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"President Barack Obama is a uniquely gifted orator. In his eulogy for Jesse Jackson, he had the cadence of a preacher, then smoothly transitioned to a presidential tone, and finally humbled himself as a little brother who was thankful. This level of articulation deserves to be studied"

it's always nice to be reminded of how incredible a public speaker Barack Obama is. here's part of his eulogy of Jesse Jackson

Congress Allocates $80 Million to Build Blue Hill Ave. Busway - Streetsblog Massachusetts The project is now fully funded for construction.

The congressional spending bill that ended the federal government shutdown last month included an $80.3 million earmark to let the MBTA begin construction on the long-planned reconstruction of Blue Hill Ave in Boston.
mass.streetsblog.org/2026/03/05/c...

Is this story getting appropriate coverage in @starsandstripes.bsky.social and @militarytimes.bsky.social ?

Despite Promises, Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses

Got it. There's plenty of funding to send troops into harm’s way, but not to take care of their health afterwards. This is shameful.

‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7

Amid Republican attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...

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Slain Soldiers’ Families Speak Out After Pentagon Pete Frames Them as PR Problem The defense secretary claimed that coverage of their deaths is an effort to make Trump “look bad.”

The families of U.S. servicemembers killed in Donald Trump’s war against Iran have gone public with tributes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth raged about coverage of their deaths making “the president look bad.”

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www.thedailybeast.com/dead-soldier...

There are currently 2,200 No Kings Day events planned in all 50 states, DC, and a dozen countries.

Find your local event (or start a new one) and join us on March 28 for the largest protest in American history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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Town of Foxboro to FIFA and Bob Kraft

A top Republican Senate candidate's story about accidentally shooting himself just got weirder Per a newly-released Park Service report, a park visitor said a firearm discharged at Glacier National Park. It contradicts Tim Sheehy's new story.

Tim Sheehy told The Washington Post that he lied about getting wounded in Afghanistan. Instead he SHOT HIMSELF while on vacation in Glacier National Park in October 2015

Can someone please create a Mad Libs edition of Pete Hegseth speeches?

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Hard nope...

Since the Dow is under 50,000, can we talk about the Epstein files again?

Apply | Answering the Call New Politics Academy recruits and supports leaders who put community and country over self.

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Share Your Opinion - Senator Tim Sheehy Contact "*" indicates required fields Your Name Prefix*– Select –Mr.Mrs.Prefer not to identifyM.Mx.Ms.MissProfessorDeanThe HonorableDr.First Name*Last Name* Your Contact Information Address* Street Ad...

If this is upsetting to you, demand that he is censured. Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121.
Contact Your Senators, or drop Sen. Sheehy a note and let him know how this makes you feel.
www.sheehy.senate.gov/contact/shar...

[WARNING: This is a bit graphic.]

A Marine Corps veteran protesting Trump’s War on Iran had his arm broken by Capitol Police and GOP Senator Tim Sheehy. It appears to be a compound fracture.

MassDevelopment announced $4,455,000 in grants from the Small Business Technical Assistance Program to help 55 community and economic development organizations that provide services to Massachusetts small businesses.
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Seized Art, Eavesdropping Guards: Parents Describe a Clampdown at Dilley Detention Center as Kids Shared Their Stories Detainees told ProPublica that art supplies have been removed in room searches, immigrants have lost access to Gmail and staff hover within earshot during video calls.

Democrats, please ask Noem about this during her time in front of your committee. www.propublica.org/article/dill...

I hope the Dems ask her about the heartbreaking notes written by the children ICE has detained. And why did they take away the crayons and paper from these children?

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Is Dan Crenshaw destined to be the replacement for ICE Barbie?

Loose Talk of ‘Fake News’ Is Bad for Democracy The secretary of defense shouldn’t pit the military against the media.

There’s a reason authoritarian regimes target journalists: free reporting constrains unchecked authority.

Next head of DHS?🤔

In the age of Trump, we sometimes forget that a good message like this is the right thing to do.

A collage comparing the US womens hockey team enjoying lunch with Stanley Tucci outdoors, smiling, while the mens team sits indoors at tables eating fast food with Donald Trump at the White House. Text jokes about the difference in meals.

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This probably explains the invitation: WHCA Officers, 2025-2026:
President
Weijia Jiang
Senior White House Correspondent, CBS News

The Epstein class's kids won't die in this war. Poor families' kids will.

Billionaires won't suffer. Middle class families will pay more for everything.

And for what? For a different hardline cleric to run Iran than the one who was about to die soon anyway?

Thanks for sharing. Will you be posting this informative slide deck on LinkedIn?