Belgium appreciation post

I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!

Manual grad Yared Nuguse wins bronze in the men’s 1500m with this surge down the stretch.

Mayor Pete aka Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg may not be Kamala Harris’ VP choice, but hey, at least he’s in Maine today to check out I-295 bridges. He declined to discuss his future or the “campaign” (per Hatch Act rules) but called Tim Walz a “fantastic partner.”

Mission accomplished for Gabby Thomas with a GOLD medal in the 200m! #ParisOlympics

DOUBLE OLYMPIC GOLD ‼️ 🇰🇪's Beatrice Chebet kicks to the Olympic 10,000m title. 30:43.25 ⏱️ 5000m 🥇 10,000m 🥇 #Paris2024 #Olympics

“Every single person has a story, and there's so many layers to all of us.” Oksana Masters shares her journey. #Paralympics | Team USA

BREAKING NEWS💔💔 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace.

"September 11 may be one of the most-documented calamities in history, but for all the spools of disaster footage we’ve watched, we still know practically nothing about the last moments of the individual dead," Jennifer Senior wrote in 2021: theatln.tc/dfIs1NMv

Re-upping. It’s been 23 years today. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

If anyone’s looking for debate insight on (checks notes) how the hand gestures from Harris last night “lacked inner-confidence” and how (double checks notes) Trump’s hand gestures “demonstrate authenticity,” reach out to Darren and (triple checks notes) credit BonusCodesBets.

Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers apnews.com/article/abuse-…

Vermont appreciation post

I wrote about Maylia and Jack and how fentanyl took over their lives. At 15, Maylia was selling. At 17, Jack couldn't stop using. A collision: propublica.org/article/teens-…

Thanks to everyone at Congregation Beth Israel for opening up when I first reached out earlier this year, sharing opinions and welcoming this non-Jew to their synagogue, one that has grown and grieved in a year of turmoil. bangordailynews.com/2024/10/07/pol…

Writing and sharing this feels like ripping off a big band-aid, but 10 years after my third and final relapse, I’m in a good place. And I’m always willing to talk with others about it. ⬇️ williamkobin.weebly.com/ten-years.html

My friend Mariel Garza just resigned as editorials editor of Los Angeles Times after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plan to endorse Kamala Harris for president. cjr.org/business_of_ne…

Women are the fastest-growing group behind bars, with most locked up for nonviolent crimes. Some say their prison jobs are used by guards to get them alone — and rape them. Accusers often are punished, while the accused sometimes walk free. apnews.com/article/prison…

At 6 months pregnant, Nevaeh Crain died after trying to get care in three emergency room visits in Texas. She was 18. with Kavitha Surana: propublica.org/article/nevaeh…

Final periodic Maine appreciation post before the election