Elise Stefanik Joins CNN's State of the Union with Jake Tapper YouTube video by Elise Stefanik Official

Stefanik's appearance on Tapper's CNN show State of the Union is worth a watch. She makes a strong case for her pivotal role pushing for changes in the university/higher education system. The most fascinating part is their exchange over Trump, Iran and Israel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK82...

Found this place today #winterspring

New York Democrats are looking beyond the battleground districts A spate of Democratic overperformances across the country have some eyeing deep-red seats in the Empire State.

Politico reporting about #ny21 being viewed as in play by Democrats... www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

National Democrats' first true test during Trump 2.0 isn't the midterms in November. It's the primary in California in June. If in 2026 Democratic leaders can be outmaneuvered by Trump and the GOP...IN CALIFORNIA...

Went to a celebration of young people last night who've created something new and cool. They reminded me how powerful it is right now to be *doing* good things. Creating, partnering, collaborating. Voicing opinions is...fine. But if you're feeling heavy go find and help people doing positive things.

Spring. Weekend.

Home in Westport · ★4.88 · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 private baths The Tree House

I'm heading to Spain so my Tree House in the Adirondacks is open for AirBnB stays (gorgeous pre-mosquito spring season) from 4/24 - 5/3. Hiking, biking, paddling, 7 acres of woods to explore, an EV charger. 😊
www.airbnb.com/rooms/812331...

New cultural manifesto. I will no longer consume *any* cultural products (movies, books, whatever) predicated on the end of the world. If you can't tell a cool powerful meaningful story without first destroying civilization and committing imaginary genocide, I'm not interested. It's gross and lazy.

Vance attempting to advise the Pope on Catholic theology just seven years after Vance became a Roman Catholic is so 2026.

Exploring the green side of Rio de Janeiro: a vast urban rain forest Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to the world's largest urban rain forest. Woven among the city's bustling neighborhoods are soaring tree canopies, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails.

My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/04/15/n...

Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery.

My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/04/14/n...

Good night beautiful world

How an Image Depicting Trump as Christ Sparked a Backlash on the Religious Right The president’s social-media posts triggered strong pushback from the religious right, and it could be a liability for Republicans in the midterms.

Quote from a conservative Catholic writer points to how troubled some Christians on the right are by Trump. “Not saying Trump is the Antichrist,” Dreher told The Wall Street Journal. “But he’s radiating the spirit of Antichrist, no question.” www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Police investigate inmate deaths at 3 North Country prisons in one week Police are investigating homicides at three North Country prisons in Malone, Ogdensburg, and Gouverneur.

Feels like NY state prisons could grow into a major issue for Kathy Hochul as she seeks re-election. @ncprnews.bsky.social doing great on-going reporting on soaring costs, role of Nat Guard, and big safety concerns. www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...

Carney Seals a Majority and Remakes Canada’s Liberal Party

Meanwhile in Canada www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/w...

A quick break from work today. Man I love living here.

Trump says he posted this image of him as Jesus because he thought it portrayed him as a doctor. Factually he's neither Jesus nor a doctor.

Complex times...
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/u...

Meet the NASA Artemis engineer who's from St. Lawrence County Jamie Szafran, a software engineer and architect on NASA’s Artemis missions, went to Edwards-Knox High School and graduated from SUNY Potsdam.

Incredibly cool from @ncprnews.bsky.social and @davidncpr.bsky.social www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...

I grew up in Evangelical and later Episcopalian churches. Factually, in the Bible centered churches of my childhood this image Trump posted of himself as a supernatural figure with divine powers would have been disqualifying.

Overlooked No More: Margaret Gipsy Moth, Fearless CNN Camera Operator

Admiration www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/o...

stable genius right here…👇

Fighting assault allegations, Rep. Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.

My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/04/12/n...

Orban getting shellacked after JD Vance campaigned for him has to be sending shockwaves through the far right US enclaves that have embraced Hungarian style authoritarianism. Voters want good government and affordability more than they want conspiracy theories.

"In a recent meeting, the president said he would pardon those within 200 feet of the Oval Office, say people familiar with the remarks." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

My latest reporting on @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse Since Trump began his second term, his administration's use of the armed forces has left a growing number in the military unsettled, according to NPR interviews with service members and advocates.

Must-read reporting from @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...

Will be interesting to see how historians compare BUsh: Afghanistan-Iraq and Trump: Iran...

meant: 'even more harm'

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