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Columnist and op-ed writer, South Florida Sun Sentinel; popups at Orlando Sentinel. Kayaks with gators. Wordwork: elex access, opioids, private prisons, child welfare.

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The Boss.

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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.

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are we kidding us

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Oh my gawd we are back to Richard Nixon's silent majority.

Didn't work out too well for him either

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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.

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F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances

No, this is not the White House relitigating the past. This is prepping for the future. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...

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Comes as news to George "Slacker" Washington.

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From Minnesota to Georgia, Trump’s plans to interfere in the midterms are becoming more dangerous The seizure of ballots in Fulton County, Georgia follows the DOJ’s demands for voter data in Minnesota.

β€œIf people are afraid to leave their homes to go to work or school or get groceries, they’re definitely going to be afraid to leave their homes to vote.”

From Minnesota to Georgia, Trump’s plans to interfere in the midterms are becoming more dangerous.

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Exactly. And they will be at mail-in ballot dropoffs, too.

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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."

29.01.2026 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 30679    πŸ” 13462    πŸ’¬ 879    πŸ“Œ 714

Just listening to Rubio is torture.

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Strange, strange is the day that I find myself cheering Rand Paul.

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🫀

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

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Column | Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.

Just Do It. wapo.st/4a1W3nF

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She is small but she is mighty.

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The power of Nope.

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Weiss: "Fewer Facts More Feelings."

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Walz: I think Kristi Noem probably should go back to South Dakota, not have any dogs, and just kind of ride things out

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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center

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DHS Spokesperson with an update.

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Timeline: How the Shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti Unfolded A moment-by-moment analysis of video from the scene shows that Mr. Pretti was already restrained when fatal shots were fired, which appears to contradict the federal government’s account of the event.

This country will not last three more years. It's the mid terms or nothing.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Brutal

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Needs more space for the rest of the files.

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This manages to be both mind-blowing. and not at all surprising.

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My black cat mako lying on a curved slab resting on a warm radiator. Also on the slab is a book, upon which Mako is resting his outstretched forepaw.

My black cat mako lying on a curved slab resting on a warm radiator. Also on the slab is a book, upon which Mako is resting his outstretched forepaw.

a hold has been placed on this book

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