Linder
@lhadleystewart.bsky.social
Love our U.S. democracy. Let’s not lose it. Former English Professor and educational developer who believes in the power of words to effect change. #DemocracyMatters #DoNotObeyInAdvance #Ukraine
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While struggling to fight Iran on multiple fronts—through severe economic sanctions and resumed military attacks on the country for the first time in a month—the US has achieved little in terms of forcing Iran’s leadership to budge on negotiations.
Trump is growing desperate on Iran
After threats of "financial violence" failed, the White House is back to regular violence.
www.motherjones.com
August 31, 2026 at 9:35 PM
While struggling to fight Iran on multiple fronts—through severe economic sanctions and resumed military attacks on the country for the first time in a month—the US has achieved little in terms of forcing Iran’s leadership to budge on negotiations.
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The U.S. military is not planning to send troops or personnel to polling places during the 2026 midterm elections, according to Gen. Dan Caine, the country’s highest-ranking military officer.
U.S. military does not plan to deploy troops to the polls in November, general says
Responding to a senator’s questions, Gen. Dan Caine said the Pentagon did not plan to send military personnel to voting sites or to seize ballots or voting machines.
nbcnews.to
August 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The U.S. military is not planning to send troops or personnel to polling places during the 2026 midterm elections, according to Gen. Dan Caine, the country’s highest-ranking military officer.
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‘Art is bringing everybody together’ Port Clinton Art Festival attracts thousands to downtown Highland Park
‘Art is bringing everybody together’ Port Clinton Art Festival attracts thousands to downtown Highland Park
www.chicagotribune.com
August 31, 2026 at 9:41 PM
‘Art is bringing everybody together’ Port Clinton Art Festival attracts thousands to downtown Highland Park
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A graphic novel by Melissa Chan and Badiucao imagines China and the US at war in 2035. They hope to remind young people that ‘authoritarianism everywhere is bad’
Gen Z ‘Chinamaxxers’ fantasise about life in China. This journalist and this artist can never go back there
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2026 at 9:44 PM
A graphic novel by Melissa Chan and Badiucao imagines China and the US at war in 2035. They hope to remind young people that ‘authoritarianism everywhere is bad’
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The University of Tennessee football team will honor Dolly Parton, a Tennessee native, with a helmet sticker during every game this season, Head Coach Josh Heupel said.
See the sticker here:
See the sticker here:
Tennessee football team to honor Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker
The University of Tennessee football team will honor the late Dolly Parton by wearing a commemorative sticker on their helmets during every game this season, the head coach said Monday.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 31, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The University of Tennessee football team will honor Dolly Parton, a Tennessee native, with a helmet sticker during every game this season, Head Coach Josh Heupel said.
See the sticker here:
See the sticker here:
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Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue ft.trib.al/TefHuPi
Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue
Ruling on $400mn project means building is likely to be completed
ft.trib.al
August 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue ft.trib.al/TefHuPi
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Trump posted touched-up version of his golf photo to look younger and slimmer
Trump posted touched-up version of his golf photo to look younger and slimmer
Trump appears to have undergone an computer-generated glow-up
trib.al
August 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Trump posted touched-up version of his golf photo to look younger and slimmer
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Pete Hegseth’s spiritual advisor wants an America dominated by “biblical masculinity.” @kieraevebutler.bsky.social went over to his house for brunch.
Pete Hegseth dreams of holy war. Meet his spiritual adviser.
Doug Wilson preaches iron discipline and male dominance. One of his disciples runs the Pentagon.
www.motherjones.com
August 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Pete Hegseth’s spiritual advisor wants an America dominated by “biblical masculinity.” @kieraevebutler.bsky.social went over to his house for brunch.
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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming reut.rs/4hwlV07
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
U.S. President Donald Trump had no time for lengthy tariff investigations when he returned to office last year, wanting to hammer trading partners right away to wring concessions.
reut.rs
July 25, 2026 at 10:25 AM
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming reut.rs/4hwlV07
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Americans give President Trump broadly negative reviews for his handling of key issues, citing rising costs and pessimism towards whether the administration’s negotiations with Iran will lower gas prices, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll. https://wapo.st/4yr0PGz
July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Americans give President Trump broadly negative reviews for his handling of key issues, citing rising costs and pessimism towards whether the administration’s negotiations with Iran will lower gas prices, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll. https://wapo.st/4yr0PGz
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner faced an awkward moment on Friday when CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer confronted President Donald Trump with his attack on journalism.
Trump shrugs as Wolf Blitzer details his assault on the press in WSJ award speech
The White House Correspondents' Dinner faced an awkward moment on Friday when CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer confronted President Donald Trump with his attack on journalism.Blitzer was onstage to present reporters from The Wall Street Journal for bombshell reporting last year, exposing Trump's lewd birthda...
bit.ly
July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The White House Correspondents' Dinner faced an awkward moment on Friday when CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer confronted President Donald Trump with his attack on journalism.
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For many in Ukraine, the appointment is a monumental shift. Drapatyi is replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi, an older general who joined the military when Ukraine was still a Soviet republic. https://bit.ly/4hwK6vm
Ukrainian troops are pinning their hopes on a new top general after losing their star defense minister
As Ukraine reels from the ousting of Fedorov, troops say they believe 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi will bring the modern solutions Kyiv needs to win.
www.businessinsider.com
July 25, 2026 at 11:18 AM
For many in Ukraine, the appointment is a monumental shift. Drapatyi is replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi, an older general who joined the military when Ukraine was still a Soviet republic. https://bit.ly/4hwK6vm
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Elon Musk admits that he “got carried away” with DOGE. But he shows no sign of relinquishing the geopolitical bully pulpit.
But how does his dark vision of the future outside America fit with his AI utopianism?
But how does his dark vision of the future outside America fit with his AI utopianism?
Elon Musk’s vision of the future
The world’s richest man sits down with The Economist
bit.ly
July 25, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Elon Musk admits that he “got carried away” with DOGE. But he shows no sign of relinquishing the geopolitical bully pulpit.
But how does his dark vision of the future outside America fit with his AI utopianism?
But how does his dark vision of the future outside America fit with his AI utopianism?
We have a bird’s nest on the front door! Small joys 😊🪺
July 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We have a bird’s nest on the front door! Small joys 😊🪺
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Some of the leading research universities in the U.S. are admitting fewer students to their doctoral programs amid widespread concerns about federal funding cuts and uncertainty.
Admissions to top PhD programs down 15% amid federal funding cuts, uncertainty
U.S. universities have warned Trump policies will narrow the talent pipeline. Already global applications are down, though domestic applications are up slightly.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Some of the leading research universities in the U.S. are admitting fewer students to their doctoral programs amid widespread concerns about federal funding cuts and uncertainty.
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President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO. n.pr/4y5xRM6
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins
President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.
n.pr
July 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO. n.pr/4y5xRM6
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Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign was shaken to its core on Monday following allegations he sexually assaulted a woman, throwing his challenge to Republican Sen. Susan Collins into grave doubt.
'Pretty big tell': Analysts say scandal-embattled Maine candidate telegraphing next move
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign was shaken to its core on Monday following allegations he sexually assaulted a woman, throwing his challenge to Republican Sen. Susan Collins into grave doubt.Platner took to X on Monday to deny the allegations — but political observers not...
bit.ly
July 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign was shaken to its core on Monday following allegations he sexually assaulted a woman, throwing his challenge to Republican Sen. Susan Collins into grave doubt.
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ICE took mom and dad. Now the Perez kids are home alone.
ICE took Mom and Dad. Now the Perez kids are home alone.
Four American siblings left to fend for themselves—and they're not the only ones.
www.motherjones.com
July 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
ICE took mom and dad. Now the Perez kids are home alone.
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It’s unsurprising but shameful nonetheless that Sen. McConnell’s office won’t tell his own constituents what is happening. He’s leaving office, and this life, the way he lived it. As a disappointment.
July 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM
It’s unsurprising but shameful nonetheless that Sen. McConnell’s office won’t tell his own constituents what is happening. He’s leaving office, and this life, the way he lived it. As a disappointment.
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The corruption is endless.
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
July 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The corruption is endless.
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
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Texans, vote for Gina Hinojosa! She hangs out with Willie, she doesn't want to kill pregnant women and force feed Christian sharia law down your throats. It's time to push Greg right on out of the governor's mansion in Austin.
July 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Texans, vote for Gina Hinojosa! She hangs out with Willie, she doesn't want to kill pregnant women and force feed Christian sharia law down your throats. It's time to push Greg right on out of the governor's mansion in Austin.
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For most of us, seeing the Klan 2.0, a.k.a. Patriot Front, march through Washington, D.C., unchallenged by authorities overshadowed any celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
My ancestors lived through this. And no one today can say with a straight face that racism is behind us.
My ancestors lived through this. And no one today can say with a straight face that racism is behind us.
July 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
For most of us, seeing the Klan 2.0, a.k.a. Patriot Front, march through Washington, D.C., unchallenged by authorities overshadowed any celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
My ancestors lived through this. And no one today can say with a straight face that racism is behind us.
My ancestors lived through this. And no one today can say with a straight face that racism is behind us.