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Marc A. Thiessen Washington Post With the passing of Donald H. Rumsfeld, our country has lost a great leader who helped liberate 50 million people from tyranny, deliver justice to the terrorists who attacked us on Sept. 11, 2001, and transform our military for the threats of a new century. And I lost a great boss and a dear friend who transformed my life in countless ways. His work ethic was legendary. After the 9/11 attacks, we traveled 250,000 miles around the world, visiting combat zones and foreign capitals. His senior staff spent so much time in the plane with him, we called ...

Life in the slow lane By Richard Leighton Eastern painted turtles, such as the one in the accompanying photograph, are starting to bask in Downeast Maine’s ponds now. In central Maine, midland painted turtles (a very similar species) are doing the same. We’ll get back to these gentle creatures, but first a few thoughts about turtledom generally in Maine. We’re fortunate in Maine to have those two native species of painted turtles as well as six other types of inland (not counting sea) turtles. On the other hand, these turtles may not be feeling so lucky to be Mainers.

Mehlville School District: Keep Reading This Summer! - Mehlville-Oakville, MO - 'A Story About Afiya' by James Berry: Some people have dresses for every occasion, but Afiya only needs one.

See yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour here. This entry was posted in Links on About Lambert Strether Readers, I have had a correspondent characterize my views as realistic cynical. Let me briefly explain them. I believe in universal programs that provide concrete material benefits, especially to the working class. Medicare for All is the prime example, but tuition-free college and a Post Office Bank also fall under this heading. So do a Jobs Guarantee and a Debt Jubilee. Clearly, neither liberal Democrats nor conservative Republicans can deliver on such programs, because the two are d...

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