Patricia Spears Jones
@pksj51.bsky.social
Poet, Author, The Beloved Community, Copper Canyon and New York State Poet
apnews.com/article/boli... Indigenous women carry history and pride in the traditional 'pollera' skirt
Bolivian Indigenous women carry history and pride in the traditional 'pollera' skirt
The “pollera,” a bell skirt with layered petticoats, is the traditional dress of Indigenous women in Bolivia’s highlands.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
apnews.com/article/boli... Indigenous women carry history and pride in the traditional 'pollera' skirt
apnews.com/article/trum... overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide open economy.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
apnews.com/article/trum... overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
apnews.com/article/guin... votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win
Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win
Guineans are voting to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup. The election on Sunday features a weakened opposition with a total of nine candidates.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
apnews.com/article/guin... votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win
apnews.com/article/clim... Senegal, climate change is adding to historic tension between farmers and herders
In Senegal, climate change is adding to historic tension between farmers and herders
Tension between farmers and herders has long been a fact of life in West Africa, but climate change is ramping it up.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
apnews.com/article/clim... Senegal, climate change is adding to historic tension between farmers and herders
apnews.com/article/trum... schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
Many rural school districts around the United States are having a hard time making up for federal grant money that's been cut by the Trump administration.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
apnews.com/article/trum... schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
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‘Despite his podgy physique, he had great strength and stamina. In his prime, he once swam from Cheyne Walk to Blackfriars and thought of opening a swimming school for noblemen.’
Ferdinand Mount on Benjamin Franklin.
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Ferdinand Mount on Benjamin Franklin.
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Ferdinand Mount · His Very Variousness: Benjamin Franklin’s Experiments
Benjamin Franklin was a total immerser; he bathed in the cold morning breeze, just as he plunged into the freezing...
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December 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
‘Despite his podgy physique, he had great strength and stamina. In his prime, he once swam from Cheyne Walk to Blackfriars and thought of opening a swimming school for noblemen.’
Ferdinand Mount on Benjamin Franklin.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Ferdinand Mount on Benjamin Franklin.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
apnews.com/article/chri... holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut's quaint filming locations
Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut's quaint filming locations
Connecticut is working to become a destination for holiday movie fans, promoting its charming towns featured in films by Hallmark and Lifetime.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
apnews.com/article/chri... holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut's quaint filming locations
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Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
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Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
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apnews.com/article/mali... and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
apnews.com/article/mali... and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
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The EU froze €210bn of Russian sovereign assets held in the bloc on Friday. The freezing paves the way for a loan to be raised against the assets to prop up Ukraine's defence. on.ft.com/48PfDCV
December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The EU froze €210bn of Russian sovereign assets held in the bloc on Friday. The freezing paves the way for a loan to be raised against the assets to prop up Ukraine's defence. on.ft.com/48PfDCV
This sounds like good news to me.
The chair of the Republican National Committee is issuing a dire warning to Republicans: “The chances are Republicans will go down and will go down hard."
“This is an absolute disaster," Joe Gruters told Salem News Channel, a new media entity co-owned by Trump’s son Don Jr. trib.al/2QtfouD
“This is an absolute disaster," Joe Gruters told Salem News Channel, a new media entity co-owned by Trump’s son Don Jr. trib.al/2QtfouD
December 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This sounds like good news to me.
The Democrats were playing super hard ball and she got up and ran out--well she walked while a question was about to asked. Thank you Democrats.
“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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Noem Gets Most Awkward Fact-Check of Her Life on Deported Veterans
Homeland Security Kristi Noem had a tough time selling her lies to Congress.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Democrats were playing super hard ball and she got up and ran out--well she walked while a question was about to asked. Thank you Democrats.
A few days away from the Solstice, but it already feels like winter in Brooklyn. There's that frost scent that happens when it's near or freezing and old or new puffer jackets and coats march about. Dogs wear booties. Leaves scatter or rot. Decay is part of the process.
December 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A few days away from the Solstice, but it already feels like winter in Brooklyn. There's that frost scent that happens when it's near or freezing and old or new puffer jackets and coats march about. Dogs wear booties. Leaves scatter or rot. Decay is part of the process.
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Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public imag...
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December 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
This is WORLD AIDS DAY and the United States of America is doing not one thing on the federal level to spread awareness or prevent the disease. I lost many good friends during the height of the epidemic, this neglect of a serious illness is terrible. Trump policy is SHAMEFUL shameful SHAMEFUL
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This is WORLD AIDS DAY and the United States of America is doing not one thing on the federal level to spread awareness or prevent the disease. I lost many good friends during the height of the epidemic, this neglect of a serious illness is terrible. Trump policy is SHAMEFUL shameful SHAMEFUL
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Sir Tom Stoppard obituary
Sir Tom Stoppard obituary
One of Britain’s most outstanding playwrights famed for the ‘hypnotised brilliance’ of his prose and dialogue
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November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Sir Tom Stoppard obituary
We now have war criminals in the federal government. Dwight Eisenhower is turning in his grave.
US strike on Venezuelan vessel could be war crime, say Democrats on.ft.com/48JpnQc
US strike on Venezuelan vessel could be war crime, say Democrats
Bipartisan Congressional committees vow to probe alleged order by defence secretary to leave no survivors
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November 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We now have war criminals in the federal government. Dwight Eisenhower is turning in his grave.
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The connection between Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the USA’s murder of Venezuelans is the desire on the part of both states and their fascist leaders to exercise unchecked power, including the power to kill at will without justification or consequence. We should all be frightened.
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The connection between Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the USA’s murder of Venezuelans is the desire on the part of both states and their fascist leaders to exercise unchecked power, including the power to kill at will without justification or consequence. We should all be frightened.
Reposted by Patricia Spears Jones
A report reveals the DOJ—after frantically realizing the files would be released—has been paying FBI agents nearly $1M in overtime to work on the “Epstein Transparency Project."
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/xWOhQsA
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/xWOhQsA
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A report reveals the DOJ—after frantically realizing the files would be released—has been paying FBI agents nearly $1M in overtime to work on the “Epstein Transparency Project."
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/xWOhQsA
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/xWOhQsA
apnews.com/article/auto... diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here's what to know
Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here's what to know
Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – even hijacking the brain — and tens of millions of people.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
apnews.com/article/auto... diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here's what to know
apnews.com/article/marg... Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
Margaret Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
Margaret Atwood's “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts” offers a 600-page reflection on her personal and creative journey.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
apnews.com/article/marg... Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
apnews.com/photo-galler... show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Photos show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The holiday season kicked off Thursday with massive helium balloons floating through New York on Thanksgiving Day.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
apnews.com/photo-galler... show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Patricia Spears Jones: The Devil’s Wife looks at America to understand the necessity of wordsmiths voxpopulisphere.com/2025/11/22/p...
Patricia Spears Jones: The Devil’s Wife looks at America to understand the necessity of wordsmiths
Yes, the Devil is making quite a mess of America, and here I am swabbing yet another wound and offering up unanswered prayers. Our names are on fire.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Patricia Spears Jones: The Devil’s Wife looks at America to understand the necessity of wordsmiths voxpopulisphere.com/2025/11/22/p...
New poem from VOX POPULI
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Patricia Spears Jones: The Devil’s Wife looks at America to understand the necessity of wordsmiths
Yes, the Devil is making quite a mess of America, and here I am swabbing yet another wound and offering up unanswered prayers. Our names are on fire.
voxpopulisphere.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
New poem from VOX POPULI
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