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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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Striking that there was no local press present, as far as I could tell. I only covered for @motherjones.com bc I was visiting home. How many other towns had protests that weren't covered?
The decimation of local journalism will obscure mass mobilization to Trump.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The decimation of local journalism will obscure mass mobilization to Trump.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My Trump-Loving Massachusetts Hometown Just Showed The Hell Up
Marshfield votes more red than Massachusetts does overall. But their massive protest on Saturday suggests Trump might be changing that.
www.motherjones.com
April 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Striking that there was no local press present, as far as I could tell. I only covered for @motherjones.com bc I was visiting home. How many other towns had protests that weren't covered?
The decimation of local journalism will obscure mass mobilization to Trump.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The decimation of local journalism will obscure mass mobilization to Trump.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada 👏
Prime Minister of Canada 👏
March 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada 👏
Prime Minister of Canada 👏
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
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“It’s the hardest year ever in North Carolina agriculture,” said Lee Wicker, deputy director of the North Carolina Growers Association. “The damage from Helene had a compounding effect. It wasn’t one single thing, it was all these things that happened.”
Christmas Tree Farmers Haven’t Had It This Hard in Years
Flooding, labor shortages and inflation are pressuring this year’s crop—with some buying “Charlie Brown” trees to support growers.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:13 PM
“It’s the hardest year ever in North Carolina agriculture,” said Lee Wicker, deputy director of the North Carolina Growers Association. “The damage from Helene had a compounding effect. It wasn’t one single thing, it was all these things that happened.”
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Barred from office and accused of trying to seize power, former President Jair Bolsonaro says in an exclusive interview he plans to register his candidacy anyway
Exclusive | Bolsonaro Is Making a Comeback Bid in Brazil and Betting on Trump’s Help
Brazil’s former president wants to return to power and said in an interview he believes the U.S. president-elect will help make that happen, possibly via economic sanctions on his leftist rivals.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Barred from office and accused of trying to seize power, former President Jair Bolsonaro says in an exclusive interview he plans to register his candidacy anyway
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The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana ruled today that the Louisiana law requiring display of a specific form of the Ten Commandments in each classroom of every public school violated the First Amendment. Link below:
Shame on NY Times, CNN and others for not linking opinion.
Shame on NY Times, CNN and others for not linking opinion.
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November 12, 2024 at 7:31 PM
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana ruled today that the Louisiana law requiring display of a specific form of the Ten Commandments in each classroom of every public school violated the First Amendment. Link below:
Shame on NY Times, CNN and others for not linking opinion.
Shame on NY Times, CNN and others for not linking opinion.