Trump claimed the meeting was “amazing” and a “12” on a scale of 1-10, but experts have said Xi successfully leveraged China’s rare earths advantage.

"Second Coming No. 270 — October 16, 2025" by Sarah Dickenson Snyder open.substack.com/pub/secondco... #poetry #poem #poems #poets

Pete Hegseth is rewriting the military’s definition of what makes a good soldier. Netflix’s new show has a better answer. slate.trib.al/KXwskPg

A Portland TV media station is broadcasting a 24 hour livestream outside of the ICE facility in Portland. youtube.com/watch?v=Z_uc... #PortlandOregon #portlandICE

apnews.com/article/fact... FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

📰 The press release for the Women Transforming Global Security launch is live on @apnews.com courtesy of @prnewswire.bsky.social ⬇️ Thanks to @theelders.bsky.social & Horizon 2045 for their ongoing partnership! apnews.com/press-releas...

"Another Daughter Poem" by Lisa Dordal #poetry #poem #poems #Poets psalteryandlyre.org/2025/09/22/a...

On my Morning Walk, I think of Mr. Emerson by Donna Hilbert oneartpoetry.com/2025/09/09/o... #poery #poem #poems #poets

Spotted in DC

The newly ousted director of the CDC refused to fire top agency leaders or approve changes to vaccines from RFK Jr.’s hand-picked panel of advisers.

Multiple CDC leaders have resigned in the wake of layoffs and a shooting at the agency’s headquarters this month.

"Running from House to Yard & Back" by Devin Kelly www.glass-poetry.com/journal/2017... #poetry #poem #poems #poets

"Hey brother on the other side of the border," by Moudi Sbeity solsticelitmag.org/content/hey-... #poetry #poem #poems #poets

"Deportation" by David W. Green solsticelitmag.org/content/depo... #poetry #poem #poems #poets

"Red Hill" BY ANDREW CHI KEONG YIM #poetry #poem #poems #poets theadroitjournal.org/issue-fifty-...

State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places.

#Epsteinfiles youtu.be/qMIP4RIoCHc?...

thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/gop-trump-... #stopthesteal

Two poems by Martha Silano #poetry #poem #poems #poets theadroitjournal.org/issue-fifty-...

TrishHopkinson.com Reboot: poetry, community & inspiration After a period of reflection and behind-the-scenes creative work, I’m thrilled to announce that I'm officially back in action—with new posts, regular updates, and supporting poets and literary artists.

apnews.com/article/pete... Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here's what to know

apnews.com/article/trum... FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime

Birth control is routine for many Americans and polls show it's popular across party lines. Now, the Trump administration is withholding funds that provide contraception for low income people.

www.newsweek.com/nationwide-b... #boycott #economicblackout #takeaction

The Trump administration cancelled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.

"The Beekeeper" by Sarah Dickenson Snyder #poetry #poem #poems #poets www.muleskinnerjournal.com/the-beekeepe...

'In dreams it’s your hands I see' by Kirun Kapur #poetry #poem #poems #poets www.lunalunamagazine.com/blog/poetry-...

A very short story, "Supernova," by Sarah Freligh #fiction #shortstory ghostparachute.com/issue/august...

One was beaten unconscious. Others were covered in bruises, struggling to walk or vomiting blood. Another said he’d been sexually assaulted. These are the stories of 16 former detainees who were deported to El Salvador’s mega prison.

"In the chemo room, I wear mittens made of ice so I don’t lose my fingernails. But I took a risk today to write this down. " by Andrea Gibson #poetry #poem #poems #poets #cancerpoetry poets.org/poem/chemo-r...

Shedding the Old by Samanth Thornhill #poetry #poem #poems #poets poets.org/poem/38-shed...

Part of the South Park episode... youtu.be/Q1xR3Xidq84?...

It's hilarious. Here's South Park's AI Trump PSA. youtu.be/Afetnw70S04?...

The racism in that AI generated video is overt and disgusting. MAGAts are embracing it with passion. MAGA is about racism, not much else. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

"Sestina (A Ghost Story)" by Elinor Ann Walker #poetry #poem #poems #poets winningwriters.com/past-winning...

"You Also, Nightingale" By Reginald Shepherd #poetry #poem #poems #poets www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/poem-o...

"Remember" by Joy Harjo #poetry #poem #poems #poets poets.org/poem/remembe...

This summer the College Matters team is bringing your stories from popular college courses around the country. First up: a class at Bates College where students learn how to fight the spread of conspiracy theories. chroni.cl/3ZLYNBa

Health groups are mobilizing behind the scenes to preserve access for vaccines as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. works to upend the nation’s decades-old vaccine system, according to public health experts.

Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. What's happened since? A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.