Ben Muse
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Worked as an economist with Alaska and Federal fishery management agencies. Retired in Juneau now.
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Heather Cox Richardson discourages infighting:
“This is not a partisan moment for our country. You're gonna find yourself making common cause with people that you do not agree with on a lot of stuff. We can hash that out on the other side of saving our democracy”
Heather Cox Richardson discourages infighting:
“This is not a partisan moment for our country. You're gonna find yourself making common cause with people that you do not agree with on a lot of stuff. We can hash that out on the other side of saving our democracy”
This Moment Is About Standing up Against Those Who Would Turn Us Into a Dictatorship
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtube.com
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Just to note it, the idea that an Ambassador's only job is to exclusively represent the views of the Administration, rather than the United States, would be news to every Ambassador and foreign service professional who's ever served.
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Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
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No punishment any future admin could realistically deliver will be enough for this murderous regime. archive.today/sYuw3
I hope voters make them pay for all of Trump’s corruption, incompetence, lies and malfeasance. It is only made possible by the acquiescence and cowardice of Republicans in Congress, so they are the ones who should be held accountable for all of it in the short term.
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Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
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Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is creating an independent commission to build a public record of the conduct of federal agents engaged in aggressive immigration actions in his state with plans to use the information later to hold them accountable.
JB Pritzker Creates Watchdog for Federal Immigration Actions in Illinois
The governor signed an executive order to establish the Illinois Accountability Commission.
on.wsj.com
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U.S. strikes alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side.
In what is the eighth known U.S. attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
In what is the eighth known U.S. attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side
This is the first U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel on the Pacific side of South America.
www.cbsnews.com
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"The White House has released few details on the project’s funding — and has not sought permission from Congress, which is empowered with authorizing all federal spending." is in the story
President Trump’s plan to build a White House ballroom has underscored an overlooked aspect of presidential power: no one could stop him.
“Our hands are tied,” Rebecca Miller, executive director of the D.C. Preservation League, said.
“Our hands are tied,” Rebecca Miller, executive director of the D.C. Preservation League, said.