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Pete Sylvester's avatar

Another great post. I share your concern about Putin's visit. Putin is desperate, and he's got a willing partner in Donald Trump. I hope Ukraine survives intact.

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Jennifer's avatar

I really like how you lay out your reporting. Today, I clicked on several links as I was reading through and got more background from your sources. I didn't have to sift through the bibliography at the end. Thanks.

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Tom Gadbois's avatar

You are so good at this. Thanks.

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MollyNC's avatar

I just rode a roller coaster of emotions reading this Saturday's 5 things post. Thrilled to learn of Harvard's research as my mom is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and then, devastated to know this promising and important research will likely be de-funded because of this fascist regime. How can anyone not see these as actions of a death cult is beyond me. What a waste of goodness, of talent, and of knowledge. It's just trashing hope for so, so many. My God.

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Michelle G's avatar

Thank you so much, Olivia. I love your unique writing style and appreciate the narratives you push forth for all to see!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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Joan Bailey's avatar

Judge Mizelle should recuse herself. This is a blatant conflict of interest that flies in the face of impartiality. Olivia, thank you for your excellent dissecting of these happenings and your insight of the ramifications that could result. Your analysis is spot on and easily understood. I always learn something from you every time. You need to run for office in 2026 (that is if we have elections).

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The Cybergrouch's avatar

Excellent writing, analysis and breadth of topics. Don't ever bend the knee, Olivia! Screw the litigious haters.

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Ellen Brown's avatar

Thank you Olivia for the sunlight as disinfectant you shine on corners of our country we wouldn’t know exist. Uber—ugh.

Putin! Playing Trump and Witkoff as always. Stringing them along like children while he murders innocents. His punishment? He will get exactly what he wants as Trump hands Ukraine to him on a silver platter. My rhetorical question is when will it end?

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Clark Walker's avatar

AS always, Olivia, you are "spot on".

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

My espresso pot is always on and you are always welcome in North Carolina!

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Olivia of Troye's avatar

Thank you Josie!🫶

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

Anytime! Your courage is inspiring!

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L.A. Miller's avatar

Thanks again, Olivia, for bringing each of these topics to mind. Your descriptions and explanations add to clarity about these issues. Appreciate your work.

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SLMontgo's avatar

It's an honor to restack your columns and share them to BlueSky, Olivia. Also, I have donated to your litigation GoFundMe and plan to add to that soon. We are standing with you against the tyranny. 💕✳️

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Jane B's avatar

Olivia, thank you. i always appreciate your unique clear and forthright style of sharing (more than i want to know) about what absolutely needs to be known... Carry on.

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Thank you for sharing the story of Ed Levien, who started at the age of sixty-five as an EMT with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad.

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Beth Peters's avatar

Why isn't Zelenskyy going to be in Alaska with Trump and Putin?!? Am I the only one who finds this strange? He doesn't need Trump to speak for him...

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Al Draycott's avatar

Thank you Olivia for the great read.

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