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My daughter as phoenix, the mythological bird that burns itself out only to be reborn from its own ashes. Early Christians *loved* the phoenix as symbol.
One of my favorite quotes of all time is ...
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Just a quick Woozle pic to share. I'm still trying to work with collaborators to assemble and publish a collection of "Woo Tales" - stories of our dogs (and some cats) over the past 20-odd years. ...
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I just read an online article about a Ph.D. student, Rebecca Fowler, who has taught a class at Washington State University on Comparative Ethnic Studies. As part of the syllabus of the class she ...
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Welcome to the weekly open thread for policy discussions by DK Elections regulars. While the main Daily Kos Elections blog, an official subsite of Daily Kos, is strictly a policy free zone for ...
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In eastern Okanogan County, the saga began slightly more than three weeks ago. A series of fires began almost simultaneously under dry windy conditions. Many were started by lightning. Before ...
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A natural constituency
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/06/politics/poll-i-s-s/index.html
(CNN)-- A poll of the international space station found that all 4 American astronauts aboard, all of whom have ...
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If you missed the Kickstarter for my hardcover, two-volume compilation, 25 Year of Tomorrow, good news—you can still pre-order a set !
by Tom Tomorrow
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I consider myself to be "conservative." By that, I mean that I pay my bills on time, obey traffic laws, maintain good bank records and refrain from slapping women around and starving children. I ...
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I f anyone thinks by blogging on Labor Day I’m engaging in actual labor they know even less about blogging than they do about labor.
About the only things farther from labor than blogging involve ...
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Europe is currently experiencing a mass migration problem (most refugees will never return home), on a relatively tiny scale but that should scare the hell out of most nations. Refugees are ...
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Dire Straights -- Sultans of ...
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Of all the values that conservative politicians trumpet the one that seems most misunderstood is the value of work.
America has always loved its Horatio Alger myth: The rags-to-riches ...
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Happy Labor Day!
I did my labor ahead of time, so I'd be able to appreciate the day fully. No, the show's not live, but yes, it's all new material!
Well, sort of. I mean, a lot of it is still ...
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Giving a diary from the phone a try. So, here's my thoughts on accentuating the positive.
My last diaries were posted when Eric and I were together, working full time and living at the Extended ...
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With help from ruleoflaw
Music breaks a hurricane of thoughts
Soothing, comforting like a mother's womb
Lifts up the day, makes sadness gone
Brings new light and color to heal an aching wound
Gives ...
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Bernie Sanders will be hosting an Atlanta Meet and Greet Fundraising Reception this Friday, September 11, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at 200 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta,
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1980.
The 32nd Annual Emmy Awards show took place despite 51 of the 52 nominated performers boycotting the event.
At issue was a strike by members of ...
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Today is the 10th anniversary of the worst email in American history. It was sent from Margaret Grant to Paine Gowen. Grant was the Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs, ...
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Welcome to the Bernie News Roundup . The BNR is a voluntary, non-campaign associated roundup of news, media, & other information related to Bernie Sanders run for President. Visit the group page ...
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Before anyone has a cow, he makes absolutely clear in his New York Times column that he does not hold Trump in any kind of positive regard. In the middle of the column he writes So am I saying that ...
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This drives me nuts:
8-9+34/67*150,456,783-1 = ?
Who knows? The answer depends entirely on the order the operations, an order that appears to be completely arbitrary. Even if it is not, ...
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I have posted a documentary below which tells a story, where just the search for water can lead to madness. Yet there are untold riches below the sand that could change all this.
I post them so ...
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“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun…..”
– from Ode To Autumn by John Keats
Welcome to Morning Open Thread,
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by Walter Brasch
He was born into poverty in New Hampshire in 1811.
His father was a struggling farmer. His mother did most of the other chores.
He was a brilliant student, but the family ...
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California is known for its oftentimes wild ideologies that the rest of the nation is slow to espouse. True to form, in recent years there has been a movement far in the north to secede from the ...
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I just learned how to embed YouTube videos on Daily Kos. Thank you jan4insight .
So my first trick is to show you the earliest music video I've ever seen. If you know of one earlier, please share.
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This is a diary for those who continue to participate in the Mojo Friday diary throughout the week.
You are welcome to join us.
iPhone flashback picture of the day:
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Today, we consider Labor Day weekend a holiday from work, time for picnics and shopping sales. Somehow, we have forgotten the struggle of the labor movement to make life better for us all. As a ...
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I've not seen a roll call in a long time, and thought it might be a good time to have one, here on this important holiday.
Basically it gives a chance for one another to get to know each other, ...
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I was raised a Catholic. At 21, I worked with a Muslim and dated a women whose family were pure evangelicals, with the speaking in tongues nonsense, at the same time! Needless to say, the Muslim won ...
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People who get sick might disagree:
President Obama will sign an executive order Monday ...
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A gun manufacturer in Florida was so afraid that his weapons might be acquired by terrorists that he set out to create an assault rifle that would cause Muslims to spontaneously combust if they so ...
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Monday! I forgot that it is Labor Day and am pissed as hell about many things :(
As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group gives Kossacks a safe place to check in, a daily diary where we ...
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The Montgomery County Citizens For Bernie Sanders hit the streets of Dayton, Ohio this past weekend and asked people who said they had never heard of Bernie Sanders or his policies, what they ...
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Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, current leader Neon Vincent, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, wader, Doctor RJ, rfall, JML9999 and Man Oh ...
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Just to catch a whiff of some damn fine cuisine as we wait for the other shoe to drop
and maybe catch a whiff of what the Ubers and Filthys* are up to.
We're up late Jibbering our Jabber about BLM,
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In 'Win for Public Schools,' Wash. Supreme Court Rules Charter Schools Unconstitutional
"The Supreme Court has affirmed what we’ve said all along—charter schools steal money from our existing ...
by directional
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There is reality, and there is the law. And while we like to pretend that they operate on the same wavelength, the reality is that they often do not.
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A lot of hooplah has been raised here, calling for Hillary Clinton to join Martin O'Malley and Bernie Sanders in their quest to have more debates.
Former Secretary of State Clinton addressed that ...
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(I mistakenly posted this diary early this morning and even though there were a few tips and recs, I deleted that one and posted this in its stead)
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Well, mebbe the rose has fallen off of this particular bush. Slate.com published an article that just put into very plain perspective the case of Kim Davis in KY, and what may very well be the ...
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Dear Mr. the Donald,
I have heard that you are going to deport all the Mexicans from our country, and I applaud you taking such a strong move. However, as we know from a few sources, this may ...
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From USA Today .
John Kasich, who opposes gay marriage, thinks a Kentucky clerk should issue same-sex marriage licenses despite her religious beliefs.
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A letter to Kim Davis, and all the other clerks and judges fighting the same fight. Your cause would be noble if you actually had a moral conflict rather than just a grammatical misunderstanding.
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Oh, you silly Americans. You thought you had a monopoly on anti-gay government workers refusing to do their jobs where they cross paths with teh gays. Well I'm here to tell you, we have them in ...
by lotac
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13 Year Old actress Hailey Sole from Criminal Minds, Private Practice and the new Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer opens up about acting, school and her charity work.
By Claire-Renee ...
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Oh, Tennessee. You're so you .
Going on the sound hypothesis that if you pout hard enough the grownups have to let you have your way, Tennessee Judge Jeffrey Atherton has refused to grant a divorce ...
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From http://proposednewconstitution.blogspot.com/
Article 7-Ending Colonialism
“1. The United States recognizes the great wrongs done by genocide against American Indians, apologizes fully, and ...
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Introduction: The Donald Enters the Clown Car Like, Well, a Clown
It began as a tease. Would Donald Trump, the buffoonish business mogul and reality tv star, add his name to the clown car of non-...
by Robert Paul Lamb
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What one food item do you reach for when you need to nosh?
What is your go to comfort food?
The food that you just cannot live without?
For me, it is the olive. Technically classified as ...
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Gore Vidal’s and William F. Buckley’s political views were as diametrically opposed as they could be, but the two men shared one major characteristic: They were both insufferable narcissists.
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Ok So in the latest New Hampshire (Marist) Poll that has US Senator Bernie Sanders at 41% and leading by 9 (no wait a second) at 49% and leading by 11 points they did some possible general ...
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How do I know county clerk Kim Davis is promoting hatred toward one group of people?
Because otherwise she wouldn't be focusing exclusively on a short sentence written by who knows who some 5000 ...
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synopsis of the past week's fracking patch stats and other related highlights (graphic)
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History of, likewise, age of consent, history of, children's rights, skimming the surface of a complex subject:
Pedophilia was first formally recognized and named in the late 19th century. A ...
by Karen Hedwig Backman
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is a casual community diary (published Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 PM Eastern) where we hang out, share and talk about news, music, photography and other things of interest to the community.
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*Insurance Blues*
They're crazy, not me.
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Hello, puzzlers. September already? I found this picture of a potluck at Mrs. Schmelzer's First Grade blog site. I thought it was adorable, and wanted to share. (Oh, and yay, Nathan!)
For this ...
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Not sure which to use. So I created two dailykos groups: pancakesland and wafflesandpancakes - with melody. (Continued below the orange calorie-free syrup-laced symbol)
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This has been eating away at me for days. Like all of the rest of the world, I was horrified to see the image of a three year old Syrian toddler, drowned on a desperate journey for freedom and ...
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John Kasich--has no chance of winning the republican nomination; first and foremost. Democrats in Ohio wish he were the nominee or VP choice, because his selection will ensure a democratic victory ...
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I seem to remember where students occupied, take your pick of the police shootings demonstrations, or black lives matter- and the tea-publicans have a standard line. "Go get a job!"
I feel I threw ...
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"It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake." (Frederick Douglass)
Many of us know something about A. ...
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What Are You Working On? is for all things hand-made, home-made, and creative in a variety of mediums.
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DK Quilt Guild: A place for quilters to gather, share ideas, projects, and to make the world a better place, one quilt at a time. Join us and share your thoughts, projects, questions, ...
by Pam from Calif
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We aren’t taught how to be sick. It’s a learn by doing activity, except at that moment we are the least capable of learning and doing because - duh - we are too sick to pay attention. If you ...
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Republican Colin Powell, former National Security Adviser, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and former Secretary of State supports the Iran Deal. He revealed his support in fairly ...
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[Via xkcd . This comic helps explain my life.] No, friends, there is no revolting development in job searches . Actually, what's going ...
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a brief synopsis of the past week's key economic reports..
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Sarah Palin, winner of the 2008 Tea Party Nobel prize equivalent for saying a bunch of words while winking and watching Vladimir Putin through her window, gave an enlightening and informative ...
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WASHINGTON STATE Open Thread
This is a community series giving our Washington Kossacks a ...
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Can I begin by saying how much I have enjoyed the Labour party leadership elections? I was set not to when I saw the original candidates for the post. It was downright dispiriting. Then Jeremy ...
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There is an ongoing general discussion in the field of sustainable energy that does not carry the risk of the destruction of our current industrial society and economy about variable renewable energy.
by BruceMcF
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Tom Hooper spoke with the Guardian prior to the premier of The Danish Girl at the Venice Film Festival.
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Access for trans actors to both trans and cisgender roles is utterly key. In the ...
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