@historymaggie.bsky.social
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www.axios.com/2025/03/12/t... Massie, Paul and McConnell stand up as independent actors who swore to defend the Constitution "against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Trump, who swore an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, violates it and the Pledge of Allegiance every day.
Kentucky's cantankerous lawmakers create headaches for Trump
Massie is fundraising off Trump's primary threat.
www.axios.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
www.axios.com/2025/03/12/t... Massie, Paul and McConnell stand up as independent actors who swore to defend the Constitution "against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Trump, who swore an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, violates it and the Pledge of Allegiance every day.
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“We had always been able to assure our readers that no one restricted what we could write.… What was the meaning of ‘personal liberties and free markets?’ Without further clarification, we were like dogs that had been fitted with shock collars but had no clue where the invisible fence was situated.”
“Here is the unavoidable truth: the Washington Post I joined, the one I came to love, is not the Washington Post I left.” @ruthmarcus.bsky.social writes about her decision to resign from the paper in the wake of editorial changes made by its owner, Jeff Bezos.
Why I Left the Washington Post
Owner Jeff Bezos wants to transform the Opinions section of the paper, where I worked for forty years. After the publisher killed my column disagreeing with that move—it appears here in full—I decided...
www.newyorker.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“We had always been able to assure our readers that no one restricted what we could write.… What was the meaning of ‘personal liberties and free markets?’ Without further clarification, we were like dogs that had been fitted with shock collars but had no clue where the invisible fence was situated.”
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kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/28/i... For the first time, one of the adopted African sons of former Gov. Matt Bevin talks about his horrific experience. Hats off to Debby Yetter for getting this interview.
'I don't have anybody': Adoptive teen son of a KY governor talks about life on his own • Kentucky Lantern
Jonah Bevin, adoptive son of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, is speaking out to expose the abuse he and other boys suffered in a facility in Jamaica.
kentuckylantern.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/28/i... For the first time, one of the adopted African sons of former Gov. Matt Bevin talks about his horrific experience. Hats off to Debby Yetter for getting this interview.
Utterly shameful, disgusting, and so depressing.
Typical bully behavior by FOTUS with Zelensky. Could we please make America NOT so embarrassing. The behavior from our president was out of line and pathetic.
February 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Utterly shameful, disgusting, and so depressing.
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I’m reading this. I feel like it’s helping some.
February 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I’m reading this. I feel like it’s helping some.
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Jon Meacham is on with Stephanie Ruhle, who in asking him about the National Archives described it as a rather boring, independent agency that is probably Disneyland to him.
‘It’s Yesterdayland!” He replied with a twinkle in his eye.
You always have to enjoy those little moments these days.
‘It’s Yesterdayland!” He replied with a twinkle in his eye.
You always have to enjoy those little moments these days.
February 18, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Jon Meacham is on with Stephanie Ruhle, who in asking him about the National Archives described it as a rather boring, independent agency that is probably Disneyland to him.
‘It’s Yesterdayland!” He replied with a twinkle in his eye.
You always have to enjoy those little moments these days.
‘It’s Yesterdayland!” He replied with a twinkle in his eye.
You always have to enjoy those little moments these days.
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When struggling with the world of politics, I find comfort in reading Jon Meacham, who writes presidential biographies with deep nuance and measured perspective. Last time around, I read The Soul of America. I've recently finished And There Was Light and found it enlightening. Highly recommend.
February 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When struggling with the world of politics, I find comfort in reading Jon Meacham, who writes presidential biographies with deep nuance and measured perspective. Last time around, I read The Soul of America. I've recently finished And There Was Light and found it enlightening. Highly recommend.
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There is no bottom to this turd we have for a president.
You must remember, every accusation by the First Felon is an admission: "Not equipped mentally."
www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
‘Not equipped mentally’: Trump rips Mitch McConnell after votes against cabinet picks
It’s the latest rhetorical assault from the president on the former GOP leader, who has voted against three of his nominations.
www.kentucky.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
There is no bottom to this turd we have for a president.
They just did: Kennedy Center.
current mood: things are going to get worse before they get worse
February 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
They just did: Kennedy Center.
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I'm reading Bishop Budde's book, an important and timely read. She shares her lifelong journey of preparation, showing that stepping up is never easy but always necessary. A book for this moment.
February 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'm reading Bishop Budde's book, an important and timely read. She shares her lifelong journey of preparation, showing that stepping up is never easy but always necessary. A book for this moment.
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Episcopal Church House
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20016
Episcopal Church House
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20016
Anyone know how to get into contact with Bishop Budde? My fiancé and I want to ask her to officiate our wedding
January 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Episcopal Church House
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20016
Episcopal Church House
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20016
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Wonderful interview with Bishop Budde. You and she were really good. Thank you both for speaking truth to power.
January 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Wonderful interview with Bishop Budde. You and she were really good. Thank you both for speaking truth to power.
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Check out her book entitled “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.”
How We Learn to Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde: 9780593539217 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An inspirational guide to the key junctures in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves, by the bishop of the famed Episcopal Dioces...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Check out her book entitled “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.”
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Thank you to the almost ten thousand of you who have kindly followed my new Bluesky feed since I started it three days ago.
I will do my best to deserve your support.
I will do my best to deserve your support.
November 15, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Thank you to the almost ten thousand of you who have kindly followed my new Bluesky feed since I started it three days ago.
I will do my best to deserve your support.
I will do my best to deserve your support.