When I last spoke with Secretary Hegseth, he couldn’t answer basic questions about our military. Now, he is directing unauthorized and likely illegal military operations against Venezuela without the consent of Congress. (1/3)

While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.

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Mark Kelly: “The President has gone too far. Everybody needs to wake up. The occupant of the Oval Office is ignorant to the Constitution and has no regard for the rule of law. President Trump has crossed a line. This time it’s not gonna work. I will not be intimidated by this

Eaton Bike lady cruiser so comfortable with seven speeds, hand breaks and adjustable seat. Better than a beach cruiser (or a golf cart) for less load on the knees. Key West 2025 November

The Southernmost Point buoy has been moved to a pocket park with a couple of tasty beachside restaurants sharing the area that feels spacious. There was no (more) seaweed (Nov). The is park is better for people waiting for photos & children running around.

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Students and faculty unsure about intellectual freedom survey’s true intentions

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Now Senate Armed Services Committee and House Armed Services Committee - vow "vigorous oversight" and "full accounting" of Secretary Hegseth's alleged "kill them all" order and double-strike operation. Rare joint statements by GOP Chairman and Ranking Member on both committees

So sad to read of Elton John’s eyesight from an infection last year. No wonder his latest song has a lot of “F*ck Offs” in it and he was swearing on the TV special with Brandi Carlyle. With the news of the day now, I’m recalling this song. <3

Norman Rockwell’s triple self-portrait, 1960

One of the highlights to a visit to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was this clip. So much there for a rock fan!

Through it all, do not forget: Russia invaded Ukraine unprovoked in 2014 and its goal of destroying Ukraine has not changed. Russia is murdering innocent Ukrainians every day. Putin could end the war immediately but will not, because Russia is on a permanent war footing.

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A year on from Trump’s victory, resistance is everywhere | Rebecca Solnit

MAGA accounts exposed as foreign actors is a hugely important story. I wrote about its consequences already in "Road to Unfreedom" and we know much more now. If we want to be a democracy we have to create structures of factuality rather than selling our future to the loudest

canal at Griggstown. sere colors of autumn. "what to make of a diminished thing" -- (Robert Frost)

EXCLUSIVE: A lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed with the Trump administration’s position that the operations are lawful and was overruled, according to six sources.