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Trump Attacks the Free Press
John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is attempting to reshape coverage of him in the press, how he’s using his power to threaten media outlets he doesn’t agree with, why this signals a slide toward authoritarianism for the U.S., and whether or not you guys can also see this twink we’re pretty sure is a…
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Being an Optimist Is Very Good For Your Health – by Dr. Ross Reck
Optimists are those people who have a positive outlook on life. They’re the ones who see the glass as being half-full instead of half-empty. And, if life sends them lemons, instead of feeling sorry for themselves, they figure out a way to make lemonade.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
It’s clear Trump and his administration will go after any institution that won’t fall in line. President Donald Trump has initiated efforts to defund NPR and PBS. On May 1, 2025, he signed Executive Order 14290, directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other federal agencies to cease both direct and indirect funding to…
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Another Example of Seizing the Opportunity to Make Someone’s Day – by Dr. Ross Reck
The following story was sent in by a subscriber in response to a previous Reminder about taking advantage of opportunities to make other people’s days.
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Arizona Open for Diversity
There is Good News in Arizona Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has consistently vetoed legislation targeting transgender individuals, reinforcing her commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ rights amid ongoing efforts by the Republican-controlled legislature to pass restrictive laws. “Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) vetoed three anti-transgender bills passed by her state’s Republican legislators. Though the bills passed largely…
