's airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border, the defense ministry said.
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September 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Drone breaches Romanian airspace during Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine reut.rs/4mfNJVh
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Leaked documents show that Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s “Great Firewall” mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.
Massive Leak Shows How a Chinese Company Is Exporting the Great Firewall to the World
Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.
wrd.cm
September 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Leaked documents show that Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s “Great Firewall” mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.
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Release the Epstein Files
September 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Release the Epstein Files
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Donald Trump claims to have ended six wars in six months and has been angling for a Nobel peace prize. Americans are less convinced of his diplomatic prowess, as our polling shows econ.st/4mUl20Y
Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
econ.st
September 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Donald Trump claims to have ended six wars in six months and has been angling for a Nobel peace prize. Americans are less convinced of his diplomatic prowess, as our polling shows econ.st/4mUl20Y
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Democratic committee members posted the alleged image of Trump’s birthday message.
Epstein Letter Allegedly From Trump Released by House Democrats
House Democrats on Monday released an alleged birthday note that they said Donald Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein, raising pressure on the president over questions about his past interactions with the late disgraced financier.
bloom.bg
September 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Democratic committee members posted the alleged image of Trump’s birthday message.
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Fed nominee Miran notes primary residence now used as rental property reut.rs/3V7pBZW
Fed nominee Miran notes primary residence now used as rental property
President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Stephen Miran, has a mortgage on a home formerly listed as his primary residence that he is now using as a rental property, according to his latest financial disclosure statement.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Fed nominee Miran notes primary residence now used as rental property reut.rs/3V7pBZW
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No, Mr Mandelson, we will not roll out the red carpet for Trump | Zoe Williams
No, Mr Mandelson, we will not roll out the red carpet for Trump | Zoe Williams
The UK’s ambassador to Washington may believe the US president is merely a ‘risk taker’, but that doesn’t represent my point of view – and it probably doesn’t represent yours. That’s why we must make our voices heard, writes Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
No, Mr Mandelson, we will not roll out the red carpet for Trump | Zoe Williams
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The Kentucky GOP senator wrote on social media that sentiments expressed by the vice president were "despicable" and "thoughtless."
Rand Paul slams JD Vance's defense of strike on alleged Venezuelan cartel
www.newsweek.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Kentucky GOP senator wrote on social media that sentiments expressed by the vice president were "despicable" and "thoughtless."
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Norway’s centre-left parties set to retain power after elections on.ft.com/3HMW19a
Norway’s centre-left parties set to retain power after elections
Jonas Gahr Støre due to continue as prime minister as his ruling Labour party performs strongly
on.ft.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Norway’s centre-left parties set to retain power after elections on.ft.com/3HMW19a
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Jeremy Pizzi, legal adviser at Global Rights Compliance, told Newsweek Russia "has even more horrendous behavior to hide from the world."
Russia looks to leave Europe's anti-torture convention
www.newsweek.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Jeremy Pizzi, legal adviser at Global Rights Compliance, told Newsweek Russia "has even more horrendous behavior to hide from the world."
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At an alarming pace, the Trump administration has fired climate scientists, rolled back regulations, interfered in data collection, and cut planning and emergency response funds. That puts all Americans at risk.
Read The Big Take ⬇️
Read The Big Take ⬇️
Trump Is Dismantling Climate Science at a Dangerous Pace
The White House has blocked efforts to measure, respond to and fight global warming. That puts all Americans at risk.
bloom.bg
September 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
At an alarming pace, the Trump administration has fired climate scientists, rolled back regulations, interfered in data collection, and cut planning and emergency response funds. That puts all Americans at risk.
Read The Big Take ⬇️
Read The Big Take ⬇️
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39 people have applied to fill the remainder of Victoria Seaman’s term on the Las Vegas City Council.
Here's who applied: thenevadaindependent.com/article/near...
Here's who applied: thenevadaindependent.com/article/near...
September 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
39 people have applied to fill the remainder of Victoria Seaman’s term on the Las Vegas City Council.
Here's who applied: thenevadaindependent.com/article/near...
Here's who applied: thenevadaindependent.com/article/near...
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NEW: The FBI has agreed to help chase down quorum-breaking Texas Democrats.
The Democrats departed the state in an attempt to thwart the Texas Legislature’s passage of a newly redrawn congressional map that would grant the GOP five more favorable districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Democrats departed the state in an attempt to thwart the Texas Legislature’s passage of a newly redrawn congressional map that would grant the GOP five more favorable districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
FBI agrees to help chase down quorum-breaking Texas Democrats
It is unclear what resources the FBI is investing or how it is approaching the situation as there is no apparent legal breach under its purview.
www.politico.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NEW: The FBI has agreed to help chase down quorum-breaking Texas Democrats.
The Democrats departed the state in an attempt to thwart the Texas Legislature’s passage of a newly redrawn congressional map that would grant the GOP five more favorable districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Democrats departed the state in an attempt to thwart the Texas Legislature’s passage of a newly redrawn congressional map that would grant the GOP five more favorable districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.