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Ted Cruz  is spewing the usual GOP BS, projecting what the GOP is doing on Dems. Shameful. TX this guy needs to go. He's a danger to all of you and us. CA is going in the right direction w/our gun laws. But places controlled by the GOP like TX and FL continue down the wrong road. - Evidence that gun laws really do save lives Russian focus: take over Donbas & install their puppet governments. Still can forced Russian citizenship stick, esp. if the ppl refuse?  Russian aggression will never be accepted, period. Push back. More sanctions please. Smother Putin and his allies. - Russia steps up shelling of Donbas region This is more than just revisiting Obama and Jacob. It's showing how kids can be so different, some focused on their futures, others focused on slaughter. Stark contrast. I prefer the former. Also addressed: it's not just the conservatives misreading the 2nd Amendment. It's judges as well. Are these judges qualified to sit on the bench? We know some appoin...

And if Ukrainians don't want Russian citizenship, then what Putin. Most of them don't. Again, pure force by a bully. It's not going to change how they feel about THEIR country.  Seems that more lies are coming from Russia as well. How many believe this: "Russian officials say only volunteer contract soldiers are sent to fight in Ukraine, although they acknowledge that some conscripts were put into the fighting by mistake in the early stages of the war."  Zelensky still wants Russians "out of all captured areas."   In terms of that idiotic suggestion from Kissinger, IMHO and it appears to be Zelensky's too, it falls flat. Don't forget he worked for a right wing president who resigned finally. - Russia moves to bolster its army and gains Just maybe a little something though I'm be honest, I'm not that hopeful. I can't help but think about what the GOP have up their sleeve. IMHO it's a wait and see if something comes out of this. I ...

A story many of us have heard something about. Kudos to Jackson for doing the right thing. His father is yet to be sentenced. - The teen who puts the 'Big Lie' Republicans to shame   Gov. Newsom is seeking $1B for home batteries, $300M to reduce demand — and $5.2B that would likely go to gas plants and diesel generators. @CanaryMediaInc This is what Russia is also doing now. This article also appeared in WAPO, but here there's no paywall. Obviously this hits on the food crisis as stated in the title. Economically this is a big hit to Ukraine. - U.S. intelligence document shows Russian naval blockade of Ukraine that has sparked food crisis Why scientists say slowing climate change could help prevent another pandemic via @azcentral Because he understands, because he realizes its importance. - Jimmy Carter, at 97, Steps Into a Big Fight Over a Small Road in Alaska 1 big thing: How to talk to kids about Uvalde #axiosfinishline Go deeper #axiosfinishline Restrictions a...

Watch “Dakota Water Wars, Chapter Two: Honor the Treaties” on #Vimeo Let this sink in for a bit. - Think climate action is expensive? Inaction could cost $178 trillion. Never been a fan of BOEM so this is a wait/see for me anyway, for whatever it's worth. - Meet the woman leading Biden's offshore energy agenda Three priority funding described here. Never been a fan of coal mining, also thinking about how particular lands are used as a so called "national sacrifice". - Interior unveils guidance for getting coal cleanup money Only time will tell. Personally I'm not trusting. Why? Think how he has reacted to sanctions of Russia in its illegal invasion of Ukraine.  I see empty rhetoric here re: fossil fuels. But I'm skeptical.  - Egypt pledges to allow protest, push pledges as COP27 host Important updates included here. Difficult to decide where to begin. One big thing: world leaders are calling out Russia for causing the rise in the global food crisis. But th...

Russians are still protesting Putin’s illegal war, just a bit differently. Interesting how they’ve changed it and continue. Interesting read.  Bashmakova: “‘I believe that war cannot be a solution to any problem, it can only create new ones.’” She appealed her conviction but lost. - In Russia, war protesters get crafty This is nuts! Interesting read though.  Anything to stop Dem progress maybe? That is the GOP M.O. -   Plan to protect 'old' trees spurs debate over age What stands out the most for me is the last thing here where Lithuania turns the tables on Russia and does the energy cutting. - It's 11 p.m. in Kyiv. Here's what you need to know The idea to to pressure the Army Corp of Engineers to complete a FULL EIS. - St. Paul protest demands shut down of Line 3 Russia's still attempting to take control. Good to see that the Polish President spoke to the Ukrainian Parliament. - Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ukrainian leaders warn of dire situation in key eas...

Some of those these seeking refuge know are still under attack, and the nuns have done what they can to give these families fleeing some comfort, to calm the children. -  War's displaced find refuge in monastery It's all about retaining the will to fight. That appears to be waning on Russian soldiers' parts. Key too: "Russia has seized only a couple kilometers per day in Donbas in recent weeks."  The Russians keep making mistakes. - Russia tries to rebound in Ukraine as prospects for victory fade Laughing at Putin. Does he really think any of them really want to visit Russia with his dictatorial actions? Of course he welcomes the pathological liar who is just like him in many respects. SMH - Russia bans 963 Americans, including Biden and Harris — but not Trump Detailed read. Ukrainians control much of Donetsk. Unfortunately it's suspected that many in Maryinka support Russia. - Dodging shells, mines and spies: On the front with Ukraine’s snipers Paramedics p...

⚠️ Warning ahead of time, a long difficult read ⚠️ In Ukraine, a perilous journey to bury a 13-year-old girl WTH? The cost of these off shore rigs aren't going to cost even more to clean up each time they spill, b/c they will spill indeed! - California legislators kill plans to close offshore O.C. oil rigs Biden: "'They meet every NATO requirement and then some. And having new NATO members in the High North will enhance the security of our alliance, and deepen our security cooperation across the board.'” Biden doesn't think Turkey's opposition to Finland and Sweden joining are insurmountable. It will make NATO so much stronger, especially with the constant threat Russia poses. - Nordic nations gain ally in bids to join NATO Interesting that many are returning home. As we all know t he war isn't over. Yes, I'm concerned, but I also understand why families feel the need to be together. Do they have homes to go home to with all the destruction we've s...