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I’m a veteran. We must reject the notion that troops on our streets are a solution. | Opinion As a Marine, I vowed to protect the country, not turn my training — designed for combat, not de-escalation — on fellow citizens exercising their constitutional rights.

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Trump takes another dictatorial step toward turning America into a police state | Editorial The president's takeover of Washington police is all part of the authoritarian playbook that also distracts from the real problems and profiteering taking place.

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Dick Allen’s talent was undeniable. So was the racism he faced. The media denied both. | Editorial While much has been written about his run-ins with the Phillies and the fans, it was his shabby treatment by the media in the '60s and '70s that delayed Allen's Hall of Fame bid.

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Starting a new book as part of summer PD, reading along with my school colleagues. I’ve wanted to read this one for a while.

Starting some summer reading early.

Perkiomen Valley caps highly anticipated season with its first girls’ basketball state title It marked the first state title the school has won since the Vikings’ 1986-87 state field hockey championship. Neumann Goretti boys also captured its 10th state title.

State Champs! Go Vikings!

We rocked our socks at school today!

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This is so much money! 😡 Imagine what our schools could've done if they didn't have to fight off book bans and other culture wars. I'm glad someone did the math to show how much this hurts our kids and teachers. You can read a full report at the link. social.redwine.blue/s/Ih9FX1Fx

BBC News report featuring a photo of Elon Musk in a dark suit and white shirt, sitting with his hands clasped, against a blurred background with logos. The headline reads: 'REPORT: Elon Musk is wasting everyone’s time and money, and serves no real purpose,' with the BBC News logo in the top right corner.

The BBC is quite correct.

Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth’ In his small western Pennsylvania hometown, the noise around Allen receded. There he was “Sleepy,” a loyal friend, who loved to laugh and sing, and had a nickname for almost everyone.

Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth’ www.inquirer.com/phillies/a/d...

Todays goals include reading over IEP goals & working on PD course. Hopefully the power/internet remain on during high winds w/the current weather.

MC USA joins more than two dozen Christian and Jewish denominations and associations sue to protect religious freedoms | Mennonite Church USA Reversal of the Department of Homeland Security’s “Sensitive Locations” Policy Interferes with Central Religious Beliefs, Violates both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act WA...

MC USA is proud to join a multifaith coalition opposing the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy. The government's decision interferes with our ability to fulfill our religious mandate and serve all our congregants with the dignity they deserve. More here: ow.ly/HRux50UXLnQ

As educators, we are united in supporting every student—no matter the language they speak or their place of birth – and ensuring they have access to safe, welcoming public schools.

More chaos, corruption and incompetence. Welcome to Trump 2.0. | Editorial The one constant over the next four years will be Donald Trump’s continued abuse of power for his own aggrandizement while doing nothing to help average Americans.

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I was led to believe by R.E.M. that I would feel a lot better about this.

"Love your neighbour as yourself."

"Do to others as you would have them do to you."

These push us toward empathy. We're to imagine what it's like to be the other person, to have their needs.

When a Christian calls empathy sin, they're telling on themselves. They simply don't want to follow Jesus.

Okay. Let's take down a dynasty again.

The NFL & it’s officials continue to be completely hypocritical about helmet to helmet hits.

Best sign from last night’s Flyers game.

After last week it looked like Tanner McKee should be the Eagles backup QB next year. But he might actually be their best starter.

Enabling Trump is a bad look for Fetterman | Editorial Pennsylvania's senior senator was elected as a progressive Democrat. His normalization of Donald Trump is the epitome of a sellout.

Still furious w/PADem party leaders who pushed this fraud in the 2022 primary, over 3 other candidates who were WAY more qualified.

Probably the most electric atmosphere and most engaged crowd at a Flyers game since Giroux's final game in orange & black. This place is rocking.

My box:

Bird Box: Play our Eagles grid game for Week 18 vs. NY Giants Play this week’s new board as the Eagles finish the regular season against the Giants

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Very thankful for this gift from a couple in my congregation. A wonderful resource!

Jimmy Carter rid the presidency of lies. His fellow evangelicals? Not so much. (RNS) — One of the many paradoxes surrounding Carter’s presidency is that he was unable to fend off the deception of fellow evangelicals, including Jerry Falwell and Billy Graham.

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