Still hard to grasp that Roberts is willing to have the court that will be named after him: the Robert's Court, to be known for all posterity as the Supreme Court that empowered a deranged, immoral autocrat, who was doing the bidding of America's arch-foe, Putin, to demolish a 250-year old Democracy

"Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, one of Earth’s most active volcanoes, absolutely destroys a U.S. Geological Survey webcam. See video." Nature is still more powerful than the planet's human inhabitants and all their advanced technology. www.scientificamerican.com/article/watc...

A moving, inspirational synopsis of Prof. Laurence Tribe's career, motivations and commitments. His life's work of teaching has moved from the class-room to interviews and commentaries- available to all - on social media or venues like this one. Thank you, Professor Tribe! youtu.be/jKjIgpZOLQ8?...

Illinois Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Imposing limits on Immigration enforcement. The measure restricts arrests around state courthouses. Republicans have criticized the law and suggested it would face legal challenges" All Democratic Governors should follow suit. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...

"Miami voters elected Eileen Higgins as mayor; choosing a Democrat to lead the city for the 1st time in almost 30 years. Ms. Higgins, 61, will become Miami’s first female mayor and its first non-Hispanic mayor since the 1990s" The backlash against Trump begins! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...

"Church in Dedham, Mass. keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, defying Boston Archdiocese leaders. Rev. Josoma said the intent of the display was to “evoke dialogue,” not cause a furor." Kudos to Reverend Josoma and St. Susanna Parish! The Resistance is alive and active. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...

"Zelensky Rejects Ceding Land as U.S. Seeks ‘Compromise’ on Russian Demand. After meeting with European leaders who vowed continued support in the war, Zelensky said Ukraine’s position on territory had not changed" European leaders know that they must defeat Putin. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/w...

"Ukraine is fighting for its survival, yet many Ukrainians want to have a govt. that’s accountable to the public. Meanwhile, American and Russian kleptocrats are looking for ways to make deals that benefit themselves" Trump is now unabashedly displaying his agenda www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

"Federal Judge Paul Engelmayer Grants DOJ's Request to Unseal Grand Jury Records in Maxwell Case. The ruling cited a law signed last month by Trump requiring the Justice Dept. to release its files on Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/n...

Alina Habba, a Trump Loyalist, Resigns as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor. Ms. Habba resigned Monday, after a federal appeals court last week found she had been serving as U.S. attorney unlawfully." Another legal slap-down for Trump - and they keep coming... www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/n...

The UK, Scotland, Wales and Ireland effected by ferocious storm "Storm Bram batters the UK, with flights cancelled and roads closed. Dozens of flights were also cancelled at Dublin airport and Scotland's rail service placed speed restrictions on several train lines" www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

"German Chancellor Merz hits back at ‘unacceptable’ US security strategy and rejects the notion that Europe’s democracies are under threat from their own political elites 'We don’t need Trump to save our democracy' ". You tell him, Merz - and Putin, by extension! www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

"PM Starmer believes the release of £100 billion in frozen Russian funds is imminent as negotiations reach a ‘critical stage’. He said that a deal to release the frozen assets could be just days away, as negotiations to end the war had reached a “critical stage” www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

What a lovely exchange of smiles! And worlds apart from the derogatory, vituperative demeanor Trump has displayed towards Zelensky! It's not surprising Trump hasn't met Pope Leo yet... www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

"NATO chief Mark Rutte urges allies to send message to Putin by buying more US arms for Ukraine. One way to make Russia pay for acts of sabotage in Europe is to intensify military support for Ukraine, Rutte said Wed., following a meeting of top alliance diplomats" www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...

"Frozen Russian assets key to fund Ukraine: Dutch FM Van Weel. The European Commission has proposed using Moscow's frozen assets as collateral for loans to support Ukraine. Under the plan, Kyiv would repay the advance with potential post-war reparations from Russia" p.dw.com/p/54i3W cont'd below 👇

"Aharon Barak's Changing Views on Presidential Pardons. The former Pres. of Israel's Supreme Court once warned: a pardon before conviction is an unwarranted intrusion. Now he supports granting Netanyahu a pardon to 'bring about calm'." Shame on you, Aharon Barak! www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

"Ukrainian president Zelensky was given a standing ovation while addressing a joint meeting of both chambers of the Irish Parliament, in which he thanked Ireland for the assistance it has given his country and people since it was invaded by Russia almost 4 years ago." www.rte.ie/news/politic...

"Missing Yossi Sarid's Integrity: Are There Any Politicians Like Him Today?" Missing Shulamit Aloni, too! A new generation must take up the baton and dedicate their energy and talents to steer Israel away from the abyss and onto a path of peace and equality for All. www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...

"Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants." Trump did not attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass. When the Pope was still Cardinal Prevost he had frequently criticized Trump's policies on social media. www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/a...

"Trump is running out of personal lawyers to elevate to the DOJ. An appeals court’s dismissal of Alina Habba’s appointment highlights the DOJ’s depleted bench of MAGA lawyers" www.ms.now/opinion/trum... Cont'd below 👇

And those ratings will continue to drop!

"Zelensky to address Oireachtas [Parliament] as part of his 1st official visit to Ireland. Zelensky and wife were greeted on the runway by Taoiseach [PM], Micheál Martin: 'Our support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and democracy remains unwavering" www.rte.ie/news/politic...

"Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S., as Trump’s special envoy Witkoff travels to Russia" Trump's allegiance to Putin is glaringly obvious, while Europe's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, since Putin represents an existential threat to them as well www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...

UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) Article 92 and Article 90 both establish strict obligations for military personnel to comply with LAWFUL orders and there are recognized exceptions or defenses that can apply in specific circumstances. MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ONLY OBLIGED TO OBEY LAWFUL ORDERS

"4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal orders, as outlined by the UCMJ. By deploying Natl. Guard troops Trump edged U.S. troops closer to the kind of military-civilian confrontations that can cross ethical and legal lines" cont'd below 👇 www.militarytimes.com/opinion/comm...

There are more critical questions to be answered by Trump and the CIA re: the DC shooter: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u... "Suspected Shooter Was in a ‘Zero Unit’ in Afghanistan. The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country"

Trump refuses to directly admit his administration granted the DC shooter asylum and then wraps up the press availability

"Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side? Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin." Simple answer: Witkoff is Trump's flunky and "emissary"; he's "just following orders".... Where have we heard that before.... www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

"Lawrence O’Donnell on the photo that captures the ‘decline and fall’ of Trump. The MS NOW host said Trump's Oval Office photo-op with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was a “pure, pathetic, losing political calculation” O'Donnell defines the essence of the moment www.ms.now/news/zohran-...

"The Hayli Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia Erupts after Lying Dormant for 12,000 Years, Sending Scientists Scrambling as it sent ash 9 miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday" Nature is in constant flux and climate-change impacts and accelerates its mutations www.scientificamerican.com/article/hayl...

Senator Mark Kelly emphasized that it's almost comical that Trump and Hegseth called it a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that he cited part of the UCMJ in a recent video" Obviously neither Trump nor Hegseth ever read the UCMJ -it repudiated their agenda youtu.be/6A3kC2h2Bu8?...

Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers accused Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that this would not lead to lasting peace. McConnell said that Putin has tried to play Trump for a fool" McConnell?! Finally embracing reality? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...

"Space photo of the day - Nov. 25, 2025. Chilean astrophotographer Osvaldo Castillo captured this breathtaking view, at 2635 meters above sea level in Chile's Atacama Desert This long-exposure image creates an almost dizzying array of star streaks across the night sky" www.space.com/astronomy/st...

"Zelensky: 'The aggressor must pay fully for the war he started, that's why using frozen Russian assets is a crucial element to any proposal'. Concerns are raised over who authored the 28-point plan, with some U.S. Senators claiming it was drafted by Russia" cont'd below👇 time.com/7336397/zele...

"A Disney Heiress, Abigail Disney, a member of 'Patriotic Millionaires', begs Congress to Hike Her Taxes. She believes that privilege is concentrated way too narrowly - at the expense of those who can afford it the least" How refreshing - especially these days! time.com/7335911/abig...

"A federal judge threw out the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James Monday; concluding the prosecutor handling the case, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed" Trump's ignorance of the law is only exceeded by his compulsion for vengeance. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

"Europeans push back on US plan during Geneva talks. Kyiv's allies are working on revisions to Trump's peace plan as US and European officials meet in Geneva" The U.S. is NOT listed as one of Ukraine's allies - for the simple reason that Trump is offering a scheme crafted by Putin. p.dw.com/p/5443L

JFK - in defense of the press! Let us NEVER forget what a President CAN do, and how he can lead and defend our Democracy and our Constitution and freedoms! Trump is desecrating that high office he holds, and violating the oath of office he took - every single day www.instagram.com/reel/DPMlf_T...

Preserve their natural habitat! pin.it/2DeMkmlOZ

"Trump Heaps Praise on Mamdani and NYC's Future. After months of warning voters against Mamdani, Trump said he found common ground with the mayor-elect in Oval Office meeting" Mamdani should take Trump's sudden reversal with a mountain of salt - one grain won't do. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

"Federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of D.C Blocks IRS’s Data-Sharing With ICE; finds the agency acted unlawful in turning over taxpayer info to immigration." 90 % of Trump's orders to his fawning, incompetent, immoral agency-heads are illegal or unconstitutional. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

"Zelensky said in a public address Friday his country has been met with "one of the most difficult moments" in its history as it faces a "choice" between losing its dignity or a key partner, the United States." time.com/7335666/trum... cont'd below 👇

"Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military; reacting to a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders" [adopted after The My Lai massacre in Vietnam] www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u... cont'd below 👇

"Matthew Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to NATO, speaks at the Berlin Security Conference on Nov. 18, 2025; saying he looked forward to eventually having a German as the alliance’s top commander." www.stripes.com/theaters/eur... cont'd below 👇

"At 36,000 feet during a flight from London to Calgary, an airline pilot photographed the vivid aurora show on Nov. 12 from the cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner" What a rare opportunity to capture Nature's spectacular performance from such an unusual vantage-point! www.space.com/stargazing/a...

"At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics. Environmental activists from Greece, Albania and North Macedonia on 3 boats reach out to join hands across the water in the middle of Great Prespa Lake, where the borders of all 3 countries intersect." p.dw.com/p/53mvM

"Democratic senators back bills to halt deportations of immigrant veterans, ease path to citizenship. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army National Guard veteran and committee member on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is one of the sponsors of these bills" www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

With Trump profits outweigh foreign policy, national security and the safety of US allies. We DO know that MbS had ordered Khashoggi's murder. And Trump certainly didn't mind "embarrassing" - even insulting - the heads of 2 allied nations in the Oval Office: Zelensky and So. African Pres. Ramaphosa

"Large far-right German AfD delegation to visit Washington at the invitation of House GOP group when German far-right figures are looking for support from MAGA politicians for their struggle against 'political persecution and censorship' at home" cont'd below 👇 www.politico.eu/article/larg...