I stepped out of my shell and did something last weekend. I went with some old chums from my library days (along with another 1.2 million people) down to D.C. to hopefully kick off a movement. I was going to post my entries separately but I figured I would just do them in chronological order […] […]

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It’s that day of the year when the internet and social media gets flooded with the resolutions for a better year by our friends and memories of the year that just passed by. Is it just me or do many people strike the same tone when writing both messages? I always get the feeling that […]

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President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday secured the Radio City Rockettes to perform at his Jan. 20 inauguration — but at least one dancer was not happy with the decision.Rockette Phoebe Pearl said Source: Rockette goes on Instagram rant over Trump inauguration gig | New York Post

Read More Rockette goes on Instagram rant over Trump inauguration gig | New York Post

The Vermont senator joined a rally celebrating the presumed demise of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to urge his ardent base to organize for the future Source: Bernie Sanders rallies supporters with call for new direction in Democratic party | US news | The Guardian via Bernie Sanders rallies supporters with call for new direction in Democratic party […]

Read More Bernie Sanders rallies supporters with call for new direction in Democratic party | US news | The Guardian — olddogthoughts

Throughout the presidential campaign season, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has spoken out against Donald Trump and his divisive, bigoted rhetoric. Calling him a “pathological liar” wit… Source: Trump Is NOT Going To Like What Bernie Sanders Just Said; SLAMS Him HARD (VIDEO) – US Uncut via Trump Is NOT Going To Like What Bernie Sanders Just […]

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A video showing a Baltimore teacher using a racial slur while berating students has led to the teacher being fired, school officials said Thursday. via Baltimore teacher fired after racist rant surfaces online — Global News

Read More Baltimore teacher fired after racist rant surfaces online — Global News

“I wanted to leave a message to let you know how disappointed so many of us are in the appointment of Steve Bannon.” via Lena Dunham leaves voicemail for Paul Ryan about Steve Bannon — Rare

Read More Lena Dunham leaves voicemail for Paul Ryan about Steve Bannon — Rare

“We can’t afford anymore fights, we’re in the minority now,” via Former DNC Chair Howard Dean: Trump’s victory is ‘the call to get [millennials] into politics’ — SiriusXM Blog

Read More Former DNC Chair Howard Dean: Trump’s victory is ‘the call to get [millennials] into politics’ — SiriusXM Blog

It’s been a long week for most Americans. Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States, despite the popular vote being won by democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. But I reiterate: IT’S BEEN A WEEK. Within the past week, the president-elect met with the current president in civility. Within the past week, Trump […] […]

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Senate Democrats and Republicans are meeting separately to pick leaders for the Congress that convenes in January. via Senate Dems Ready For New Leader, GOP Staying With McConnell — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Read More Senate Dems Ready For New Leader, GOP Staying With McConnell — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth