Republicans control every branch in Washington.

Now, Trump is openly giddy about using the shutdown to slash and burn federal resources that working Americans count on.

His shutdown, and firings, will hurt people in every part of this country.

I was very moved by this piece, Sherri. It's beautiful in its realism and imagery. I, too, had an apology moment with my Mom shortly before she died. It's a memory burned into my dreams, but one I love to have visit.

Sherri Alms: WHAT I KNOW ABOUT DEATH • Cleaver Magazine Sherri Alms writes weird, sweet, and occasionally angry stories, poems, and essays. Her work appears in Rattle, Cosmic Daffodil, and more.

Delighted to have this story in Cleaver Magazine! And I really love the artwork!

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Trump will overplay his hand. Be ready for when he does. Friends,

Words of wisdom

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Schlubs From U.S., China Meet In Lowest-Level Talks

Schlubs From U.S., China Meet In Lowest-Level Talks
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I know we all want to help, but how about we help by holding insurance companies accountable instead of crowd sourcing relief and rebuilding. I get immediate needs, and I'm not advocating that neighbors shouldn't help neighbors. But these insurance companies have profited billions from Americans.

I thought I left Meta to not hear Zuck's name again. And yet....

Green scales fell like rain.

Julius Rosenwald Julius Rosenwald, who was born in 1862 while Abraham Lincoln was president, in a house just one block from the liberator’s own home in Springfield, Illinois, eventually played his own Read more...

We could use more “heroes,” and less rich demagogues. www.philanthropyroundtable.org/hall-of-fame...

It’s going to be really interesting to see how the insurance companies deal with the massive amounts of claims they will have. They will be dealing with multimillion dollar claims by people who can afford to sue them. Some CEOs might have to give their bonuses back.

I know I'm not the only one who feels the deep disparity between the man we mourn today and the man that is to occupy the same office. It sickens me to the core.

Folk icon Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary passed away yesterday. Some of my earliest musical memories and those of my kids are thanks to Yarrow and PP&M. He is also depicted in “A Complete Unknown” which I highly recommend as he was part of the Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie legacy of folk music

One thing to be thankful for is that Trump is 30+ years older than Hitler when he became Chancellor. Of course, this does not eliminate the potential that Trump is Von Hindenburg and whoever he anoints becomes Hitler, but I’m reaching for short-term positives😂

OMG

Why are Trump & Musk so fixated on Greenland?

It’s not just about its strategic location—it’s the minerals. As Greenland’s ice melts (climate change) it’s exposing cobalt, lithium & copper (key for EV batteries).Their interest looks less like America first & more like exploiting crisis for profit.

What an absolute bafoon

Bring it on!!!!!!! Republicans don’t want blue states? Then don’t have the blue money that feeds your red states.

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Back atcha sucka