DAGR Weekly Reader W2-SEP
"Violent language is the mother tongue of this Trump administration." ~ David A. Graham, ‘The Atlantic Daily’ newsletter
Rosie O’Donnell continues her spat with Donald Trump from exile
We span the globe to bring a heart-warming interview with a talented and caring human being. Rosie’s in Ireland. The broadcast is from Australia. And the damaged person who’s been insulting Rosie for decades is ensconced in the throne room at the White House. The contrast is remarkable.
Video, 18 minutes, 60 Minutes Australia, Sep 7, 2025
Trump Tried to Kill the Infrastructure Law. Now He’s Getting Credit for Its Projects.
Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects financed by the 2021 law, which he strenuously opposed ahead of its passage.
New York Times, Sep 7, 2025, Gift Link
This Is How Climate Change Transformed a Maryland Neighborhood
Extreme conditions are impacting Takoma Park's trees, and one of its climate activist residents, Mike Tidwell, has written a book about it. This is a synopsis of the book, a long read. Inspiring. But it will also tear your heart out.
Mike Tidwell, Sierra Club, Sep 10, 2025
Could Red States Gain Seats if Trump Eliminates Non-Citizens from the Census?
President Donald Trump’s desire to reallocate congressional seats among states by excluding undocumented non-citizens from census counts would probably increase representation in Republican strongholds like Ohio, at the expense of Democratic states like California, if it came to pass.
Sabrina Eaton, Cleveland dot com, Sep 11, 2025
Three on Charlie Kirk: A Reformed Kirk-type Speaks, The NY Times Explains, Mother Jones Caps
I Rejected Charlie Kirk’s Politics. That’s Why I Grieve His Death
A former activist on the Religious Right who now identifies as a progressive evangelical, has been described as the Charlie Kirk of the preceding generation. He knows the game. He left when he realized the violence he helped cause. And he warms, now, of the hate and bigotry Kirk had been busy spreading.
Rev. Rob Schenck, Sojourners, Sep 12, 2025
Where Charlie Kirk Stood on Key Political Issues
The activist’s stances on climate change, immigration, gun control and other issues make an annoying read. Kirk mostly supported views we find anathema and quoted scriptural references(but don’t read too closely) to back up his extreme views.
New York Times, Sep 11, 2025 Gift Link
No, Charlie Kirk Was Not Practicing Politics the Right Way
His assassination deserves full condemnation; his full impact should not be sidestepped.
David Corn, Mother Jones, Sep 12, 2025