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An insight into the life of an American diplomat. We must agree not just to support the Administration's policies, but to do so to the best of our abilities. There was never a President with whom I agreed on every issue, but I always did my duty.
That's also why so many have resigned under Trump.
That's also why so many have resigned under Trump.
December 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
An insight into the life of an American diplomat. We must agree not just to support the Administration's policies, but to do so to the best of our abilities. There was never a President with whom I agreed on every issue, but I always did my duty.
That's also why so many have resigned under Trump.
That's also why so many have resigned under Trump.
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While I truly dislike year end stories, I did one, and I’m breaking it into two parts. It’s important for us to remember where we were at the beginning of the year, the damage thats been done, but ultimately how we are on a better trajectory and should take hope.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Trump's Year of Havoc, Greed, and Ego (Part 1 of 2)
A review of this year, and why next year will be better.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
While I truly dislike year end stories, I did one, and I’m breaking it into two parts. It’s important for us to remember where we were at the beginning of the year, the damage thats been done, but ultimately how we are on a better trajectory and should take hope.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
Putin claims Russian capture of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk as Kyiv warns of Kremlin propaganda blitz amid peace talks
"All of this is done exclusively for Western audiences and to raise the stakes in diplomacy," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
kyivindependent.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
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"Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement. ... The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself"
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.”
The latest from George F. Will:
The latest from George F. Will:
Opinion | This moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans
Regarding Venezuela, Ukraine and much more, Trump and his acolytes are worse than simply incompetent.
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement. ... The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself"
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After the fact it doesn’t mean much, but I had a feeling Cal would win. They’ve met expectations. Two more games to see if they can exceed them.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
After the fact it doesn’t mean much, but I had a feeling Cal would win. They’ve met expectations. Two more games to see if they can exceed them.
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At least 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish air space last night. This was not an accidental breach or a mistake.
September 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
At least 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish air space last night. This was not an accidental breach or a mistake.
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For more than a century, virtually every corporate-productivity fad has assumed “that employees can be managed as if they were machines,” Arthur C. Brooks writes. The real solution to happiness and productivity might just be to “treat people as people”:
A Management Anti-Fad That Will Last Forever
The ultimate advice for managers could be just to be human.
bit.ly
August 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
For more than a century, virtually every corporate-productivity fad has assumed “that employees can be managed as if they were machines,” Arthur C. Brooks writes. The real solution to happiness and productivity might just be to “treat people as people”:
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They'd rather go home than face the truth.
Ruben Gallego
Ruben Gallego
July 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
They'd rather go home than face the truth.
Ruben Gallego
Ruben Gallego
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This is how it’s done, No Bull 💩, No drama and No Grandstanding!
July 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is how it’s done, No Bull 💩, No drama and No Grandstanding!
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The IRS said clergy and houses of worship should be allowed to make political endorsements, a potential move away from a 71-year-old policy that banned the mixing of religion and politics.
IRS: Churches should be allowed to make political endorsements
Since 1954, the IRS has banned nonprofits — including congregations — from participating in political campaigns. The agency now says political endorsements by churches should be allowed.
wapo.st
July 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The IRS said clergy and houses of worship should be allowed to make political endorsements, a potential move away from a 71-year-old policy that banned the mixing of religion and politics.
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The United States government is no longer able to protect us from real hazards, such as flash floods, because it’s shifting funds to fake hazards, such as a non-existent immigrant crime wave. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The United States government is no longer able to protect us from real hazards, such as flash floods, because it’s shifting funds to fake hazards, such as a non-existent immigrant crime wave. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
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"LONG LIVE THE KING!"
That’s what Trump posted. Some laughed. His base cheered. But on this Fourth of July, it’s worth asking—does MAGA even believe in the Declaration of Independence anymore?
True patriots don’t want a king.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/no-kings-w...
That’s what Trump posted. Some laughed. His base cheered. But on this Fourth of July, it’s worth asking—does MAGA even believe in the Declaration of Independence anymore?
True patriots don’t want a king.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/no-kings-w...
No Kings: What the Fourth of July Really Means
Trump’s MAGA movement wants monarchy—but true patriots honor the Declaration’s call for equality and self-government.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
"LONG LIVE THE KING!"
That’s what Trump posted. Some laughed. His base cheered. But on this Fourth of July, it’s worth asking—does MAGA even believe in the Declaration of Independence anymore?
True patriots don’t want a king.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/no-kings-w...
That’s what Trump posted. Some laughed. His base cheered. But on this Fourth of July, it’s worth asking—does MAGA even believe in the Declaration of Independence anymore?
True patriots don’t want a king.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/no-kings-w...
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"the American realignment with Russia and against Ukraine and Europe is gathering pace—not merely in rhetoric but in reality"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The U.S. Is Switching Sides
Donald Trump is giving Vladimir Putin every incentive to keep killing Ukrainians.
www.theatlantic.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"the American realignment with Russia and against Ukraine and Europe is gathering pace—not merely in rhetoric but in reality"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Brit Hume of Fox News defends his colleague Jennifer Griffin, who was attacked by Pete Hegseth today:
“The attack on her was unfair.”
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“The attack on her was unfair.”
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June 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Brit Hume of Fox News defends his colleague Jennifer Griffin, who was attacked by Pete Hegseth today:
“The attack on her was unfair.”
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“The attack on her was unfair.”
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They were just hanging out in Chavez Ravine because it’s so convenient to everything
Here's a public relations disaster of biblical proportions by ICE
How to inflate peaceful resistance and protest beyond your ability to withstand it
How to inflate peaceful resistance and protest beyond your ability to withstand it
June 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
They were just hanging out in Chavez Ravine because it’s so convenient to everything
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Oh he’s getting ready to TACO
Trump: "The Civil War -- it always seemed to me maybe that could've been solved without losing 600,000 plus people."
June 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Oh he’s getting ready to TACO
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Guy who has golfed 33 days this year thinks Americans need to work more.
June 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Guy who has golfed 33 days this year thinks Americans need to work more.
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MAGA: RoOsHa is WiNnInG!
Reality:
Reality:
June 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
MAGA: RoOsHa is WiNnInG!
Reality:
Reality: