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After reading the arguments of the Trump team in his defense, I have some questions for the defense team. Isn’t a demand for Europe to share more of the burden of aiding Ukraine logically something to pressure Europe about rather than Ukraine? Did...
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As we face the challenges of life in a United States fraught with growing racism, xenophobia, and division, sown deeper each day from the highest office in the land and replicated across the states, ...
by Denise Oliver Velez
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Resistance to my entry into the local fishing grounds was fierce. There are multiple ways to screw with another fisherman...some subtle and some dramatic. The first hint that I was unwelcome was the fact that a former close friend who used to be the...
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Biden leads in a new ABC/ Washington post poll abcnews.go.com/… Biden-28, Sanders-24, warren-11, Bloomberg-8, Yang-7 Black voters overwhelmingly favor Biden by a wide margin. Biden-51, Sanders-15, warren-9. Biden also ahead on "candidate best able to...
by doroma
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The recording (above) of Trump’s saying he wanted Marie Yovanovitch fired is making the news (it is at 42 mins. on the 80 minute recording) but not for the reason which stood out when I listened to it. I am a psychotherapist and not an expert in...
by HalBrown
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Hello, all, it’s been a crazy day here and it’s nearly tomorrow already, so today’s diary will be short, but hopefully interesting enough for everyone to chat about! If you haven’t already ...
by USExpat
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Good morning and Happy Sunday to all! This morning we’re jumping right into the fire of the punditry about the Senate impeachment trial. The Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States Charles Pierce at Esquire...
by Chitown Kev
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Contents Ruminations and Revelations Joy Is an Act of Resistance: How Celebration Sustains Activism Mayor GoodNewsRoundup did it again yesterday Rachel Bitecofer: They all lied True Blue Report: Liberal Christian responds to Hymn for the 81% (They...
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Welcome to Morning Open Thread, a daily post with a MOTley crew of hosts who chose the topic for the day's posting. We support our community, invite and share ideas, and encourage thoughtful, ...
by Joy of Fishes
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For many wood carvings, especially figurative ones, I first work out a pose using a DAZ draw program, then sort through my wood supply searching for something that might contain the shape I want to make. “Gone” was made by a completely different...
by dot farmer
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According to our former Attorney General Jeff Beauregard Sessions III, the government policy of taking young children from their parents at the border is OK because the Bible says so. He says: “I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and...
by Thoth777
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The EPA has been getting hammered by the Trump Administration. There ARE people working there that want to do their jobs. Political appointees seem to have a very different idea of what the agency should be doing — or rather NOT doing. “In light of the...
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David Dayen has a piece out in the American Prospect that profiles businesswoman, former Lt. Governor candidate and current U.S. Senate candidate, Sarah Riggs Amico (D. GA). Riggs Amico’s campaign ...
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I just spent a week in Europe at a conference that brought together people from across Europe, some of whom I’ve known for several years in my professional capacity. I was one of the few non-Europeans at the event. It’s a great group of people: smart,...
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Mojo Friday’s Weekly Open Thread
This is a diary for those who continue to participate in the Mojo Friday diary throughout the week.
You are welcome to join ...
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What is a Be Of Hope Intentional Encampment (BOHIE - pronounce bowie)? It can take anywhere from 2 to 3 years on a waiting list to get a permanent supportive housing unit. In the meantime, and with few other options, people have to be somewhere. Right...
by RachaelRoseLuckey
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Here is my analysis of a fascinating anecdotal political development in my family. I’ve personally had mixed feelings about the Joe Rogan endorsement as I’m not really a fan of the guy; this isn’t a statement that it’s “good” that it happened, I just...
by Exia
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This is perfect. Here is Republican Senator John Barrasso on January 22nd, dismissing the House Managers’ case and opposing the call for taking additional evidence: “We’ve just come out listening to, what, six hours of testimony, and I didn’t hear...
by RETIII
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I have been having a cold. Oh joy. Chicken bone broth with garlic and the occasional dose of TheraFlu are helping a lot.
As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group ...
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"Today, the climate driver isn't weak volcanic or solar changes -- it's human activity, and we are now massively forcing the system," observes Dr Paul Halloran, of the University of Exeter
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by Besame
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