Bill Labovitz

I feel like we are powerless to do anything about our descent into dictatorship.

This is not hyperbole. Four-alarm fires burning all around us. I feel like Republicans are drinking the Kool-Aid and many Democrats are tuning out the news and instead focusing on their own lives. I get it. This is a lot to deal with...

I am truly alarmed by the news everyday concerning King Trump's assault on our democracy.

It really got to me today when I read about JD Vance's radio show from the White House. Trumpers are going full steam ahead using Charlie Kirk's death to justify targeting liberal groups...

Of course, listening to a political podcast during my run probably wasn't the best idea. #TryingToClearMyHead #NotRunningFromDepressingNews

With all this going on in my head, I'm happy that I stopped what I was doing and went for a 5-mile recovery run tonight on the Panhandle Trail in Collier Township. It felt good to get outside and run...

What a stressful workday. I have a lot going on with existing and new clients. I know that's a good problem to have, but still. I'm also stressed by today's terrible headlines, reflected in a single NYT email, about the state of our democracy...

This is a real possibility.

Good news for those of us who care about King Trump breaking the law. I am thankful for any court rulings that limit Trump's power. We will see what the Supreme Court does. It seems clear that there is no legal basis for Trump to be imposing tariffs.

Trump Administration Live Updates: Appeals Court Finds Many Tariffs Were Issued Illegally

Trump Administration Live Updates: Appeals Court Finds Many Tariffs Were Issued Illegally www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

I'm happy the weather turned out to be more mild than I expected. It was a nice run on the Montour Trail -- starting at the beginning of the trail -- with deer and bunnies keeping me company. I am now in a better mental state to deal with the craziness of my workday.

I started out this morning in darkness thinking that I needed a sweatshirt. I ended up running 4 miles in a t-shirt and then shirtless and sweaty.

I did not think to check the "Dress My Run" app when getting ready for my run. The app is now telling me to wear a t-shirt and shorts...

Let's not forget that Cassidy, a doctor, voted for RFK Jr. in the first place. He wanted to give this well-known anti-vaxxer kook a chance. Republicans could have prevented the current destruction of the CDC.

Pitt hit with 'armed shooter' hoax day after school shooting in Minneapolis The University of Pittsburgh on Thursday became the latest school targeted by a fake report of an armed shooter on campus, a day after a man opened fire during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, k...

Pitt hit with 'armed shooter' hoax day after school shooting in Minneapolis triblive.com/local/pitt-h...

Federal judge lifts Pitt pro-Palestine group’s suspension A federal judge has ordered the University of Pittsburgh to lift its suspension of a pro-Palestine student group that Pitt officials argued violated school...

Federal judge lifts Pitt pro-Palestine group’s suspension www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... via @PittsburghPG

NC election official arrested after allegedly spiking granddaughters' ice cream with drugs James Yokeley Jr. allegedly put two drugs containing MDMA and cocaine in his granddaughters' ice cream, police said.

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Border Patrol agents arrest fire crew members at Washington wildfire The two Mexican men were contract workers who were in the U.S. illegally, immigration officials said.

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Alleged DC sandwich thrower charged with a misdemeanor after grand jury rejects felony indictment | CNN Politics After a grand jury failed to return a felony indictment against the Washington, DC, man accused of throwing a sub-style sandwich at a law enforcement officer in the first days of Trump’s federal takeo...

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Federal judge says Kari Lake can't fire Voice of America director A federal judge has ruled that Trump administration official Kari Lake can't unilaterally fire the director of Voice of America.

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European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU's HQ The overnight attacks destroyed a block of flats and also caused damage to the EU's delegation offices.

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Minnesota Shooting Was Met With Acts of Heroism, Big and Small

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Attempted Dismissal

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/u...

Inside the C.D.C., a Growing Sense of Despair

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/h...

Kennedy Sought to Fire C.D.C. Director Over Vaccine Policy

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Chaos inside CDC prompts massive staff walkout Dozens of staff members and leaders honored CDC officials who resigned under RFK Jr.'s leadership.

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RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill picked to temporarily lead CDC after former head Susan Monarez's ouster The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, a source familiar with the matter said, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.

The adults who are legitimate scientists are leaving. Bad news for the health of Americans.

www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...

Parents of children killed in Annunciation Catholic school shooting speak out Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10, died in the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting, their families confirmed Thursday.

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