Rosalie V. Grafe
@quakerabbey.bsky.social
Masters, Writing and Publishing, PSU 2007, 82 yo with severe degenerative scoliosis, news maven, fan of Joyce Vance, Brian Tyler Cohen, Robert Reich, Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Chris Hayes, Marc Elias and Glenn Kirschner
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The prison's rehabilitation record was once a point of civic pride.
From NYT National:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/u...
From NYT National:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/u...
This Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The prison's rehabilitation record was once a point of civic pride.
From NYT National:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/u...
From NYT National:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/u...
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Lawmakers fear the US Department of Justice could seek to withhold sections of documents as the deadline approaches for their release: on.ft.com/4rPCQO7
Lawmakers warn Trump administration against heavily redacting ‘Epstein files’
They fear justice department could seek to withhold sections of documents as deadline approaches
on.ft.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Lawmakers fear the US Department of Justice could seek to withhold sections of documents as the deadline approaches for their release: on.ft.com/4rPCQO7
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‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.
dlvr.it
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
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Whether Ukraine gets a much-needed loan depends largely on the EU’s big countries persuading Belgium to agree with the plan. The fight has become a crucial test of European resolve
A crisis over using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine
It’s an old-style Euro punch-up in a deadly new context
econ.st
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Whether Ukraine gets a much-needed loan depends largely on the EU’s big countries persuading Belgium to agree with the plan. The fight has become a crucial test of European resolve
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All of the week’s Civil Discourse posts in one place, so you can catch up on anything you missed: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Sunday Morning Wrap-Up
Here’s the highlight reel of the past week’s posts and events.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
All of the week’s Civil Discourse posts in one place, so you can catch up on anything you missed: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Australia news live: Bragg says ‘every back yard’ could fit in a new house or granny flat as he outlines Coalition housing policy
Australia news live: Bragg says ‘every back yard’ could fit in a new house or granny flat as he outlines Coalition housing policy
Shadow housing minister urges Liberals to seriously address housing affordability. Follow today’s news live
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The shadow housing minister, Andrew Bragg, will tie the Liberal’s future to adopting a strong housing policy, sounding the alarm at a centre-right event this afternoon.
Bragg, one of the party’s leading moderates, will use the address at the Centre of Independent Studies event in Sydney to warn that depopulation in former Liberal inner-city strongholds will cost the party even more votes in future elections.
Put simply, we need more buildings. It doesn’t matter what they are. We need to build like mad. We need to think outside the box – every back yard could potentially host a new house or granny flat if the owner wanted it. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Australia news live: Bragg says ‘every back yard’ could fit in a new house or granny flat as he outlines Coalition housing policy
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⚡️Son of president who shut down US corruption watchdogs slams Ukraine for corruption.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Son of president who shut down US corruption watchdogs slams Ukraine for corruption
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
⚡️Son of president who shut down US corruption watchdogs slams Ukraine for corruption.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
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They are still essential heroes in my eyes. Thank you to our healthcare workers!
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
They are still essential heroes in my eyes. Thank you to our healthcare workers!
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When an ICE agent fired the tear gas canister, it hit 55-year-old nurse Vincent Hawkins in the face, shattering his glasses and concussing him.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
When an ICE agent fired the tear gas canister, it hit 55-year-old nurse Vincent Hawkins in the face, shattering his glasses and concussing him.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
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Because of a $14 million reduction in voucher funding from the federal government, Home Forward has paused issuing any new housing vouchers. That means that the already years-long wait time for a housing voucher could be extended further.
Budget cuts to public housing authority could worsen Portland’s affordable housing crisis
Multnomah County’s public housing authority, Home Forward, will be cutting staff and rolling back services next month as it faces a $35 million budget shortfall.
www.opb.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Because of a $14 million reduction in voucher funding from the federal government, Home Forward has paused issuing any new housing vouchers. That means that the already years-long wait time for a housing voucher could be extended further.
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Incest normalization and fascism/MAGA, example 2: all the creepy shit Tr*mp has said and done about and with his daughters over the years and how evangelical America is super ok with it.
December 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Incest normalization and fascism/MAGA, example 2: all the creepy shit Tr*mp has said and done about and with his daughters over the years and how evangelical America is super ok with it.
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A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
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A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes.
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes.
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
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The Portland school board voted Tuesday night to pay millions to an outside company to oversee four major construction projects: rebuilds of three high schools and the creation of the Center for Black Student Excellence. But the discussion and the vote itself were contentious.
Portland school board approves controversial contract to manage bond projects
The Portland school board voted Tuesday night to have an outside company oversee three major construction projects.
www.opb.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Portland school board voted Tuesday night to pay millions to an outside company to oversee four major construction projects: rebuilds of three high schools and the creation of the Center for Black Student Excellence. But the discussion and the vote itself were contentious.
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trump is the president in the sense that he holds the office but he very clearly isn't the president in the sense that he has basically relieved himself of its duties
Trump’s echo chamber:
Very little U.S travel
No rallies or contact with supporters
Right-wing media
Dinners with rich donors and billionaires
Truth Social
Lack of staff to tell him no www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Very little U.S travel
No rallies or contact with supporters
Right-wing media
Dinners with rich donors and billionaires
Truth Social
Lack of staff to tell him no www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Bubble-Wrapped President
Trump surrounds himself with those who flatter him in places where he is comfortable.
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
trump is the president in the sense that he holds the office but he very clearly isn't the president in the sense that he has basically relieved himself of its duties
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Doctors: We’re going to squeeze you into a cold metal tube.
Him: Sounds fun!
Doctors: You must have questions about what we’re doing and why?
Him: Nope. Nothing comes to mind.
Doctors: It’s kinda why we’re doing it.
Him: Sounds fun!
Doctors: You must have questions about what we’re doing and why?
Him: Nope. Nothing comes to mind.
Doctors: It’s kinda why we’re doing it.
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Doctors: We’re going to squeeze you into a cold metal tube.
Him: Sounds fun!
Doctors: You must have questions about what we’re doing and why?
Him: Nope. Nothing comes to mind.
Doctors: It’s kinda why we’re doing it.
Him: Sounds fun!
Doctors: You must have questions about what we’re doing and why?
Him: Nope. Nothing comes to mind.
Doctors: It’s kinda why we’re doing it.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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Murdering crew members claiming they were smuggling drugs while pardoning a drug kingpin. Very on brand for the Trump regime.
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Murdering crew members claiming they were smuggling drugs while pardoning a drug kingpin. Very on brand for the Trump regime.
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Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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Reporter: Governor Walz called for the release of your MRI results
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
November 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Reporter: Governor Walz called for the release of your MRI results
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...