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Trump's bombing of Iran violates international law... again. His assault on both international and domestic laws will end only when American voters remove his GOP enablers -- including Iowa's "Silent Six."

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My latest Substack post.

Trump agencies have killed more people than illegal immigrants have in the past year The "first duty of government" is to uphold the Constitutional rights of all people in the U.S.

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My latest post on Substack.

Artificial Intelligence: Significant Benefits and Dangers It will dramatically shape the future of our society, economy, democracy, and planet.

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My latest Substack post.

Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped. - Reuters

This is incredible and completely unacceptable! Impeach Noem and Bondi!!!

The Infrastructure of Jeffrey Epstein’s Power Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 02/13/2026 · 1h 26m

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This is an incredibly interesting, informative, and insightful podcast about Epstein and his network of friends and clients. I highly recommend it.

"Paper Girl" - Beth Macy's latest book: Read it! What has happened to rural Ohio? Very similar to rural Iowa?

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My latest post on Substack. Great book! President Obama listed it as his #1 favorite nonfiction book in 2025. It examines what has happened in her rural Ohio small town over the past 30+ years that has led people toward Trumpism.

Trump’s Vile Racism, Again And Iowa's GOP Senators and Representatives have been silent.

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My latest post on Substack. Trump posts video depicting the Obamas as apes. Only 4 Republicans in Congress condemned the video. None of Iowa’s GOP Senators or Representatives condemned it. We need leaders who stand against racism.

Minneapolis grieves while Iowa Republicans pretend this is fine It feels like a blizzard roared in and buried our rights, ideals and values.

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Todd Dorman with the CR Gazette lights up the cold dark sky with critical insights and brilliant style.

The boss! Absolutely 100% spot on!

Today, Minnesota is shutting down in solidarity.

It could be a model for what the nation as a whole does in coming months, to repudiate the Trump dictatorship. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/minnesotas-general-strike-and-americas

Everyone in the U.S. should see this!

Agree 💯 %!!! Or more if that’s possible.

Weary Ramblers Win Best Solo/Duo Performers at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis! Chad Elliot also won the Best Guitar Player in the Solo/Due category

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My latest post on Substack.

The Mad King’s Madness Deepens Trump wants war, war and more war – even against Americans

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Paul Krugman on the Madness of (aspiring) King Trump.

The Way Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Moves Is Skin-Crawlingly Unnatural - Futurism

Day of Infamy Unfortunately, this isn’t a bad dream

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On this anniversary of Trump‘s attempted coup against our democracy on January 6, 2021, Paul Krugman offers a clear eyed Clary and call: our nation is on the March toward fascism.

Human psychology (@humanpsychology10) "No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot" ~ Mark Twain

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This fact has never been more obvious than it is today.

Happy New Year! And a 2025 Year-End Review Oy! Glad we got through 2025 without being sent to CECOT.

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Here's my 2025 year-end summary on Substack, including lists of my favorite books, movies, TV series, and podcasts -- plus my nomination for Trump's official theme song. Enjoy.

Hot Blues-Rock on a Frigid Night According to one fan "It was a magic night!"

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My latest post on Substack. The Matt Woods Band and the Chris Avey Band lit up the music venue on a frigid night in our capital city. It was a “magical night” according to on fan!

Uncle Noggie (@unclenoggie) Peace out, Stackers ✌🏻

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Here’s a classic Steve Martin act and song that should make you all smile. 😊 Great way to start the weekend! (Turn your phone sideways to get a full view.)

How cable news fueled the culture war and broke U.S. politics News organizations, and not just Fox News, focus on inflammatory stories, polarizing voters and tilting political agendas to the right

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A very insightful analysis.

Why Trump’s Viciousness Matters He wants to destroy our values, not just our democracy

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Paul Krugman is spot on, as usual. Please read this…

A Flood of Sad News - and - a Flood of Love Another week of head-spinning and sad news. But there's also uplifting news and music - a flood of love!

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My latest Substack post.

Opinion | The White House Is a Lost Cause

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Give Jamelle Bouie a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for this excellent essay, which combines thoughtful reporting and very insightful analysis of the Constitution.

Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom is a political sham It's inaugural event should have been called the "Own the Libs Festival"

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Todd Dorman pierces the veil of conservative rhetoric about the new Center for (Pseudo-) Intellectual Freedom.

Rob Reiner, Wife Michele Found Dead in Their L.A. Home with Knife Wounds Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has confirmed.

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This is heartbreaking 💔 💔💔💔

Jamal X (@monty905410) Source: Little Known Black History Facts On a hot summer day in 1966, James Meredith set out on a lonely stretch of highway with a bold message: fear would no longer rule Black Americans’ right to vo...

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One of many inspiring stories posted by Jamal X. I strongly recommend subscribing to his Substack posts.

Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.

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This is one of the “wars” Trump claims he ended….

Adrian Macovei (@adrianmacovei)

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This is fantastic! Instead of tearing down the East Wing of the White House, Trump could just bring in a pop-up ballroom like this.

America Has Become a Digital Narco-State Social media giants have bought our government, and are trying to bully Europe

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Brilliant insights by Paul Krugman, comparing social media to addictive drugs— especially for kids — and how Musk and Zuckerberg use their billions $ to prevent regulation of social media in the U.S.