What is Hamas? The militant group behind surprise attack on Israel has ruled Gaza for years - ABC News
White House condemns Hamas and pledges support for Israel after attacks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/07/us-reaction-defense-secretary-says-he-is-closely-monitoring-attack-on-israel?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
'Alice in Wonderland politics': How GOP went from 'disciplined machine to dysfunctional malaise' https://www.alternet.org/disciplined-machine-dysfunctional-malaise-gop/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
I’ve just come back from a lovely 3km of running and 2km of walking in the fresh air. I didn’t push myself, I just did what felt enjoyable. The temperature was summery, but the sun’s low in the sky now and it’s only 5.30pm. I’m just about to pop some jacket potatoes in the oven then I’ll take a shower and change the bed linen while they’re baking. A pleasant way to spend the evening.
As #education increases, #superstition decreases. Religions that encourage belief in “the supernatural” are superstitious. #criticalthinking #ReligiousTrauma Meet the 'nones': An ever increasing group across Europe with little to no religious affiliation | Euronews https://www.euronews.com/2023/10/08/meet-the-nones-an-ever-increasing-group-across-europe-with-little-to-no-religious-affiliat
"Teachers have raised real heroes - patriots of their homeland, the best of the best. In difficult, sometimes extraordinary, dangerous conditions, you continue to teach and educate new generations of Ukrainians. Those who will build the future of our country. Those who will glorify Ukraine with their intelligence, talent, ingenuity and indomitable spirit. This is a truly important and responsible mission," - Denys Shmyhal
Read more here🔗 https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/premier-ministr-nahorodyv-uchyteliv-n1a-tseremonii-global-teacher-prize-ukraine
Simone Biles and Jake Jarman enjoy golden day at gymnastics world championships https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/08/simone-biles-and-jake-jarman-enjoy-golden-day-at-gymnastics-world-championships?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
#GOPKillsBest #VoteBlueIfYouWantToLive #GOP
Thanks to backward policies, Republicans are killing their own https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/8/2197576/-Thanks-to-backward-policies-Republicans-are-killing-their-own
Michael Cohen: No Escape For Trump In NY Fraud Trial
Fair’s Unfair
by Brian McFadden
SHADES OF TRUMP!
The leader of Chechnya, Kadyrov, proposed canceling the Russian presidential elections scheduled for spring or holding them with only one candidate - Putin.
Kadyrov linked the need to cancel the elections or hold them on an uncontested basis with Russia’s war against Ukraine.
As if in Russia there is even a choice to choose 🙄🙄🙄
#AureFreePress #Ukraine️ #Russia #Putin
Now would be a good time for Congressional "moderates" to show their moderation.
#USpolitics #Congress #gqp #GiftArticle
https://wapo.st/3ZNRUOn
I Made the Most Banned Book in America
by Maia Kobabe
https://thenib.com/i-made-the-most-banned-book-in-america/
#PoliticalModerate #Independent, #SocialLiberal, #Agnostic, #Unions, #Veteran, retired airline pilot. Supports level playing fields, equal opportunity, and democracy, not how to twist it to my advantage; capitalism/corporation critic, 🚫Today’s GOP, 🚫MAGA. Human species pessimist, pondering the Great Filter and do we have the Right Stuff? 🇺🇸 Citizen residing in a blue enclave of Texas.