Tag Archives: US Congress

“What the world needs now, is…”

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Naomi

Lawyers. Very very smart lawyers. Very very smart lawyers in Congress because, you know, it’s legislators who write the laws to advance policies and seal up holes in our foundation, and the people who know how to do that are … Continue reading →

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The masks of the red death, plus corruption, plus animal news

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Naomi

All from Harper’s Weekly Review: Bill Montgomery, the 80-year-old cofounder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, also died of COVID-19; shortly after his passing, the group’s Twitter account deleted a meme making fun of protective masks that used … Continue reading →

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Distraught over politics? Take a break with Trollope

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Naomi

That’s a somewhat deceitful title. Because Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) is immersed in politics. Just not our 21st century ones. Although… I’ve been re-reading Trollope’s great six-novel saga, the Pallisers. There’s nothing quite like sagas to pull me out of my … Continue reading →

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