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Sabrina Vourvoulias

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Award-winning Latina journo, SFF writer & author. Editor on the Opinion desk at The Philadelphia Inquirer Opinions my own. She/her/ella. www.sabrinavourvoulias.com. 🚨 Grok was the last straw β€” I deactivated my X account 1/8/26.

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Kristi Noem’s Parting Gift to DHS: Thousands of Trucks They Can’t Use ICE is quietly trying to get rid of the trucks, which were ordered by former Deputy Director Madison Sheahan.

Kristi Noem’s Parting Gift to DHS: Thousands of Trucks They Can’t Use newrepublic.com/post/207536/... via @newrepublic.com

09.03.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I do sometimes wonder how much bilis he's willing to swallow back down in order to keep his hope of a presidential anointing going. Because it's gotta produce some bilis, no?

09.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep.

09.03.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And we, too, are pendejxs if we don't understand it for what it is.

09.03.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He's delulu if he doesn't understand it for what it is.

09.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I know, right?

09.03.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
'Can I speak Spanish?': Rubio asks Trump, Hegseth jokes β€˜I only speak American’ in fun summit moment
'Can I speak Spanish?': Rubio asks Trump, Hegseth jokes β€˜I only speak American’ in fun summit moment YouTube video by The Economic Times

It'll be his "consolation" prize β€” after all, he is reminded by his colleagues that, as a Spanish-speaking Latino, he's not "American" enough for his presidential ambitions. youtu.be/md3mHMhHios?...

09.03.2026 12:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Latinos are turning away from Trump’s GOP. That doesn’t mean Democrats are entitled to their votes. | Luis F. Carrasco Democrats should not see early election victories as a β€œcoming home” moment for Latino voters who were trending toward Republicans in 2024. They have to earn and keep that support.

New column from @lfcarrasco.bsky.social: Democrats should not see early election victories as a β€œcoming home” moment for Latino voters who were trending toward Republicans in 2024. They have to earn and keep that support.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/demo...

09.03.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

who see war as a game and AI as a cool new toy

08.03.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 67 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Nos queremos vivas."
#8M
Escucha aquΓ­: www.youtube.com/live/CJE_zFv...

08.03.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, β€œA Call to Conscience” - Statements - Archdiocese of Chicago - AoC Portal As more than 1,000 Iranian men, women and children lay dead after days of bombardment from U.S. and Israeli missiles, the official White House X account on Thursday evening posted a video of scenes fr...

"A real war with real death and real suffering being treated like it’s a video game β€” it’s sickening."
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich's Call to Conscience: www.archchicago.org/en/statement...

08.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hoy no es un dΓ­a Feliz, es un dΓ­a de lucha por los derechos que aΓΊn nos niegan, entre muchos de ellos el de seguir vivas.

Hasta que estemos todes.
Keep Fighting πŸ’œβœŠπŸΌ #8M

08.03.2026 09:16 πŸ‘ 379 πŸ” 218 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

IDK who wrote this ill advised POS article but they shouldn't get paid for it because WHAT THE ABSOLUTE EFF IS THIS !!!! I mean, EVANGELICALS ARE EVERYWHERE IN TRUMP WORLD

06.03.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2

The Know-Nothing Party is back and it's going to drive all of the papists off SCOTUS

07.03.2026 12:22 πŸ‘ 291 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 5
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Just when you think there can't be a new low...

07.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 186 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 10

Wow! Congrats!

07.03.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trump’s Fantasy Is Crashing Down

"For America, the repercussions are just beginning."

Gift article: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/o...

07.03.2026 00:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She’s really going to need her blankie

05.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How shrill do you think Noem’s scream was backstage?

05.03.2026 19:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🧡

05.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜No to war’: SΓ‘nchez doubles down after Trump threat to cut off trade with Spain PM says his country will not be complicit in growing conflict in Middle East β€˜simply out of fear of reprisals from someone’

Spanish foreign minister Albares refutes Leavitt claims that Madrid now backs US / Israeli attacks on Iran

"She may be the White House press secretary, but I’m the foreign minister of Spain and I’m telling her that our position hasn’t changed at all.”

04.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 250 πŸ” 84 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 6
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FT comments section this morning - saying what everyone else is thinking, right?

05.03.2026 07:15 πŸ‘ 17175 πŸ” 5986 πŸ’¬ 515 πŸ“Œ 492
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When it comes to accountability for Epstein’s wealthy associates, what is the real price tag for justice? | Opinion In America, power often confers insulation. In Europe, there is instead greater reputational consequence. That kind of accountability conveys justice precisely because it cannot be insured against.

In America, power often confers insulation. In Europe, there is instead greater reputational consequence. That kind of accountability conveys justice precisely because it cannot be insured against.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

05.03.2026 10:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After a visit to the Philadelphia Flower Show, Nick Elizalde’s mom issues a plea to the school district: β€˜Don’t close Lankenau’ | Opinion A magnet school in a beautiful, natural setting is violence prevention. What a shortsighted decision to close it, writes Meredith Elizalde, whose son was shot to death at Roxborough High in 2022.

A magnet school in a beautiful, natural setting is violence prevention. What a shortsighted decision to close it, writes Meredith Elizalde, whose son was shot to death at Roxborough High in 2022.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

05.03.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is beyond appalling.

02.03.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gemini: β€œWhen you asked for my methodology, I failed to admit that I didn't have a real source. Instead of being honest, I attempted to β€˜reconstruct’ a methodology to justify the false information I had already given you."

But, sure, let's use AI for research...

02.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pope Leo’s pointed message to Catholics the day after the U.S. bombed Iran | Sabrina Vourvoulias Catholics seeking moral guidance need to listen to the pope's weekly address directly rather than rely on the interpretation of those who might alter the pope’s words for political convenience.

"Stability and peace are not built with reciprocal threats or with weapons." Read my new column.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/sund...

01.03.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

THIS IS HIM ACTUAL DOING WHAT HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DOING MERCIFUL JESUS FINALLY

28.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 143 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

I suspect if he hadn't, we'd all have heard more about this trial.

28.02.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

PA folks on #witchsky, did you all already know about this?!?

28.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0