Frank Amari

“If we ruin the earth, there is no place else to go”

― Carl Sagan

A brief history of 'Lügenpresse,' the Nazi-era predecessor to Trump's 'fake news' Used in World War I to Attack Enemy Propaganda, the Phrase 'Lying Press' Resurfaced Under the Nazis and During the 2014 Anti-immigrant Movement in Germany Is Now Staple of Trump's Rhetoric.

And "Fake News" is Nazi rhetoric.

He knows this.

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“Being a Humanist means trying to behave decently without expectation of rewards or punishment after you are dead.”

― Kurt Vonnegut

HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.

Simply despicable:

Transgender health leader’s name changed on her official HHS portrait : Shots - Health News : NPR share.google/lksjHJL8EhVd...

AAA State Gas Price Averages today:

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AAA State Gas Price Averages today:

AAA State Gas Price Averages today:

He's still lying about gas at $1.99

"Home of the brave, land of the free, I don't wanna be mistreated by no bourgeoisie."

-- Lead Belly, who died #OTD 1949

"It was one of the compromises of the Constitution that the slave property in the Southern States should be recognized as property throughout the United States."

-- Jefferson Davis, who died #OTD 1889, which is also the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment

On this date in 1884, an aluminum capstone was placed on top of a 555-foot tall obelisk in the nation’s capital, marking the completion, at last, of the Washington Monument.

On this date in 1877, Thomas Edison enters the offices of Scientific American and turns the crank on his cylinder phonograph, astonishing those present by having it say, "Good morning. How do you do? How do you like the phonograph?"

On this date in 1865, the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery except as a punishment for crime where the party has been duly convicted.

On this date in 1933, in what was considered a landmark ruling, a U.S. federal judge held that James Joyce's Ulysses was not obscene, thus allowing for greater freedoms in literary works.

National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.

National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people

Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth

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Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets President Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets.

Right out of the fascist playbook:

Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
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Inside the Battle Over 'Napalm Girl' A new documentary, 'The Stringer,' investigates the story of the famous Vietnam War photo "Napalm Girl," raising questions about who actually took it

Inside the Battle Over ‘Napalm Girl’

What we have long accepted about one of the most galvanizing war photographs of all time may not be true. Can history be rewritten?

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Bongino is a snowflake, indeed:

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

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US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.

What a sh*t show:

US advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
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CDC panel makes most sweeping revision to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr. The panel voted to eliminate a long-standing recommendation for every newborn to receive a hepatitis B shot, excluding those born to mothers testing negative.

What a sh*t show:

CDC panel makes most sweeping revision to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.

www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Top 25 News Photos of 2025 Powerful images from the past 12 months

The Atlantic today:

Top 25 News Photos of 2025

Powerful images from the past 12 months.

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Without lies, these folks ain't got much.

In Speaker Johnson's district:

Trump appears to doze off in another meeting It was the second time in a month Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake as his advisers have spoken to cameras about the administration’s initiatives.

2 days ago:

Trump appears to doze off in another meeting 

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"It always seems impossible until it's done."

-- Nelson Mandela, who died #OTD 2013

"In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance."

-- Phillis Wheatley, who died #OTD 1784

"When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do."

-- Walt Disney, born #OTD 1901