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Professional on the Left Coast. Not until I moved here was I able to accurately situate myself on the political spectrum, as I've finally met some people (many people!) to the left of me. Consider me a pragmatic Green.
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I found this very insightful, letters from readers of the Latvia-based newspaper Meduza explain their support for the war. For those who don’t have a chance to read it, these are primarily Russians in Russia or non-Russian Europe and it often boils...
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The truth hurts.
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24 comments on Thu Dec 22, 2022 at 05:30 PM PST with 92 Recommends |
According to projections, Rep. Herrera Beutler will fall to third place in a top-two primary when votes continue to be counted next week, which would make her yet another Republican Congressperson who voted for impeachment to lose in a primary....
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www.oregonlive.com/… Here’s to more and better Democrats. jamiefororegon.com
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Best wishes for a full recovery, John.
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