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I can’t travel there but I’m more than happy to amplify the message. Keep your hands off our libraries, fascists!

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Lessee. We have..... Bird flu H5N1 New bird flu D1.1 strain COVID-19 still exists Measles outbreak And now a new coronavirus strain was found across the ocean. Cool cool, we are SO prepared!

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Fired federal workers share the crucial jobs no longer being done Six people describe what they were doing to benefit public health, safety and the environment www.sciencenews.org/article/fire...

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I think it’s not helpful to repeat claims that the administration is working on eliminating “DEIA” as though it’s some kind of corporate strategy; just say explicitly that they’re trying to eliminate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and explain how.

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I truly think people don’t realize how many universities and colleges — especially public ones — may shut down if restrictions on and withholding of federal funding persists for even one presidency We are facing the demolition of American higher education

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Black officers were also not permitted to refer to themselves as policemen, but rather as patrolmen. To read the full story about how Miami’s Black police officers had to follow a different set of rules, click the link ⤵️

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This obsession with Luigi is amusing and a little disturbing? 😅

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Oh, right, I was going to do taxes today.

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Good morning! 🪶

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Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.

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People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.

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Since I’ve been getting this a lot - if you feel like supporting me by buying a jersey or something, I would rather you make a donation to Trans Lifeline or The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org

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Just look at these paragraphs from the AP story. Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver. This is what "merit" means to them. apnews.com/article/trum...

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It's fiiiiiiine

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Dating apps like Tinder and Hinge have known for years which users have been reported for assaulting their dates. But their corporate owner is keeping you in the dark. Our latest investigation:

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A spate of new bills in California and other states would protect consumers from electricity rate hikes that subsidize data centers. themarkup.org/news/2025/02...

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ITS SHUT THE FUCK UP FRIDAY This is a very important message you should share with the people in your life that may be hitting the streets to protest: never talk to the police! WATCH:

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Ok, I'm doing a version of this thread for 🧪 who are new to political conditions where info security is a safety issue: 1. Don't make public lists of people who are engaging in acts of resistance 2. Be weary of calls to advertise acts of subversion 3. Don't live post resistance meetings

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I’m not saying we should all panic. But maybe the government shouldn’t shut down all the systems we have for monitoring this situation. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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We are now finding bird flu in deer mice and house mice in Washington State. H5N1 is advancing along the evolutionary ladder—affecting birds, mammals, and humans. This is not speculation; it’s a timeline.

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If any Hugo Awards voters enjoyed Lower Decks, it would be very cool to get a nod! Thank you for your consideration. This is our entire campaign. 🖖

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Minnesota’s new paid leave program will launch with a 0.88% payroll tax in January 2026, which is 25% higher than what was originally proposed two years ago when the Legislature passed the law.

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Remember to recycle even small lithium-ion batteries responsibly.

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I am packing & traveling to the cruise port with art prints in tow! Thank you to the Cruise team for allowing me to sell my son Alec Egan's fine art prints this week. All proceeds go directly to Alec & his family as they rebuild their home/studio following the devastating loss in the LA fires.

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Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.

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Good piece about how to (and if we can) verify photo and video authenticity in an age of "AI"-generated images and media. youtu.be/qO0WvudbO04

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Ok, people, here's the thing: if in the next week we get more 20k views for Side Quested on Tapas, we get to another milestone of the CBP! If you want to make me and @kbspangler.com SUPER happy, please share this, or maybe do that long due re-read! ▶️ tapas.io/series/SideQ... ◀️ Thank you! 🎉

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Happy flyday!

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The USDA has suspended a college scholarship program for students from rural & underserved backgrounds who attend HBCUs. The program aims to increase the number of agriculture students at the nation's 19 historically Black land-grant universities. www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...

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Movies you've watched more than six times, gifs only

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DON'T DISPOSE OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES LIKE THIS 😱 (USA) They go to your county's hazardous waste disposal site. When it comes to e-waste, a lot of people just see "your device can be recy--" and stop there, but no, you have to find a specialized site that handles e-waste!

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Maybe Canada, other countries in Europe, etc. will want to import and fund these scientists to help public health programs elsewhere... Such a waste of talent.

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