American history teacher, columnist, radio host, author of books on George Dewey, Audie Murphy, & the NEA. New bio of Alfred Thayer Mahan out now.
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Texas' only licensed Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu legal interpreter is now languishing in a Raymondville detention center. She’s lived in America for 35 years: texasobserver.org/immigratio…
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As CBS retreats from radio - which 233 million Americans use - NPR remains on and the audience is up.
The main CBS product was a short hourly newscast.
NPR’s hourly news is on your local station - and also available on demand! Hit Play on the NPR app
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The single greatest threat to religion in the world isn’t secularism or atheism.
It is religious people contradicting their religion by justifying evil, moral depravity, greed, selfishness, arrogance, hatred, and even the use of violence to preserve their religion.
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One of the most successful deceptions of our time was getting many Americans to fear diversity more than racism, equality more than misogyny, democracy more than fascism, immigrants more than authoritarians, the poor more than corrupt billionaires, and empathy more than cruelty.
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Texas voters have until Feb. 27 to vote early in the state’s primaries. Election day is March 3.
To help voters make informed decisions, the Tribune has pulled together comprehensive voter guides and reporting. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
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A simple message with big meaning: "I am somebody." We are grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson for helping teach generations of children to believe in themselves and in one another. Thank you for being part of our neighborhood. 💛💚
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These people are so allergic to taxing billionaires that instead of asking Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk to pay a little bit more in taxes, they're asking 150 million people to spend another year of their precious lives working.
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The Washington Post has been not just a great newspaper, but a critical force in American conversation and life.
Those of use who love the city of Washington know how much we have needed the Post.
What is happening there today is gutting. Thinking of all the friends I love and admire there.
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I was just laid off by The Washington Post in the middle of a warzone. I have no words. I'm devastated.
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Tune into Digging for Britain on BBC Two tomorrow at 8pm to find out more about our dig at Lindores Abbey! You can also catch it right now on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002pl5…
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During this busy time of year, I would like to take a moment to remind you of the importance of all independent, hard-working musicians who directly subsist through your support via their websites, ticket purchases, and sales.
Happy holidays, ladies and gents.
📸: Adam Cantor
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Tony Williams … captured by Deborah Feingold NYC 1979 … always thinking about those notes as well was he… Happy Birthday dear friend.
#planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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In this MPSA video blog, @MuphdSmith explores a “cool teacher” approach and suggests that, after a period of adjustment, this approach to teaching can make for a fulfilling career, create good student mentoring, and even leave some time for research. mpsanet.org/the-professor-as…
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"We must free journalism from the impossible mandate to turn a democratic obligation into a profitable business model." thenation.com/article/societ…
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BREAKING: Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist best known for his work with Stax Records and the instrumental quartet Booker T. & the MG's, has died at the age of 84 guitarworld.com/artists/guit…
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"When lawmakers tie a university's ability to offer programs to minimum enrollment numbers, they're not just making budget decisions. They're narrowing the scope of inquiry... chill(ing) academic freedom," said PEN America's Amy Reid. indystar.com/story/news/educ…
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How many people will lose health care in YOUR state under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"?
• Alabama – 219,803
• Alaska – 39,989
• Arizona – 365,984
• Arkansas – 158,745
• California – 2,368,466
• Colorado – 240,953
• Connecticut – 86,580
• Delaware – 54,957
• Florida – 1,936,421
• Georgia – 651,540
• Hawaii – 62,483
• Idaho – 72,815
• Illinois – 535,849
• Indiana – 267,996
• Iowa – 113,979
• Kansas – 92,937
• Kentucky – 184,526
• Louisiana – 267,550
• Maine – 61,488
• Maryland – 245,929
• Massachusetts – 326,262
• Michigan – 453,101
• Minnesota – 173,268
• Mississippi – 153,910
• Missouri – 265,298
• Montana – 55,981
• Nebraska – 78,275
• Nevada – 114,500
• New Hampshire – 46,388
• New Jersey – 363,330
• New Mexico – 111,997
• New York – 1,019,121
• North Carolina – 651,982
• North Dakota – 24,488
• Ohio – 489,815
• Oklahoma – 211,794
• Oregon – 198,089
• Pennsylvania – 483,868
• Rhode Island – 47,359
• South Carolina – 285,857
• South Dakota – 33,838
• Tennessee – 310,056
• Texas – 1,671,965
• Utah – 188,494
• Vermont –35,242
• Virginia – 322,984
• Washington – 328,695
• West Virginia – 82,225
• Wisconsin – 276,175
• Wyoming – 20,407
That's 17 MILLION lives Republicans are putting at risk.