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Just dropping this here. - Wrapping up 2023 with Political Charge I see this op-ed as a wonderful way for AP Lang and AP US History to get together and debate the facts presented here. Every once in a while I see things like this that cause me to look back. The idea about researching history is something that many should be doing before commenting on a lot of the posts that we see on social media. - Opinion | Get real and read some history. The past was worse.  Which do you think is the most accurate? IMO the last administration's grade would be an F-. As for now, I have to agree with the incomplete assessments. -  How did the U.S. address the climate crisis in 2023? 8 experts graded our progress. This sure doesn't look that good. Anything connected to any part of the United Nations now holds no credibility, something I shouldn't have to explain.   - In 2023, at least 3 cases challenging climate inaction were filed every week: Reports The way it should be. Will the 9...

First paragraph tells us it's the far right in France who's attempting to do this. Past time to shut down the far right. Russia is working to weaken NATO as well, which is no surprise, or shouldn't be to anyone. Neither should be the fact that the Kremlin has connections with this faction.   -  Russia is working to subvert French support for Ukraine, documents show Just an FYI for those of you living in LA County. It's probably a matter of time before this is statewide. - LA County Reinstates Mask Mandate at All Healthcare Facilities Do I really need to say anymore, looking at just the title of this piece? This should have been happening since the beginning of this crapola at the border with the wall. It's not like the Border Patrol's behavior has just started. - Why humanitarian aid groups are calling out the Border Patrol? Another Dem following through on promises. Sad that many who were forced into these schools aren't alive to heal.  Biden made excellent...

Nothing more needs to be said. - Poisonous Words and the Massacre of Wounded Knee No more needs to be said. The title says it all. Watch the video included at the end. Warning in terms of it's lenth: 42.07.   - Western leaders condemn Russia's mass attack on Ukraine, Zelensky urges world to respond Just listen, an important listen.  “It is simply false to pretend that both sides are equally to blame for dysfunction in Washington. There is just one political party that refuses to accept elections, science, the rule of law or the premise that governing requires negotiation and compromise.”   - 3 Ways to Fix Election Coverage (Before It's Too Late) | Robert Reich Another Important read. This presents some of the important achievements this current administration has accomplished. -  Is Biden waging a war on energy? Or on the climate? Good video to watch about the progress we have attained in climate. - Progress in 2023 combats climate change Much is discussed here....

Unconscionable! According to this article, this isn't there first time this has happened. Why am I not surprised?! Don't miss the video at the end. - Prosecutors: Russian's 76th Airborne Division likely linked to execution of Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast Notice the reason for the slowdown in the Senate is because of the dysfunctional House. Still the Senate continues to approve judges. - Opinion | 2022 was busy for the Senate. 2023 was really, really not.  Hamas is E.V.I.L. Why don't I believe the numbers of dead Palestinians? The source for the numbers is by the "Hamas-backed Gaza Health Ministry."  -  American Israeli woman killed by Hamas: Family She tried to fix this but well, it's too late. It tells everyone she really can't think on her feet. Anyone who has ever visited the South knows Southerners refer to it as the Northern War of Oppression. - Why Nikki Haley flubbed a simple question about the Civil War I have since my daughter left f...

No intro needed for this piece. The title says it all. Interesting interview on MSNBC with Lawrence included with this op-ed. Simon Rosenberg says we've been beating the polls. He also talks about two kinds of polls, a good listen. -  My New MSNBC Op-Ed: "Biden's 2024 Chances Are Much Stronger Than People Realize" Several articles about the water. Food for thought, not so positive. -  Land of 10,000 Lakes: how Minnesota's most sacred resource made headlines 2023  Let's be real about this. Congress didn't because the GOP wanted unrelated additions like their uh vision at the border. Let's be real here. - Biden authorises final $250m aid package for Ukraine after Congress fails to approve more funds Biden Administration Takes Historic Step to Protect Old-Growth Forest Good read IMO, things many of us care about described here. -  2023 in Native environmental news

While I think Gay should be removed as president of Harvard, the GOP are playing games, acting like they are but really don't about the antisemitism that has arisen since 10/7. - Harvard under growing pressure over plagiarism allegations Reasons for using antisemitism changes to fit whatever situation according to this op-ed when an Lipstadt is asked about its rise. Let this sink in: " Like a virus ,  it intensifies at times of stress,"and is described as another form of prejudice. This stands out too: " the accuser is subjecting Israel to a standard no other country must meet...." A must read here.  - Opinion | Lipstadt "Antisemitism is like a virus for which there is no cure" A New Breed of Climate Protesters Vows to Take the Fight to US Political "Cowards" What a great idea! I love this! - How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty This does need to happen. Anyone who doesn't understand this is beyond help. Unfortunatel...

Surprised? You shouldn't be.Putin wants more control. Another reason why the last guy can't be in office again. He IS Putin's ally. - Bild: Russia may attempt to attack Europe next winter, European intelligence source says Makes a person wonder if they only post stories that they think are good clickbait. - 66 Good News Stories You Didn't Hear About in 2023 Good read, an important read. It may be opinion, but it is based on facts many of us already know as well as some we don't. - Opinion | The pieces are falling into place to conclude the Gaza war Been expecting this to happen. Now it's being said out loud. - Putin Suffered 'Big Strategic Defeat' in Ukraine War: Nato Leader Not surprising at all. They remind me of an incompetent, bumbling pack of fools. - House GOP traps itself in impeachment box.  Disorder explains Abbott's Texas government quite clearly. - State of disorder: Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott's latest demagoguery

Some serious food for thought, again showing the strength of President Biden to negotiate. - Report: Israel was about to 'preemptively' hit Hezbollah when Biden convinced it not to Glad to see this. Still I can't help but wonder we haven't gone one step further just like this. IMHO it's a threat, being used here in the US while protesters attack Jews here and their businesses. - Berlin criminalize slogan 'From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free'

Not a surprise though. "California lost more than 75,000 residents in the last year, according to the new census numbers." - California, New York in danger of seeing House delegations shrink further Glad to see this appeal. Whether this has any bearing on the permit is doubtful though, knowing how the courts have been ruling lately. Too many of what's his name's appointed judges fill those seats. But note this please: "' Studies show that Line 5 could be decommissioned with almost no impact on jobs, gas prices, or fuel supply.'"  As also said: " They are prolonging the danger of another oil spill in the Great Lakes, the source of 84% of North America’s surface freshwater."  And this: "' It’s important to remember that Enbridge does not yet have the final permit they need from the US Army Corps of Engineers to build the tunnel project.'" You'll have to read the article to find out more.   -   Statement: Four Michigan Tr...

Will those who have symptoms isolate themselves basically as suggested or will they spread the virus around the rest of us? Too many haven't gotten the most recent booster. - New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In CA Brief video worth watching.  Highlights from this past year.  - IllumiNative 2023 Sizzle Full It is needed, this wind energy. Unfortunately the electric companies still hone in on the costs to consumers. I know, subscribing to 100% wind energy. These electric companies are the most expensive. -   After a brutal 2023, offshore wind starts to overcome growing pains The actual documentary is not the first video on this page. It's the link before the text of this page. Unfortunately too made ads break up the video that can't be skipped. I mean really, 5 ads at the first break , 6 ads at the second break 5 ads at the third. Too many that are distracting and causing others to NOT want to watch this. Oh, come on, CBS! Lawsuits again...

Good news! After all the South did lose the war. - Judge says US Army can remove Confederate Memorial in Arlington Cemetery   Some food for thought: " Another lesson taught in Ukraine, and reinforced in Gaza, is 'that we must engage and win the information war.  This means dominating the news cycle, producing compelling visual content (think TikTok-style video) and putting forward competent, believable spokesmen.'”  - Opinion | Gaza and Ukraine are very different wars, but they teach similar lessons First thing I thought when hearing about this move by Abbott is he's copying what Arpaio tried to do in AZ. That didn't far so well. I don't expect this to either, that is if the SCOTUS isn't throwing their personal bias into this. Texas Republicans are mirroring their fearless leader, the twice impeached guy, saying only they can fix this border crisis. The usual lies are being told too. They sure aren't original in Texas. IMHO, it's their governor and...

Watch the video at the beginning. This article mentions something I haven't even considered, Gazans abducting Noa. Do I have pity now for the Gaza's? Hell no! - Noa Argamani became the face of the Nova music festival hostages Thinking positive here. Dems can send Rick Scott packing. - Can this Miami Latina prove that Florida isn't out of reach for Democrats The World Bank is running the first-ever climate reparations fund. Nobody is happy about it. This relates to the massacred that were inflicted on too many on 10/7. - Mapping the Massacre Zelensky is right not to reveal how tactics may be changed. No point in giving any info to the Russians. -  Zelensky: Ukraine aims to liberate all its territory, but tactics may change More of this would be welcomed I would think.  I'm surprised it has taken this long considering what we know for a fact. - Ex-Russian officer defects to Netherlands with intel for International Criminal Court GOP know the only way they can win is thro...

I remember the last one we had. The street outside my classroom window was a river. - 'Super El Nino' A Likelihood As Phenomenon Reaches Historic Strength Read to see what the current Biden/Harris administration have accomplished since taking the oath of office, something you'd never see from the twice impeached guy. - The Biden-Harris Agenda Delivered Meaningful Progress For Hardworking Americans in 2023 This guy needs to go ASAP. He never should have been confirmed for the SCOTUS in the first place. I still remember Anita Hill.   - Clarence Thomas Pushed for Raise Before Taking Gifts From Rich Pals: Report Most definitely worth a read. -   Cheri Beasley on the promise, the work and the peril of campaigning as a Black woman No comment. Wait, I will say one thing. North Dakota should not receive even one cent for their actions. Give the state nothing. - Trial set for North Dakota's pursuit of costs for policing Dakota Access pipeline protests Seems contradictory. Defini...

If you haven't heard. - North Dakota's DAPL Lawsuit Against Feds Ordered to Proceed Biden is more focused than Netanyahu on getting the hostages out. - Opinion | Biden can go over Netanyahu's head MAGAs will be weakening their party. We Dems have no issue with that. Let's kick the GOP to the curb in the upcoming election. Sound good? - Biden-district Republicans walk a tightrope on impeachment A fairly detailed description is given of this tunnel. -  Israeli army says it uncovered biggest Hamas tunnel yet This relates to the many acts of antisemitism many of us have been seeing/experiencing since 10/7. This is an interview on a UC campus with its president. Still let this sink in, some food for thought: "' Just because you have the right to say something doesn’t mean that it’s right to say.'” And this too:  “'Listen—you’ll learn from what you hear.'”  In light of the current protests, this is an important read.  While I don't agree with all she ...

Good. He should be paying them for what he's done to their lives. Personally think this is no where near enough. - Rudy Giuliani hit with  $148M verdict for defaming two Georgia election workers F Orban, Putin's partner in crime. - EU vows Ukraine to get aid despite veto by  Hungary's Orban   This is war brought about by Hamas. -   Israel-Hamas fighting convulses Gaza as US seeks protection of civilians This is on the GOP. Have no doubt about it. - Navajo uranium miners, many with cancer, just lost new compensation in defense bill Agreement Reached to Set Pollution Limits on Arizona Creek Threatened by Copper Mine This should bother you. It definitely bothers me. - US-Mexico is making rare species more vulnerable to climate change and drought, experts claim This is unconscionable! I mean really, shooting him 9 times outside his door? - Family protests Border Patrol killing of Thong O'odham man as civil rights lawsuit looms Mask up, folks. Are your vaccinations up to ...

Amazing for Ukraine that this has finally happened. Good to see that Ukraine has this support. Granted it may take many years as mentioned in the article, it will happen. Interesting that  Orban was absent from the room when this was decided, apparently preplanned, since we know he stands with Putin.   - Against the odds, European Union agrees to open membership negotiations with Ukraine Couldn’t agree more with that this article’s title implies. Quite a read here. You  might want to click on the link toward the end that will take you to an interview with Bill McKibben. - On climate deals, beware the word "historic" Some food for thought for those living in California. This is true for the House. There's another link in this article that connects.  Make sure you vote. It's easy in California. All you have to do is register if you're not yet, and mail in your ballot. - California is losing clout in California Why am I not surprised? We need to rise up against coal...

Let's be realistic here. COP28 didn't go far enough. Strong opening sentence definitely sets the tone. FACT: " The planet is overheating, yet humanity remains inextricably reliant on coal, oil and natural gas." According to this article, the fossil fuel countries were appeased as well. Read to find out more.  - Climate summit makes 'historic progress'  - but the world still can't quit oil  Common sense though the GOP continue to lie. Amazing that they think this will help them acquire votes. I'd definitely call what the GOP are up to a definite abuse of power. They really need to wake up, open their eyes. Morons! SMH  Note the link included to write to your congress people to express your outrage at this nonsense.  - GOP Impeachment is Nothing But Lie-Filled Propaganda This is about vaccines. I know someone who wasn't getting his kids vaccinated because of the first myth mentioned about them. For those who believe in the 2nd myth, they're endan...

Please read this. A 12 year old protesting loudly shouldn't be surprising. It's the adults who threaten her well being, and that of other children. It's the world she lives in that will be negatively affected because of climate change. I applaud her courage to stand up. As for what Al Gore has said, let that first line sink in. I have to agree. - The 12-year-old who halted COP28 Good. Glad to see this. The byline alone speaks volumes. Really don't care what the Republicans think about this. They're fine with what this can do to the planet. - Indigenous  people' dissenting views on Arctic drilling fuels debate Emerge America wanted to train more Democratic women for office. Growth came with a cost. Good to see this. More like this needs to happen. - In a win for Democrats, New York top court clears the way for a new congressional map Why isn't this a surprise? The GOP seem to be good at things like plagiarism. All Stefanik was looking for at the congressional...

Want to know more about Sinwar? He is pure evil. He's said to be the target of the IDF for good reason. - Israel's hunt for the most-wanted person in Gaza  How many who live along the coast of the US have even considered this danger as a result of rising sea levels? - Rising sea levels threaten hazardous waste facilities along U.S. coast Screw the greedy, grifting Senate Republicans! How much did Putin pay them to say that? Let them cede their Senate seats to Dems. Let them accept the fact that many of them will lose their seats to Dems. - Senate Republicans say US needs to accept Ukraine will 'cede some territory' to Russia I have to laugh at not only the title but how desperate the GOP are as they attempt to make Biden look bad. They keep losing. SMH Wouldn't it be nice if they stopped effing around, and actually started working FOR the people of this country instead of wasting their tax dollars? This makes me think of all those frivolous lawsuits the twice impeac...