Surprise, surprise! A dollar coin with Trump’s visage is in the works. Can’t wait. @radiofreetom.bsky.social @ericowens.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...

So cool. @ericowens.bsky.social

Zelensky on Venezuela: “About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you” Omg I love it.

Happy New Year. The president just threatened Operation Iranian Freedom. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

"But the one truth in Trump’s unhinged messages, as in so many of his statements, is that the United States is now led by someone who cannot contain his thoughts or emotions, and who still thinks of the men and women of the U.S. military as little more than his own toy soldiers."

Russia and China already know that the president of the United States is helping to clear the way for their adventures—and they should keep their faux-outrage to themselves. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

Absolute agree with the article you've written. Too bad all my Trump loving neighbors will respond by saying, "Yeah maybe this isn't what I thought America First meant, but as long as we keep that trans kid off the swim team I'm good with it".

The United States has now given Russia, China, and anyone else who wants to give it a try an even clearer road map for invading countries that displease them. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

I’ve seen 4/5 of these, except “Alphaville.” I even have clear memories of seeing virtually all four in the theater. Tom: have you seen “Alphaville?” If yes, is it good? Also, happy new year! @radiofreetom.bsky.social comicbook.com/movies/list/...

Woo hoo! @ericowens.bsky.social @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-n...

There is a limit to what you can wear to get through TSA airport screening. No sequins! @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.today.com/news/tsa-don...

The Golden Age of airplane dressy dressing is in the past. @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/life-style/a...

Awwww. Where to take your used (real) Christmas trees. @ericowens.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...

Oops! No longer benign gestures of goodwill. Worth reading until the end. Gift article. @ericowens.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

We definitely watched Flip Wilson, The Streets of San Francisco and Adam 12. The church of “What’s Happening Now” skits by Flip Wilson were hilarious ! @radiofreetom.bsky.social collider.com/best-forgott...

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Illinois. @ericowens.bsky.social www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/supr...

What Roman slaves were fed by their overlords. @ericowens.bsky.social www.foxnews.com/food-drink/a...

The lost generation of white millennial men. Worth reading until the end. @ericowens.bsky.social @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.compactmag.com/article/the-...

Send her home. @ericowens.bsky.social greekreporter.com/2025/12/19/f...

Some great photos here! @radiofreetom.bsky.social @ericowens.bsky.social wealthgang.com/15-christmas...

After a description of the tragic fate of Pompeii, this article has a great discussion of ancient graffiti found at the site. Fun stuff! @ericowens.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/history/pomp...

A good use for AI. @ericowens.bsky.social religionnews.com/2025/12/17/a...

This is fun. @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.fastcompany.com/91458842/sta...

I thought concern about “secular humanism” was way out of date. @radiofreetom.bsky.social @ericowens.bsky.social thehill.com/policy/defen...

What?? @ericowens.bsky.social

White Christians are running as Democrats, even those from mainstream denominations. @ericowens.bsky.social religionnews.com/2025/12/15/w...

Noooooo! @ericowens.bsky.social @radiofreetom.bsky.social

This was fun. @radiofreetom.bsky.social wealthgang.com/20-holiday-t...

This is a very ancient portrayal of Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.” He is young, clean shaven and wearing typical Roman garb. 3rd, maybe 4th century CE, at the latest. @ericowens.bsky.social www.foxnews.com/world/archae...

I missed this one! Did you catch it? @radiofreetom.bsky.social collider.com/land-of-the-...

So glad to see these donated to a museum! @ericowens.bsky.social www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/12/11/c...

AI toys that talk to children have arrived! Has no one kept up with sci-fi stories on talking robot teddy bears? @ericowens.bsky.social @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...

Good news today. @ericowens.bsky.social @radiofreetom.bsky.social apnews.com/article/abre...

Definitely a new New England Nativity tradition! @radiofreetom.bsky.social @ericowens.bsky.social religionnews.com/2025/12/10/l...

This will kill tourism. @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/news/us-tour...

Oh great. @radiofreetom.bsky.social apnews.com/article/trum...

Definitely the 1960s at Christmas! @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.thescroller.net/68974/1960s-...

Ugh. @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/michae...

NWS struggles to fill many, many positions formerly eradicated by DOGE during unexpectedly cold and snowy early winter. @radiofreetom.bsky.social @ericowens.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/w...

More details on Supreme Court’s oral arguments on presidential powers to fire heads of independent agencies. @ericowens.bsky.social www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/cour...

Good to see. @ericowens.bsky.social www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/j...

New study on Pompeii now questions date of the eruption of Vesuvius. It would not have been late summer but later in the Autumn. @ericowens.bsky.social www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/12/t...

Jesus and his parents were refugees in Egypt soon after he was born, according to the Gospel of Matthew. @ericowens.bsky.social religionnews.com/2025/12/05/i...

Fun and fascinating article! @ericowens.bsky.social www.worldatlas.com/ancient-worl...

But of course. @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...

Painter of iconic portraits of members of Henry the 8th’s court, Hans Holbein was responsible for many aspects of the Tudor legacy. New biography of Hans Holbein is out. @ericowens.bsky.social news.artnet.com/art-world/ha...

So basically, they’re trying to shape this so that the strikes now look like the Obama terrorist kill list that took place under an AUMF during the war on terror. Ah, no.

Some major differences: * The legal context is different * Acting in secrecy (no transparency/oversight) * Different enemies (terrorists vs. narco-smugglers (law enforcement issue, not military) * Very high risk of civilian/combatant ambiguity * Even lower legitimacy under international law