Frank Paynter

Nine months or so in this picture. A year old now in June.

Journey to American Democracy | Ten Steps to Revolution - YouTube Journey to American Democracy examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law ...

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This series examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law of the land. It explains how Americans, over the course of only thirteen years, came to embrace the right to govern themselves.

Donald Trump’s 100 Days Of Conservative Failure Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been a failure. He has failed in the presidency in every way imaginable. He has wholeheartedly embraced a right-wing authoritarian approach to governance t...

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"Careless People," by Sarah Wynn-Williams -- read the review by Cory Doctorow and then buy the book. Zuckerberg is trying to suppress promotion of "Careless People." When you've read it you'll understand why!
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A reader (@paulobro.bsky.social‬) points out that crowds don't gather to watch a building being constructed, whose stages are slow and steady and undramatic.
But thousands might assemble to see its demolition.
It's a great way of understanding how Trump commands the world's attention.

A Statement from the Board of Directors - April 2025 A statement from the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, approved April 2025.

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We oppose reckless funding cuts and restrictions that imperil the research enterprise of our universities, hospitals, and laboratories, which contribute enormously to our prosperity, health, and national security. . .

One step too far . . .

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‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Amid Trump Takeover: ‘Some Institutions Should Be Protected From Politics’ 'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller has canceled the musical's return to the Kennedy Center amid President Trump's takeover of the historic venue.

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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

Emmy collapsed from exhaustion from the rigors of her last adventure.
#NotMightyManfredTheWonderDog

US Embassy #London

March 5 2025

Please repost to get this message out regarding Emergency Demo

If you can attend please do so.

#BlueStormComin1 💙🌪️

Just say No and STOP

Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools - ClarksvilleNow.com At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement...

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…teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity.”
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Carter G. Woodson Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished Black author, editor, publisher, and historian, recognized for his role in establishing Black History Month.

Here's some background on Carter G. Woodson and the origins of Black History Month.
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As part of its pledge to conduct mass deportations, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy...
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This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.

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A COMPLETE & UTTER IMBECILE!! 🤨

Novelist Tom Robbins Plays Not My Job Rumor has it that two things made Tom Robbins become a writer: taking LSD and moving to Seattle. So, since we're in Seattle, we've invited Robbins to play a game called "Unleash the power within!" Th...

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Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92 Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.

Tom Robbins has left us at 92 years old. There are a few of his works that I haven't read, including "B is for Beer" (a children's story) and "Tibetan Peach Pie."
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65K views · 7K reactions | And maybe stop plugging in random hard drives to government computers 🫶🤪 #programming #doge | Alberta Tech 👩🏼‍💻✨ And maybe stop plugging in random hard drives to government computers 🫶🤪 #programming #doge.

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The Logic of Destruction And how to resist it

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Frank Paynter Does any law enforcement agency remain that can cut off this coup at it's knees?

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The Week Ahead February 2, 2025

The Week Ahead
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We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...

Tonight (Feb. 2) at 7pm CT, you’re invited to join a call to hear key movement leaders from across the country as they give us their best strategic guidance on how to take action against the Administration's recent funding freezes! You can register at this link: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

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