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This Poem About Monet’s “Water Lilies” Reflects on the Powers and Limits of Art (Gift Article) “Monet’s ‘Waterlilies,’” by Robert Hayden, reflects on what art can (and can’t) do in tumultuous times. Our critic A.O. Scott shows you why he loves it.

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Opinion | How Mayor Mamdani Can Write New York’s Next Chapter

I like this from the NY Times editorial board. If NY can set an example for improving social needs by implementing pragmatic solutions that leverage business, management, and government resources, this leadership could turn heads in the right direction nationwide.

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Trump Throws Gatsby Party as SNAP Funding Expires, Makes It Rain on Argentina | The Daily Show YouTube video by The Daily Show

Honestly, people... pay attention.

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Trump Deserter Gives Dems Roadmap to Beat President Sarah Matthews was Trump’s deputy press secretary from June 2020 to January 2021.

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Under Trump, Voice of America Is Down but Not Out

Than you Michael Joshua Abramowitz and your partners for standing up to the administration and fighting to keep VOA alive.

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Opinion | How to Save the American Experiment

The 1920s in America are instructive...

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Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Resigns, Saying Company Has Been ‘Silenced’

Seriously? Ben and Jerry's is being censored? I never thought in a million years that the US would unravel this way. I'm exhausted by the daily grind downwards.

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Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way

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Trump is turning the White House into Mar-a-Lagoland Paving over the Rose Garden and gaudily embellishing the Oval Office make the US president look desperate

Rather than projecting power, Trump is betraying a sense of desperation — for admiration, for praise and, most of all, for a legacy.

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Opinion | Stop Acting Like This Is Normal

Ezra Klein lays out a call to action. Please listen to him here:

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Trump says he'll honor "patriot" Giuliani with Presidential Medal of Freedom The announcement comes days after the former Trump lawyer and NYC mayor was involved in a car crash that left him hospitalized.

This is crazy!

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Opinion | In Prison, Trees Are a Symbol of Freedom (Gift Article) These trees were the only living beings that I could touch without fear.

A beautiful story about a slice of freedom.
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Trump Deploys National Guard for D.C. Crime but Called Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Very Special’

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Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back.

This guy is shameless and cruel.

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Opinion | Trump’s Cultural Revolution Is Just Getting Started

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Opinion | The America We Knew Is Rapidly Slipping Away

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Home - Nancy Mannion for Congress Meet Nancy Mannion, RN: a dedicated emergency nurse and tireless advocate running for PA's 11th Congressional District. Real care, real change.

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Republicans Look to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump

RIP KC.

You were once a regal cultural institution. I'm sorry you lost your crown and all of the artists who were a part of your greatness.

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Andy Borowitz on Substack Friends, I know many of you feel hopeless right now. I don't blame you. But hopelessness isn't a plan. You're not alone. There are millions of us. We'll get through this. The work starts now. ...

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5.5M views · 169K reactions | Mural depicts Lady Liberty covering her face | A new mural in France depicting Lady Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled the day before America's Independence ... A new mural in France depicting Lady Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled the day before America's Independence Day.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Onion calls out ‘cowardice’ of Congress in full-page NYT ad The ad features a scathing editorial, a physical copy of which was sent to all House and Senate members.

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Live Updates: U.S. Enters War With Iran, Bombing Key Nuclear Sites

Did he do this without Congressional approval?

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This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

Journey to American Democracy | Ten Steps to Revolution - YouTube Journey to American Democracy examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law ...

Thank you, HCR!

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The New Dark Age The Trump administration has launched an attack on knowledge itself.

This is a very sober and depressing analysis.

Can we stop this destruction?

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Bezos’ Washington Post Ripped for ‘Where Jews Belong’ Story The Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper’s recap of two Israeli Embassy staffers killed landed with a thud.

I wonder sometimes if I should renew my subscription to The Washington Post. Well, after reading this on the Daily Beast, the answer is NO. WTF?

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