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'It’s never OK to use the r-word.' Trump uses slur in Thanksgiving post
While home in Florida, President Trump posted anti-immigration Thanksgiving messages on Truth Social. One contained the "r word" slur. See the posts.
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“…this word has a long, painful & humiliating history, and it reinforces unfair & wrong stereotypes that people w intellectual disabilities are incompetent or worse" Dr. Timothy Shriver Special Olympics Chair said. "Words matter. It’s never OK to use the r-word"
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Classic hits from the Memphis soul legend. No matter what the right song was, he knew what to play.
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
12 Essential Steve Cropper Songs
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Classic hits from the Memphis soul legend. No matter what the right song was, he knew what to play.
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
Wow.
I have seen the Cubs win the World Series and IU win the Big Ten football championship, both in my lifetime.
I have seen the Cubs win the World Series and IU win the Big Ten football championship, both in my lifetime.
December 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Wow.
I have seen the Cubs win the World Series and IU win the Big Ten football championship, both in my lifetime.
I have seen the Cubs win the World Series and IU win the Big Ten football championship, both in my lifetime.
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COMING DECEMBER 14th on SOPBS...
December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
COMING DECEMBER 14th on SOPBS...
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS...
A look back at some of SOPBS's Homegrown productions, featuring "Including Us" an insider's view of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's inclusive production of Hairspray.
Go to donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate to become the newest SOPBS Member today.
A look back at some of SOPBS's Homegrown productions, featuring "Including Us" an insider's view of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's inclusive production of Hairspray.
Go to donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate to become the newest SOPBS Member today.
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS...
A look back at some of SOPBS's Homegrown productions, featuring "Including Us" an insider's view of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's inclusive production of Hairspray.
Go to donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate to become the newest SOPBS Member today.
A look back at some of SOPBS's Homegrown productions, featuring "Including Us" an insider's view of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's inclusive production of Hairspray.
Go to donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate to become the newest SOPBS Member today.
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not want Somali migrants in the United States, adding that the country will head in the wrong direction if "we keep taking in garbage."
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December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not want Somali migrants in the United States, adding that the country will head in the wrong direction if "we keep taking in garbage."
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The best gift you can give this year is the gift of YOURSELF! ❤️ 🎁
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The best gift you can give this year is the gift of YOURSELF! ❤️ 🎁
The lawsuit is being brought by Smartmatic, a London-based voting technology firm that played a limited role in the 2020 race but was, nonetheless, accused on Fox shows of taking votes away from Trump and throwing them to Biden. Smartmatic is suing for $2.7 billion.
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over false 2020 election claims
The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.
www.npr.org
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The lawsuit is being brought by Smartmatic, a London-based voting technology firm that played a limited role in the 2020 race but was, nonetheless, accused on Fox shows of taking votes away from Trump and throwing them to Biden. Smartmatic is suing for $2.7 billion.
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
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The American Revolution I Didn't Know: Thoughts on a 12-hour teachable "moment" from Ken Burns. Surprises and provocations, gritty details and historical sweep. Also brutality, hypocrisy, and oh yeah, our lofty ideals. My latest at History Keeps Happening. jilllawrence.substack.com/p/american-r...
The American Revolution I Didn't Know
Thoughts on a 12-hour teachable "moment" from Ken Burns
jilllawrence.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The American Revolution I Didn't Know: Thoughts on a 12-hour teachable "moment" from Ken Burns. Surprises and provocations, gritty details and historical sweep. Also brutality, hypocrisy, and oh yeah, our lofty ideals. My latest at History Keeps Happening. jilllawrence.substack.com/p/american-r...
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: France Made With Love
A journey across France showcases the craftsmanship and cultural charm of the country's most remarkable artisans.
Show your support for SOPBS by donating at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
A journey across France showcases the craftsmanship and cultural charm of the country's most remarkable artisans.
Show your support for SOPBS by donating at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: France Made With Love
A journey across France showcases the craftsmanship and cultural charm of the country's most remarkable artisans.
Show your support for SOPBS by donating at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
A journey across France showcases the craftsmanship and cultural charm of the country's most remarkable artisans.
Show your support for SOPBS by donating at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
Donald Trump isn’t just content this week with personally demeaning female journalists, POTUS has now decided to make his war on the so-called “enemy of the people” online official with a new White House website page.
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Trump Unveils “Media Offender Of the Week” + “Hall Of Shame” On White House Website: David Ellison-Owned & Bari Weiss-Run CBS News Makes The List
Targeting the so-called "enemy of the people," the Trump White House has gone after media outlets it claims put out "false and misleading stories"
deadline.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Donald Trump isn’t just content this week with personally demeaning female journalists, POTUS has now decided to make his war on the so-called “enemy of the people” online official with a new White House website page.
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Disabled people were one of the first groups targeted by the Nazis.
They coined the term “useless eaters”.
They tested the gas chambers on us.
They knew most people wouldn’t fight to save our lives.
That’s why the President using the R slur is so dangerous.
We’re not expendable
They coined the term “useless eaters”.
They tested the gas chambers on us.
They knew most people wouldn’t fight to save our lives.
That’s why the President using the R slur is so dangerous.
We’re not expendable
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Disabled people were one of the first groups targeted by the Nazis.
They coined the term “useless eaters”.
They tested the gas chambers on us.
They knew most people wouldn’t fight to save our lives.
That’s why the President using the R slur is so dangerous.
We’re not expendable
They coined the term “useless eaters”.
They tested the gas chambers on us.
They knew most people wouldn’t fight to save our lives.
That’s why the President using the R slur is so dangerous.
We’re not expendable
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The president has illegally declared war to stop fentanyl trafficking from a country that does not traffic that drug, claiming its leader is trafficking drugs himself, the day after pardoning a former leader of a country who is a convicted drug trafficker.
Just to level set
Just to level set
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The president has illegally declared war to stop fentanyl trafficking from a country that does not traffic that drug, claiming its leader is trafficking drugs himself, the day after pardoning a former leader of a country who is a convicted drug trafficker.
Just to level set
Just to level set
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Many disability advocates are concerned about the state of education for disabled kids. Here's why: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This disability education law turned 50 today. Disability advocates want more.
"Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Many disability advocates are concerned about the state of education for disabled kids. Here's why: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“Don’t ever do that” is pretty good advice.
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Three lessons in unethical media behavior
Plus: Some moments that made me proud to be a journalist
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November 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“Don’t ever do that” is pretty good advice.
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As polarization deepens, nonpartisan efforts to bridge divides have emerged across the country, although they often attract more liberal-leaning participants.
Judy Woodruff visited a Wisconsin county to learn how one group has successfully engaged more conservatives. https://to.pbs.org/4h7VFXU
Judy Woodruff visited a Wisconsin county to learn how one group has successfully engaged more conservatives. https://to.pbs.org/4h7VFXU
Wisconsin group defies trend by drawing more conservatives into bridge-building efforts
As toxic polarization deepens, nonpartisan efforts to bridge divides have sprung up across the country, though they often attract more liberal-leaning participants. Judy Woodruff visited Walworth Coun...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
As polarization deepens, nonpartisan efforts to bridge divides have emerged across the country, although they often attract more liberal-leaning participants.
Judy Woodruff visited a Wisconsin county to learn how one group has successfully engaged more conservatives. https://to.pbs.org/4h7VFXU
Judy Woodruff visited a Wisconsin county to learn how one group has successfully engaged more conservatives. https://to.pbs.org/4h7VFXU
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Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
h/t @adamwren.bsky.social
Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
“…this word has a long, painful & humiliating history, and it reinforces unfair & wrong stereotypes that people w intellectual disabilities are incompetent or worse" Dr. Timothy Shriver Special Olympics Chair said. "Words matter. It’s never OK to use the r-word"
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2...
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2...
'It’s never OK to use the r-word.' Trump uses slur in Thanksgiving post
While home in Florida, President Trump posted anti-immigration Thanksgiving messages on Truth Social. One contained the "r word" slur. See the posts.
www.palmbeachpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“…this word has a long, painful & humiliating history, and it reinforces unfair & wrong stereotypes that people w intellectual disabilities are incompetent or worse" Dr. Timothy Shriver Special Olympics Chair said. "Words matter. It’s never OK to use the r-word"
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2...
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2...
Trump has suggested on at least 28 occasions over past eight years that a national TV network’s license be revoked – even though it doesn’t work that way.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump once again steps up attacks on TV networks as he threatens to revoke licenses
Trump has suggested on at least 28 occasions over past eight years that a TV network’s license be revoked – even though it doesn’t work that way
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Trump has suggested on at least 28 occasions over past eight years that a national TV network’s license be revoked – even though it doesn’t work that way.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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😰 Are you dreading the moment when a family member will surely bring up a viral falsehood this holiday season?
✨ We can't guarantee success, but here are six tips for holding productive, fact-based conversations: zurl.co/QEAbD
✨ We can't guarantee success, but here are six tips for holding productive, fact-based conversations: zurl.co/QEAbD
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
😰 Are you dreading the moment when a family member will surely bring up a viral falsehood this holiday season?
✨ We can't guarantee success, but here are six tips for holding productive, fact-based conversations: zurl.co/QEAbD
✨ We can't guarantee success, but here are six tips for holding productive, fact-based conversations: zurl.co/QEAbD
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Fever: OK, fellow babies, it's now time to go to our man on the scene, live from the Pinedale Shopping Mall, for the big WKRP turkey give away. Take it way, Les Nessman.
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Fever: OK, fellow babies, it's now time to go to our man on the scene, live from the Pinedale Shopping Mall, for the big WKRP turkey give away. Take it way, Les Nessman.
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A dwarf planet in the solar system, but a full planet in our hearts. PBS is for those who don’t just know science, but feel science!
Help our programs continue to reach astronomers young and old, donate to SOPBS directly at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
#RaisedOnPBS
Help our programs continue to reach astronomers young and old, donate to SOPBS directly at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
#RaisedOnPBS
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A dwarf planet in the solar system, but a full planet in our hearts. PBS is for those who don’t just know science, but feel science!
Help our programs continue to reach astronomers young and old, donate to SOPBS directly at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
#RaisedOnPBS
Help our programs continue to reach astronomers young and old, donate to SOPBS directly at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
#RaisedOnPBS
‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Auction Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Public Broadcasting, Including New Record for a Bob Ross Painting
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‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Auction Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Public Broadcasting, Including New Record for a Bob Ross Painting
'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' auctioned a Bob Ross painting and other items for PBS, raising more than $1.5 million.
variety.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 AM
‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Auction Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Public Broadcasting, Including New Record for a Bob Ross Painting
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"Extraordinary" — Rolling Stone
"One of the best combat films ever made" — Documentary Magazine
"Truly remarkable" — The New York Times
TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: FRONTLINE: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Combat footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village
"One of the best combat films ever made" — Documentary Magazine
"Truly remarkable" — The New York Times
TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: FRONTLINE: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Combat footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"Extraordinary" — Rolling Stone
"One of the best combat films ever made" — Documentary Magazine
"Truly remarkable" — The New York Times
TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: FRONTLINE: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Combat footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village
"One of the best combat films ever made" — Documentary Magazine
"Truly remarkable" — The New York Times
TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: FRONTLINE: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Combat footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village
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“Don’t make me out as a hero.”
In a foxhole on a front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian soldier made a haunting request.
Watch a pivotal scene from our new feature documentary with @apnews.com, “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” and learn the backstory.
In a foxhole on a front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian soldier made a haunting request.
Watch a pivotal scene from our new feature documentary with @apnews.com, “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” and learn the backstory.
In a Foxhole, a Soldier’s One Request: ‘Don’t Make Me Out as a Hero’ | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
He went by the call sign ‘Sheva,’ and he’s at the heart of a pivotal scene in ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka,’ the new documentary from the Oscar-winning team behind ‘20 Days in Mariupol.’
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November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“Don’t make me out as a hero.”
In a foxhole on a front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian soldier made a haunting request.
Watch a pivotal scene from our new feature documentary with @apnews.com, “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” and learn the backstory.
In a foxhole on a front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian soldier made a haunting request.
Watch a pivotal scene from our new feature documentary with @apnews.com, “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” and learn the backstory.