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Everybody needs a break: Thanksgiving vacation through Dec. 9. I'll provide a COP 30 afterward.
Thankful for the company and wishing everyone fun on the downtime.
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Thankful for the company and wishing everyone fun on the downtime.
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Suite from The Victorian Kitchen Garden: V. Summer
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November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Everybody needs a break: Thanksgiving vacation through Dec. 9. I'll provide a COP 30 afterward.
Thankful for the company and wishing everyone fun on the downtime.
open.spotify.com/track/3eHSMv...
Thankful for the company and wishing everyone fun on the downtime.
open.spotify.com/track/3eHSMv...
Fill Your Heart With Thanksgiving by Helen Steiner Rice
Take nothing for granted, for whenever you do
The "joy of enjoying" is lessened for you -
For we rob our own lives much more than we know
When we fail to respond or in any way show
Our thanks for the blessings that daily are ours . . . /1
Take nothing for granted, for whenever you do
The "joy of enjoying" is lessened for you -
For we rob our own lives much more than we know
When we fail to respond or in any way show
Our thanks for the blessings that daily are ours . . . /1
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Fill Your Heart With Thanksgiving by Helen Steiner Rice
Take nothing for granted, for whenever you do
The "joy of enjoying" is lessened for you -
For we rob our own lives much more than we know
When we fail to respond or in any way show
Our thanks for the blessings that daily are ours . . . /1
Take nothing for granted, for whenever you do
The "joy of enjoying" is lessened for you -
For we rob our own lives much more than we know
When we fail to respond or in any way show
Our thanks for the blessings that daily are ours . . . /1
Thanksgiving Prayer by Blanche Lea Walden
For those who bravely dared to face
The wolf-fangs of the sea,
To find a land where they might dwell
In faith and liberty.
For pioneers who blazed the trails
And broke the virgin sod
With strength and spirit, firm, and sure, /1
For those who bravely dared to face
The wolf-fangs of the sea,
To find a land where they might dwell
In faith and liberty.
For pioneers who blazed the trails
And broke the virgin sod
With strength and spirit, firm, and sure, /1
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thanksgiving Prayer by Blanche Lea Walden
For those who bravely dared to face
The wolf-fangs of the sea,
To find a land where they might dwell
In faith and liberty.
For pioneers who blazed the trails
And broke the virgin sod
With strength and spirit, firm, and sure, /1
For those who bravely dared to face
The wolf-fangs of the sea,
To find a land where they might dwell
In faith and liberty.
For pioneers who blazed the trails
And broke the virgin sod
With strength and spirit, firm, and sure, /1
🎵There's gold in the sun when I wake up
A little bit of liquor in my coffee cup
Got boots on the floor and Old Glory on the wall
It don't take much to have it all🎵
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A little bit of liquor in my coffee cup
Got boots on the floor and Old Glory on the wall
It don't take much to have it all🎵
open.spotify.com/track/1sQaVg...
Don’t Take Much
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🎵There's gold in the sun when I wake up
A little bit of liquor in my coffee cup
Got boots on the floor and Old Glory on the wall
It don't take much to have it all🎵
open.spotify.com/track/1sQaVg...
A little bit of liquor in my coffee cup
Got boots on the floor and Old Glory on the wall
It don't take much to have it all🎵
open.spotify.com/track/1sQaVg...
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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In Colorado, we’re working to make every child’s life brighter — with better early learning, quality education, and Healthy School Meals for All. Every child deserves a strong start, and we’re building it together.
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In Colorado, we’re working to make every child’s life brighter — with better early learning, quality education, and Healthy School Meals for All. Every child deserves a strong start, and we’re building it together.
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Colorado is stepping up as the federal government shutdown drags on. With JBC approval, we’re delivering $10M to support food banks and fund WIC so no parent or child goes hungry. Families should also know students can still get two free meals a day at school.
https://ow.ly/pqjN50Xl7QE
https://ow.ly/pqjN50Xl7QE
October 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Colorado is stepping up as the federal government shutdown drags on. With JBC approval, we’re delivering $10M to support food banks and fund WIC so no parent or child goes hungry. Families should also know students can still get two free meals a day at school.
https://ow.ly/pqjN50Xl7QE
https://ow.ly/pqjN50Xl7QE
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Good one to see here: A ballot measure raising taxes on those earning $300K or more to fund a program for free breakfast and lunch for kids is up nicely, per NPR.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Good one to see here: A ballot measure raising taxes on those earning $300K or more to fund a program for free breakfast and lunch for kids is up nicely, per NPR.
"The passage of Proposition MM marks the second time Coloradans have voted to tax themselves to provide meals for public school kids in recent years. Ds in the state leg referred Proposition MM to the ballot this year when funding for the state’s free school meals /1
coloradosun.com/2025/11/04/p...
coloradosun.com/2025/11/04/p...
Colorado voters approve tax increase on high earners to fund school meals, food stamps
Proposition MM's passage means Colorado will be able to fully fund free breakfast and lunch for all public school students
coloradosun.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
"The passage of Proposition MM marks the second time Coloradans have voted to tax themselves to provide meals for public school kids in recent years. Ds in the state leg referred Proposition MM to the ballot this year when funding for the state’s free school meals /1
coloradosun.com/2025/11/04/p...
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NEW: Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Some swing district Republicans want this money to be extended at least for 1 year.
They’re losing the argument.
“It’s going to end,” says Rick Scott.
Inside the tension 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Some swing district Republicans want this money to be extended at least for 1 year.
They’re losing the argument.
“It’s going to end,” says Rick Scott.
Inside the tension 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
NEW: Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Some swing district Republicans want this money to be extended at least for 1 year.
They’re losing the argument.
“It’s going to end,” says Rick Scott.
Inside the tension 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Some swing district Republicans want this money to be extended at least for 1 year.
They’re losing the argument.
“It’s going to end,” says Rick Scott.
Inside the tension 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Lots of fresh chatter about Republicans eying a health care plan. A reminder that there is no party consensus or legislative product that's ready for prime time (or even close). This issue has tripped up Rs every time they've attempted it (even with big majorities) for 15 years.
NEW: As health insurance bills rise, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative
There is no legislative product yet.
No consensus in the party about a plan.
But top GOP lawmakers and policy figures on Capitol Hill have begun discussing concepts.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
There is no legislative product yet.
No consensus in the party about a plan.
But top GOP lawmakers and policy figures on Capitol Hill have begun discussing concepts.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
As health insurance bills rise, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative
Premiums for millions of Americans in red and blue states are expected to more than double on average next year unless Congress finds a solution.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lots of fresh chatter about Republicans eying a health care plan. A reminder that there is no party consensus or legislative product that's ready for prime time (or even close). This issue has tripped up Rs every time they've attempted it (even with big majorities) for 15 years.
Reposted by Pepe the Turtle
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., author of a 1-year ACA funding bill, spoke in today’s GOP caucus meeting to urge colleagues to act. She’s open to alternatives to her plan, but wants a timeline. “We need to be doing something,” she tells me. “I don't want to see people's premiums go up.”
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., author of a 1-year ACA funding bill, spoke in today’s GOP caucus meeting to urge colleagues to act. She’s open to alternatives to her plan, but wants a timeline. “We need to be doing something,” she tells me. “I don't want to see people's premiums go up.”
"Kiggans has offered a bill to extend those funds for one year, as a stopgap option to prevent cost increases while Congress haggles over a longer-term solution.
But just 14 Rs hv signed on. And her plea appears to be falling on deaf ears w the rest of the party."
But just 14 Rs hv signed on. And her plea appears to be falling on deaf ears w the rest of the party."
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Kiggans has offered a bill to extend those funds for one year, as a stopgap option to prevent cost increases while Congress haggles over a longer-term solution.
But just 14 Rs hv signed on. And her plea appears to be falling on deaf ears w the rest of the party."
But just 14 Rs hv signed on. And her plea appears to be falling on deaf ears w the rest of the party."
"Any plan wld req 60 votes to adv in the Senate, which means at least seven Ds wld hv to support the legislation. Rs hv floated the prospect of using the filibuster-proof reconciliation process to push through a hc solution w/o Ds, but a variety of their proposals wld be deemed ineligible for that."
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Any plan wld req 60 votes to adv in the Senate, which means at least seven Ds wld hv to support the legislation. Rs hv floated the prospect of using the filibuster-proof reconciliation process to push through a hc solution w/o Ds, but a variety of their proposals wld be deemed ineligible for that."
PA R rep: "My district is esp hit hard on this. Ripping the rug out certainly is not the solution. So I am in support of extending the ACA, the enhanced premium tax credits, for some period of time.”
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
PA R rep: "My district is esp hit hard on this. Ripping the rug out certainly is not the solution. So I am in support of extending the ACA, the enhanced premium tax credits, for some period of time.”
VA R rep: "Doing nothing on hc is not the right answer. I would really appreciate if we could have a timeline bc we know that the end of the calendar year is coming, and I don’t want to see ppl’s premiums go up. I don’t want to see people lose their health insurance.”
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
VA R rep: "Doing nothing on hc is not the right answer. I would really appreciate if we could have a timeline bc we know that the end of the calendar year is coming, and I don’t want to see ppl’s premiums go up. I don’t want to see people lose their health insurance.”
Md R rep: “There is no way a clean extension comes to the House floor. The business would stop in the House completely if an attempt was made to bring that to the floor.”
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Md R rep: “There is no way a clean extension comes to the House floor. The business would stop in the House completely if an attempt was made to bring that to the floor.”
"Rs are careening to a hc cliff w no solution in hand. An est 22M ppl in the U.S. are ab to see their health insurance premiums soar by, in some cases, thousands of dollars per month, as billions in funding for the ACA expires on Dec. 31."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
"Rs are careening to a hc cliff w no solution in hand. An est 22M ppl in the U.S. are ab to see their health insurance premiums soar by, in some cases, thousands of dollars per month, as billions in funding for the ACA expires on Dec. 31."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"The expiring funds, costing ab $35B per year, were first passed during the pandemic to subsidize insurance payments, capping premiums for a 'benchmark' ACA, or 'Obamacare,' plan to 8.5% of income."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Budgets are tight, independent reporting remains vital in a democracy. TL is one of the better news sources.
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It's a big day for the Lookout as we kick off our year-end fundraising drive. We’re aiming to raise $15,000 to power our nonprofit news into 2026.
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Donate • Tennessee Lookout
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November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hoping TN will support the Lookout, a professional news org that pushes past the press release to answer relevant qs important to the public. Always enjoy their professional reporting.
Budgets are tight, independent reporting remains vital in a democracy. TL is one of the better news sources.
Budgets are tight, independent reporting remains vital in a democracy. TL is one of the better news sources.
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Quick recap, highlights and analysis of the #USL-1 Final, which saw @oneknoxsc.bsky.social complete the double and win its first league title before a league-record crowd of 7,500 fans.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
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One Knoxville wins USL League One title before record crowd vs. Spokane Velocity
Nico Rosamilia, Kempes Tekiela score early in either half to lead hosts to first crown before 7,500 fans at Covenant Health Park
www.uslleagueone.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Quick recap, highlights and analysis of the #USL-1 Final, which saw @oneknoxsc.bsky.social complete the double and win its first league title before a league-record crowd of 7,500 fans.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
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A record breaking crowd, a host that hasn't lost at home and a visiting bench that goes deep. This one is shaping up to be a thriller. We preview the USL League One final, set for Sunday at 5:00 PM ET in Knoxville.
Knoxville Set to Host Spokane in Title Match in Front of Record Crowd
League attendance record already broken based on tickets sold
beyondthe90.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A record breaking crowd, a host that hasn't lost at home and a visiting bench that goes deep. This one is shaping up to be a thriller. We preview the USL League One final, set for Sunday at 5:00 PM ET in Knoxville.
Reposted by Pepe the Turtle
Can’t say enough good things about the match day experience at Covenant Health Park for the final. Top crowd, thrilling match. Congratulations One Knox and fans, enjoy it!
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Can’t say enough good things about the match day experience at Covenant Health Park for the final. Top crowd, thrilling match. Congratulations One Knox and fans, enjoy it!