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The Air War College asked Kori Schake not to give a scheduled lecture on civil-military relations—a subject that she writes is “extremely relevant” in the current political climate. Here’s what she would have said:
The Lecture I Couldn’t Give
Now more than ever, our armed forces need to understand the history of civil-military relations.
bit.ly
March 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The Air War College asked Kori Schake not to give a scheduled lecture on civil-military relations—a subject that she writes is “extremely relevant” in the current political climate. Here’s what she would have said:
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Q: You don’t regret that people might’ve lost important income to support their lives?
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
March 17, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Q: You don’t regret that people might’ve lost important income to support their lives?
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
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Swalwell: "We have a 70-plus-year history of failure not just in Iran, but all over the world, of trying to force regime change. By the way, it's being led by a guy who has more plans for the ballroom he's trying to build than anything he's gonna do next in the Middle East."
March 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Swalwell: "We have a 70-plus-year history of failure not just in Iran, but all over the world, of trying to force regime change. By the way, it's being led by a guy who has more plans for the ballroom he's trying to build than anything he's gonna do next in the Middle East."
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A Reuters analysis of Michigan state data found childhood vaccination rates dropped sharply in 2025. The share of toddlers completing the recommended series of seven vaccinations fell to 66.5% — a decline 13 times greater than the average annual change over the last 18 years reut.rs/4bxP9Hy
Child vaccination rate drops sharply in Michigan under RFK Jr's influence
Vaccination rates among young children in Michigan dropped sharply during the first year of the Trump administration, a Reuters analysis of state data shows, providing an early indication of how vacci...
reut.rs
March 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM
A Reuters analysis of Michigan state data found childhood vaccination rates dropped sharply in 2025. The share of toddlers completing the recommended series of seven vaccinations fell to 66.5% — a decline 13 times greater than the average annual change over the last 18 years reut.rs/4bxP9Hy
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Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again | Simon Tisdall
Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again | Simon Tisdall
Humiliating failure now looms, as symbolically damaging to US global standing and national self-esteem as Afghanistan or Iraq, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again | Simon Tisdall
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As the cost of living continues to spiral upward, the Trump Administration is gutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—the government regulator built to protect Americans from financial ruin.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/9Xw2VX
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/9Xw2VX
Trump’s Reckless Gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
As the cost of living continues to spiral upward, the White House is dismantling the
government agency built to protect Americans from financial ruin.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
March 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
As the cost of living continues to spiral upward, the Trump Administration is gutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—the government regulator built to protect Americans from financial ruin.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/9Xw2VX
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/9Xw2VX
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Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan. n.pr/4snVTyt
U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
n.pr
March 1, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan. n.pr/4snVTyt
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Great conversation between the departing Surgeon General of the US, Vivek Murthy & John Favreau on the importance of building community. I put my efforts into reducing #carDependency bc driving increases distance between people and weakens community.
youtu.be/yCFfBNREyX8?...
youtu.be/yCFfBNREyX8?...
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's 3 Essential Ingredients for a Happy Life
YouTube video by Offline with Jon Favreau
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December 23, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Great conversation between the departing Surgeon General of the US, Vivek Murthy & John Favreau on the importance of building community. I put my efforts into reducing #carDependency bc driving increases distance between people and weakens community.
youtu.be/yCFfBNREyX8?...
youtu.be/yCFfBNREyX8?...
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Raskin: What makes somebody a good lawyer?
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Raskin: What makes somebody a good lawyer?
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
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NEW: "A new research paper ... finds that higher immigration literally saves lives—and suggests that, by extension, lower immigration costs lives."
www.thebulwark.com/p/another-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/another-de...
Another Deadly Consequence of Trump’s Deportation Campaign
We just got new evidence of how much we stand to lose by getting rid of people from “shithole” countries.
www.thebulwark.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:07 AM
NEW: "A new research paper ... finds that higher immigration literally saves lives—and suggests that, by extension, lower immigration costs lives."
www.thebulwark.com/p/another-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/another-de...
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STEALING OUR MONEY!
tRumpstein ADDED $696 BILLION TO THE NATIONAL DEBT OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS ...
Borrowing $94 billion in January alone!!!
100% of Gross Domestic Product! The HIGHEST PERCENTAGE THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS EVER MADE UP OF GDP WAS 106%, and that was immediately following World War II
tRumpstein ADDED $696 BILLION TO THE NATIONAL DEBT OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS ...
Borrowing $94 billion in January alone!!!
100% of Gross Domestic Product! The HIGHEST PERCENTAGE THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS EVER MADE UP OF GDP WAS 106%, and that was immediately following World War II
Report: U.S. added nearly $700 billion to national debt in four months - NewsBreak
(The Center Square) – The U.S. government added $696 billion to the national debt over the past four months, borrowing $94 billion in the month of January
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February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
STEALING OUR MONEY!
tRumpstein ADDED $696 BILLION TO THE NATIONAL DEBT OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS ...
Borrowing $94 billion in January alone!!!
100% of Gross Domestic Product! The HIGHEST PERCENTAGE THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS EVER MADE UP OF GDP WAS 106%, and that was immediately following World War II
tRumpstein ADDED $696 BILLION TO THE NATIONAL DEBT OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS ...
Borrowing $94 billion in January alone!!!
100% of Gross Domestic Product! The HIGHEST PERCENTAGE THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS EVER MADE UP OF GDP WAS 106%, and that was immediately following World War II
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On Monday evening, Rachel Maddow spotlighted this group working out of Baltimore. Just another in a long list of unsung, American heroes. Donate to their project!
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
Project Salt Box: How citizen sleuths are monitoring ICE in Maryland
Inside their homes scattered around the Baltimore area, the group of watchdogs is unearthing records, like property filings, contracts, and government procurements, that are otherwise overlooked.
www.thebanner.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
On Monday evening, Rachel Maddow spotlighted this group working out of Baltimore. Just another in a long list of unsung, American heroes. Donate to their project!
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
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I believe the People of Chicago want a mayor who's laser-focused on addressing their needs, here and now.
January 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I believe the People of Chicago want a mayor who's laser-focused on addressing their needs, here and now.
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Q: Do you have comment on the career prosecutors that are resigning in Minneapolis?
BLANCHE: *walks away*
BLANCHE: *walks away*
January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Q: Do you have comment on the career prosecutors that are resigning in Minneapolis?
BLANCHE: *walks away*
BLANCHE: *walks away*
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...
NFL: No ICE at the 2026 Super Bowl!
The @NFL must act NOW to stop Trump's ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime
sign.moveon.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...
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Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
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OPINION by @zeeshanaleem.bsky.social:
“Implying that he could seize territory from allies by force is disastrous for the Western order and the NATO alliance.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
“Implying that he could seize territory from allies by force is disastrous for the Western order and the NATO alliance.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
Opinion | Trump's 'madman' approach to allies is a catastrophe for the U.S.
In his bid for Greenland, Trump's unpredictable treatment of friends mirrors his treatment of foes.
www.ms.now
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
OPINION by @zeeshanaleem.bsky.social:
“Implying that he could seize territory from allies by force is disastrous for the Western order and the NATO alliance.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
“Implying that he could seize territory from allies by force is disastrous for the Western order and the NATO alliance.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
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What would happen if every state acted like Donald Trump’s America? | Kenneth Roth
What would happen if every state acted like Donald Trump’s America? | Kenneth Roth
In a might-makes-right world, US allies, not to mention the emerging powers of the global south, would begin to hedge their bets in dangerous ways
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
What would happen if every state acted like Donald Trump’s America? | Kenneth Roth
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5/6 💸 America’s enormous debt pile is one Achilles heel the Europeans could utilize — seeing as they hold most of it.
But the EU is unlikely to start the firesale of Washington’s assets, as it could result in the financial equivalent of nuclear mutually assured destruction.
But the EU is unlikely to start the firesale of Washington’s assets, as it could result in the financial equivalent of nuclear mutually assured destruction.
January 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM
5/6 💸 America’s enormous debt pile is one Achilles heel the Europeans could utilize — seeing as they hold most of it.
But the EU is unlikely to start the firesale of Washington’s assets, as it could result in the financial equivalent of nuclear mutually assured destruction.
But the EU is unlikely to start the firesale of Washington’s assets, as it could result in the financial equivalent of nuclear mutually assured destruction.
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🔴 Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland has upended this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos as European leaders scramble to agree on a response.
Follow our live coverage of what promises to be a frenetic day of global diplomacy 👇
Follow our live coverage of what promises to be a frenetic day of global diplomacy 👇
Greenland consumes Davos — live updates
World leaders descend on the WEF’s Alpine jamboree today as fissures widen in transatlantic relationship.
www.politico.eu
January 20, 2026 at 7:53 AM
🔴 Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland has upended this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos as European leaders scramble to agree on a response.
Follow our live coverage of what promises to be a frenetic day of global diplomacy 👇
Follow our live coverage of what promises to be a frenetic day of global diplomacy 👇
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Rep. Seth Moulton is pushing back on a renewed effort by federal authorities to stop unplanned Congressional inspections of ICE facilities.
Moulton fires back as DHS renews effort to block unannounced Congressional visits to ICE facilities
The fatal shooting of Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis also has spurred lawmakers to file bills holding ICE agents more accountable for their actions.
www.wbur.org
January 14, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Rep. Seth Moulton is pushing back on a renewed effort by federal authorities to stop unplanned Congressional inspections of ICE facilities.