Howard Pulchin-Ramos

Trump Is Demolishing the White House’s East Wing to Make Way for His Ballroom

Which companies are paying for this demolition?

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...

Demolishing the Presidency A White House teardown ordered by a reckless child is the perfect metaphor

Imagine if those corporate sponsors who helped foot the $250,000,000 bill used those funds to actually help people in need instead. That could be something to applaud. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Yup, our traditional media has truly failed us, as have our CEOs...

Trump Says He Is Commuting George Santos’s Fraud Sentence

In Donald Trump's America, what's criminal is now lawful.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

This is not the role of a VP, but it just demonstrates the problems we face.

I stand with you Karen

"Positive Depictions" Of Trans People Banned In Alabama State Libraries Proposal The code change that has been proposed does not ban negative depictions of transgender people, however. Public comment is open until October 14.

I often wonder how people/institutions can be so cruel. But I also wonder how those who supported LGBTQ+ people once can be silent. Are we just going to let them be cruel and silent? open.substack.com/pub/erininth...

Oh yeah, and it never happened and it's not his signature. Sheesh.

‘I’m Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face’: Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival The Treasury secretary's quiet tensions with housing finance chief Bill Pulte exploded at a private dinner last week.

"The very best people" or "teach your children well"?

Is there anyone in the inner circle with an ounce of moral character?

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Baghdad Bessent Here’s what happens when your treasury secretary chooses to serve an audience of one.

Such a tough guy.

Yep, he's showing up well.

www.thebulwark.com/p/baghdad-be...

Since when did these republican senators and congressmen get their Signature Verification Expertise? I thought the only qualifications needed for their roles were being cruel, mastering obedience and being a sycophant?

Wealthy N.Y. Developers Call Meeting to Plot Mamdani’s Defeat

Does anyone really think that any of these participants have the best interest of New Yorkers front of mind?

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/n...

GOP senator rages at outgoing gay CDC vaccine leader for talking about "his lifestyle" - LGBTQ Nation "He brags about that stuff, but he's got no business being in government," Sen. Rand Paul said.

Rand, being gay is not a lifestyle and it's certainly not something we choose. Yet, being a homophobe is a choice you made, something truly disturbing for a US Senator.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/09/gop-...

This headline from Axios Vitals says it all: "Trump's widening war on trans care."

Have we lost the ability to care for our citizens in America?
Do we read these and then continue to look away?
Are we too afraid to speak up on behalf of our fellow citizens?
Does money trump humanity?

I have no idea about what is "woke" programming. Oh, I get it Donald, if it's about LGBTQ+ people, then it becomes "woke".
There can be a lot of fill in the blanks above. Shameful.

Meta appoints anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor Robby Starbuck has been appointed as an AI bias advisor at Meta with the goal of making the company's chat bot less "woke."

Really Meta? Or should I say really Mark Zuckerberg? www.advocate.com/news/meta-ro...

Hearing Andrew Cuomo use the term "abuse" against the NYC Mayoral leading contender makes me only think about all of the abuses he is accused of his from his days as NY's Governor.

Cornyn Says F.B.I. Will Help Find Texas Lawmakers Who Left State

A sham, a horrible use of taxpayer money and yet another example of the decline of America.

Opinion | I Was Ambassador to Hungary. The America I Returned to Alarms Me.

'The lesson of Hungary is: We can't claim to care about democracy only when it costs nothing. President Trump, like Mr. Orban, no doubt believes that everyone can be bought. America’s elites are proving him right. There is a Hungarian phrase I heard often: “Van az a penz” “There’s always a price.”'

Cuomo staying in New York mayoral race, bashes Mamdani's "slick slogans" Cuomo's decision after conceding to Mamdani sets up a more competitive general election.

The fact that Cuomo announces on X is another reason that shows he's out of touch with many of the citizens of New York.

www.axios.com/2025/07/14/c...

Supreme Court gives Trump green light to fire Education Department workers The 6-3 decision reverses a lower court that had blocked the firings.

I don't know what's more despicable: 1. Appointing Linda McMahon to be Sec'y of Education. 2. The Senate confirming her. 3. The dismantling of the department. 4. SCOTUS allowing it to happen.

Cuomo to Fight On in Mayor’s Race After Bruising Primary Loss to Mamdani

The entitlement of some like Andrew Cuomo...the smear campaign of others. Democratic voters spoke loudly at the polls. I guess it only matters when democracy works according to your plan.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/n...

Trump threatens to strip Rosie O’Donnell of U.S. citizenship.

DJT thinks the U.S. Presidency is an episode of "The Apprentice." Yet this is no joke. But this is what he focuses on. @rosie.com thanks for being you, thanks for your opinions, thanks for standing up against the danger we all face.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/12/u...

Pentagon Strips Harvey Milk’s Name From Navy Vessel

Truly pitiful.

Pentagon Strips Harvey Milk’s Name From Navy Vessel www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...

Justices Let Parents Opt Children Out of Classes With L.G.B.T.Q. Storybooks

I wasn't allowed to opt out of classes with Straight Storybooks when I was in school (which was just about every book).

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...

Democratic establishment melts down over Mamdani's win in New York Establishment Democrats looking to recover from 2024's losses fear Mamdani could hurt the party's brand nationally — while young progressives believe his formula could spread beyond New York.

@axios.com do you exist in the same world that I do? Have you seen and felt the energy? Yet, your headline is so biased over a meltdown. If anything, it is a wake-up. www.axios.com/2025/06/26/d...

Opinion | Ocean Vuong on Becoming a Father to His Brother Three weeks after my mother died, my brother moved in with me. In our grief I emerged as a kind of father.

Perhaps once of the most beautiful stories I've read in a long while. Like his latest book was. But in these times we exist in, Ocean Vuong is showing us what it means to be alive, to remember and to care for others.

Southern Baptists Call to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage The nation’s largest Protestant denomination was motivated by conservative Christians’ success in reversing Roe v. Wade.

I'm not surprised by the callousness of so-called religious types or by silence from once-vocal allies. I take it in stride that many, including those in our White House, find joy in denying many in our strong LGBTQ+ population to serve in our military, play sports or commit to a fellow.

ABC Suspends Terry Moran for Calling Stephen Miller a ‘World-Class Hater’

Suspended for telling the truth? C'mon ABC.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/b...

Edmund White, Novelist and Pioneer of Gay Literature, Dies at 85

For so long our storytellers and stories helped us recognize and live authentically and fully. While society rejected us in so many ways, writers like Edmund White made us feel loved and supported. If you haven't read his books, today is a good time to start.