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Relentless optimist. Companion of a Quaker Parrot. We’re leveling up, folks. Stay grounded & take deep, calming breaths. We can do this.

  1. The loss of subject matter expertise impacting DOJ — particularly in the counterintelligence sphere — cannot be understated. It will take years to rebuild, and in the meantime, will exact a very real cost in terms of our national security.

    “The magnitude of the loss of attorneys in CES is potentially very damaging for the national security of the United States,” said David Laufman, who led the team from late 2014 until early 2018.

    Inside the ‘Brain Drain’ of Counterintelligence Prosecutors at DOJ

    “The magnitude of the loss of attorneys in CES is potentially very damaging for the national security of the United States,” said David Laufman, who led the team from late 2014 until early 2018.

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  2. Two children were killed and seventeen people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School.

    A Cracker Barrel logo change received far more scrutiny and attention than any fight against the epidemic of gun violence in this country.

    Our priorities remain idiotic.

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    Krasner: So, if what you have is a group of ICE agents, or even the military, coming into Philadelphia and committing crimes—assaults that are illegal, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, obstruction of the administration of justice—they can be prosecuted.

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  4. Schools Theaters Concerts Malls Churches Synagogues Mosques Parks Nightclubs Offices Festivals Stores Military Bases Bars Post Offices Yoga Studios Super Bowl parades

    Nowhere is safe from the scourge of gun violence in America. You can't tell me we must simply accept it.

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  5. "Trump has vowed repeatedly to halve power prices within 12 months...Instead, residential electricity prices have climbed about 10% from January until May and are projected to rise another 5.8% next year" https://bloom.bg/4fTtifb

    Surging utility bills in key battleground states are threatening to become a political liability for Republicans heading into upcoming elections.

    Soaring Power Bills in Largest US Grid Pose Risk for Republicans

    Surging utility bills in key battleground states are threatening to become a political liability for Republicans heading into upcoming elections.

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  6. MINNEAPOLIS: “A deliberate act of violence… don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.”

    2 kids dead, over a dozen others wounded by another heavily armed gunman. Heartbreaking.

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