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Recovering journalist (failing). 5xOlympics reporter, 4x NH primary reporter. Rye Manhattans, classic jazz and manual transmissions rule.

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The CDC says, in addition to going back to work ASAP post positive covid test, you get to french kiss 5 random people on the street to "share your blessings"

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This should be the story tomorrow, and every day: The leader of one of America’s two major political parties has just signaled to the Kremlin that if elected, he would not only refuse to defend Europe in World War III, but he would gladly support Vladimir Putin. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Trump Encourages Putin to Attack NATO Memberswww.theatlantic.com At a rally on Saturday, the former president announced he would tell the Russians “to do whatever the hell they want” to states delinquent in their bills.

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Charles II of Spain: * Couldn’t chew his food * Rickets * Infertile * Questionable mental abilities * Autopsy revealed just one large black testicle * Polling 3 points above Nikki Haley

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Decorum matters. When Sen. Dixie filibusters an anti-lynching law, or Sen. Ballcoach single-handedly gums up the Pentagon to punish lady soldiers for having sex, they do it in a jacket and tie. Because they respect the office, goddammit. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Republicans Are Melting Down Over the Relaxed Senate Dress Codewww.rollingstone.com Republicans are criticizing Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman after Senate leadership relaxed the chamber’s dress code enforcement.

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If this appeals to you, you can be a part of something like it. The Debt Collective, founded in the days of Occupy Wall Street, regularly buys up and abolishes debt as part of their "Rolling Jubilee" campaign. Over $31 mil in debt wiped out to date. Join here. debtcollective.org/what-we-do/d...

A group of self-described "gutter-pagan, mostly queer dirtbags" erased $1.6 million in local medical debt. They celebrated with an unofficial debt burning.

A group of Philadelphians erased $1.6 million in local medical debt. They celebrated with an unoffic...www.inquirer.com Two regular residents got their friends to raise more than $17,000 to buy medical debt worth $1.6 million. Instead of cashing in on the debt, they forgave it, helping more than 1,700 Philadelphians.

Debt Abolitiondebtcollective.org One of the main concerns of the Debt Collective is abolishing debt. The way we do this is outlined here.

One of these is NOT a seal.

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Students at West Virginia University are walking out in protest of the devastating proposed cuts to their school. Please contact the WVU Board of Governors (via [email protected]) to tell them we stand with @wvunitedsu and ask them to reject these cuts. #WalkoutWVU

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I’m really glad Barbie is doing so well because it’s providing work for so many people. It’s successful enough for Ben Shapiro AND Bill Maher to feed their families by being agitated about it.

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Ohio folks: Today's the day! Don't forget to disappoint the conservative politicians who want to take away your rights and scheduled a vote on a traditionally low-participation date to sneak it by you! In other words:

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Chilling: Less than two hours after the lecture ended, Patrick’s chief of staff had sent Sharp a link to Alonzo’s professional bio. Shortly after, Sharp sent a text directly to the lieutenant governor: “Joy Alonzo has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation re firing her.”

Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Pat…www.texastribune.org The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularl�...

Hey, @hcrichardson.bsky.social Made it under the fence!

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