Kyle Magnuson
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"We should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military." - President of the United States (September 2025)
20% of Americans live in these five metropolitan areas. They are arguably the most important cities in the nation economically and culturally. This is not normal.
20% of Americans live in these five metropolitan areas. They are arguably the most important cities in the nation economically and culturally. This is not normal.
October 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
"We should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military." - President of the United States (September 2025)
20% of Americans live in these five metropolitan areas. They are arguably the most important cities in the nation economically and culturally. This is not normal.
20% of Americans live in these five metropolitan areas. They are arguably the most important cities in the nation economically and culturally. This is not normal.
It's not a common experience for me to be awestruck by what ancient people accomplished. On a special few instances, I have felt so. In Korea, the rock-cut Buddhist art of Silla and Baekje have made me pause on a few occasions in awe of their master craftsmanship and artistry.
July 30, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It's not a common experience for me to be awestruck by what ancient people accomplished. On a special few instances, I have felt so. In Korea, the rock-cut Buddhist art of Silla and Baekje have made me pause on a few occasions in awe of their master craftsmanship and artistry.
"Waiting for Justice" Hisyamuddin Abdullah
Acrylic on canvas
2016
Acrylic on canvas
2016
July 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
"Waiting for Justice" Hisyamuddin Abdullah
Acrylic on canvas
2016
Acrylic on canvas
2016
Highlighting Authors: Have you read any of the works by #EliSaslow? His non-fiction works and journalism led to a Pulitzer. Insightful and hopeful books on contemporary American life and our challenges.
May 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Highlighting Authors: Have you read any of the works by #EliSaslow? His non-fiction works and journalism led to a Pulitzer. Insightful and hopeful books on contemporary American life and our challenges.
Highlighting Authors: Have you read any of the works by #charlottemcconaghy? Her novels often explore themes about the interconnectedness between nature and humanity.
May 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Highlighting Authors: Have you read any of the works by #charlottemcconaghy? Her novels often explore themes about the interconnectedness between nature and humanity.
Have you read any of the works by #NnediOkorafor? She has created an impressive collection of original stories.
May 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Have you read any of the works by #NnediOkorafor? She has created an impressive collection of original stories.
The typically non-partisan positions such as the Joint Chief of Staffs and the Librarian of Congress were recently fired. Additionally, 54 Afrikaners are being expedited for 'refugee' status and granted a fast track to citizenship. Read the writing on the wall. www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
May 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The typically non-partisan positions such as the Joint Chief of Staffs and the Librarian of Congress were recently fired. Additionally, 54 Afrikaners are being expedited for 'refugee' status and granted a fast track to citizenship. Read the writing on the wall. www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
Pictured are some of the National Monuments currently identified by Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for “land swaps/exchanges” to increase coal, oil and gas production.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
April 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Pictured are some of the National Monuments currently identified by Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for “land swaps/exchanges” to increase coal, oil and gas production.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
"You don’t start a war against someone 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles" - President Trump from the White House April 14th, 2025
April 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"You don’t start a war against someone 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles" - President Trump from the White House April 14th, 2025
Used to check the Department of the Interior (DOI) news page to read up on conservation projects, protecting species and improving access to the public. Now its just new oil lease and drilling announcements. #departmentofInterior
March 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Used to check the Department of the Interior (DOI) news page to read up on conservation projects, protecting species and improving access to the public. Now its just new oil lease and drilling announcements. #departmentofInterior
And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to . . . . . Anora or Conclave? #Oscars2025
March 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to . . . . . Anora or Conclave? #Oscars2025
Day 1,100 since Russia invaded Ukraine.
March 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Day 1,100 since Russia invaded Ukraine.
The Oscar for Best Animated Feature goes to . . .
Its between 'The Wild Robot' (now on Peacock) or 'Flow' (now on Max), the other nominees are not really in the conversation. I loved both films, but I would give the slight edge to 'The Wild Robot'. #Oscars2025
Its between 'The Wild Robot' (now on Peacock) or 'Flow' (now on Max), the other nominees are not really in the conversation. I loved both films, but I would give the slight edge to 'The Wild Robot'. #Oscars2025
February 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Oscar for Best Animated Feature goes to . . .
Its between 'The Wild Robot' (now on Peacock) or 'Flow' (now on Max), the other nominees are not really in the conversation. I loved both films, but I would give the slight edge to 'The Wild Robot'. #Oscars2025
Its between 'The Wild Robot' (now on Peacock) or 'Flow' (now on Max), the other nominees are not really in the conversation. I loved both films, but I would give the slight edge to 'The Wild Robot'. #Oscars2025
Thousands of National Park Service or Forest Service employees, who were in their probationary period, which is usually about a year, received the following memo:
February 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Thousands of National Park Service or Forest Service employees, who were in their probationary period, which is usually about a year, received the following memo:
Parks Rangers were fired from these National Park Sites on Friday.
- Independence National Historical Park
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- Independence National Historical Park
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
February 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Parks Rangers were fired from these National Park Sites on Friday.
- Independence National Historical Park
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- Independence National Historical Park
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
“It has been decided by our leaders that economic growth is more important. That the extinction crisis is an acceptable trade for their greed.” - Charlotte McConaghy
February 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“It has been decided by our leaders that economic growth is more important. That the extinction crisis is an acceptable trade for their greed.” - Charlotte McConaghy
Proposals emerging that will impact the National Park Service, including plans to “sell federal lands”
- Rescind $132 million authorized under the IRA
- $50 million from Endangered Species Act
- $40 million from U.S. Forest Service
- $200 million allocated to deferred maintenance (Golden Gate)
- Rescind $132 million authorized under the IRA
- $50 million from Endangered Species Act
- $40 million from U.S. Forest Service
- $200 million allocated to deferred maintenance (Golden Gate)
February 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Proposals emerging that will impact the National Park Service, including plans to “sell federal lands”
- Rescind $132 million authorized under the IRA
- $50 million from Endangered Species Act
- $40 million from U.S. Forest Service
- $200 million allocated to deferred maintenance (Golden Gate)
- Rescind $132 million authorized under the IRA
- $50 million from Endangered Species Act
- $40 million from U.S. Forest Service
- $200 million allocated to deferred maintenance (Golden Gate)
Utah has the 'Mighty 5' which admittedly is an epic title. How about California?
Joshua Tree (est. 1994)
Channel Islands (est. 1980)
Sequoia (est. 1890)
Pinnacles (est. 2013)
Kings Canyon (est. 1940)
Yosemite (est. 1890)
Lassen Volcanic (est. 1916)
Redwood (est. 1968)
Death Valley (est. 1994)
Joshua Tree (est. 1994)
Channel Islands (est. 1980)
Sequoia (est. 1890)
Pinnacles (est. 2013)
Kings Canyon (est. 1940)
Yosemite (est. 1890)
Lassen Volcanic (est. 1916)
Redwood (est. 1968)
Death Valley (est. 1994)
February 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Utah has the 'Mighty 5' which admittedly is an epic title. How about California?
Joshua Tree (est. 1994)
Channel Islands (est. 1980)
Sequoia (est. 1890)
Pinnacles (est. 2013)
Kings Canyon (est. 1940)
Yosemite (est. 1890)
Lassen Volcanic (est. 1916)
Redwood (est. 1968)
Death Valley (est. 1994)
Joshua Tree (est. 1994)
Channel Islands (est. 1980)
Sequoia (est. 1890)
Pinnacles (est. 2013)
Kings Canyon (est. 1940)
Yosemite (est. 1890)
Lassen Volcanic (est. 1916)
Redwood (est. 1968)
Death Valley (est. 1994)
I wonder how audiences will respond to a story in Westeros that is more adventure and less dark than previous shows. The novellas are brilliant and include a rarity in Martin's writing, an honorable knight.
“It is good to know there are some true knights still.”
― A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
“It is good to know there are some true knights still.”
― A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
February 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I wonder how audiences will respond to a story in Westeros that is more adventure and less dark than previous shows. The novellas are brilliant and include a rarity in Martin's writing, an honorable knight.
“It is good to know there are some true knights still.”
― A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
“It is good to know there are some true knights still.”
― A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
This is an ancient granary in Bear Ears National Monument, its more than 700 years old. Do you look at this image and think 'mining extraction'? Me neither. Let's hope the new Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is committed to respecting the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument. #bearsears
February 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
This is an ancient granary in Bear Ears National Monument, its more than 700 years old. Do you look at this image and think 'mining extraction'? Me neither. Let's hope the new Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is committed to respecting the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument. #bearsears
The simple pleasure of a new book on the horizon.
February 7, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The simple pleasure of a new book on the horizon.
I suppose my lesson(s) on Japanese-Internment next week can be considered 'patriotic education'. What is more patriotic than student analysis around violations of our Constitution, so that we as Americans uphold those rights today?
January 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I suppose my lesson(s) on Japanese-Internment next week can be considered 'patriotic education'. What is more patriotic than student analysis around violations of our Constitution, so that we as Americans uphold those rights today?
Suddenly people are talking or learning about United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), crisis should not be the impetus for learning. Nativism never died.
*Note: Painted portrait of Wong Kim Ark in the Asian American Community Heroes Mural, located in San Francisco's Chinatown.
*Note: Painted portrait of Wong Kim Ark in the Asian American Community Heroes Mural, located in San Francisco's Chinatown.
January 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Suddenly people are talking or learning about United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), crisis should not be the impetus for learning. Nativism never died.
*Note: Painted portrait of Wong Kim Ark in the Asian American Community Heroes Mural, located in San Francisco's Chinatown.
*Note: Painted portrait of Wong Kim Ark in the Asian American Community Heroes Mural, located in San Francisco's Chinatown.
I am hopeful this time next year, the United States will submit a nomination to UNESCO (a specialized agency of the United Nations) to designate several historic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement to become a World Heritage Site. #worldheritage
January 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I am hopeful this time next year, the United States will submit a nomination to UNESCO (a specialized agency of the United Nations) to designate several historic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement to become a World Heritage Site. #worldheritage
This time next year, the United States will submit a nomination to UNESCO (a specialized agency of the United Nations) to designate several historic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement to become a World Heritage Site! #worldheritage
January 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This time next year, the United States will submit a nomination to UNESCO (a specialized agency of the United Nations) to designate several historic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement to become a World Heritage Site! #worldheritage