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Columnist of the Flensburg Files, Photographer, Writer, English Teacher and an avid Traveler.

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Three Reasons the Save Act Is Unconstitutional The SAVE Act won’t pass, and that’s a good thing. A look at three reasons why it will never happen here in the link below 👇 Three Reasons the Save Act Is Unconstitutional

Three Reasons the Save Act Is Unconstitutional

The SAVE Act won’t pass, and that’s a good thing. A look at three reasons why it will never happen here in the link below 👇 Three Reasons the Save Act Is Unconstitutional

14.03.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Tell Your Senators: Save US From the SAVE America Act–An Awful “Solution” to a Non-Existent Problem Now that the House of Representatives has passed this new bill to make it muchmuchmuch harder to vote, we must depend upon Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to hold fast to his refusal to bypass the filibuster: the bill would require sixty votes for passage. Thune knows that if he heeds Trump’s hysterically escalating […] Tell Your Senators: Save US From the SAVE America Act–An Awful “Solution” to a Non-Existent Problem

Tell Your Senators: Save US From the SAVE America Act–An Awful “Solution” to a Non-Existent Problem

Now that the House of Representatives has passed this new bill to make it muchmuchmuch harder to vote, we must depend upon Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to hold fast to his refusal to…

14.03.2026 06:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Grannie, Hide Your Face! There are many reasons why foreigners, even tourists, should avoid visiting the US as long as Trump's "Jesus Cult" is in office. In this guest post by Jill Dennison, she added another reason. This story involves not only facial recognition, but also the use of AI. And from my perspective, AI is not the Holy Grail. It can support you with ideas, but it cannot recognize faces, period.

Grannie, Hide Your Face!

There are many reasons why foreigners, even tourists, should avoid visiting the US as long as Trump's "Jesus Cult" is in office. In this guest post by Jill Dennison, she added another reason. This story involves not only facial recognition, but also the use of AI. And from…

13.03.2026 19:24 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Friday the 13th The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is one of the most pervasive and enduring beliefs in Western folklore. Although widely regarded as ancient, its origins are neither singular nor straightforward. Instead, the fear of Friday the 13th emerges from the convergence of two distinct streams of symbolic anxiety: the cultural suspicion of the number thirteen […] Friday the 13th Dirk deKlein has a unique set of tales behind today that is a matter of luck and Panne. Today is Friday the 13th and one should take care to avoid any bad luck. Enjoy his article.

Friday the 13th

The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is one of the most pervasive and enduring beliefs in Western folklore. Although widely regarded as ancient, its origins are neither singular nor straightforward. Instead, the fear of Friday the 13th emerges from the convergence of two…

13.03.2026 06:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If Your Ballot Never Arrives Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com When voting in the Mid-Term Elections in 2026, get your ballot as early as possible and send it the day you receive it. According to Tony Pentimalli, if Save Act fails to pass, Trump will find ways to delay your ballot by mail. A look at his column below 👇 ******** The Supreme Court of the United States ruled, by a 5–4 conservative majority, that the United States Postal Service cannot be sued for money damages even if postal employees deliberately refuse to deliver someone’s mail.

If Your Ballot Never Arrives

Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com When voting in the Mid-Term Elections in 2026, get your ballot as early as possible and send it the day you receive it. According to Tony Pentimalli, if Save Act fails to pass, Trump will find ways to delay your ballot by mail. A…

12.03.2026 14:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photo Flick Nr. 135 Co-posted with The Bridgehunter's Chronicles The battle has been won, but the war is still ongoing. After weeks of siege and counter protests, agents of ICE have decided to move on from Minnesota, although a small amount still exists terrorizing smaller communities in the southern parts of the state. This was photographed a week ago in Northfield, located a hour south of Minneapolis along Interstate 35.

Photo Flick Nr. 135

Co-posted with The Bridgehunter's Chronicles The battle has been won, but the war is still ongoing. After weeks of siege and counter protests, agents of ICE have decided to move on from Minnesota, although a small amount still exists terrorizing smaller communities in the…

12.03.2026 06:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Trump Demands that Banks provide Passports to Keep Accounts Open Occupy Democrats has this story about another way Trump is cracking down on foreigners and dissent - forcing banks to shut down accounts for not providing real identification, namely the US passport. A look at the story that has been largely ripped out of the pages of Margaret Atwood's novel, A Handmaid's Tale.... *********** Trump’s latest immigration crackdown — show your passport to keep your bank account.

Trump Demands that Banks provide Passports to Keep Accounts Open

Occupy Democrats has this story about another way Trump is cracking down on foreigners and dissent - forcing banks to shut down accounts for not providing real identification, namely the US passport. A look at the story that has been…

11.03.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children Lately I’ve been calling my House rep and screaming about one zillion things, and maybe you have too. But today I want to talk about one thing in particular you should add to your list: H.R. 7661 is a bill brought by House Representative Mary Miller (Republican, Illinois) that seeks to remove any book that […] Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children…

Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children

Lately I’ve been calling my House rep and screaming about one zillion things, and maybe you have too. But today I want to talk about one thing in particular you should add to your list: H.R. 7661 is a bill brought…

11.03.2026 05:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
European Parliament Keeps US Trade Deal on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty The European Parliament has decided to keep the EU’s trade agreement with the United States on hold, following Washington’s threat to suspend trade with Spain and signals that it may raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%. The Turnberry Agreement, concluded in July, limits tariffs on EU exports to the US at 15% in return […] European Parliament Keeps US Trade Deal on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty 🇪🇺 THE FLENSBURG FILES

European Parliament Keeps US Trade Deal on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The European Parliament has decided to keep the EU’s trade agreement with the United States on hold, following Washington’s threat to suspend trade with Spain and signals that it may raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%. The…

10.03.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Extract Post: Sharks, by Simone Buchholz In Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg’s so-called ‘problem area’, an American couple is found brutally murdered in a derelict house. Prosecutor Chastity Riley is assigned the case and quickly finds herself waist-deep in a murky tangle of city planners, shady investors and vanishing officials. The gentrification machine is rolling on, and someone is sending a very clear message. […] Extract Post: Sharks, by Simone Buchholz…

Extract Post: Sharks, by Simone Buchholz

In Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg’s so-called ‘problem area’, an American couple is found brutally murdered in a derelict house. Prosecutor Chastity Riley is assigned the case and quickly finds herself waist-deep in a murky tangle of city planners, shady investors…

10.03.2026 05:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Meat Alternatives Split the Market: Veggie Burgers Stay, Lab-Grown Steaks Stall “Veggie burgers” and “vegan sausages” can remain on European supermarket shelves, EU negotiators agreed Thursday. However, only products made of animal flesh can use terms like “steak” or “bacon.” Unless that flesh was grown in a lab, in which case, those terms are also off-limits. Those are the broad contours of the compromise reached by […] Meat Alternatives Split the Market: Veggie Burgers Stay, Lab-Grown Steaks Stall…

Meat Alternatives Split the Market: Veggie Burgers Stay, Lab-Grown Steaks Stall

“Veggie burgers” and “vegan sausages” can remain on European supermarket shelves, EU negotiators agreed Thursday. However, only products made of animal flesh can use terms like “steak” or “bacon.” Unless that flesh was…

09.03.2026 14:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
My top 5 steampunk destinations in Germany Five unique places where I felt like I’d stepped into a steampunk novel, and what fascinated me about these industrial-era relics. My top 5 steampunk destinations in Germany Here's a unique tour guide looking back at Germany's relicts. 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG FILES

My top 5 steampunk destinations in Germany

Five unique places where I felt like I’d stepped into a steampunk novel, and what fascinated me about these industrial-era relics. My top 5 steampunk destinations in Germany Here's a unique tour guide looking back at Germany's relicts. 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG…

09.03.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Travel Tip: Schoden And again taking out this town from other posts to give a post of its own, well deserving me think. Once upon a time my boys decided to go to Germany for some reason, and we were stuck with trying something different than our beloved Spain. We headed by car ,rented a house in Trier, and went out in our […]

Travel Tip: Schoden

And again taking out this town from other posts to give a post of its own, well deserving me think. Once upon a time my boys decided to go to Germany for some reason, and we were stuck with trying something different than our beloved Spain. We headed by car ,rented a house in…

09.03.2026 00:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
European Commission wants to link all EU capitals by high-speed train by 2040… and that’s not going to happen On Wednesday 5 November 2025, the European Commission unveiled a comprehensive plan to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union, offering passengers significantly reduced travel times. By boosting fast, comfortable, safe, and reliable rail services, the plan supports the EU’s twin goals of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 and strengthening Europe’s global competitiveness. European Commission wants to link all EU capitals by high-speed train by 2040… and that’s not going to happen 🇪🇺 THE FLENSBURG FILES

European Commission wants to link all EU capitals by high-speed train by 2040… and that’s not going to happen

On Wednesday 5 November 2025, the European Commission unveiled a comprehensive plan to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union, offering passengers…

08.03.2026 14:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast this summer Deutsche Bahn has published a press release on Wednesday 4 March 2026 regarding its plans for Belgium coming summer. It confirms this post of 1 March. DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast this summer 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG FILES

DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast this summer

Deutsche Bahn has published a press release on Wednesday 4 March 2026 regarding its plans for Belgium coming summer. It confirms this post of 1 March. DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast this…

08.03.2026 02:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NATO will become more European-led, NATO Chief Rutte says The NATO alliance will become more European-led, with a continuing strong presence of the United States, as European allies significantly increase military spending, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday. “Over the coming years we will more and more sea a NATO that is more European-led, but at the same time with the US […] NATO will become more European-led, NATO Chief Rutte says 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG FILES

NATO will become more European-led, NATO Chief Rutte says

The NATO alliance will become more European-led, with a continuing strong presence of the United States, as European allies significantly increase military spending, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday. “Over the coming years…

07.03.2026 21:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
The “Real” Self, Psychoanalysis, and Autobiography: A Conversation with Naomi Washer “The world will ask you who you are, and if you do not know, the world will tell you,” said the great psychoanalytic master Carl Jung. Naomi Washer, author of Marginalia, and a psychoanalyst in formation, might amend the latter half of that quote: “If you do not know, books will tell you.” Marginalia is Washer’s autobiographical […] The “Real” Self, Psychoanalysis, and Autobiography: A Conversation with Naomi Washer

The “Real” Self, Psychoanalysis, and Autobiography: A Conversation with Naomi Washer

“The world will ask you who you are, and if you do not know, the world will tell you,” said the great psychoanalytic master Carl Jung. Naomi Washer, author of Marginalia, and a psychoanalyst in formation, might…

07.03.2026 14:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Germany Expected to Lose More People Than Expected Photo by vectors icon on Pexels.com Germany’s population is projected to shrink by nearly 5 per cent within 25 years — a significantly steeper decline than previously forecast, according to an Ifo study. The German economic think-tank on Tuesday revised its forecast for a 1 per cent population decline by 2050 to nearly 5 per cent — a drop that would […]

Germany Expected to Lose More People Than Expected

Photo by vectors icon on Pexels.com Germany’s population is projected to shrink by nearly 5 per cent within 25 years — a significantly steeper decline than previously forecast, according to an Ifo study. The German economic think-tank on Tuesday…

07.03.2026 05:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Assault at Market Square in MV Police are investigating a possible altercation involving minorities that happened at the Market Square in Neubrandenburg, located in western Mecklenburg Pomerania in northern Germany near Rostock. Archyde has this story.... 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG FILES

Assault at Market Square in MV

Police are investigating a possible altercation involving minorities that happened at the Market Square in Neubrandenburg, located in western Mecklenburg Pomerania in northern Germany near Rostock. Archyde has this story.... 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG FILES

07.03.2026 05:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What to Expect When Moving to Germany I spent five months living in Germany in 2022 for a study abroad program through my university, and I figured I’d share a few of the things that I wished I knew before I got over there and/or I learned the hard way. I will say, though, that a lot of this changes depending on […] What to Expect When Moving to Germany Here's a guide of what to expect when moving to Germany from the point of view of this writer. 🇩🇪 THE FLENSBURG FILES

What to Expect When Moving to Germany

I spent five months living in Germany in 2022 for a study abroad program through my university, and I figured I’d share a few of the things that I wished I knew before I got over there and/or I learned the hard way. I will say, though, that a lot of this…

07.03.2026 05:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels in 2026 Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels this year as the likelihood of an El Niño event increases. Forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggest there is a 50–60% chance that El Niño will develop between July and September, potentially adding further heat to an already warming planet. Before […] Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels in 2026 This is something we have to take very seriously due to a lack of attention and accountability. Details on this here.

Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels in 2026

Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels this year as the likelihood of an El Niño event increases. Forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggest…

06.03.2026 11:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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No Kings Part III on March 28th FRANKFURT/MAIN- The list as gotten as sky high as the tallest skyscraper in the world as to why Trump must be removed- immediately. While he has claimed to have ended eight wars since he took offic…

Mark the date, especially in the name of love, liberty, equality and democracy. Together we can win over tyranny: flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/n...

05.03.2026 13:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
No Kings Part III on March 28th FRANKFURT/MAIN- The list as gotten as sky high as the tallest skyscraper in the world as to why Trump must be removed- immediately. While he has claimed to have ended eight wars since he took office, he has equally started or bombed eight countries. The newest war is the one which may trigger World War III- Iran! Even as we speak, eight countries are now drawn into the conflict.

No Kings Part III on March 28th

FRANKFURT/MAIN- The list as gotten as sky high as the tallest skyscraper in the world as to why Trump must be removed- immediately. While he has claimed to have ended eight wars since he took office, he has equally started or bombed eight countries. The newest war…

05.03.2026 13:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
War in Iran as Jesus’ Destiny? A look at the American Crusade in the Middle East This next piece should send chills down our spines as it looks at the real reasons behind the Invasion of Iran by the US and Israel, which has been ongoing since February 28th, 2026. Reports have come out that the invasion of Iran is part of a prophecy designed to obliterate the country but bring about Armageddon. This was first reported by…

War in Iran as Jesus’ Destiny? A look at the American Crusade in the Middle East

This next piece should send chills down our spines as it looks at the real reasons behind the Invasion of Iran by the US and Israel, which has been ongoing since February 28th, 2026. Reports have come out that the…

05.03.2026 11:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New research: Nighttime road traffic noise stresses the heart and blood vessels   A new study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research shows that a single night of road traffic noise, at levels that are typical of those living in a city, causes stress to the heart and blood vessels. The findings could help explain why people exposed to long-term traffic noise have higher rates of high […] New research: Nighttime road traffic noise stresses the heart and blood vessels …

New research: Nighttime road traffic noise stresses the heart and blood vessels  

A new study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research shows that a single night of road traffic noise, at levels that are typical of those living in a city, causes stress to the heart and blood vessels. The…

04.03.2026 17:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rich Harwood: As America turns 250, it’s time to begin again “All across these United States, people are choosing hope over despair, healing over trauma, and progress over division. People are finding ways to reckon with our history while celebrating what makes America good.” Rich Harwood: As America turns 250, it’s time to begin again America is celebrating its 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. And like what happened so long ago in 1776, it's time for a new beginning for the American people. Rich Harwood explains in his guest article which you can click on above.

Rich Harwood: As America turns 250, it’s time to begin again

“All across these United States, people are choosing hope over despair, healing over trauma, and progress over division. People are finding ways to reckon with our history while celebrating what makes America good.” Rich Harwood: As…

04.03.2026 07:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump’s threats to next November’s elections Lest anyone forget, the Constitution says that “the times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives” is a function of state legislatures, unless Congress “make or alter such regulations.” Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump’s threats to next November’s elections We have been talking a lot about Trump's threats of "stealing the Mid-Term" elections in the past few weeks. This guest post was found in the Pioneer Press in Minnesota and looks at Trump's threats in November, but from a different angle. ***************************** Proud sponsor of the And DEI Click on the symbols above to find out how to participate.

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump’s threats to next November’s elections

Lest anyone forget, the Constitution says that “the times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives” is a function of state legislatures, unless Congress “make or alter such regulations.” Carl P.…

03.03.2026 11:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Word of the Week: State of Emergency At the time of this post, the US is in its third day in pounding Iran into submission. And with that, the conflict has spread to neighboring countries in the Middle East. If there was a starting po…

This word of the week special feature has to do with State of Emergency but not the term you normally would see on TV. Chris Armitage explains why in this article: flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/w... It may be the antidote to save the US from its end.

02.03.2026 15:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Word of the Week: State of Emergency At the time of this post, the US is in its third day in pounding Iran into submission. And with that, the conflict has spread to neighboring countries in the Middle East. If there was a starting point of World War III, it would be Tehran and the US bases along the Arabian Peninsula, alongside Israel, Lebanon and Palestine (including Gaza).

Word of the Week: State of Emergency

At the time of this post, the US is in its third day in pounding Iran into submission. And with that, the conflict has spread to neighboring countries in the Middle East. If there was a starting point of World War III, it would be Tehran and the US bases along…

02.03.2026 15:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Word of the Week: Cult Back in 2024, when Germany's Traffic Light Coalition was crumbling as a result of their policies and the far-right AfD's rise to power, I wrote an article about the need to have a leader who can direct the public like a herd of sheep, luring them into a sense of security that was somewhat lacking. My argument was Olaf Scholz was not the right leader for a country that had steady leadership under Angela Merkel for 16 years.

Word of the Week: Cult

Back in 2024, when Germany's Traffic Light Coalition was crumbling as a result of their policies and the far-right AfD's rise to power, I wrote an article about the need to have a leader who can direct the public like a herd of sheep, luring them into a sense of security…

01.03.2026 07:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0