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My dear constituents,

Like you, I am deeply troubled by the Atrocity Machine’s recent activity. It is a stain on our nation, and we must take action. With this in mind, I am proud to announce that we are dedicating billions of dollars to the Atrocity Machine.

Don’t think this is a giveaway. In exchange for an ever-increasing budget and the state’s parajudicial control, the Atrocity Machine has agreed to key reforms. These include mandatory training for anyone who operates the Atrocity Machine, promises to live-stream the Machine’s apocalyptic terror for all to see, and a fresh coat of paint. If history teaches us anything, it is that modest reform is the most effective way to tame a rogue, fire-spitting Leviathan.

Reform takes negotiation, and sometimes that means playing hardball. In this case, that means giving the Machine a budget greater than the GDP of Chile. It is critical that the Machine has a guaranteed pile of money, then we can hash out minor points like disarmament or habeas corpus.

It has been quite a while since we last checked in with our favorite time-traveling teenagers, and Hitflix is pulling out all the stops for Time Warriors ’ blockbuster final season. Given how long it has been since the prior season aired, if you’re having trouble remembering everything that has led up to this point, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to keep in mind as we strap in for the last batch of episodes.

Where did the last season leave our heroes?
The core group—Rachel, Justin, Noah, and Kelsey—is stuck in the 1600s after discovering that their nemesis, Lord Zoltron, was hiding in that century. The warriors did indeed find him, but he managed to break their time machine and flee before they could bring him back.

How did they gain the ability to time-travel in the first place?
Ironically enough, from Lord Zoltron. He thought they would be easily manipulated into doing his bidding, but the group turned against him when they realized his true plan was just to consolidate power for himself.

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How do you teach a child reverence for nature? This filmmaker takes his son on a search for the ever-changing snow line

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