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I've held the same opinion about America since he was first elected.

Happy Birthday!

What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit The long read: Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collective effort

What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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City Prosecutors Join Forces to Bring Charges Against Federal Agents

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A bruise can be deemed internal bleeding. A bruise.

Thanks for this. Merry Christmas.

Me, too. My husband and I saw a reliquary exhibit decades ago. I’d love to see another before my days end.

Prachtig!

Wishing you safe, smooth traveling and a restorative vacation.

Five signs your president may have strongman aspirations...

This evening’s styling by Head Out the Window.

So much for government efficiency, right?

I’m so very sorry. Sending you strength and great love mojo for a fast healing Rosie.

Brava!

A stand alone card I recently made for a friend born 12 July, the height of cherry season here in our part of the Netherlands. The wee bouquet is Cordia cherry stems.

Beterschap!

Trump’s justice department issues directive to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship for civil offenses Memo says those subjected to civil proceedings are not entitled to an attorney like they are in criminal cases

“The memo…calls on attorneys in the department to institute civil proceedings to revoke a person’s US citizenship if an individual either “illegally procured” naturalization or procured naturalization by “concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation”. Elon AND Melania, right?

Texans, to put that in y'all's perspective, that's more than the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area (8.334 million) and the Houston metropolitan area (7.134 million) combined.

A round of les vrais Normands and playing “Sevens” with my men made for the perfect Friday night. These are the good ol’ days.

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A Guide to Emergency Powers and Their Use The 150 statutory powers that may become available to the president upon declaration of a national emergency.

And pay special attention to #2, y'all then look here. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

A Guide to Emergency Powers and Their Use The 150 statutory powers that may become available to the president upon declaration of a national emergency.

The bombing of Iran happened precisely one week after the unprecedented rallies and the dismal military parade yes, but pay attention to #2, y'all. The declaration of a national emergency makes available to the president over 130 discrete statutory powers. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

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No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall

Trump says governors should be able to handle disasters without FEMA In remarks to reporters, the president said the administration plans to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after hurricane season ends.

“We’re moving it back to the states, so the governors can handle. That’s why they’re governors,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “If they can’t handle it, they shouldn’t be governor.”

Governors can handle their own states natural disasters but not protests. (gift article)

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Though hay was sung as four syllables, yes?

Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contracts

Musk "reshaped" everything specifically to his benefit. Now that that work is done, he's gonna be busy. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...