AdvertisementCourtesy of Cyntianna C. Ledesma Ortega The author at 21 years old, around the time the dizzy spells and other inexplicable symptoms started. AdvertisementCourtesy of Cyntianna C. Ledesma Ortega The author two days after brain surgery in April 2023. I couldn’t let this man at the concert bully me into giving up my seat too. AdvertisementCourtesy of Cyntianna C. Ledesma Ortega The author and her husband, Humberto, at their eldest daughter’s quinceñera in February 2024. Cyntianna C. Ledesma Ortega earned her first byline at 11 years old in the The Miami Herald’s YO (Youth Only) section — a features section by and for kids.

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The NM 1st is the most Democratic congressional district in a state that Wikipedia noted has an all Democratic congressional delegation. And in 2024, Rep. Stansbury defeated a third GOPer, Steve Jones, by 12.8 percentage points. https://almanacofamericanpolitics.com , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_StansburyIn the House, Rep. Stansbury is a strong Democrat. According to the political “Five Thirty Eight” website, Rep. Stansbury voted with President Biden 100% of the time. Well, that individual holding up that sign was none other than Rep. Stansbury!

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) reacted to Congress passing President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” with a passionate speech on the steps of Capitol Hill. “I think this is one of the saddest days in modern American history,” the congresswoman told reporters on Thursday, after the mega-bill passed the House, clearing the way for it to head to Trump’s desk. AdvertisementRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the United States is not prepared for "how catastrophic" the effects of President Donald Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" will be. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesThe bill will drastically slash Medicaid and food assistance while handing major tax cuts for the wealthy. On a scale unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

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One article of theirs mentioned Madison Square Garden’s capacity, roughly 20,000, and wondered how the White House could exceed a $1.8 billion arena. “He [Trump] wants to do it on the White House grounds,” the UFC legend said on his YouTube channel. A one-time mega-event at the White House is about doing something new, not repeating what has already been done. “Fighting at the White House?” was all he posted, but it sparked speculation about Jones as a headliner. With Dana White and Donald Trump at the helm, this could be the biggest UFC event ever.

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But, if I didn’t try to stand up, I’d miss the concert and the joy on my daughter’s face. It was during one of those moments when I stood that a man told his child to stand on my seat. That’s your seat?” He reeked of beer and a jagged vein bulged from his left temple. “Why are you so special?”AdvertisementThe author at the JVKE concert in August 2023 in the seating accommodation provided by the venue. I couldn’t let this man at the concert bully me into giving up my seat too.

In reality, China is far and away the world’s leading producer of wind energy, with more than triple the current U.S. wind capacity. Trump, however, has long had issues with renewable energy ― especially wind, which he has called “bullshit” and “a hoax,” a grudge he has held since a dispute over an offshore wind farm near one of his resorts. www.huffpost.com/…x 'I Have Never Seen A Wind Farm In China': Donald Trump Humiliates Himself, Claims China Has No Wind Energy In Sad Attempt To Demean Renewableswww.msn.com/en-us/news/o...[image or embed] — Jack (@nashtn5.bsky.social) Jul 5, 2025 at 12:22 AMGEMINI:Subjectivist: A subjectivist believes that knowledge and truth are dependent on the individual's subjective experience or perspective. Naïve Realist (in a specific context): Naïve realism is the common-sense view that we perceive the world directly as it is. The GOP Senate version of the "big, beautiful bill" would raise the cost of wind and solar projects by 10% to 20%, one energy group estimated.

….While complaining about Democrats not voting for his health care-gutting, food assistance-removing, so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Trump said: “They wouldn’t vote only because they hate Trump, but I hate them, too, you know that?”“I really do. I hate them,” Trump repeated. “I cannot stand them, because I really believe they hate our country, if you want to know the truth.”….. ...Critics on social media slammed Trump as a “small, hateful man” and described his comments were “truly fucking disgusting” and then some….