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Edie

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Retired old person but still believe in integrity, honesty, respect and compassion. Never give up on values that make our world, our nation and our community strong.

  1. Israeli forces intensify attacks on Gaza City after the military announces it will advance plans to take over the city and forcibly displace more than a million Palestinians to concentration zones in the south of the Strip.

    🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/toj6zm

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  2. If these states want to fix problems

    Instead of sending National Guard troops to DC for a fictitious crime spree

    They should look within

    Ohio has 4 of the nation’s 12 most dangerous cities

    South Carolina is the 42nd safest state

    West Virginia is 49th in healthcare and 50th in infrastructure

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  3. It’s stupidly absurd watching people scream “How can Trump embrace Putin like that don’t you know the ICC calls him a war criminal?” And then turn around and embrace Netanyahu, who the ICC calls a war criminal.😐

    Those of us committed to actual justice reject both war criminals—as justice mandates.

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  4. The industry profits. The state stays addicted to oil revenue. Working families pay the price.

    Spread the word, because the same people who are wrecking the climate are getting ready to ration healthcare. -end- progressnownm.org/oil-and-gas-...

    The oil & gas industry's influence creeps into NM's healthcare sector: private equity-backed healthcare systems are buying up local hospitals & clinics.

    Oil and gas are coming for your healthcare

    The oil & gas industry's influence creeps into NM's healthcare sector: private equity-backed healthcare systems are buying up local hospitals & clinics.

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  5. One Texas private school awarded $5M+ to a construction firm owned by a board member. Others handed out loans — often reaching $100,000 or more — to school leaders.

    While such practices typically violate state laws governing public schools, private schools are largely exempt from these rules.

    An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state…

    Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.

    An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state…

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