Would you like to join me in reading W. E. B. Du Bois’ book, The Souls of Black Folk? It’s got a detailed account of all of the missteps of Reconstruction that I am finding quite edifying. He’s a poet so it’s a joy to read.

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Please consult with President Julian Bear Runner (JBR) before you go to his land today. … You may not know that in 1980 the Supreme Court ruled that the appropriation of their lands was illegal & suggested $100 million in reparations but the Sioux just wanted their land back.

I just looked up Braxton Bragg today. You might have admired his argumentative personality but I’m sure you wouldn’t be impressed with his performance in Nov. 1863 … We really don’t need to keep his name alive. Reading Chad Williams’ opinion piece in the WP today will help you understand why you removing the names of Confederates from our bases matters.

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It’s a happy day! I got some tickets to visit Yosemite in August. It’ll be wonderful to be there in the summer with a limited number of visitors. ... Have you been to Yosemite? If not, I encourage you to go. … Every time I go, I marvel at the beauty of the Earth and the wisdom of John Muir and others who realized we had to make the most spectacular spots accessible to the public. Please do all you can to keep Yosemite pristine.

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… Unfortunately, the only info coming from the WH these days is about things you were not aware of. So, my suggestion for today is to PAY ATTENTION! I have to give that advice all the time in classrooms. I’m afraid that you have learned to tune things out …

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… I was troubled to see the video of Mark and Patricia McCloskey waving their guns at protestors in St Louis, and even more troubled that the Mayor, Lyda Krewson, made the mistake of reading the names & addresses of citizens who were suggesting changes to the city budget….

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…It’s hard to imagine how it can ever go back to a peaceful condition. Afghanistan may be our reminder that the world tends toward entropy & our democracy is a rather fragile thing….

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…Take a look at Caroline Randall Williams opinion piece in the NYT today. She writes about how her body is a “confederate monument” because her DNA indicates that she is more than half-white showing that she has “rape colored skin.”…

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…Was the boat that you saw one of those fancy Littoral Combat Ships equipped with “rolling airframe missiles”, “Mark 110 guns” & various unmanned systems including underwater vehicles for blowing up mines and submarines. Was all that gear part of the $362 million sticker price or did we have to pay extra?…

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Have fun in WI today. …As you will recall my family has a cabin in Marinette County. Its claim to fame is its 14 waterfalls …

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…  Did you read about the disturbance in Madison, WI, last night? A group of protestors took down “Forward,” an iconic statue representing the progressive politics of WI….The protestors say that the state & local officials are not listening. I’m not convinced that tearing down a beloved statue at the center of the city is helping the cause.

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… Speaking of uncertainties, I wonder how many folk will show up for your “rally” today at the Dream City Church. I wonder how many of them will be college students. I wonder if they will wear their masks like they are supposed to. I wonder how many of them will catch CV….

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…I am excited that Audrey Strauss will now be leading the top prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. She sounds even more competent than her former boss. I don’t know why WPB wanted to change the leadership at SDNY, but even the WSJ says he botched it. All’s well that ends well – right?…

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I understand that you celebrated Father’s Day with DJT, Jr. by doing an interview with him. It’s tricky being a parent, isn’t it? … I understand that DJT, Jr thinks you like Ivanka better than him. That’s not true, is it?

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When you’re in OK today, I hope you will remind your audience of Terence Crutcher’s (TC) murder by Officer Betty Jo Shelby who shot him while his hands were in the air. His SUV had broken down & she was supposed to be there to help out. You were a candidate at the time & you said you found it “troubling.” …

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