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Get in Babkans and other fedizens, we're doing Thursday.

John and I had planned on getting some breakfast burritos this morning, but our order ended up getting cancelled by Grubhub. We're thinking about doing lunch from somewhere later on.

Other than that, it's a normal day around here. I'm going to finish up the chores that didn't get done yesterday this afternoon, and otherwise try to stay cool.

#today

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How the Washington Post Reported on the Closing of the Rafah Crossing, and Why by Hugh Fitzgerald

Here’s the headline of the Washington Post report on the closing of the Rafah crossing in Gaza: “With Rafah crossing closed by Israel, Gazans have no way out,” by Miriam Berger and Hajar Harb, Washington Post, June 15, 2024: Israel’s offensive in Rafah, aimed at eliminating Hamas’s last battalions, has dashed any hope of escape […]