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out in the bloodshed everyone loses / there's unforgettable scars / out in the bloodshed permanent bruises / shapes up who you are

A Billionaire Trump Supporter Will Soon Own the News

William D. Cohan The New York Times
The unprecedented likely control of CBS, CNN, HBO, Paramount, TikTok and Discovery by Trump-supporting billionaire Larry Ellison indicates that these important media outlets will, like Fox News, march toward a more Trump-friendly worldview.

Trump Is Treating the Military Like His Personal Mercenaries

Tom Nichols The Atlantic
Trump thinks he can pick up the phone and have people blown up at sea on his personal orders—and so far, no one’s stopped him from doing exactly that. The military has a responsibility to reject illegal orders, even if they come from the President.

Revolution

Lenore Weiss
Poet Lenore Weiss remembers what it was like to have heroes and hope.

How To Defend Members From Politicized Firings

Bill Barry Labor Notes
Today’s firings present a new challenge for union stewards because each case becomes public, playing out on social media and on the national stage. Nonetheless, the same principles hold. Here are some basic steps a steward should take.