The John Denham
@thejohndenham.bsky.social
The official profile of a teacher @ Pekin Community High School and historian, AP United States history and AP European history, in Central Illinois #DragonPride. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
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Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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If only Ukraine didn’t have that big
Drone magnet that forces Russia to do this, there would be peace
Drone magnet that forces Russia to do this, there would be peace
February 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If only Ukraine didn’t have that big
Drone magnet that forces Russia to do this, there would be peace
Drone magnet that forces Russia to do this, there would be peace
Russia is a bully who is losing and is sweet talking Rump's dumb ass into helping them out.
February 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Russia is a bully who is losing and is sweet talking Rump's dumb ass into helping them out.
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I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
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Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war the way a rapist blames his victim for looking too sexy.
February 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war the way a rapist blames his victim for looking too sexy.
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The Trump administration’s move to fire thousands of federal employees could have a swift and severe impact on public services, staffers warned, as a beleaguered workforce struggles to cover for lost colleagues.
Trump’s federal firings imperil government services from cities to farm towns
The cuts were initially poised to affect nuclear defense programs and impact veterans’ mental health care, workers warned.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The Trump administration’s move to fire thousands of federal employees could have a swift and severe impact on public services, staffers warned, as a beleaguered workforce struggles to cover for lost colleagues.
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After SecDef Hegseth's comments on Ukraine and reporting on Trump's call with Putin, one thing is clear: This Administration is ready and willing to throw Ukraine under the Bus. At Country First, we stand with Ukraine.
www.country1st.com/ukraine
www.country1st.com/ukraine
Stand with Ukraine
America must stand firmly with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty, freedom, and democracy. Russia’s illegal war is a direct assault on international law and the values that America h...
www.country1st.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
After SecDef Hegseth's comments on Ukraine and reporting on Trump's call with Putin, one thing is clear: This Administration is ready and willing to throw Ukraine under the Bus. At Country First, we stand with Ukraine.
www.country1st.com/ukraine
www.country1st.com/ukraine
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The Associated Press said the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday’s Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using the name Gulf of Mexico versus Gulf of America.
The AP says it was blocked from the Oval Office over continuing to use “Gulf of Mexico” | CNN Business
The Associated Press said the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday’s Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using the name Gulf of Mexico versus Gulf of Americ...
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February 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Associated Press said the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday’s Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using the name Gulf of Mexico versus Gulf of America.
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USAID isn’t just foreign aid—it’s a powerful tool for America’s security, influence, and values. Cutting it weakens us while empowering our adversaries. I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Watch my video and share with those who care about America’s future. 🇺🇸👇
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Weekend (Monday) Video
USAID, an important soft power benefit.
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February 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
USAID isn’t just foreign aid—it’s a powerful tool for America’s security, influence, and values. Cutting it weakens us while empowering our adversaries. I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Watch my video and share with those who care about America’s future. 🇺🇸👇
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A petty orange man who is leaving our nations most trusted documents at risk to his cronies and insecurities.
February 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A petty orange man who is leaving our nations most trusted documents at risk to his cronies and insecurities.
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Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster #Astronomy #Space.
Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster
Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster
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February 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster #Astronomy #Space.
Pekin Lady Dragons tip off tonight against the Lady Potters of Morton. #DragonPride
February 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Pekin Lady Dragons tip off tonight against the Lady Potters of Morton. #DragonPride
Teaching history is NOT indoctrination. When you start to restrict the content because you fear free thinking & ideas that clash with your own, you are not, and never will be a leader of "We the People."
I teach history. The good, the bad and the ugly. #historyteacher
I teach history. The good, the bad and the ugly. #historyteacher
January 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Teaching history is NOT indoctrination. When you start to restrict the content because you fear free thinking & ideas that clash with your own, you are not, and never will be a leader of "We the People."
I teach history. The good, the bad and the ugly. #historyteacher
I teach history. The good, the bad and the ugly. #historyteacher
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The United States is about inclusiveness not exclusivity. Since 1607 people have come here because of opportunity and hope that a new life would be better here.
January 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The United States is about inclusiveness not exclusivity. Since 1607 people have come here because of opportunity and hope that a new life would be better here.
Louise Stewart diary. 90 years ago #OTD. Rural Indiana during the Great Depression. January 1935
"Went to school. Lots of flu going around. Butchered and wrapped meat tonight. 22° little warmer. All fine."
"Went to school. Lots of flu going around. Butchered and wrapped meat tonight. 22° little warmer. All fine."
January 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Louise Stewart diary. 90 years ago #OTD. Rural Indiana during the Great Depression. January 1935
"Went to school. Lots of flu going around. Butchered and wrapped meat tonight. 22° little warmer. All fine."
"Went to school. Lots of flu going around. Butchered and wrapped meat tonight. 22° little warmer. All fine."
OTD 90 years ago, Louise Stewart, a 16 year old in Depression Era rural Indiana, wrote in a diary a Christmas gift from her sister Nevelle. Maxine was her older sister. The Rose Bowl game featured Paul Bryant as one of the "ends" who would go on to coach the Crimson Tide. #APUSH
January 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
OTD 90 years ago, Louise Stewart, a 16 year old in Depression Era rural Indiana, wrote in a diary a Christmas gift from her sister Nevelle. Maxine was her older sister. The Rose Bowl game featured Paul Bryant as one of the "ends" who would go on to coach the Crimson Tide. #APUSH
Some perspective on time, Jimmy Carter's dad was born in 1894, his grandfather in 1858. #POTUS
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a brown background .
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December 31, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Some perspective on time, Jimmy Carter's dad was born in 1894, his grandfather in 1858. #POTUS
Supporters of President Carter in the Atlanta area need to establish a fundraising arm to the Carter Presidential Library to help with supporting not just the library but also outreach to teach the world about Carter and his life and presidency. Model it after the Truman Library Institute. #POTUS
December 31, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Supporters of President Carter in the Atlanta area need to establish a fundraising arm to the Carter Presidential Library to help with supporting not just the library but also outreach to teach the world about Carter and his life and presidency. Model it after the Truman Library Institute. #POTUS
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"If you wanna love Trump, love him....but just stop framing it as patriotism."
December 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
"If you wanna love Trump, love him....but just stop framing it as patriotism."
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Breaking news: Jimmy Carter, a no-frills and steel-willed Southern governor who was elected president in 1976, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son. He was 100 and the oldest living U.S. president of all time.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office after one term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.
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December 29, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Breaking news: Jimmy Carter, a no-frills and steel-willed Southern governor who was elected president in 1976, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son. He was 100 and the oldest living U.S. president of all time.
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President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. He was a symbol of what is best about America: kindness, compassion, duty and service. He will be missed, most of all by those who long for a return of that kind of country, led by a man with such strength of character.
December 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. He was a symbol of what is best about America: kindness, compassion, duty and service. He will be missed, most of all by those who long for a return of that kind of country, led by a man with such strength of character.
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The Parker Solar Probe zoomed by the sun this week during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star: cnn.it/4ackQFj
History-making probe achieves closest-ever approach to the sun | CNN
On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe became the nearest spacecraft to the sun, flying within a few million miles of the solar surface.
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December 27, 2024 at 6:08 PM
The Parker Solar Probe zoomed by the sun this week during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star: cnn.it/4ackQFj
Merry Christmas!!
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December 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Merry Christmas!!
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The Parker Solar Probe will zoom by the sun on Tuesday during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star.
History-making probe is about to make the closest-ever approach to the sun | CNN
On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe is set to become the closest spacecraft to the sun when it flies within a few million miles of the solar surface.
www.cnn.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:13 PM
The Parker Solar Probe will zoom by the sun on Tuesday during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star.