The VA lost about 700 social workers and 500 psychologists and psychiatrists over the course of 2025 — a significant change for an agency that was adding mental health staffers nearly every month leading up to Trump’s return to office.
The success of the U.S. vaccination system depends on two fundamental pillars: parents trusting in vaccines and children having access to them.
Under RFK Jr., both are in peril.
I spent a lot of time with this record starting in college. More than BB actually…
"Powered by upright bass lines, church chords and the quiet insistence of swing, the city’s jazz story began in jam sessions and storefront clubs along Hastings Street."
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Detroit Jazz (gift link):
I’ve had this record for years—can’t recall where I found it. It’s not as great as it looks, but it looks AMAZING.
Just wanted to remind folks, especially the GOP and the FDD, that Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal didn’t give Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or allow it to keep 60% enriched uranium. It sent $1.7 billion to Iran versus the tens of billions Iran will now make from tolls. 🤷🏽♂️
Thanks to the dapper fellow on my morning subway ride blasting Sonny Clark out of a Bluetooth speaker. Obnoxious in the best way. Made my morning. We chatted briefly about Jackie sounding so mature relatively early in his career.
Mom’s watercolor from that time in Tangier.
Dad’s hand of Fatima medallion can be seen here.
One of theseI’ll find some of my dad’s writing about the time he and my mom spent in Morocco, hanging at Randy’s club there. Mom did a lot of art while there, and dad picked up a silver medallion he wore for the rest of his life.
Randy Weston was born in Brooklyn, NY on this day in 1926
While the version of "Fables Of Faubus" on Mingus Ah Um is excellent, I prefer the 1960 version from Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus for two reasons: (1) Eric Dolphy; (2) it contains the censored lyrics.
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If you're into "Spiritual Jazz," but aren't collecting CHARLES MINGUS albums, you're doing it wrong. Hard to pick just one Mingus LP, but you can't go wrong with this all-time classic. My 1959, original deep groove #vinyl pressing. Basically, just buy everything by Mingus.
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Ray Bradbury Reveals the True Meaning of Fahrenheit 451: It’s Not About Censorship, But People “Being Turned Into Morons by TV”
Over eight million Americans took to the streets today, which makes No Kings 3 the biggest single day of protest in the history of our country. #NoKings
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"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RECORDING FEDERAL AGENTS IN PUBLIC. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement, so long as you aren't trespassing or violating a lawful order. If you're not under arrest, law enforcement needs a warrant to confiscate or search your device. If you're arrested, officers still need a warrant to search your device's contents. The government may never lawfully delete your photos or videos. While the Constitution protects your right to record and helps you defend against unjustified retaliation or arrest, the exercise of this right can still carry risks. ACLU."
"Tips for recording federal agents from ACLU organizers. Capture relevant details including agents’ names, badge numbers, documents, and any weapons they’re carrying. Capture context like the surrounding area. Record continuous video to capture the full sequence of events. Copy your photos or videos to other devices so they can’t be lost or deleted. Don’t delete the originals. Try to share your documentation with the impacted individual’s loved ones, their attorney, or local organizations working with impacted community members." Arrow pointing right.
"Tips to protect your digital privacy from ACLU legal experts. Turn off all biometric functions to unlock your phone, including fingerprint and face recognition. Ensure your phone has a strong password. Keep your phone in airplane mode when you don’t need to communicate with others. Turn off location services unless you’re actively using an app that needs access to your location. Communicate with others using secure, encrypted messaging apps."
We have the right to record ICE agents, police, and other government officials at work in public.
Read up on your rights and our tips to get ready for Saturday's No Kings protests.
More info at aclu.org/kyr_record-
"the lawsuit asks the courts to stop the agency from making arrests without warrants or probable-cause determinations, and to make the government pay the expenses and legal fees of those who were improperly detained..."
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How about they run on time?
And streamline maintenance access the system…
Stop fighting with ny and Amtrak and get things done!
Overhead wire issues
Signal problems
Equipment availability
Messed up staffing for no reason.
Cancellations
It’s a daily crap shoot.
Overhead wire issues
Signal problems
Equipment availability
Messed up staffing for no reason.
Cancellations
It’s a daily crap shoot.
lol, now you're just calling me out for mostly picking the sessions he produced or wrote notes for. 🥸
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P.S. I'm wearing a t-shirt of PRLP 7105 today. What ever happened to trumpeter Johnny Splawn?
In the comments on Substack you’ll see my early ‘50s additions as well.
Sean Duffy should be impeached and removed from his cabinet post.
Two pilots dead at LaGuardia. A lone controller managing two simultaneous emergencies. The FAA is 3,000 controllers short. We will blame the human. We should fix the system.
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Read Vonnegut’s Player Piano.
The US is spending more than $1 trillion on the military for the first time in history.
That apparently isn't enough. Now, the Pentagon wants $200 billion more for an illegal war in Iran.
The answer is NO.
We need to invest in the American people, not endless war.
You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her.
Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day
