Prologue Journal – Page 221 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘They/Them/Turtle’: Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species

Fox News A member of a state panel advising the director of Oregon’s Health Authority (OHA) on best practices and policies in mental health identifies as a “turtle.” JD Holt, who also goes by “JD Terrapin” on Facebook, is one of roughly two dozen “consumers” on the OHA’s Consumer Advisory Council (OCAC). The council, established…

Syrsky says he ordered withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The commander-in-chief did not directly announce a Ukrainian withdrawal from the city, but stated that active combat operations are taking place ‘in the suburbs of Sudzha and the surrounding areas’ https://tass.com/world/1926979

Daniel Davis denied role as Deputy Director of National Intelligence

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-845834

ICE Returns All Migrants From Guantánamo to Stateside Facilities

New York Times A court filing described strip searches and the use of restraint chairs on some of the 290 migrants the Trump administration has cycled through the base. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/us/politics/ice-migrants-guantanamo.html

‘Unprecedented’: New docs expose impact of migrant crisis on sanctuary city airport

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: The impact of a migrant surge at one sanctuary city airport is being revealed in new information provided to a Senate committee investigating the handling of the Biden-era migrant crisis. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who is the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, recently subpoenaed the Massachusetts Port Authority for documents…

Evangelical leader urges senators to confirm Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Jerusalem Post Huckabee ‘brings moral clarity, unwavering support for Israel, and will serve as the greatest US ambassador to Israel in history,’ Friends of Zion Museum founder Mike Evans said. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-845833

The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know

New York Times A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/world/asia/balochistan-liberation-army-pakistan.html

Italian museum debuts exhibit on Queen Esther ahead of Purim festivities

Jerusalem Post Visitors of the exhibit will be treated to the sight of an extremely rare 17th century parchment scroll made in Ferrara by Moshe Ben Avraham Pescarol on loan from the National Library of Israel. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-845828

Trump concedes NATO at war against Russia in Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. US president made the statement at a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin https://tass.com/world/1926977

Trump Appointee Filmed Influencer Videos on the Job Amid DOGE Cuts

New York Times The official, McLaurine Pinover, the top spokeswoman for the Office of Personnel Management, said she never made any money from the fashion videos filmed in her office. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/us/politics/mclaurine-pinover-trump-doge-influencer.html