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President Trump wants the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool painted blue. He used an exemption to steer a $6.9 million contract to somebody he said had worked on his own pools, despite rules about how government money is spent, The New York Times found.

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Outrage as oil giants profit billions from Iran war - The Latest

In the End, Only Three Things Matter | That’s what Buddha (and my dying friend) discovered andycmurphy1.medium.com/in-the-end-o...

"The whole foundation of Christianity is based on the idea that intellectualism is the work of the Devil. Remember the apple on the tree? Okay, it was the Tree of Knowledge. You eat this apple, you're going to be as smart as God. We can't have that." Frank Zappa

And in this "administration" we have.

Someone is going to enjoy a puzzle of this image of the Autumn Covered Bridge - Vermont fall colors over the middle bridge by Jeff Folger (My favorite time of year to visit the Woodstock covered bridge ) buff.ly/VtCkzqt

This antisemitic graffiti at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville is profoundly disturbing. We’re all holding the students and Greenwood community close as authorities continue to investigate another intolerable act of antisemitic vandalism.

New Substack Post is up! This post addresses what we must confront to restore our freedoms. It includes a TED Talk by @milestaylor.bsky.social. Strongly recommend to watch it in full. #WethePeople #Resist #DefendtheRepublic #ImpeachConvictRemove #SavetheRepublic #StrongerTogether #UnitedWeStand

bsky.app/profile/did:... This starter pack is in honor of a great resister who is making huge sacrifices to save our democracy - @defendersofourrepublic.org I ask that you please follow him and also share this pack. I included those who have recently included me in packs and on lists. Thank you.

I've been seeing several blocks per week come in does anyone want to take a look at this one and see if its something we should pay attention to? Or just a moron...

Afternoon view of Nauset lighthouse, Photograph by Jeff Folger (There's a certain weight to the air at the Cape Cod National Seashore, especially standing near Nauset Light in Eastham. ) buff.ly/fgGViFy

NEW: Alabama lawmakers begin a last-minute special session to prepare to use a GOP gerrymandered map that dilutes the power of Black voters. The process will likely create confusion for many voters, and comes as Trump urges GOP officials to delay elections to redistrict mid-cycle.

I was born in such a beautiful country. It is rich in natural beauty, but unfortunately, due to political instability and corruption, the country has not been able to develop. There are skills, but no employment opportunities, and it largely depends on agriculture. #nepal #beautiful

Mother's Day will be here in two weeks. Order NOW! Fireworks Over Marblehead Harbor Photograph - Panoramic of the Marblehead Illumination by Jeff Folger ( The Marblehead Fireworks is a special event when compared to other Fireworks in New England) buff.ly/cr7A2VT

"Diplomacy takes patience." – Hillary Clinton. As a highly effective Sec. of State, she restored the US global image, mended alliances, and tightened Iran sanctions. Her #CupOfJoe makes a latte sense! ☕️🇺🇸

Perfect for Mother's Day, use MOMSDAY for 15% off and get free shipping to US addresses The Lone Sentinel: History of the Twin Lights on Bakers Island (Enjoy the cottage at the ocean's edge) buff.ly/UoZEwtQ

While a new poll shows GOP voters largely backing Trump's war, support drops among "non-MAGA Republicans."

"Every time the Epstein affair resurfaces, bombs explode somewhere in the world and cause a distraction." Senator Claude Malhuret (French Senate)

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I caught this winter dawn in Beverly, MA, just as the rising sun set the sky afire, with a lone seagull perfectly timing its flight through the frame. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, makes a great gift for the mom who loves the New England coast. print.vistaphotography.com/featured/win...

Trump rushed off stage at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner; reports of gunshots

Breaking!!! Somebody tried to kill trump again... people really dont like him Live on the BBC

Trump's political headwinds pile up after gerrymandering, Iran setbacks

DeSantis escalates clash with Jeffries over Florida redistricting: ‘Bring it on’

Fall Foliage Report 20 Sept 2024, Early Color? - New England Fall Foliage buff.ly/EwiiRuf

Sugar Hills Spring Symphony Photograph by Jeff Folger (a stunning field in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire, filled with a vibrant mix of blue and pink lupines) buff.ly/tinNEGu #art #lupines #sugarhill

Symphony of Colors Sunset Over the Missisquoi River Photograph by Jeff Folger (The drone image captures a breathtaking sunset over the Missisquoi River in Sheldon, Vermont) buff.ly/ZuFSvQg #art #vermont #sunset

Capturing Cosmic Beauty The Drama of the Glory of two Total Eclipses Photograph by Jeff Folger (This is my total eclipse of the sun (while I was in Sheldon, Vermont and one of my lunar total eclipses of the moon merged) buff.ly/aNJfaUZ #art #solareclipse

Whispers of Crystal Lake Photograph by Jeff Folger (A quiet morning unfolds on Crystal Lake in Eaton, New Hampshire, as soft golden light breaks across the water.) buff.ly/9LCPeLb #art #newhampshire

Stormlight and Mountain Mist Photograph by Jeff Folger (A late-day storm sweeps north over Warren, New Hampshire, rinsing the mountains in cool shadow before surrendering to a soft, theatrical sunset) buff.ly/aZNecxL #art #newhampshire #rainbow

Seaside Village and Boats Reflection Photograph - Harbor Reflections, Rockport by Jeff Folger (Rockport Harbor rests in a moment of perfect stillness, where the red fishing shack glows against the muted New England sky) buff.ly/tBwYbwt #art #massachusetts #rockport

Historic Covered Bridge in Forest Photograph - Albany Covered Bridge Kancamagus Highway, Albany, New Hampshire by Jeff Folger (The historic Albany Covered Bridge in Albany, New Hampshire, stands just off the famous Kancamagus Highway ) buff.ly/KzBD0Wr #art #coveredbridge

Snowy Mountain with Winding Road Photograph - Spring Snowfall on Mount Washington by Jeff Folger (Mount Washington rises beyond Crawford Notch under a shifting sky, its upper slopes brushed with fresh late-season snow. ) buff.ly/j9dRcen #art #NewHampshire

Is Your Foliage Itinerary Wearing You Out? buff.ly/GKmoPyh So many ask me IF they can drive and explore all of VT, NH, and ME in a single trip, why yes you can, but do you want to?

Sylvester weighed 10 lbs at his 6 month visit. Idk what he is now but he’s gigantic. At least his tuxedo grows with him - I’d hate to have to get that thing altered. #bigcatenergy #thinksheisatiger #wildontheinside

Glad to hear it

⚡️ Trump letting Putin 'play him for a fool,' US lawmakers say after new Russia sanctions waiver. "This decision is shameful," the statement reads.

Maga is so easy to fool

Iran fired at a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday after reimposing restrictions on the waterway in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.

"These days, I’m feeling more aligned with Catholicism than I have since my first communion. I’m not alone in that," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.

Nature Photograph - Drone View of Fall Foliage Near Bigelow Range and Flagstaff Lake by Jeff Folger (Captured from a drone above the Long Falls Dam logging road, this expansive autumn landscape reveals the breathtaking scale of Maine's western mountains ) buff.ly/9Xnukc9

Serene Autumn Country View Photograph - Nostalgia in Vermont, Peacham in Fall by Jeff Folger (A timeless autumn afternoon in Peacham, Vermont, often cited as the most photographed town in New England ) buff.ly/irPStQi

BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is resigning from Congress, a day after sexual assault and misconduct allegations forced him to withdraw from the California governor race.

Peter Magyar’s Tisza, which scored a landslide win over Viktor Orban's Fidesz, shot to prominence following a controversial presidential pardon in a child sex abuse case.

Former U.S. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton And Sheryl Sandberg Join Forces To End Child Marriage

Now 14 months in, Canada’s rejection of the U.S. is the most successful tourism boycott in memory.