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We arrived in Morro Bay at sunset and stopped at the beach before our rental. Emily wasted no time getting her paws wet. I shared a video directly from the beach with paid subscribers. It’s grand to be back!

Part 2 of “If I were Brett Veach” is live! I wrote about in-house free agents and who I would prioritize if I were Veach.

If I were Brett Veach, Part 2: In-house free agents

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State of the Union Drama: How Democrats Lost Big Last Night

I’m so excited to launch Design School and share my first post this week.

Punchy plywood, swingy brass fringe, and more delightful spring things

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Trump is pushing forward with his plans to create a "Crypto Strategic Reserve."

No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES.

The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto.

It's a grift.

Strategic corruption reserve

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For now, the Democrats’ calls to “reinvent themselves” are rhetorical than actual. Even if moderates try to shift the conversation away from identity politics or radical positions, it doesn’t make sense that the party base will follow. Even if progressives try to rally the rank and file around a bold economic populism, there is no reason…

The Work of the Democratic Party

I went to a party last week in Trump’s DC. It was exhilarating in a way that made me very uneasy.

Barbarians at the Gate

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Under new norms, DDF weighs in on alleged mystic

“When the Greeks got the gospel, they turned it into a philosophy;

when the Romans got it, they turned it into a government;

when the Europeans got it, they turned it into a culture;

and when the Americans got it, they turned it into a business.”

- Richard Halverson

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Washington Post columnist

talked to my friend and colleague Jordan Castro about his writing and way of thinking about culture. What Jordan says in this interview encapsulates much of what the and the broader Cluny Institute is doing. I’m grateful to work alongside him. The profile:

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My net income from Substack subscriptions this year was $80.

Our household budget for Manhattan chowder is a $80.

So when I say my patrons literally pay for our chowder, I mean it.

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Research shows that speaking to strangers has a subtle but significant effect on our happiness. It turns out that the seemingly trivial social encounters — chatting up a person in the elevator, making small talk with the Starbucks barista, or even just smiling at a passerby — can have profound positive changes in your mood.

How Weak Social Ties Can Have a Meaningful Effect on Our Happiness

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At 4 p.m. today, the U.S. Senate votes to remove a rule that bans debanking, a practice where banks, financial institutions, payment processors, and even certain services in the digital finance sector, like cryptocurrency platforms, deny services to clients based on political, reputational, or ideological grounds.

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Please don’t forget this: Susan Collins voted for the impeachment of Donald Trump — she used to believe he shouldn’t be president.

Now, she’s become nothing more than another pawn in his game.

She’s a fraud. She has to be voted out next year.

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BREAKING: Ontario, Canada Premier Doug Ford just canceled Elon Musk’s Starlink contract:

“We’re ripping up Ontario’s contract with Starlink. It’s done, it’s gone.

I was an English Major who wanted to be a Journalist

Went to Medical School as a backup

Started in Internal Medicine because my father was an internist

Pivoted to OB-GYN and delivered 3,000 babies

Focused on being a kick-ass Surgeon

Decided to become an expert in Menopause

Now I am a Doctor who Writes

EVERY PART OF YOUR JOURNEY MATTERS

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New tornado siren system being installed. Yet another vehicle fire. And, a new study shows how local property taxes stack up statewide and nationally.

Dems need to keep fighting, but not by shaking canes. The visual is awful

They need to win back young people, it’s going to take a change in HOW and WHAT you message.

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Every writer writes with purpose.

Words are not haphazardly written rather they are carefully chosen to evoke emotions, persuade, inspire, or challenge perspectives.

Writing is in fact, a radical and deliberate act of self-expression and resistance. 🧡

maybe one of the best essays I have ever read, oh my god

i have friends, i definitely have friends

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We cannot standby idly by as this atrocity continues. We have to protect the people of this country, we have to fight for our freedom, we have to fight for these programs that help aid Americans.

We still have rights! The billionaires are NOT in control.

Are you done with Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon, Twitter…?

Ready to stop supporting the Tech Oligarchy?

Then follow along. We're about to OpenSource Everything.

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Call To Remove Invocation From Agenda

Dear Jasmine Crockett,

Our party owes you an insurmountable amount of debt for your courage and strength.

If and when you decide to run for higher office, we’re going to support you.

Whatever you do.

Sincerely,

The Democrats

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If you're bored, go on a walk.

If you're anxious, go on a walk.

If you lack ideas, go on a walk.

If you need space, go on a walk.

If you need exercise, go on a walk.

If you need sunlight, go on a walk.

Before you try the latest fad to fix your problems, go on a walk.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett just asked Mayors testifying before Congress whether there are any immigrants roaming around their cities with 34 felony convictions. She then continues:

"because that could be a danger to the community."

All the mayor answered “no”.

…But we have one of those people running around the White House threatening our allies.

“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”

Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.

Remember this as the program is under attack.

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My Substack is full of Black women who love art, reading, writing, and embracing their creativity on their own terms

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The University of Virginia simply breaks down the meaning of DEI.

We're being told by elected and appointed officials that these programs are divisive, which is blatantly false. Inclusion is the intent and directive.

Rep Al Green after being removed from Trump speech: "I'll accept the punishment. It's worth it to let people know that there's some of us who are going to stand up" against Trump and his anti-American agenda. And Green added Trump is convicted felon! This is what courage looks like!

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I’ve lost about 1,500 subscribers since I said “Trump is a b*tch” in a post.

But I’ve also made over 5,000 new friends since I said it.

If you agree that Trump’s a b*tch, then subscribe.

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The "insane" disconnect between school schedules, reading research, and curriculum design

Just so I make myself clear

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I’m no constitutional law scholar, but shouldn’t the Democratic members of congress be filing for restraining orders to stop each of the illegal (meaning contrary to the constitution or federal statutes) acts of Trump or his proxies? Why are they leaving it to the states and individual citizens?

The Department of Education is under attack, but cannot swiftly be dismantled. The majority of the people in this country are products of our public school system. We need more funding, more resources.

The National Education Association is one of those resources.

nea.org/join-our-moveme…

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If you’re reading this, then the algorithm has determined you’re a Democrat.

If that’s true, then subscribe to my channel and let’s work together.

The revolution has begun. Glad you’re here.

Regardless of how the Senate votes on RFK Jr. I pledge to provide you with as much knowledge as I can regarding health that is evidence-based.

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Wow So true!❤😱

Once again, thank you, Michael Moore for your clear-eyed assessment of how this is all going to go down (no pun intended) specifics TBD, and for raising my morale just a tad rn. 🙏🏼

Overwhelm… Overreach… Overthrown.

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Pete Buttigieg rebuts Trump’s ridiculous speech on the Late Show:

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Don’t replace your quiet time with Christian TikTok, YouTube sermons, theological books, podcasts and Substack articles. These things are all great, but you need to seek the Lord for yourself. Other people’s relationships with God are not your own.

Restack if you stand with Ukraine

This is not the time to stop your voice. I just sent emails to my Texas Republican Senators. Call the switchboard overload Congress with our disgust how Felon47 treated Zelensky. Enclosed copy of my emails Ted Cruz

When Felon47 critized Zelensky's clothes. Did Felon47 recall what President Musk wore to the cabinet meeting yesterday. I feel shame,anger about what happened to Zelensky in the office today. United States is no longer the beacon of light to the world. I ask God to forgive me for wha…

I appreciate you speaking up to your Republican Senators, keep it up!!

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