Laughing Cavalier
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History educator, dad, husband, content creator/curator, progressive. Favorite fantasies: seeing the Great Crystal Palace Exhibition in London (1851), going to the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1889), and taking the Graf Zeppelin World Tour (1929).
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Trump shares with Hitler more than just an affection for the prosaic, maudlin, and nationalistic. He also understands the strategic importance of controlling the arts.
Donald Trump Brings Back “Degenerate Art”
The president’s obsession with cultural control is evidence of a continued fascist creep, and not just another joke exercise in narcissism.
hyperallergic.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Trump shares with Hitler more than just an affection for the prosaic, maudlin, and nationalistic. He also understands the strategic importance of controlling the arts.
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⚡️World stars show support for Ukraine after the White House clash.
Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins, and other stars expressed support for Ukraine on their social media.
Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins, and other stars expressed support for Ukraine on their social media.
World stars show support for Ukraine after the White House clash
Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins and other stars expressed support for Ukraine in their social media.
kyivindependent.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
⚡️World stars show support for Ukraine after the White House clash.
Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins, and other stars expressed support for Ukraine on their social media.
Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins, and other stars expressed support for Ukraine on their social media.
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Danes offer to buy California to spite Trump’s Greenland aims: ‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’
Danes offer to buy California to spite Trump’s Greenland aims: ‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’
Satirical petition from Denmark, which owns Greenland, racks up 200,000 signatures as Trump eyes Arctic island
Since returning to the presidency last month, Donald Trump has called for Canada to become the 51st US state, suggested he might take over the…
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Danes offer to buy California to spite Trump’s Greenland aims: ‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’
Moves to freeze spending on foreign aid have been lauded in Iranian state media. The freeze will halt funding for pro-democracy opponents of the country's Shiite theocracy. www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
Iran welcomes Trump's move to cut foreign aid and hints it's ready for nuclear negotiations
Iran’s government seems to be welcoming decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate.
www.pbs.org
February 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Moves to freeze spending on foreign aid have been lauded in Iranian state media. The freeze will halt funding for pro-democracy opponents of the country's Shiite theocracy. www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
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A Pastoral Statement of Support for LGBTQIA+ Persons in the Wake of Trump’s Recent Executive Order | To claim that only two genders exist is to ignore the scientific complexities of human diversity that God has woven into the fabric of creation, writes Rev. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer.
A Pastoral Statement of Support for LGBTQIA+ Persons in the Wake of Trump's Recent Executive Order - Bucks County Beacon
To claim that only two genders exist is to ignore the scientific complexities of human diversity that God has woven into the fabric of creation, writes Rev. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer.
buckscountybeacon.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A Pastoral Statement of Support for LGBTQIA+ Persons in the Wake of Trump’s Recent Executive Order | To claim that only two genders exist is to ignore the scientific complexities of human diversity that God has woven into the fabric of creation, writes Rev. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer.
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Associated Press reached record audiences in 2024 after relaunching its consumer-facing news website the year before. Executive editor Julie Pace says there's a "need for the kind of journalism that the AP produces: fact-based, non-partisan, global journalism"
Associated Press finds growing consumer audience for 'fact-based' journalism
The Associated Press reached record audience figures in 2024 after relaunching its consumer-facing news website the year before.
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January 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Associated Press reached record audiences in 2024 after relaunching its consumer-facing news website the year before. Executive editor Julie Pace says there's a "need for the kind of journalism that the AP produces: fact-based, non-partisan, global journalism"
It is a cold day in hell.
The weather in Washington, DC, has plunged into the 20s, with a 40% chance of snow showers—and a 100% chance of bumping into someone who voted for Donald Trump.
Our DC bureau chief, David Corn, bundled up against the chill to report live from the ground. Watch his video updates here:
Our DC bureau chief, David Corn, bundled up against the chill to report live from the ground. Watch his video updates here:
Here’s what Trump’s most faithful fans want to see next.
Thousands are attending giddy (and freezing) MAGA celebrations. We joined them
www.motherjones.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It is a cold day in hell.
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The weather in Washington, DC, has plunged into the 20s, with a 40% chance of snow showers—and a 100% chance of bumping into someone who voted for Donald Trump.
Our DC bureau chief, David Corn, bundled up against the chill to report live from the ground. Watch his video updates here:
Our DC bureau chief, David Corn, bundled up against the chill to report live from the ground. Watch his video updates here:
Here’s what Trump’s most faithful fans want to see next.
Thousands are attending giddy (and freezing) MAGA celebrations. We joined them
www.motherjones.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The weather in Washington, DC, has plunged into the 20s, with a 40% chance of snow showers—and a 100% chance of bumping into someone who voted for Donald Trump.
Our DC bureau chief, David Corn, bundled up against the chill to report live from the ground. Watch his video updates here:
Our DC bureau chief, David Corn, bundled up against the chill to report live from the ground. Watch his video updates here:
At least the criminal being sworn in soon is officially a convicted felon. There's no punishment for his multitude of crimes and antisocial behavior, but at least we have a label.
January 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
At least the criminal being sworn in soon is officially a convicted felon. There's no punishment for his multitude of crimes and antisocial behavior, but at least we have a label.
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A few days after insurgents in Syria overthrew President Bashar Assad, his ruling Baath party announced it was freezing its activities, marking a stunning change in fortunes for the political group that had ruled for more than six decades.
Now Syria's long-ruling Baath party is collapsing, too
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A few days after insurgents in Syria overthrew President Bashar Assad, his ruling Baath party announced it was freezing its activities, marking a stunning change in fortunes for the political group that had ruled for more than six decades.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 30, 2024 at 6:17 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A few days after insurgents in Syria overthrew President Bashar Assad, his ruling Baath party announced it was freezing its activities, marking a stunning change in fortunes for the political group that had ruled for more than six decades.
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BREAKING: Jimmy Carter, nation's longest-living former president, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, nation’s longest-living former president, dies at 100
As president, Carter said he tried to forge a "competent and compassionate" U.S. government.
www.axios.com
December 29, 2024 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: Jimmy Carter, nation's longest-living former president, dies at 100
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Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the #cold and #flu.
A #nursing professor shares strategies to help prevent illness in winter:
A #nursing professor shares strategies to help prevent illness in winter:
Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Cold and flu viruses often circulate more in the fall and winter, but there are some time-tested strategies for avoiding them, such as vaccines, handwashing and staying active.
theconversation.com
December 29, 2024 at 4:02 AM
The UN defines genocide as the intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, in whole or in part. One method of achieving this destruction is forcibly transferring children of the group to another group. Putin must be held accountable for his heinous crimes.
When Russian forces occupied Kherson in the early days of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Moscow troops soon started targeting Ukrainian children.
War on children: How Russia is stealing generations of Ukrainians
When Russia takes Ukrainian children from their homes and families, Ukrainian mothers have no other choice but to risk their lives trying to bring their kids back, even if that means weeks of travel through Russia and days-long FSB interrogations Otherwise, entire generations might be lost forever. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM
The UN defines genocide as the intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, in whole or in part. One method of achieving this destruction is forcibly transferring children of the group to another group. Putin must be held accountable for his heinous crimes.
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In 1659, the the Puritans in Massachusetts enacted a law that declared that Christmas was sacrilege and exchanging of gifts, greetings, and wearing fine clothing on that day was Satanic. Anyone caught celebrating was fined 5 shillings. (About 5 days wages.)
The "War on Christmas" was an inside job.
The "War on Christmas" was an inside job.
December 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM
In 1659, the the Puritans in Massachusetts enacted a law that declared that Christmas was sacrilege and exchanging of gifts, greetings, and wearing fine clothing on that day was Satanic. Anyone caught celebrating was fined 5 shillings. (About 5 days wages.)
The "War on Christmas" was an inside job.
The "War on Christmas" was an inside job.
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On the 22nd day of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar, The Atlantic Photo features a clear image of a massive spiral galaxy, seen edge-on:
Day 22 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Edge of a Spiral
Day 22 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
www.theatlantic.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:12 PM
On the 22nd day of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar, The Atlantic Photo features a clear image of a massive spiral galaxy, seen edge-on:
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How German parties plan to win voters in upcoming snap elections
How German parties plan to win voters in upcoming snap elections
In this episode, host Giada Santana teams up with Euractiv’s Berlin-based reporters, Nick Alipour and Jasper Steinlein to unpack how the CDU and SPD are branding themselves and the strategies driving their campaigns.
The post How German parties plan to…
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December 19, 2024 at 5:04 AM
How German parties plan to win voters in upcoming snap elections
Of about 19,000 U.S. Marines in Okinawa, more than 4,000 will move to Guam.
The relocation of some U.S. Marines in Okinawa Prefecture to Guam has started, Japan's Defense Ministry said Saturday, 19 years after an initial agreement was agreed upon.
U.S. Marines begin to relocate from Okinawa to Guam
The movement of troops comes 19 years after an initial agreement for the relocation by the governments of Japan and the U.S.
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December 14, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Of about 19,000 U.S. Marines in Okinawa, more than 4,000 will move to Guam.
FYI if you're an American considering a move.
The 20 most livable Canadian cities for raising kids in 2024: This year’s Most Livable Cities ranking for families placed an emphasis on variables related to housing and amenities, which include child care and other recreational and educational facilities
The 20 most livable Canadian cities for raising kids in 2024
This year’s Most Livable Cities ranking for families placed an emphasis on variables related to housing and amenities, which include child care and other recreational and educational facilities
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:19 PM
FYI if you're an American considering a move.
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En direct, nouveau premier ministre : le nom du successeur de Michel Barnier ne sera pas connu ce soir
En direct, nouveau premier ministre : le nom du successeur de Michel Barnier ne sera pas connu ce soir
Emmanuel Macron a déclaré, mardi après-midi, qu’il nommerait le nouveau premier ministre « dans les quarante-huit heures ». Jeudi, le chef de l’Etat doit se rendre en Pologne en fin de matinée, avant de revenir en France en fin d’après-midi.
www.lemonde.fr
December 11, 2024 at 6:55 PM
En direct, nouveau premier ministre : le nom du successeur de Michel Barnier ne sera pas connu ce soir
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The extremely rare collection of books, on display at the Grolier Club in Manhattan, spans texts from ancient Greece to 20,000 years in the future, when the Book of the Bene Gesserit populated the libraries of Dune.
The one commonality?
None of them exist.
The one commonality?
None of them exist.
‘These are magic books’: bringing imaginary works of literature to life
A whimsical new exhibition assembles a range of books that don’t exist, from Byron’s destroyed memoirs to Shakespeare’s lost play
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM
The extremely rare collection of books, on display at the Grolier Club in Manhattan, spans texts from ancient Greece to 20,000 years in the future, when the Book of the Bene Gesserit populated the libraries of Dune.
The one commonality?
None of them exist.
The one commonality?
None of them exist.
Fighting the good fight.
NEW: 15 demonstrators were arrested in a House building amid a protest against Mike Johnson's recent bathroom and facility ban affecting transgender and nonbinary people on Capitol Hill.
Trans rights activists arrested in House building during bathroom ban protest
Former soldier and U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning was among those protesting.
www.axios.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Fighting the good fight.
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"Putin, a former KGB agent, believes that the Soviet era was glorious and wants his subjects to feel inspired by it ... If that means relitigating decades-old cases to justify Stalin’s terror against his own people, he is happy to do it," Leon Aron writes:
Putin Decides That Stalin’s Victims Were Guilty After All
Authorities in Moscow once exonerated people who were tortured, imprisoned, and killed during the Soviet era. The current president wants to undo that.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:22 PM
"Putin, a former KGB agent, believes that the Soviet era was glorious and wants his subjects to feel inspired by it ... If that means relitigating decades-old cases to justify Stalin’s terror against his own people, he is happy to do it," Leon Aron writes:
Oh no! Someone is going to die of dysentery. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
www.cbsnews.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Oh no! Someone is going to die of dysentery. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...