Columbia deal with Trump administration may set stage for other schools – The Washington Post
Columbia deal with Trump administration may set stage for other schools – The Washington Post
OPINION: Vegas isn’t fun anymore if you’re on a budget – The Nevada Independent
OPINION: Vegas isn’t fun anymore if you’re on a budget – The Nevada Independent
Dems ready more Epstein attacks – POLITICO
Dems ready more Epstein attacks – POLITICO
Trump’s EPA says climate pollution doesn’t endanger people : NPR
Trump’s EPA says climate pollution doesn’t endanger people : NPR
Watch: Newly uncovered photos show Jeffrey Epstein attended Trump’s wedding in 1993 | CNN Politics
Watch: Newly uncovered photos show Jeffrey Epstein attended Trump’s wedding in 1993 | CNN Politics
Trump’s Epstein nightmare worsens amid new revelations and a GOP revolt | CNN Politics
Trump’s Epstein nightmare worsens amid new revelations and a GOP revolt | CNN Politics
National Science Foundation staffers express concerns about ‘politically motivated and legally questionable’ Trump actions – The Hill
National Science Foundation staffers express concerns about ‘politically motivated and legally questionable’ Trump actions – The Hill
Trump accuses Obama of treason, annotated | CNN Politics
Trump accuses Obama of treason, annotated | CNN Politics
How Donald Trump is using the courts to push through his agenda – BBC News
How Donald Trump is using the courts to push through his agenda – BBC News
Trump administration shuts down EPA’s scientific research arm : NPR
Trump administration shuts down EPA’s scientific research arm : NPR
Seeing Things – Trump: “It’s Time To Go After People” – by Liza Donnelly
Seeing Things – Trump: “It’s Time To Go After People” – by Liza Donnelly
Off Message – An Open Letter To Epstein Truthers – by Brian Beutler
Off Message – An Open Letter To Epstein Truthers – by Brian Beutler
Making America Alone Again: History Offers Few Parallels for Washington’s Repudiation of Its Own Alliances – Foreign Affairs
Making America Alone Again: History Offers Few Parallels for Washington’s Repudiation of Its Own Alliances – Foreign Affairs
Seeing Things – Trump’s Games – by Liza Donnelly – July 21, 2025
Seeing Things – Trump’s Games – by Liza Donnelly – July 21, 2025
‘We dissent’: NASA staff declare opposition to Trump cuts – Nature
‘We dissent’: NASA staff declare opposition to Trump cuts – Nature
Trump is chiseling away at the power of a compliant Congress | AP News
Trump is chiseling away at the power of a compliant Congress | AP News
Jamie Lee Curtis Thinks Colbert’s Cancellation Isn’t Just About Ratings — & Her Words Are Chilling – sheknows
Jamie Lee Curtis Thinks Colbert’s Cancellation Isn’t Just About Ratings — & Her Words Are Chilling – sheknows
Letters from an American – July 20, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Letters from an American – July 20, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Trump accused of defying about a third of major court orders since taking office – The Washington Post
Trump accused of defying about a third of major court orders since taking office – The Washington Post
‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts | US news | The Guardian
‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts | US news | The Guardian
The online activists trying to stop ICE from making arrests – The Washington Post
The online activists trying to stop ICE from making arrests – The Washington Post
Perplexity – Will a Billionaire in America Save PBS & NPR
Perplexity – Will a Billionaire in America Save PBS & NPR
For Sale: Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses | AP News
For Sale: Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses | AP News
Trump Will Not Silence Humor – Seeing Things – by Liza Donnelly
Trump Will Not Silence Humor – Seeing Things – by Liza Donnelly
Congress votes to strip more than $1 billion in funding for NPR, PBS
Congress votes to strip more than $1 billion in funding for NPR, PBS
How PBS, NPR lost funding — and bipartisan support — under Trump : NPR
How PBS, NPR lost funding — and bipartisan support — under Trump : NPR
Was Routine – Legistative Recap -GovTrack.us
Was Routine – Legistative Recap -GovTrack.us
EPA eliminates its scientific research arm – The Washington Post
EPA eliminates its scientific research arm – The Washington Post
Dear Friend of Vegas PBS – Help Protect from Trump
Dear Friend of Vegas PBS – Help Protect from Trump
Letters from an American – Heather Cox Richardson – July 17, 2025
Letters from an American – Heather Cox Richardson – July 17, 2025
Following Orders – Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance – July 17, 2025
Following Orders – Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance – July 17, 2025
New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries – EveryLibrary
New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries – EveryLibrary
How Republics End (w/ Mike Duncan) [Unlocked]
How Republics End (w/ Mike Duncan) [Unlocked]
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling | CNN Politics
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling | CNN Politics
Trump’s victory over PBS and NPR ‘bias’ will be ‘devastating’ for rural areas, station leaders say | CNN Business
Trump’s victory over PBS and NPR ‘bias’ will be ‘devastating’ for rural areas, station leaders say | CNN Business
Trump pulls $4 billion in funding for California bullet train project – NBC News and the Associated Press (AP)
Trump pulls $4 billion in funding for California bullet train project – NBC News and the Associated Press (AP)
US set to destroy 500 tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food | CNN Politics
US set to destroy 500 tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food | CNN Politics
Another report suggests Medicaid cuts could lead to thousands of deaths – NBC News
Another report suggests Medicaid cuts could lead to thousands of deaths – NBC News
Letters from an American – Heather Cox Richardson – July 16, 2025
Letters from an American – Heather Cox Richardson – July 16, 2025
A federal judge’s ruling on ICE raids in Los Angeles should be required reading – MSNBC
A federal judge’s ruling on ICE raids in Los Angeles should be required reading – MSNBC
Opinion | Texas gutted free speech on college campuses. Is your state next? – The Washington Post
Opinion | Texas gutted free speech on college campuses. Is your state next? – The Washington Post
Letters from an American – July 15, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson
Letters from an American – July 15, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson
Two-thirds of the DOJ unit defending Trump policies in court have quit | Reuters
Two-thirds of the DOJ unit defending Trump policies in court have quit | Reuters
Exclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Epstein had no “client list,” died by suicide – Axios
Exclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Epstein had no “client list,” died by suicide – Axios
Prompt 2025 – The Washington Post
Prompt 2025 – The Washington Post
Trump officials axed an online portal for its key climate report. Read it in full here | Trump administration | The Guardian
Trump officials axed an online portal for its key climate report. Read it in full here | Trump administration | The Guardian
What’s in Trump’s 2026 budget proposal? – USAFacts
What’s in Trump’s 2026 budget proposal? – USAFacts
1,000 US counties without full-time local journalist: Report – KSN.com
1,000 US counties without full-time local journalist: Report – KSN.com
Trump’s mass deportation is backfiring -CNN Politics
Trump’s mass deportation is backfiring -CNN Politics
Letters from an American – July 13, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Letters from an American – July 13, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Special NPR Podcasts from their series, “This I Believe.” I’ll post episodes here periodically. -DrWeb
Saying Thanks To My Ghosts
Novelist Amy Tan hasn’t always believed in ghosts, but as a writer she’s had too many inspirations that she can’t fully explain. Now, Tan embraces her belief in ghosts and the messages of joy, love and peace they bring her.
Life Is An Act Of Literary Creation
Mexican-American novelist Luis Urrea used to think that simply being a good observer would make his writing better. But over time, he’s come to believe that being a good writer and a good person comes from paying attention to the world around him.
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