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David Harvey
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I am ever curious, always learning, silly, smart, and creative. I've been everything from a museum blacksmith to an archaeologist, historian, conservator, museum consultant, author, videographer, teacher of online courses. I have walked a wonderful path.
Trump will rue the Day that he decided to go after Senator Mark Kelly and give him a National Media Platform to Hammer his Orange Ass Day-After-Day.
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions. Here are the common vaccines experts recommend:

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The common vaccines that can prevent chronic disease or some cancers
In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Climate data offers clues to what might have happened to people of the Indus River Valley during the civilization’s existence between 3000 and 1000 B.C. and how that might relate to our own warming world.

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Scientists may have solved why this ancient, advanced civilization vanished
Climate data offers clues to what might have happened to people of the Indus River Valley and how that might relate to our own warming world.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Your Daily Orange Putz-in-Chief.

In between rounds of golf, the president found time to amplify racist claims about Afghans.

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Trump, 79, Spends Holiday Weekend Boosting Racist Propaganda
In between rounds of golf, the president found time to amplify racist claims about Afghans.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Donnie Demento is starring in The Biggest Loser.

President Donald Trump appeared either unaware or unbothered by his plummeting approval ratings as he enjoyed a day of golfing in Palm Beach, later taking to Truth Social to brag that, “Winning is always nice!”

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Trump, 79, Brags About ‘Winning’ While Approval Rating Plummets
The president’s approval rating with the public has reached a new low.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
He was better as a Weekend Third-rate Fox News Drunk.

The head of the War Department has promised to double down on the alleged war crimes.

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Pentagon Pete Lashes Out at His Bloodthirsty Orders Leaking
The head of the War Department has promised to double down on the alleged war crimes.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“The same principle can apply to any complex life choice: Organize your thinking in such a way that you are paying systematic attention to your gut feelings,” Brooks writes.
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Why You Should Trust Your Gut
Careful, deliberate reasoning can get you only so far in good decision making. You also need to know how to listen to your feelings.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Starting with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” in 1966, through his final full-length play “Leopoldstadt” in 2020, playwright Tom Stoppard crafted a body of work that would be the envy of most countries, let alone one writer.

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9 essential plays by Tom Stoppard
Starting with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” in 1966, through his final full-length play “Leopoldstadt” in 2020, playwright Tom Stoppard crafted a body of work that would be the envy of most ...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
From The New York Times Opinion Section

“Diaries are uniquely suited to preserving our individual lives and imaginations,” Lily Koppel writes in a guest essay. “There’s no way this form of thinking could ever truly be replaced by A.I.”

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Opinion | Paper-and-Pen Diaries Are Forever
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November 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Tick-Tock

Courts are knocking down maps. Republicans are breaking with President Trump. Democrats are finding new states where they will try to pick up seats. There is one constant that will soon define the final contours of the redistricting battle: the calendar.
Time Is Running Out in the Fight Over Congressional Maps
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November 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump's America.

The president and Republicans are doing all they can to gut government programs that help the less fortunate.

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The Struggle of Living on SNAP as Trump Attacks Food Assistance
SNAP recipients struggle to make ends meet as Donald Trump and Republicans slash the crucial federal food assistance program.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You Knew this was Coming.

The ChatGPT developer claims that it can't be held liable for a young man's death because he was at risk of self-harm before he started talking to the bot.

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Family Suing OpenAI Over Teen's Suicide Blasts 'Disturbing' Response From Company
OpenAI has responded to a landmark wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that a teen who died by suicide after talking to ChatGPT misused the software.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump's America.

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, no longer exists, but its legacy of screwing over veterans will live for decades.

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The Greatest Victims of Trump's Greatest Grift Are America's Greatest Heroes
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) no longer exists, but its negative impact on veterans will last for decades.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by David Harvey
This "Dead Leaf" Is Actually A Spider That's Evolved As A Master Of Disguise And Trickery

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This "Dead Leaf" Is Actually A Spider That's Evolved As A Master Of Disguise
Leaf me alone.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In Case You were Wondering.
November 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reposted by David Harvey
There Could Be 10,000 More African Forest Elephants Than We Thought – But They’re Still Critically Endangered

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There Could Be 10,000 More African Forest Elephants Than We Thought – But They’re Still Critically Endangered
Advances in survey techniques and DNA monitoring have led to a more reliable population count.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Reposted by David Harvey
Note to self: A dinghy is not a good getaway vehicle.

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Could T. Rex Swim? Here's What The Fossil (And Living) Evidence Says
Note to self: A dinghy is not a good getaway vehicle.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A consistent pattern is emerging.

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Speaking Multiple Languages May Slow Brain Aging, Study Suggests
People are living longer than ever around the world.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM