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An extinction burst causes fading behavior to spike before vanishing. In U.S. politics, outrage surges as losing groups resist change. This reaction reflects a desperate grasp for past influence. The old white male ideal is fading, triggering backlash from those clinging to it.

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This! 🎯

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WTH?? We need Lester Holt! apnews.com/article/lest...

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Who’d-a-thunk I’d be on the same page as VP Pence, but thankful for his patriotism and grateful he’s standing up for the truth! thank you Vice President Pence! #thatsanamerican #democracy

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Protestors took to the streets this Presidents' Day to demonstrate their anger with President Donald Trump. Individuals in Dallas, Austin and Washington D.C. joined nationwide “Not My Presidents Day” protests, planned by the newly formed political group 50501.

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“People always think that history proceeds in a straight line. It doesn’t. Social attitudes don’t change in a straight line. There’s always a backlash against progressive ideas.” - Erica Jong #otherpeopleswords PS It’s still Gulf of Mexico and you can still say #felon on your White House tour

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Bernie Sanders: "They will use the enormous media operations they own to deflect attention away from the impact of their policies while they entertain us to death."

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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

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I cannot say it enough. Look up extinction burst.

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What about “no DM’s” is difficult to comprehend?

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The Chair at the Kennedy Center is either elected by the board of trustees or Presidential appointment. #Rubenstein was appointed by GW Bush, re-appointed by Obama and Biden. He was set to step down in 2026. Trump is not worthy to serve as #KennedyCenter Chair. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dav...

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Wondering if any university board of trustee members are listening to Michael Jackson as they gaze into their mirrors this evening 🤷‍♀️ #nih #byebyehighered #maninthemirror

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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

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I'm having salad for dinner. Actually, it's fruit salad. Well, mostly grapes. OK, all grapes. Fermented Grapes. Wine. I'm having wine for dinner.

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THIS IS IT. The special general elections for Florida’s 1st & 6th Congressional Districts are on APRIL 1, 2025. If we flip these seats, we can STOP Project 2025. No excuses! Mark your calendars! Show up!

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You gotta be f-ing kidding me! Btw, I could be saying that same sentence on about 4000 reshares right now

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the professor in my real estate law class had to use the wayback machine for HUD pages on disability accommodations in housing for this week's unit on fair housing. grim.

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sigh... #goodfolks #goodworks #gooddeeds

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“The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope,” Barbara Kingsolver PS Don’t forget to call your state senator and remind them Elon Musk is breaking the law 🇺🇸🤟 PPS School vouchers are NOT the way to improve education 🚸

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Dear Canada and Mexico, We’re so, so sorry. — Sane America

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Dear Leaders of the Free World, Fight him at every turn. Make his life miserable. Expose his ignorance and sociopathy. Oppose and condemn and marginalize him. The decent people of this nation are not with him. We stand with you. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-world...

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Someone awesome shared this with me. It’s a list of independent black-owned farms by state, some ship. Products from olive oil and honey to produce. blackfarmersindex.com

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🇺🇸 Black history is American history 🇺🇸 Happy Black History Month, February 2025 🇺🇸

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Please continue or start new wellness practices 🙏💙 we gotta stay strong my friends. And we will want to be healthy when we walk out of this dark time!

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"I want to speak directly to Americans," says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "This is a choice that will harm Canadians...but will have real consequences for you."

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For all our American neighbours who may be struggling to find accurate health information - thr Public Health Agency of Canada has a website you are more than welcome to use: www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

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You may not be on this list, but he’s coming for you next.

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NEW RESOURCE: FedFreeze is designed for researchers and care providers, whose work was impacted by Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze, to learn more about the threat and add their voice to oppose this illegal move.

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Reality looked at steadily is unbearable. - CS Lewis Please rest up this weekend if you can 🙏

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VERY good news from @bookshop-org.bsky.social!!

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Today, I met with leaders of Kehillat Israel, a synagogue in Pacific Palisades that still stands after the fire. At a nearby synagogue, it was an honor to see this community's resilience & strength firsthand. The Palisades will build back stronger with KI as a leader.

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#WeRemember

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In the wake of the fires, LA production is hurting even more than before. People can’t afford to live here if there isn’t work here. Sign our petition at the link in bio STAYinLA.org and share #STAYinLA widely. (And thank you to hireyoungprofessionals.com for designing our campaign!)

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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin

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This is perfection.

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Whether you voted for them or not, write to your state senators - now and often! www.senate.gov/senators/sen...

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Hi friends 🦋 We're in for a rough ride, that's abundantly clear. However, with all the doom & gloom out there, please: ✨ remain resilient ✨ embrace your authenticity & values ✨ stay informed! ✨ celebrate small victories ✨ help/support others! ✨ don't let anyone divide us! #UnitedBlue 💙🫂

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“philanthropy’s role in driving local, state, and private sector action is more crucial than ever—and we’re committed to leading the way,” Michael Bloomberg

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This is the type of things people should do when they have the funds to afford it. Instead some jump up and down like a moron talking about sending the first Americans to Mars.

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If texting had arrived at the level it is today before social media, hate to say it, but I bet I’d be a lot happier 😅

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Not shocked, not in awe, and it’s always going to be the Gulf of Mexico.

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