Tom Gallagher
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TomGallagherwrites.com, Socialist, Dodger fan, Admirer of cats, Co-conspirator of Beards
A stance all Irish Repblicans can appreciate. (Non-Irish, please understand that being an Irish Republican bears no relationship to being an American Republican.)
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Why Mayor Mamdani Didnât Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/nyregion/mamdani-royal-visit.html?searchResultPosition=1
about 21 hours ago
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In Permissive Amsterdam, Ads for Fossil Fuels or Meat Are Now Verboden
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/climate/in-permissive-amsterdam-ads-for-fossil-fuels-or-meat-are-now-verboden.html?searchResultPosition=1
about 21 hours ago
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For today's good news, we turn to a species other than our own.
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US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: âWe always thought about himâ
Amber Davidson-Orozco said the family had lost Dodger, their cat, during their move out of California
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/30/family-reunited-pet-cat-seven-years-after-it-was-lost?cdmc=3D5614G7X2fwNfGUFyLznveUy8X&refcode2=3D5614G7X2fwNfGUFyLznveUy8X&refcodecdmc=3D5614G7X2fwNfGUFyLznveUy8X
2 days ago
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Today's tragifarce episode.
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Visibly Declining Trump Demands Candidates Prove Mental Wellness
Donald Trump made the demand just days after falling asleep during a public meeting.
https://newrepublic.com/post/209812/visibly-declining-trump-demands-candidates-prove-mental-wellness?cdmc=3D7XSJl0rHdxO3tijprs7sn8qou&refcode2=3D7XSJl0rHdxO3tijprs7sn8qou&refcodecdmc=3D7XSJl0rHdxO3tijprs7sn8qou
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"Moulton continued, 'back in World War II, the allies tried Nazi submarine captains for doing this exact same thing. And guess what the conclusion was? They got executed. Listen to that, Mr. Secretary!'â
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âThey Got Executedâ: House Democrat Issues Grave War Crimes Warning to Pete Hegseth on CNN
Seth Moulton issued a grave war crimes warning to Pete Hegseth while discussing his contentious hearing before the House with CNN's Erin Burnett.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/they-got-executed-house-democrat-issues-grave-war-crimes-warning-to-pete-hegseth-on-cnn/
3 days ago
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I'd offer this as the outrage of the day, but if you think only one such outrage happens per day, you're not paying attention.
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ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good in Minneapolis Gets Cushy New Job
Jonathan Ross is still avoiding accountability months after he shot and killed Renee Good.
https://newrepublic.com/post/209615/ice-agent-killed-renee-good-minneapolis-new-job?cdmc=3D2IccdrGEtAheTIubVAcys7EuE&refcode2=3D2IccdrGEtAheTIubVAcys7EuE&refcodecdmc=3D2IccdrGEtAheTIubVAcys7EuE
4 days ago
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Gathered a few signatures for this. We need your vote (Californians.)
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6 days ago
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Tom Gallagher
Robert Reich
6 days ago
California's proposed billionaire tax has officially gathered enough signatures to make the November ballot, per the Wall Street Journal. Here's why I'm encouraging my fellow Californians to vote YES on this much-needed measure to rein in the super rich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUcgiqsU6NQ
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Why I Support The California Billionaire Tax
Billionaires are crying foul about California's proposed wealth tax.Don't fall for their fearmongering.A one-time, 5% ta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUcgiqsU6NQ
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What every Twinkie eater should know.
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Gibraltarâs monkeys eat dirt to purge the junk food tourists give them
Macaques ingest clumps of clay to help their digestive system process the sugars, fats, and dairy products from human snacks
https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-04-26/gibraltars-monkeys-eat-dirt-to-purge-the-junk-food-tourists-give-them.html
7 days ago
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"the position had stemmed from congressional concerns that military leaders tried to stifle unfavorable news about the 1980s Iran-contra affair and other controversies."
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Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripesâ Advocate for Independence
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/pentagon-fires-stars-and-stripes-ombudsman.html?searchResultPosition=1
8 days ago
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"Last week, while speaking at a conference, Mr. Lutnick blasted Canada for its trade negotiating strategy, adding, âThey suck.â Lest you think that maybe not all of Trump's Cabinet members -- well, you know, suck.
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Without Formal Trade Talks, Canada and the U.S. Go Public With Their Grievances
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/canada/carney-trump-canada-us-trade.html?searchResultPosition=1
8 days ago
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Well, no, the government can't afford housing or health care, it's got more important things to do.
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Trump Has Already Spent at Least $4.7 Billion Attacking Latin America
Itâs not cheap to attack Venezuela and capture its president or conduct dozens of strikes on civilian boats.
https://theintercept.com/2026/04/23/costs-war-latin-america-boat-strikes-venezuela/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Intercept%20Newsletter
8 days ago
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Hopefully no elephants were harmed.
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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/24/millionaire-hunter-dies-elephants-gabon?cdmc=3Cr0hqgbUmlX9m9t4zLqYIRcKwX&refcode2=3Cr0hqgbUmlX9m9t4zLqYIRcKwX&refcodecdmc=3Cr0hqgbUmlX9m9t4zLqYIRcKwX
8 days ago
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"Remember, not a word about our vast oil reserves." Back issue of the NYer; seems apropos to the moment.
8 days ago
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Meanwhile, in the West Bank ... but "Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon"
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Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world/middleeast/palestinians-killed-israeli-shooting-west-bank-school.html?searchResultPosition=2
11 days ago
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The CIA acting in violation of another country's laws -- shocking! "President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said on Monday that her cabinet had no prior knowledge of the activities involving the Americans in Chihuahua"
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2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Officers
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world/americas/americans-cia-mexico-crash.html?searchResultPosition=1
11 days ago
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Representative Cory Mills ... has drafted a resolution to expel his colleague, Representative Nancy Mace, from Congress after she tried to expel him and three other members of Congress last week. If we've got to live with these people, we might as well enjoy the fun parts.
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House Republicans in Disarray as Members Try to Expel Each Other
House Republicans are descending into chaos, with two more targets on the chopping block.
https://newrepublic.com/post/209280/house-republicans-target-each-other-expulsion?cdmc=3CffGM9fO1dUT4vnPKbyq7tv4Xr&refcode2=3CffGM9fO1dUT4vnPKbyq7tv4Xr&refcodecdmc=3CffGM9fO1dUT4vnPKbyq7tv4Xr
12 days ago
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Just in case you've not been following what's going on deep in the heart of Texas.
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'Hateful, Bigoted' Chip Roy Introduces MAMDANI Act in Congress | Common Dreams
Journalists and rights advocates are outraged by Rep. Chip Roy's "blatant Islamophobia" in introducing the MAMDANI Act targeting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This dangerous bill aims to deport immigrants...
https://www.commondreams.org/news/rep-chip-roy?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=9828c7ecf6-Top+News+%7C+Mon.+4%2F20%2F26+w%2F+fundraiser&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-998917937b-600583723
12 days ago
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A far less wealthy country than the US dedicates itself to doing what the US won't.
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Mexico Is Going All In for Universal Health Care
Mexicoâs new national health system aims to provide universal care. At a moment when US taxpayer dollars are being harnessed to destroy health care infrastructure abroad, Mexico is attempting to make ...
https://jacobin.com/2026/04/mexico-universal-health-care-sheinbaum
13 days ago
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I've been surprised by people thinking JFK's "Cuban Missle Crisis" actions somehow heroic -- forgetting or ignoring, perhaps, the fact that Cuba's acquisition of those missiles followed its invasion by a force launched from the US. Phil Ochs' reaction at the time seems much more appropriate.
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Talking Cuban Crisis
YouTube video by Phil Ochs - Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRCIZ2iabjU
14 days ago
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Flickers of hope!
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SĂĄnchez, Lula Lead 'Work for Peace' and Equality at Gathering of Global Progressive Leaders in Spain | Common Dreams
Join progressive leaders from around the world in Barcelona this weekend as they unite against extremism, inequality, and misinformation. Can democracy prevail in the face of rising authoritarianism? ...
https://www.commondreams.org/news/summit-spain?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=3ed14c2162-Top+News+%7C+Thu.+4%2F16%2F26_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-998917937b-600583723
14 days ago
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Dockworkers Against Russiaâs and Israelâs Wars
In Sweden, workers boycotted Russian ships in response to the invasion of Ukraine, and then did the same for Israelâs arms trade. Their action shows the power of working-class solidarity against milit...
https://jacobin.com/2026/04/sweden-dockworkers-boycott-russia-israel?cdmc=3CaBVeDlI5Q89xpiffsfSYRtzaN&refcode2=3CaBVeDlI5Q89xpiffsfSYRtzaN&refcodecdmc=3CaBVeDlI5Q89xpiffsfSYRtzaN
14 days ago
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Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war
Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trumpâs handling of inflation, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll, with some cracks emerging in his GOP support.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/poll-trumps-approval-rating-hits-second-term-low-economy-iran-war-rcna331462?cdmc=3CaBVeDlI5Q89xpiffsfSYRtzaN&refcode2=3CaBVeDlI5Q89xpiffsfSYRtzaN&refcodecdmc=3CaBVeDlI5Q89xpiffsfSYRtzaN
14 days ago
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I'd like to share what I learned today with all serious fans of left wing literature and baseball: Tillie Olsen was born in the same town as Wahoo Sam Crawford, the all-time triples leader.
15 days ago
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The Sisters of Charity ran St. Athanasius my elementary school in Hunts Point. This is the first I've learned of their decision to close the doors on their order.
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Will Sister Mary Kay Turn Out the Lights?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/sister-mary-kay-sisters-charity-new-york-nuns.html
16 days ago
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One for you Beatles/Dylanologists
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What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/style/bob-dylan-john-lennon-limo-ride.html?searchResultPosition=1
17 days ago
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Biggest and best at everything -- the most watched brain melt in the history of the world. No one's seen anything like this!
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Trump posts new AI image of himself embracing Jesus amid backlash from Christians and ongoing rift with Pope Leo
The president shared another Jesus meme on social media after insisting a controversial image he'd posted was intended to depict him as a doctor â and not Christ.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/article/trump-posts-new-ai-image-of-himself-embracing-jesus-amid-backlash-from-christians-and-ongoing-rift-with-pope-leo-181356134.html
17 days ago
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Lest we forget -- 177 killed now.
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US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three
Wednesdayâs strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/us-launches-fifth-strike-on-alleged-pacific-drug-boat-in-a-week-killing-three?cdmc=3CRZoNnM3lNQVWKYCTlaVsM1Moi&refcode2=3CRZoNnM3lNQVWKYCTlaVsM1Moi&refcodecdmc=3CRZoNnM3lNQVWKYCTlaVsM1Moi
17 days ago
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To God, who art in the White House.
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âPray With Me Pleaseâ: Pete Hegseth Reads Fake Bible Quote From âPulp Fictionâ During Pentagon Prayer Service
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth read a fake Bible quote from Quentin Tarantino's 1994 movie Pulp Fiction during a prayer service at the Pentagon on Wednesday.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pray-please-pete-hegseth-reads-114001144.html?cdmc=3CRZoNnM3lNQVWKYCTlaVsM1Moi&refcode2=3CRZoNnM3lNQVWKYCTlaVsM1Moi&refcodecdmc=3CRZoNnM3lNQVWKYCTlaVsM1Moi
17 days ago
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While I actually consider the 40 Democratic votes for the Sanders resolution to be progress, I do think people should note the seven who voted against. Both Senators from NY!
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7 Democrats Vote to Kill Bill Blocking Arms Sales to Israel
Senate Democrats refused to back a resolution by Senator Bernie Sanders to block U.S. weapons sales to Israel.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/7-democrats-vote-kill-bill-233926051.html
18 days ago
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AOC in 28!
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OrbĂĄnâs Defeat Shows What Trumpâs Opponents Keep Doing Wrong
The Hungarian election was a setback for MAGA. But the winnerâs campaign should be a wake-up call for Trumpâs opponents.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/04/13/hungary-election-orban-defeat-message-democrats-00868584?utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=RSS_Feed
18 days ago
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"Mr. Lawler was among the only G.O.P. members of Congress who dared to hold an in-person session with constituents while he was in his district during a two-week spring recess."
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At a House Republicanâs New York Event, Flashes of an Iran Backlash
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/us/politics/at-a-house-republicans-new-york-event-flashes-of-an-iran-backlash.html?searchResultPosition=1
18 days ago
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I don't generally agree with CIA directors on much, but ...
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Ex-CIA director calls for ousting Trump: â25th amendment was written with him in mindâ
John Brennan says president who made volatile remarks about destroying Iranian civilization âis clearly unhingedâ
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/12/ex-cia-director-oust-trump-25th-amendment?cdmc=3CJ4mTBLExIGy31th0E721DVpIL&refcode2=3CJ4mTBLExIGy31th0E721DVpIL&refcodecdmc=3CJ4mTBLExIGy31th0E721DVpIL
20 days ago
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To keep you up to date on DC delusions, here's what our Holy Father sent on Easter -- in case you're not getting your messages from "Truth" Social.
20 days ago
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Lest we forget ...
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23 days ago
This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. đ„đ„ Footage from @margaret_nagle on Threads.
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"he cared very little about the hatred he might incite. Perhaps the lesson is that a dictatorâs true source of power is his shamelessness ... what defined Franco at his core was the arrogant conviction he and only he could lead the childlike Spaniards into the future." Sound familiar?
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Book Review: Giles Tremlettâs Franco Biography - The Volunteer
Giles Tremlett, El GeneralĂsimo: a Biography of Francisco Franco. New York: Oxford University Press, 2025.
https://albavolunteer.org/2026/02/book-review-giles-tremletts-franco-biography/
22 days ago
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Anybody see this one coming?
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Former New York City mayor Eric Adams obtains Albanian citizenship
Adams was granted citizenship and a passport from Balkan country by a special decree from the republicâs president
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/10/eric-adams-albanian-citizenship?cdmc=3CDUKe9Rf2WHAYZevqY8hdImAfR&refcode2=3CDUKe9Rf2WHAYZevqY8hdImAfR&refcodecdmc=3CDUKe9Rf2WHAYZevqY8hdImAfR
22 days ago
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US Taxpayers Are Funding the Gift Card Israel Uses to Buy US Weapons | Common Dreams
âFour years of arms sales data tell the same story: Israel doesnât pay for most of the weapons the US sells itâUS taxpayers do.
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/us-taxpayers-arm-israel?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=2ffae6e8d8-Top+News+%7C+Thu.+1%2F8%2F26_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c56d0ea580-600583723
25 days ago
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AOC Among Lawmakers Saying US Troops 'Must Disobey' Trump Order to Destroy Iranian Civilization | Common Dreams
President Trump's threat to commit genocide in Iran has sparked outrage and calls for action from rights advocates and lawmakers. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Lieu are urging military leaders to refuse...
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-war-crime?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=2ffae6e8d8-Top+News+%7C+Thu.+1%2F8%2F26_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c56d0ea580-600583723
25 days ago
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Tom Gallagher
Rep. Jim McGovern
26 days ago
The President of the United States is a madman.
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We were all taught to wonder how those "good Germans" could ever let that happen.
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Trump's Iran threats raise moral stakes for military members
Trump's rhetoric about attacking civilian infrastructure has dramatically raised the moral and legal stakes.
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/07/trump-iran-war-crimes-threats-military
26 days ago
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A little good news (from the Daily Beast!)
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Retired Matador Gored to Death Ahead of Bullfight
Ricardo Ortiz was handling the animals before they were released into the arena.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/retired-matador-gored-to-death-ahead-of-bullfight/?cdmc=3BzMUN7J2cxdCRd8P85YrDHU32b&refcode2=3BzMUN7J2cxdCRd8P85YrDHU32b&refcodecdmc=3BzMUN7J2cxdCRd8P85YrDHU32b
27 days ago
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Glad to see one person up there who's qualified for their job.
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27 days ago
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www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
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Anti-war protests held across Israel despite wartime gathering limits | The Jerusalem Post
Demonstrators carried signs reading âWe must stopâ and âBibi will kill us all,â while about 200 people gathered at Horev Junction in Haifa.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892038
28 days ago
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I made sure to check this before reposting. People need to actually see what he posts to understand the man's level of degeneration.
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28 days ago
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Dope, it's rain, not reign. Reign applies to what you unfortunately do.
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29 days ago
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The Axis of Evil.
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29 days ago
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www.commondreams.org/news/amazon-...
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Ocasio-Cortez VindicatedâAgainâAfter Amazon HQ2 Added No Jobs in Virginia Last Year | Common Dreams
New data shows Amazon created no jobs at HQ2 in Arlington County last year, vindicating Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's skepticism of the project.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/amazon-hq2-virginia-jobs?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=2e4fcf515e-Top+News+%7C+Thu.+1%2F8%2F26_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c56d0ea580-600583723
29 days ago
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Many countries still go to war believing that God is on their side. Just as dangerous are those that believe that they will win because technology is on their side.
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Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity - FPIF
Many countries still go to war believing that God is on their side. Just as dangerous are those that believe that they will win because technology is on their side.
https://fpif.org/artificial-intelligence-vs-human-stupidity/
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