cwgrody
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Author. Retired social worker specializing in family therapy. Former sportswriter. Hopefully funny once in a while.
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A reminder that the deadline to enroll in ACA coverage starting January 1st is Monday night in most states.
In Idaho that’s the FINAL deadline for 2026 coverage.
If you’ve been holding off in hopes of a last-minute deal…don’t wait any longer. Enroll before Monday night.
In Idaho that’s the FINAL deadline for 2026 coverage.
If you’ve been holding off in hopes of a last-minute deal…don’t wait any longer. Enroll before Monday night.
🚨🚨🚨 House GOP *will* hold vote on healthcare package w/subsidy extension after all, but DANGER WILL ROBINSON...
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House GOP will hold vote on healthcare package w/subsidy extension after all, but DANGER WILL ROBINSON...
With the Senate failing to pass either the Democrats bill to simply extend the enhanced tax credits by 3 more years or the Republicans bill to make everything worse yesterday, all eyes turn to the Hou...
acasignups.net
December 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
A reminder that the deadline to enroll in ACA coverage starting January 1st is Monday night in most states.
In Idaho that’s the FINAL deadline for 2026 coverage.
If you’ve been holding off in hopes of a last-minute deal…don’t wait any longer. Enroll before Monday night.
In Idaho that’s the FINAL deadline for 2026 coverage.
If you’ve been holding off in hopes of a last-minute deal…don’t wait any longer. Enroll before Monday night.
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In MA you have until 12/23 for January coverage. In CA, MD, NV, NJ, NM, RI & VA, you have until 12/31 for January coverage.
In every state except ID you’ll have until 1/15 or later to enroll (or switch plans) for coverage starting February 1st.
In every state except ID you’ll have until 1/15 or later to enroll (or switch plans) for coverage starting February 1st.
December 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
In MA you have until 12/23 for January coverage. In CA, MD, NV, NJ, NM, RI & VA, you have until 12/31 for January coverage.
In every state except ID you’ll have until 1/15 or later to enroll (or switch plans) for coverage starting February 1st.
In every state except ID you’ll have until 1/15 or later to enroll (or switch plans) for coverage starting February 1st.
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Trump attacks on political opponents spur a surge of threats, NBC News review finds www.nbcnews.com/politics/don... via @nbcnews
Trump attacks on political opponents spur a surge of threats, NBC News review finds
In recent weeks, nearly two dozen elected officials on both sides of the aisle said they were targeted after getting caught in the president's crosshairs.
www.nbcnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Trump attacks on political opponents spur a surge of threats, NBC News review finds www.nbcnews.com/politics/don... via @nbcnews
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Trump’s heated rhetoric against his perceived political enemies has resulted in a blizzard of threats against at least 22 officials on both sides of the aisle in recent weeks, according to an NBC News tally.
December 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Trump’s heated rhetoric against his perceived political enemies has resulted in a blizzard of threats against at least 22 officials on both sides of the aisle in recent weeks, according to an NBC News tally.
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Utterly wild story about a nuclear generator lost atop a Himalayan mountain by the CIA 60 years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/13/world/asia/cia-nuclear-device-himalayas-nanda-devi.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8k8.jOUn.daSfdUlyfo3e [Gift Link]
How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas?
A plutonium-packed generator disappeared on one of the world’s highest mountains in a covert mission that the U.S. will not talk about.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Utterly wild story about a nuclear generator lost atop a Himalayan mountain by the CIA 60 years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/13/world/asia/cia-nuclear-device-himalayas-nanda-devi.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8k8.jOUn.daSfdUlyfo3e [Gift Link]
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Three members of Congress that Trump accused of sedition, meanwhile, have filed complaints against him with the U.S. Capitol Police.
Criminally charged threats and attacks against members of Congress jumped more than 600% during Trump’s first term compared to President Barack Obama’s second term
Criminally charged threats and attacks against members of Congress jumped more than 600% during Trump’s first term compared to President Barack Obama’s second term
December 14, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Three members of Congress that Trump accused of sedition, meanwhile, have filed complaints against him with the U.S. Capitol Police.
Criminally charged threats and attacks against members of Congress jumped more than 600% during Trump’s first term compared to President Barack Obama’s second term
Criminally charged threats and attacks against members of Congress jumped more than 600% during Trump’s first term compared to President Barack Obama’s second term
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Law enforcement has not identified the sources of the new wave of threats, but many of Trump’s targets say the president provoked them with over-the-top accusations of criminality on the part of Democrats and betrayal on the part of his fellow Republicans.
December 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Law enforcement has not identified the sources of the new wave of threats, but many of Trump’s targets say the president provoked them with over-the-top accusations of criminality on the part of Democrats and betrayal on the part of his fellow Republicans.
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“We’ve had hundreds and hundreds, if not, you know, closer to 1,000 threats come in to our phones, our emails — all our Senate systems,” she added.
Houlahan said, “The president of the U.S. threatened a member of Congress with their life & now I have to worry about my life & about those around me.”
Houlahan said, “The president of the U.S. threatened a member of Congress with their life & now I have to worry about my life & about those around me.”
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
“We’ve had hundreds and hundreds, if not, you know, closer to 1,000 threats come in to our phones, our emails — all our Senate systems,” she added.
Houlahan said, “The president of the U.S. threatened a member of Congress with their life & now I have to worry about my life & about those around me.”
Houlahan said, “The president of the U.S. threatened a member of Congress with their life & now I have to worry about my life & about those around me.”
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“Dehumanizing people with the word garbage or the word traitor — with the idea of ‘they deserve death,’ it lowers the threshold for supporting violence against the target.”
What makes his “continuing pervasive use of morally disengaging metaphors” even more dangerous is his “extreme popularity.”
What makes his “continuing pervasive use of morally disengaging metaphors” even more dangerous is his “extreme popularity.”
December 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
“Dehumanizing people with the word garbage or the word traitor — with the idea of ‘they deserve death,’ it lowers the threshold for supporting violence against the target.”
What makes his “continuing pervasive use of morally disengaging metaphors” even more dangerous is his “extreme popularity.”
What makes his “continuing pervasive use of morally disengaging metaphors” even more dangerous is his “extreme popularity.”
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Pape said that it’s “to be expected” that the type of language Trump uses could encourage violence.
“He routinely uses metaphors and characterizations that we know from decades of studies encourages support for political violence. That’s been true for years now,” he said.
“He routinely uses metaphors and characterizations that we know from decades of studies encourages support for political violence. That’s been true for years now,” he said.
December 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Pape said that it’s “to be expected” that the type of language Trump uses could encourage violence.
“He routinely uses metaphors and characterizations that we know from decades of studies encourages support for political violence. That’s been true for years now,” he said.
“He routinely uses metaphors and characterizations that we know from decades of studies encourages support for political violence. That’s been true for years now,” he said.
December 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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The administration began gradually drawing down the number of federalized troops in Los Angeles in July,
as public condemnation grew and protests abated.
As of last month, about 300 California National Guard members remained under the president’s command,
and most were in the process of being […]
as public condemnation grew and protests abated.
As of last month, about 300 California National Guard members remained under the president’s command,
and most were in the process of being […]
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c.im
December 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The administration began gradually drawing down the number of federalized troops in Los Angeles in July,
as public condemnation grew and protests abated.
As of last month, about 300 California National Guard members remained under the president’s command,
and most were in the process of being […]
as public condemnation grew and protests abated.
As of last month, about 300 California National Guard members remained under the president’s command,
and most were in the process of being […]
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Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again Initiative has also celebrated hollow victories like pushing Coca-Cola to sell more of its cane sugar version in the U.S., as if high amounts of cane sugar are magically less unhealthy to consume than high-fructose corn syrup.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again Initiative has also celebrated hollow victories like pushing Coca-Cola to sell more of its cane sugar version in the U.S., as if high amounts of cane sugar are magically less unhealthy to consume than high-fructose corn syrup.
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There are many real and complex public health problems facing the country today. But nothing about Kennedy’s track record suggests that he will meaningfully confront these problems. And we will all be worse off for it.
December 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
There are many real and complex public health problems facing the country today. But nothing about Kennedy’s track record suggests that he will meaningfully confront these problems. And we will all be worse off for it.
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🎵 One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song? 🎵
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song? 🎵
December 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🎵 One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song? 🎵
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song? 🎵
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Rudolph? Rudolph? What are you doing here?!?! Where's Santa? Where are all the other reindeer?!? What do I smell on your breath?!?!
KTLA: Caltrans workers attempt to corral reindeer trotting along 5 Freeway […]
[Original post on ai6yr.org]
KTLA: Caltrans workers attempt to corral reindeer trotting along 5 Freeway […]
[Original post on ai6yr.org]
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Rudolph? Rudolph? What are you doing here?!?! Where's Santa? Where are all the other reindeer?!? What do I smell on your breath?!?!
KTLA: Caltrans workers attempt to corral reindeer trotting along 5 Freeway […]
[Original post on ai6yr.org]
KTLA: Caltrans workers attempt to corral reindeer trotting along 5 Freeway […]
[Original post on ai6yr.org]
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The Worst Ways RFK Jr. Has Harmed Public Health This Year
The return of measles, weakening vaccines, and the complete destruction of the CDC are just a few of Kennedy's ignoble accomplishments in 2025. gizmodo.com/the-worst-wa...
The return of measles, weakening vaccines, and the complete destruction of the CDC are just a few of Kennedy's ignoble accomplishments in 2025. gizmodo.com/the-worst-wa...
The Worst Ways RFK Jr. Has Harmed Public Health This Year
The return of measles, weakening vaccines, and the complete destruction of the CDC are just a few of Kennedy's ignoble accomplishments in 2025.
gizmodo.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Worst Ways RFK Jr. Has Harmed Public Health This Year
The return of measles, weakening vaccines, and the complete destruction of the CDC are just a few of Kennedy's ignoble accomplishments in 2025. gizmodo.com/the-worst-wa...
The return of measles, weakening vaccines, and the complete destruction of the CDC are just a few of Kennedy's ignoble accomplishments in 2025. gizmodo.com/the-worst-wa...
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He looks a little like he could be the holiday Miami Heat meme.
One of the hidden benefits of living in LA is that the Santas here are absolutely elite. I mean look at this guy! He could play Santa in a movie! (He probably does)
December 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
He looks a little like he could be the holiday Miami Heat meme.
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Monthly carbon dioxide concentration since 1958 from the NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawai'i. Last month's average concentration of 426 parts per million is 36 percent higher than in November 1958. The 10-year forecast is based on nothing but the recent trajectory of CO₂ concentrations. #Climate
December 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Monthly carbon dioxide concentration since 1958 from the NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawai'i. Last month's average concentration of 426 parts per million is 36 percent higher than in November 1958. The 10-year forecast is based on nothing but the recent trajectory of CO₂ concentrations. #Climate
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Pete Buttigieg and Robert Reich have highlighted our plan to
✅ defeat Citizens United:
“Interesting things are happening across the country…
Montana is trying to address this through attention to what a corporation can and can’t do,
because that’s actually decided at the state level.
So […]
✅ defeat Citizens United:
“Interesting things are happening across the country…
Montana is trying to address this through attention to what a corporation can and can’t do,
because that’s actually decided at the state level.
So […]
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c.im
December 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Pete Buttigieg and Robert Reich have highlighted our plan to
✅ defeat Citizens United:
“Interesting things are happening across the country…
Montana is trying to address this through attention to what a corporation can and can’t do,
because that’s actually decided at the state level.
So […]
✅ defeat Citizens United:
“Interesting things are happening across the country…
Montana is trying to address this through attention to what a corporation can and can’t do,
because that’s actually decided at the state level.
So […]
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TSA Sending Info on Domestic Travelers to ICE for Deportation Arrests
The program has been running since March but we're only learning about it now.
gizmodo.com/tsa-sending-...
The program has been running since March but we're only learning about it now.
gizmodo.com/tsa-sending-...
TSA Sending Info on Domestic Travelers to ICE for Deportation Arrests
The program has been running since March but we're only learning about it now.
gizmodo.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
TSA Sending Info on Domestic Travelers to ICE for Deportation Arrests
The program has been running since March but we're only learning about it now.
gizmodo.com/tsa-sending-...
The program has been running since March but we're only learning about it now.
gizmodo.com/tsa-sending-...
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How Governments Turn the Internet Into a Weapon
From protests to elections, governments are increasingly pulling the internet plug on entire populations. Connectivity is slowly becoming a tool of control, not a guarantee. gizmodo.com/how-governme...
From protests to elections, governments are increasingly pulling the internet plug on entire populations. Connectivity is slowly becoming a tool of control, not a guarantee. gizmodo.com/how-governme...
How Governments Turn the Internet Into a Weapon
From protests to elections, governments are increasingly pulling the internet plug on entire populations. Connectivity is slowly becoming a tool of control, not a guarantee.
gizmodo.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
How Governments Turn the Internet Into a Weapon
From protests to elections, governments are increasingly pulling the internet plug on entire populations. Connectivity is slowly becoming a tool of control, not a guarantee. gizmodo.com/how-governme...
From protests to elections, governments are increasingly pulling the internet plug on entire populations. Connectivity is slowly becoming a tool of control, not a guarantee. gizmodo.com/how-governme...
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The president posted that a shooting suspect is in custody. Officials on the ground say that is not true and the shooter is still at large. It's not just incompetence and posturing - this is how you get people killed.
December 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Yay, at least one more person on bicycle at the library today. Always good to see a few folks riding locally (in a very car-centric world in the LA suburbs). #BikeTooter
December 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Yay, at least one more person on bicycle at the library today. Always good to see a few folks riding locally (in a very car-centric world in the LA suburbs). #BikeTooter