Aldous Pennyfarthing and Daily Kos May 16, 2021 The dude who hosted what may be the most infuriating photo op during the events of Jan. 6—the brandishing of a flag
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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The racist ‘replacement theory’ has it all backward
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Taking Care of Expensive Lingerie
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What Medicines Can Make Your Blood Sugar Spike?
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Did You Know? 411 from Pew Research
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Take Off Your Shoes and Change Your Clothes
When I was a kid, we changed into our play clothes when we came home from school, and changed our shoes as well. In winter, we left our boots in a tray outside the door and put on house shoes or sl