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"We silence so much when we tear down places that are there to teach us, inspire us, humble us. Ghosts and memories drift away in the dust, the wreckage, and we are all poorer as a result." Patti Davis on the East Wing of the White House
October 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
"We silence so much when we tear down places that are there to teach us, inspire us, humble us. Ghosts and memories drift away in the dust, the wreckage, and we are all poorer as a result." Patti Davis on the East Wing of the White House
Both the financial and human attrition rates have led analysts to question the sustainability of the Russian operation. johntpsaropoulos.substack.com/p/russias-wa...
October 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Both the financial and human attrition rates have led analysts to question the sustainability of the Russian operation. johntpsaropoulos.substack.com/p/russias-wa...
Senior Judge William G. Young in Boston issued the scathing 161-page opinion in American Association of University Professors v. Rubio. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-first-...
October 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Senior Judge William G. Young in Boston issued the scathing 161-page opinion in American Association of University Professors v. Rubio. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-first-...
The proposed Texas map would redraw five districts currently held by Democrats so that they would favor Republicans in next year’s elections. Doesn't this illegally violate 1965 Voting Rights Act, dilute the voting power of racial or ethnic minorities and create districts with unequal populations?
August 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The proposed Texas map would redraw five districts currently held by Democrats so that they would favor Republicans in next year’s elections. Doesn't this illegally violate 1965 Voting Rights Act, dilute the voting power of racial or ethnic minorities and create districts with unequal populations?
August 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
peace? no way w/ present gov. Aug 14, (Reuters) - Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that work would start on a long-delayed settlement that would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, a move his office said would "bury" the idea of a Palestinian state.
August 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
peace? no way w/ present gov. Aug 14, (Reuters) - Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that work would start on a long-delayed settlement that would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, a move his office said would "bury" the idea of a Palestinian state.
The Right to Return as expressed in the U.N. General Assembly Resolution 194, adopted in December 1948, & the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It seems the Netanyahu administration is acting against that right. Shouldn't it be front & center as a priority post war against Hamas.
July 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Right to Return as expressed in the U.N. General Assembly Resolution 194, adopted in December 1948, & the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It seems the Netanyahu administration is acting against that right. Shouldn't it be front & center as a priority post war against Hamas.
Greece’s South Aegean National Marine Park 1 – South Cyclades, where bottom trawling and industrial-scale fishing of any kind will be prohibited, “will not have any legal consequences” for Turkey, the ministry said suggesting Turkey’s fishing fleet may challenge the park.
July 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Greece’s South Aegean National Marine Park 1 – South Cyclades, where bottom trawling and industrial-scale fishing of any kind will be prohibited, “will not have any legal consequences” for Turkey, the ministry said suggesting Turkey’s fishing fleet may challenge the park.
Again and again war with Hamas results in "a field hospital operated by the Palestine Red Crescent Society in northern Gaza was flooded with gunshot victims, receiving two of the dead and more than 100 wounded, said Nebal Farsakh, a spokeswoman for the Red Crescent." NYTs 21 July 2025
July 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Again and again war with Hamas results in "a field hospital operated by the Palestine Red Crescent Society in northern Gaza was flooded with gunshot victims, receiving two of the dead and more than 100 wounded, said Nebal Farsakh, a spokeswoman for the Red Crescent." NYTs 21 July 2025
is any situation improved by the presence of Ted Cruz? Poor Ted Cruz. The guy can’t even take an expensive international vacation without facing criticism for abandoning his constituents during moments of crisis. www.thedailybeast.com/why-you-real...
July 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
is any situation improved by the presence of Ted Cruz? Poor Ted Cruz. The guy can’t even take an expensive international vacation without facing criticism for abandoning his constituents during moments of crisis. www.thedailybeast.com/why-you-real...
Innocent seafarers and local populations are the main victims of these attacks and the pollution they cause when the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C & the Magic Seas were sunk by Houthi backed by Iran.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
July 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Innocent seafarers and local populations are the main victims of these attacks and the pollution they cause when the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C & the Magic Seas were sunk by Houthi backed by Iran.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Enjoyed this place with Jackie, Kathrine and David in Denver www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
July 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Enjoyed this place with Jackie, Kathrine and David in Denver www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
Roubaix, France - on the cusp of shame
July 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Roubaix, France - on the cusp of shame
Kathimerini reports Iranian spies targeted Crete and Cyprus NATO bases. Two Azerbaijani nationals arrested . The two cases are not officially connected, Greek officials may have been informed by the CIA or Israel’s Mossad, leave open the possibility that may belong to the same espionage network.
June 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Kathimerini reports Iranian spies targeted Crete and Cyprus NATO bases. Two Azerbaijani nationals arrested . The two cases are not officially connected, Greek officials may have been informed by the CIA or Israel’s Mossad, leave open the possibility that may belong to the same espionage network.
Shame on the present US president & administration which has pledged no new aid since Trump took office on January 20, and has even reversed some of the Biden Administration’s pledges. substack.com/@johntpsarop...
June 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Shame on the present US president & administration which has pledged no new aid since Trump took office on January 20, and has even reversed some of the Biden Administration’s pledges. substack.com/@johntpsarop...
standing up to the malevolent, corrupt Turkish President, Germany’s parliament blocked the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey last week, citing concerns over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
April 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
standing up to the malevolent, corrupt Turkish President, Germany’s parliament blocked the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey last week, citing concerns over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
For many in the historical profession, Trump’s moves are an assault on history, an effort to sideline critical inquiry and purge the past of uncomfortable facts. Historian Neem is skeptical of Trump’s embrace of the 250th, there is a broader attack on expertise & scholarship. Jennifer Schuessler
April 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For many in the historical profession, Trump’s moves are an assault on history, an effort to sideline critical inquiry and purge the past of uncomfortable facts. Historian Neem is skeptical of Trump’s embrace of the 250th, there is a broader attack on expertise & scholarship. Jennifer Schuessler
we need re-training in the USA to meet the president's goal to bring back manufacturing. "We need to think about finding more manufacturing labor and training them for the jobs of tomorrow. We don’t have enough interested workers now." Rebecca Patterson
April 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
we need re-training in the USA to meet the president's goal to bring back manufacturing. "We need to think about finding more manufacturing labor and training them for the jobs of tomorrow. We don’t have enough interested workers now." Rebecca Patterson