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* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* "The Guardian view on Chinese politics: an age of ambition:" https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/24/the-guardian-view-on-chinese-politics-an-age-of-ambition

* "U.S. touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China:" http://www.reuters.com/article/us-asia-mattis-philippines/u-s-touts-military-ties-in-philippines-as-duterte-courts-russia-china-idUSKBN1CT0TH

* "Khizr Khan - Paying Tribute to Democratic Values in "An American Family" - Extended Interview:"

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* I don't know how I feel about this. "A ‘Hiero’ in the White House: Trump's resemblance to a Greek tyrant:" http://theconversation.com/a-hiero-in-the-white-house-trumps-resemblance-to-a-greek-tyrant-83866

* Wait, why is Melania Trump pretending to run an anti-bullying campaign when her husband has been publicly bullying a pregnant war widow all week, including literally during her husband's funeral, as well as the grieving friends and family. Shouldn't she start in the oval office, given that her husband's behavior is a national shame?

* "Trump-Corker feud explodes ahead of critical Hill visit:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/politics/corker-trump-photo-op-tax-plan/index.html

* "Trump an 'utterly untruthful' president who's debasing US, GOP Sen. Bob Corker says:" http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-sen-bob-corker-trump-leave-professionals/story?id=50675996

* "Trump, Corker feud reignites hours before critical meeting:" http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/356841-trump-corker-feud-reignites-hours-before-critical-meeting

* "Flake's speech burning Trump gets standing ovation from some Republicans:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/politics/jeff-flake-retirement-arizona/index.html

* "Trump has personally attacked 1 in 5 GOP senators:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/politics/trump-gop-senators-corker/index.html

* "Dossier fight could be first legal test for Hill Russia probes:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/24/trump-dossier-russia-investigations-senate-house-244108

* "Republicans lash out at Trump, but only as lame ducks:"

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* "Sen. Jeff Flake's US Senate Floor Speech:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2017/10/sen-jeff-flakes-us-senate-floor-speech.html

* *side eye* "Tillerson and the missing wall clock:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41734559

* It looks suspiciously like they bypassed the usual process to give a sweetheart deal to friends of Zinke's, not coincidentally 45′s donors, who can't possibly do the job. After all, it' only American citizens still living without power so long after the storms, why put any effort into repaying tax payers with actual services when you can funnel money to friends. "$300M Puerto Rico Recovery Contract Awarded to Tiny Utility Company Linked to Major Trump Donor:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/dollar300m-puerto-rico-recovery-contract-awarded-to-tiny-utility-company-linked-to-major-trump-donor

* Speaking of Ryan Zinke and questionable financial transactions. "Zinke funneled millions to questionable PACs:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/24/zinke-fundraisers-republican-operatives-244094

* "Ben Carson refuses to answer questions on HUD budget cuts:"

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* "House Republicans move to...impeach Hillary!:"

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* "Appeals court paves way for undocumented teen to have abortion:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/politics/undocumented-teen-immigrant-abortion-case/index.html

* "We’re All Mad Here: Weinstein, Women, and the Language of Lunacy:" https://longreads.com/2017/10/23/weinstein-women-and-the-language-of-lunacy/

* "Time for Bill O'Reilly to take some personal responsibility?:"

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* "U.S. to Resume Admitting Refugees but Those From 11 Countries to See More Scrutiny:" https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-allow-refugees-from-all-countries-but-with-new-rules-1508837580

* I am old enough to remember Bill Buckley calling for concentration camps and forehead tattoos. I hate that this is the 21st century and this is where we are again. "Georgia lawmaker, wife of Tom Price, suggests people with HIV could be quarantined:" https://www.statnews.com/2017/10/20/georgia-lawmaker-hiv-quarantine/

* "Gorgeous algae-filled chandelier also purifies the air:" https://www.curbed.com/2017/9/27/16372820/air-purifying-plants-algae-chandelier-julian-melchiorri

* "Melania Trump's Ballsy Anti-Bullying Campaign Kickoff:"

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* "Fox News's Selective Outrage Over Sexual Harassment:"

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* "General Kelly Pulls a Trump and Lies to the Public:"

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* "Trump Can't Get A Deferment From McCain's 'Bone Spur' Burn:"

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* "Trump Takes Credit For Releasing The JFK Files:"

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* "Fox News, Where Sexual Harassment Gets You A Contract Extension:"

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* "Why Horror is Good For You (and Even Better for Your Kids):" https://www.tor.com/2014/05/29/why-horror-is-good-for-you-and-even-better-for-your-kids/

* Rhaegar knew: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/166632178532/assuming-rhaegar-lyanna-was-mutual-consensual

* On Asha Greyjoy and her father: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/166674262487/why-does-asha-goes-along-with-balons-plan-she#notes

* On Food at the Red Wedding: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/166741036747/how-the-red-wedding-menu-screams-were-not

* American Gothic Moment: http://lettersfromtitan.tumblr.com/post/166614553896/jolly-ranchers-or-disassociation-bears

* I am not quite as grumpy as this reviewer, but I agree with most of the points. "The Walking Dead is Back. Yay?:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/8x1/

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* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

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