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The Last American Road Trip by Sarah Kendzior would be an excellent movie, narrated by her or someone equally witty. I see Spielberg making it. Linda Costanzo

My Day with Diane Keaton and Her Dogs Think barking dogs in lieu of runaway lobsters

Remembering the day I went to Diane Keaton's house was what finally made me start a Substack.

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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“Just talked to my friend who’s majoring in history at a university in the Netherlands. She said all her professors are using current American politics as their premier example of how fascism rises.”—Freddie on Threads

Yes, some universities in the Netherlands incorporate the topic of the rise of fascism in America into their curricula, especially through interdisciplinary programs like American Studies. This is often approached from a transnational perspective, looking at American history within a global context.

AI on google: Yes, some universities in the Netherlands incorporate the topic of the rise of fascism in America into their curricula. This is often approached from a transnational perspective, looking at American history within a global context rather than as a standalone topic.

On threads, someone posted that her friend who lives in the Netherlands told her that is happening, so it hearsay. I’m sorry, I probably should delete it.

THESE are the promises I want to hear.

Why Do Fascists Fear Teachers?

www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
Great article I highly recommend you read it.

Kamala Harris: "The Supreme Court made the decision that the president would be immune from any of his conduct while in office. So we went into the election with this individual, Donald Trump, knowing that he would essentially be immune from any consequence for misbehavior while in office."

“The best part is that I'm still here and, because the end is in sight, I treasure it all more.”
—Diane Keaton

You are loved Diane. ❤️

I’ve been depressed all day for losing Diane Keaton. May her spirit soar through time and space to her new life residing in peace.

“What is perfection, anyway? It’s the death of creativity, that’s what I think, while change on the other hand, is the cornerstone of new ideas.”
—Diane Keaton

“I never understood the idea that you’re supposed to mellow as you get older. Slowing down isn’t something I relate to at all. The goal is to continue in good and bad, all of it.”
—Diane Keaton

Africa's oldest leader isn't ready to retire - and he's not the only one defying age At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.

At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.

Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars 'endorsed' lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been "stronger in denouncing" false claims of election fraud. Fox says the lawsuit threatens journalists' free speech.

At the very least, recognize that corporate media has a corporate bias. After all, they are owned by a big corporation, and advertisements are most often paid for by other big corporations.

But bias & lying are 2 different things. FOXNews actually lies. For instance: www.npr.org/2023/02/28/1...

OUR tax dollars are being used to bail out Argentina, OUR troops are being put on the ground in Israel & OUR soil is being used by Qatar for a military base of their own.
While OUR government is shutdown.
Anyone who believes OUR so-called “president” when he says he is “America first”, is an idiot.

Verse 3 of Diane Keaton’s last song First Christmas:

They say time will heal what’s broken
But were their hearts this frozen?

On this winter night, I say a prayer for others like me.

To carry on the love and still believe.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation. A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

Sending billions to Argentina while laying off Americans at home.

Letting Qatar build a base on US soil coz they bribed Trump with a plane and are investing billions in his personal business ventures.

Doesn’t seem like “America First”, does it?

In the U.S., treason is defined as levying war against the U.S. or adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort.

Trump should be impeached for treason for waging war against our citizens. He’s forcing himself on us, we don’t want him, just like a sexual predator doesn’t know the word NO.

Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of Reasoning Behind National Guard Deployment in Illinois During Ongoing Hearing Lawyers for the Department of Justice told U.S. District Court Judge April Perry the president deployed the National Guard because “levels of violence against federal law enforcement executing their l...

As we wait for Judge April Perry to rule, here's my full story from this morning's extraordinary hearing, for @wttw.bsky.social:

Let me be clear: Democrats are at work waiting for Republicans to wrap up their vacation and join us. It’s time for Mike Johnson to bring his caucus back, get to work, and stop playing politics with folks’ lives.

DOJ defends employees reposting Trump's comments about Luigi Mangione Two DOJ employees reposted a video of President Donald Trump saying Mangione "shot someone in the back as clear as you're looking at me."

Luigi Mangeone is a victim of Trump’s tweets. Biased White House & Congressional press attacks. A staged perp walk with NY City's criminal mayor. Now, countless massaging, texts, and off record comments by the DOJ and FBI. He can not ever get a fair trial. He should be released immediately. #Luigi

Israeli TV is acknowledging all that Biden did for Israel- including putting forth almost the exact deal back in May 2024.

A white graphic with a blue border includes the following text: My Statement on Middle East Peace October 9, 2025 After two years of unimaginable loss and suffering for Israeli families and the people of Gaza, we should all be encouraged and relieved that an end to the conflict is within sight; that those hostages still being held will be reunited with their families; and that vital aid can start reaching those inside Gaza whose lives have been shattered. More than that, though, it now falls on Israelis and Palestinians, with the support of the U.S. and the entire world community, to begin the hard task of rebuilding Gaza – and to commit to a process that, by recognizing the common humanity and basic rights of both peoples, can achieve a lasting peace.

My statement on Middle East peace

“Music and art transcends language.” —Jennifer Lopez
She’s right I’ve been listening to Bad Bunny while I’m working on my office/art room. Gets me moving. I want to brush up on my Spanish.

If you’ve ever been to a cirque du soleil you can appreciate their music when they speak a unique language.