Peter Dilcher
@pdilcher.bsky.social
Older man who wants to help make a society which provides access to opportunity for a dignified and meaningful life for all.
Been around the world and around the block; Learned to recommend gratitude, kindness and some humility too.
Been around the world and around the block; Learned to recommend gratitude, kindness and some humility too.
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Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’
Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’
www.chicagotribune.com
September 5, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’
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X is driving engagement by making users fight in the replies.
X's Algorithm Feeds Off Ragebait and Impacts Democrats More, Study Finds
X is driving engagement by making users fight in the replies.
www.404media.co
August 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
X is driving engagement by making users fight in the replies.
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Sorry, was it previously known that the president of the United States was being emotionally managed by staff playing his favorite showtunes at him like a toddler?
There's so much psychotic shit in this story about Max Miller, but this part of his origin story might be the weirdest
August 11, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Sorry, was it previously known that the president of the United States was being emotionally managed by staff playing his favorite showtunes at him like a toddler?
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"People thought the establishment and institutions were going to be the answer to Trumpism," says Amy Walter. "For many voters in Michigan, what they're saying is we don't need to play it safe anymore because playing it safe is really what got us Donald Trump back." https://to.pbs.org/4wKiZSA
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democratic primary voters not playing it safe
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Michigan Senate primary and the message Democrats are...
to.pbs.org
August 4, 2026 at 3:27 AM
"People thought the establishment and institutions were going to be the answer to Trumpism," says Amy Walter. "For many voters in Michigan, what they're saying is we don't need to play it safe anymore because playing it safe is really what got us Donald Trump back." https://to.pbs.org/4wKiZSA
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The leader tells a lie everyone knows is a lie, and the machinery of the state sets about forcing the rest of us to repeat it—all the way to the felony prosecution of an innocent bystander. trib.al/HlX7AZm
Think Jeanine Pirro Acted Honorably in the
Hearn Case? Think Again.
Some gave her credit for belatedly doing the right thing. But she had no choice, and she’s still a disgrace.
trib.al
August 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The leader tells a lie everyone knows is a lie, and the machinery of the state sets about forcing the rest of us to repeat it—all the way to the felony prosecution of an innocent bystander. trib.al/HlX7AZm
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China began probing American allies soon after a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in 2025. It has escalated its activities ever since
China bets that Donald Trump won’t mind it bullying American allies
It has stepped up its abuse of Australia, the Philippines and Japan
bit.ly
August 2, 2026 at 2:40 AM
China began probing American allies soon after a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in 2025. It has escalated its activities ever since
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A Trump administration official pushing for "retribution" against the president's enemies was formally accused of committing assault inside a State Department elevator.
Trump 'retribution' official accused of assaulting Greenland envoy during elevator ride
A Trump administration official pushing for "retribution" against the president's enemies was formally accused of committing assault inside a State Department elevator.Gavin Wax, chief of staff to the State Department's undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs, is under formal investig...
bit.ly
July 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A Trump administration official pushing for "retribution" against the president's enemies was formally accused of committing assault inside a State Department elevator.
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The Pentagon's proposal to exempt “controlled unclassified information” from FOIA would allow the agency to unilaterally hide millions of files — potentially forever.
Today a broad coalition of rights organizations urged Congress to reject this secrecy grab.
Today a broad coalition of rights organizations urged Congress to reject this secrecy grab.
FPF urges Congress not to rubber-stamp Pentagon secrecy
Blanket FOIA exemption would hide unclassified records from the public. That’s dangerous and unnecessary
freedom.press
July 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The Pentagon's proposal to exempt “controlled unclassified information” from FOIA would allow the agency to unilaterally hide millions of files — potentially forever.
Today a broad coalition of rights organizations urged Congress to reject this secrecy grab.
Today a broad coalition of rights organizations urged Congress to reject this secrecy grab.
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UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability reut.rs/4x33AMy
UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability
A United Nations fact-finding body on Venezuela said on Monday it was "gravely concerned" over the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and urged it to rejoin.
reut.rs
July 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability reut.rs/4x33AMy
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NEW: Public records shared with Mother Jones show a DHS task force officer tracing protesters’ cars, identities, and whereabouts without alleging any wrongdoing.
Records reveal how Homeland Security agents surveilled ICE protesters
Spokane police documents show a DHS task force officer tracing protesters' cars, identities, and whereabouts without alleging any wrongdoing.
www.motherjones.com
July 27, 2026 at 6:37 PM
NEW: Public records shared with Mother Jones show a DHS task force officer tracing protesters’ cars, identities, and whereabouts without alleging any wrongdoing.
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The controversial former leader of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will headline a mass deportation rally in Fishers on Aug. 1, with a counter protest planned for the same day.
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
Former Border Patrol leader to speak at ‘mass deportation’ rally in Fishers
The controversial former leader of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will headline a mass deportation rally in Fishers on Aug. 1, with a counter protest planned for the same day.Greg Bovino, once the…
www.newsfromthestates.com
July 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The controversial former leader of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will headline a mass deportation rally in Fishers on Aug. 1, with a counter protest planned for the same day.
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
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500k comments, span of 45 days, were submitted for a rule that would put $1T in federal grants, including those that fund medical research, in the hands of a political appointee. 95% oppose it.
Research on a cancer that affects black kids would be labeled DEI.
🧪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Research on a cancer that affects black kids would be labeled DEI.
🧪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
OMB proposal would upend entire grant-making system – and put vast sums into hands of political appointees
www.theguardian.com
July 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
500k comments, span of 45 days, were submitted for a rule that would put $1T in federal grants, including those that fund medical research, in the hands of a political appointee. 95% oppose it.
Research on a cancer that affects black kids would be labeled DEI.
🧪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Research on a cancer that affects black kids would be labeled DEI.
🧪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges. n.pr/4yqyjEY
The Tate brothers are arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges.
n.pr
July 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges. n.pr/4yqyjEY
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Israel deploys AI and payments to conservative media to try to beat back the tide of unfavorable U.S. views about its handling of wars in Gaza and Iran. www.wsj.com/politics/isr...
www.wsj.com
July 19, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Israel deploys AI and payments to conservative media to try to beat back the tide of unfavorable U.S. views about its handling of wars in Gaza and Iran. www.wsj.com/politics/isr...
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4TH OF JULY, JULY 4TH
DO SOMETHING AMERICAN. DONATE TO MAJOR WATSONS LEGAL FUND TODAY. SHARE.
DO SOMETHING AMERICAN. DONATE TO MAJOR WATSONS LEGAL FUND TODAY. SHARE.
💥🗽🇺🇸 Please follow & listen to Jessica Denson’s interview of our friend & hero, USAF Major Jason Watson. Call your Congress members.
Link to legal defense fund for Major Watson.🙏 👇🏼
www.spotfund.com/story/329d1b...
@jessicadenson07.bsky.social
@removalcoalition.bsky.social
#ReleaseMajorWatson
Link to legal defense fund for Major Watson.🙏 👇🏼
www.spotfund.com/story/329d1b...
@jessicadenson07.bsky.social
@removalcoalition.bsky.social
#ReleaseMajorWatson
July 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
4TH OF JULY, JULY 4TH
DO SOMETHING AMERICAN. DONATE TO MAJOR WATSONS LEGAL FUND TODAY. SHARE.
DO SOMETHING AMERICAN. DONATE TO MAJOR WATSONS LEGAL FUND TODAY. SHARE.
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Sad that this is what our talented cartoonists have design…
But it’s so very accurate!
But it’s so very accurate!
June 26, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Sad that this is what our talented cartoonists have design…
But it’s so very accurate!
But it’s so very accurate!
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The biggest form of theft in America?
Corporate wage theft.
Workers are robbed of an estimated $50 BILLION EVERY YEAR! And Trump's answer has been to give the green light for employers to steal from workers—so I've got a bill to make sure workers get the pay they've earned.
Corporate wage theft.
Workers are robbed of an estimated $50 BILLION EVERY YEAR! And Trump's answer has been to give the green light for employers to steal from workers—so I've got a bill to make sure workers get the pay they've earned.
June 26, 2026 at 1:56 AM
The biggest form of theft in America?
Corporate wage theft.
Workers are robbed of an estimated $50 BILLION EVERY YEAR! And Trump's answer has been to give the green light for employers to steal from workers—so I've got a bill to make sure workers get the pay they've earned.
Corporate wage theft.
Workers are robbed of an estimated $50 BILLION EVERY YEAR! And Trump's answer has been to give the green light for employers to steal from workers—so I've got a bill to make sure workers get the pay they've earned.
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Zohran Mamdani appears to have went 3 for 3 today where his endorsed candidates all won their primary nominations. Here is the harsh truth, more progressive candidates are laser focused on eco-populist message that resonates and motivates people. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
June 24, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Zohran Mamdani appears to have went 3 for 3 today where his endorsed candidates all won their primary nominations. Here is the harsh truth, more progressive candidates are laser focused on eco-populist message that resonates and motivates people. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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Ted Lieu: “There is a 24/7 camera that shows the reflecting pool. If someone went into the pool and made a 250 foot gash, it would have been seen
trump is lying again. Everyone knows it, but the people at the Justice Dept are randomly going after people to soothe trump’s fragile ego”
trump is lying again. Everyone knows it, but the people at the Justice Dept are randomly going after people to soothe trump’s fragile ego”
June 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Ted Lieu: “There is a 24/7 camera that shows the reflecting pool. If someone went into the pool and made a 250 foot gash, it would have been seen
trump is lying again. Everyone knows it, but the people at the Justice Dept are randomly going after people to soothe trump’s fragile ego”
trump is lying again. Everyone knows it, but the people at the Justice Dept are randomly going after people to soothe trump’s fragile ego”
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A woman who's an advocate from Minnesota was run over yesterday at Delaney Hall in New Jersey.
Protesters were honoring the fathers imprisoned there.
Those who witnessed the attack say that the vehicle belongs to a security guard at the facility.
Talk about #ICELawlessness with everyone you know!
Protesters were honoring the fathers imprisoned there.
Those who witnessed the attack say that the vehicle belongs to a security guard at the facility.
Talk about #ICELawlessness with everyone you know!
June 22, 2026 at 2:25 PM
A woman who's an advocate from Minnesota was run over yesterday at Delaney Hall in New Jersey.
Protesters were honoring the fathers imprisoned there.
Those who witnessed the attack say that the vehicle belongs to a security guard at the facility.
Talk about #ICELawlessness with everyone you know!
Protesters were honoring the fathers imprisoned there.
Those who witnessed the attack say that the vehicle belongs to a security guard at the facility.
Talk about #ICELawlessness with everyone you know!
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This could have been you.
Please vote in the midterms.
Please vote in the midterms.
June 23, 2026 at 3:11 AM
This could have been you.
Please vote in the midterms.
Please vote in the midterms.
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