Worried your child is reading less as they get older? You’re not alone. But here’s the good news:
 One of the strongest predictors of how much a child reads is simply having books they want to read. That’s where The History Detective Club comes in. revolution.historydetectiveclub.com

How about this for a new amendment? "No person shall be eligible for any office under the United States if previously convicted of a felony by the United States or any State."

Senator Mark Kelly: “You do not execute survivors who are clinging onto a side of a ship.”

His conduct is despicable.

Threads is slathered in foreign bot accounts just as badly as X. Trump is in the shitter, so thousands of pro-Trump posts suddenly appear despite NONE of his failures being addressed. Who else would support legislation showing the country of origin on EVERY social media account everywhere?

A Tangled Web This year, I've explored new-to-me authors writing in a multitude of genres and styles.  Many of these discoveries came to me as a reviewer for Partners in Crime Tours--a "one-stop for all things mystery, crime, thriller or cozy!"  One of these discoveries is the work of…

Massive Remove Trump Rally Rocks DC, Judge Blocks ICE’s Illegal Data Sharing, and Hochul Stands Tall Against Stefanik's Extremism

United, we stand up for what’s right.

Magic is all around us. Take a moment to believe.

I stand with my fellow veterans who are committed to protecting democracy from all enemies foreign & domestic.

Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.

Here's a BIG reason to carry the blue wave into the 2026 midterm elections.

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If you can, please support your local food bank. Find lists of urgent needs on their websites; non-perishable & long-life products most needed. Or donate $ directly to Feeding America—it holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator (highest possible rating).

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Political buffoonery appears to be the coin of the realm.

Donate whatever you can—food, $$, time—to your local/regional/national food bank. When I was a senior NCO, I used whatever influence I had to help enlisted families keep food on the table. After I retired, I carried on thru Feeding America. Because no one should go hungry. FeedingAmerica.org

You'll find lovely artwork, poems, and more at artist/author Jack Cotner's website. Here's one that's perfect for Halloween lovers: jackronaldcotner.com/2025/10/20/%... Please share!

If you have resources to share, please reach out to your local food bank and see how you can help. Food, money, time—anything helps. More info: feedingamerica.org

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Absolutely!

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/fo...

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@nytimes.com survey of 50 legal experts: “Every single one of the 50 respondents believe that Trump and his attorney general, Pam Bondi, have used the Justice Department to go after the president’s political and personal enemies and provide favors to his allies.”

Yup.

Recent studies suggest nearly a quarter of all active duty military families are food insecure. If you can help, go to FeedingAmerica.org to donate $ or to get a list of food banks in your area. Susan Holmes, MSgt USAF (Retired).

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I'll just leave this here.

"Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important." T.S. Eliot

Brilliant!

Part of the challenge of writing murder mysteries is having everyone suggest people you might want to (fictionally) kill.

This is Finny. He doesn’t go chasing waterfalls. He carefully studies their timing and arrives in advance. 14/10 very impressive (TT: jordancain70)

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One of the most remarkable things of the last 9 months is how many Americans seem to believe the President is all powerful and Congress has no say. Actually Congress has been ineffective by choice. It has immense power if it had the courage to use it.

Flour Mill and Electric Light Plant of Booneville, Arkansas: A Postcard Window Into the Past jackronaldcotner.com/2025/09/05/f...

Love this gift! It celebrates the day we brought Penny home from the shelter. (She's about a year old now, and a 20-lb bundle of nonstop energy!) #Love #ShelterDogs #SuperMutt

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Denial of coverage can have potentially catastrophic consequences. We must stand together and resist these evil-mongers.

People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.

Excellent news!

The moment he named his platform “Truth Social” we were headed this way.

Add your name to the petition demanding Congress pass legislation requiring all immigration agents to clearly display their agency and name or badge number—just like other local law enforcement are required to do. sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...

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