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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 1h

That's not true, is it??

Philip C. Sedgwick @philipcsedgwick.bsky.social · Sep 6

One of the things I heard when pitching my script AN UNDOCUMENTED RUMOR, was that no administration would be stupid enough to put together a scam operation to justify a political cause... well, guess what? My script is probably not stupid enough for current times.

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

Afghanistan's former President Ashraf Ghani on the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

It's common among leaders that fail. They abscond with as much wealth as they can steal. Afghanistan comes to mind.

Poll: Most Israelis want war to end, Benjamin Netanyahu to resign | The Jerusalem Post

The Israel Democracy Institute found that 66% of Israelis surveyed believe that the Israel-Hamas War should be ended by the current hostage deal on the table.

www.jpost.com

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

Once a week, really good!

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

This is a favorite daily pod.

For the best experience accessing Amazon Music we recommend using the latest version of Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Edge.

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

Glad im not a New Yorker.
I'm a democrat.

Jacob N. Kornbluh on X: "On PIX11 mayoral forum, Mamdani says he’ll divest from Israel if elected NYC mayor. @DanMannarino: “Is it a good idea to have this partnership with Israel for the economic ties? ZM: “That's not something that I would pursue.” https://t.co/akmO0EIGpI" / X

On PIX11 mayoral forum, Mamdani says he’ll divest from Israel if elected NYC mayor. @DanMannarino: “Is it a good idea to have this partnership with Israel for the economic ties? ZM: “That's not something that I would pursue.” https://t.co/akmO0EIGpI

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

Zinnias. Moms favorite. Happy little flowers

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 5h

If you're looking for an alternative to the NYT, the Economist is terrific.
Their pods are free on Amazon Music.

The Economist Insider will give front-row access to the spirited debates and candid conversations behind our world-class journalism. It will feature twice weekly shows, with a flagship show hosted by...

TikTok video by The Economist

www.tiktok.com

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 6h

Your drawings are exceptional. Crows are fantastical 🩵

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 6h

Covenant Eyes are watching you Mikey

Best Parental Control App | Canopy Software for Online Safety

Looking for the best parental control software? Canopy's parental control app helps protect your kids online with real-time content filtering and screen time management.

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 6h

Senior Idaho Senator Crapo heads the committee that trump just eliminated.

Idaho CDFI loans last year
$583,572,512

GOP senators discouraged by Trump’s community development finance firings

“I’m hopeful that we can get that turned around,” said Sen. Mike Crapo, a co-chair of the Community Development Financial Institutions caucus.

www.politico.com

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 6h

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
Only this and nothing more.”

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 7h

Applications for $1B Texas school voucher program to launch in February, contract documents show.

Bye-bye public schools.

Exclusive: Texas school voucher program to launch in February, documents show

Families have answers for the first time about key details of Texas' $1 billion school voucher program, for which applications will open in February, new documents show.

www.houstonchronicle.com

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 8h

It's a step up from rush limbaugh?

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 8h

It was the same during trump's first term.
The Keep Airtravel Safe Act was proposed to pay the tsa agents who work during shutdowns.

Brownley, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Ensure TSA Agents are Paid During Government Shutdowns - Congresswoman Julia Brownley

Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell introduced the Keep Air Travel Safe Act, legislation to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are paid during government shutdowns. This bill redirects funding from President Trump’s dangerous $45 billion slush fund for building and expanding new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers to support essential TSA workers during prolonged funding lapses.

juliabrownley.house.gov

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 9h

I respect senator Murkowski. She says what she means. No smoke and mirrors.

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 9h

I volunteer for the sleeping goal.

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 9h

You've been reading too much political news. Get in touch with your inner stooge.

The THREE STOOGES have their sunny side up #threestooges #3stooges #comedy

YouTube video by The Three Stooges+

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 9h

Dr. Jane Goodall's 2025 Earth Day Message - Jane Goodall's Good for All News

There is one really important message that I want to share on Earth Day 2025: I urge everyone to treat every day of the year as Earth Day. Planet Earth is the only home we shall ever know yet we are r...

news.janegoodall.org

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 10h

Perfecto! Thanks!

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 10h

...Cardboard-box production is one of the most reliable indicators because cardboard boxes are a very straightforward proxy for the quantity of goods being shipped around the world.

On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported that box shipments are at their lowest levels since 2016.

Clues That a Recession Is Coming

Cardboard-box demand can be a legitimate indicator. Hemline length? Not so much.

www.theatlantic.com

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 10h

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 11h

In fact, over 4.5 million children were denied adequate schooling before legislation to ensure equal educational opportunities for special education children began in the early 1970s.*

This was a dark period in special education history.

A Short History of Special Education | All Education Schools

Learn about the history of the work that pioneered quality special education training in the United States.

www.alleducationschools.com

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Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 10h

Who are these politicians that you reference?
Without knowing, it's more heresy.

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 10h

The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending

Anti-Semitism on the right and the left threatens to bring to a close an unprecedented period of safety and prosperity for Jewish Americans—and demolish the liberal order they helped establish.

www.theatlantic.com

Sherrill @sherrillann.bsky.social · 11h

"She ain't wrong," Steele posted on X. "When I began in GOP politics the first thing noticed was Republican women were far more adept at "politics" than the men. From the Women's Federation to actual candidacies men in leadership ALWAYS underestimated their value and political potency."

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