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If they are allowed to repeal birthright citizenship, then even children born here with parents who are here legally -- like you and I -- would not automatically be a U.S. citizen. Think about that. #notmyamerica www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-...

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Cuts to Harvard funding directly endanger lives. From The New Yorker: "Sarah Fortune, chair of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard school of public health, is among the world’s leading experts on tuberculosis, the #1 infectious cause of death globally. ...

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The @democrats.org want to be more like RNC and protect insiders. If @davidhogg.bsky.social doesn't deserve a spot in leadership, then no one does. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

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Small big victories www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...

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Trump tariffed every country, even penguins, but not Russia. He said it’s because he’s negotiating the wars end. But he DID tariff Ukraine. Hmmm

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Missed this somehow: “exit” – those with means have the right to walk away from the obligations of citizenship, especially taxes and burdensome regulation. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i... #elitism #trump

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From Canada:

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New study about #climatechange says religious leaders are more candid with anonymity. thehill.com/policy/energ...

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Anonymity can reveal truths. #Study: Most US Christian leaders believe in #climatechange. They just don't talk openly about it. #RepublicanAdministration thehill.com/policy/energ...

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Words have power, which is why this #RepublicanAdministration is censoring them. Now they are hurting #farm #research. investigatemidwest.org/2025/04/07/c...

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I don't understand why the rank-and-file workers are being fired. It's the higher-ups who decide how to spend the money and make the big salaries. #dumbdoge #trump

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Excellent writing. Better courage. Where's #IU? "The government is abusing its powers by making war against civil society. ... You may not like universities, but you probably like churches or synagogues." - A University President Makes a Case Against Cowardice www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...

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If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.

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Taking joy in another's suffering is evil. The White House posted a video of immigrants in shackles titled, "ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight." #uspol #unamerican www.cnbc.com/2025/02/18/w...

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🧪 Borrowed back from forbes '13(😀 for the sake of science-society connection) through Jo. Enjoy, in case of pledging with a grumpy uncle. To be fair, seems most examples are clearly the fact of vaccination, while for some it is more a combination of vax and healthcare improvement.

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This #nonprofit's founder hated seeing teddy bears and other soft toys in landfills. So she did something about it. #toys #protecttheplanet www.lovedbefore.london

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Here's a thorough article giving #nonprofits guidance on #DEI practices today..Note that the president's "executive orders do not in and of themselves create new laws regarding what is lawful or unlawful regarding DEI-related practices and activities.'

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Watching a wonderfully written show, The Residence, reminds me the White House residents are America's version of royalty. Operating expenses top $13 million. Is #DOGE looking there for waste?

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Here's what great writing can do: Put you in the shoes of another. In this case, it's shoes you don't want to be in. #writing #reporting

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Since @petebuttigieg.bsky.social isn't running for office in Michigan, I say put him in charge of the Democratic Party's strategy and messaging. He has a backbone, knows his facts and is as well-spoken as they come. #LetPeteLeadDems

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Saw this quote in an Iain Banks novel today and it feels very relevant.

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How serious is the situation we're in? Judge says #Constitutional #protections are in danger. #resist

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Quiet heroes are saving taxpayer-funded public data from being wiped by the government: www.fastcompany.com/91294411/tru... #resist

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#writersresist

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We are hiring for a Community Engagement Organizer. Share with your networks! Click the link to apply: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/en/about/careers

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How easy would it be to unilaterally alter our digital books? Too easy. And download your Kindle books by 2/25. #WritersUnite #Booksky

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Philanthropy invests billions of dollars into addressing pressing social issues. But, this good is at risk when the well-being and safety of the people we serve isn't considered. That is where safeguarding comes in. Learn what safeguarding is and why philanthropy needs to prioritize it.

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From one of the (older) white people who wanted to know what she was missing in the words, #TheRoot has the best piece. I hope someone reads it in the White House, full of people who are #NotLikeUs. www.theroot.com/black-folks-...

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We've believed in the National Park Service since 1916. Now it's like watching the new boss we've all had who changes everything b4 understanding how it works and without a strategy beyond "HEY, LOOK AT ME. I'M THE SMART ONE NOW." (img: #nonprofit national parks fdtn)

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The @impactfund.bsky.social, a #nonprofit supporting lawyers seeking justice for all, is here with inspiring Lincoln quotes.

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"the prevalence of #nonprofits reflects 'the failure to create a more inclusive & responsive government, failure to meet the needs of low-income residents, and failure to dismantle the racism of the city’s and nation’s political-economic structures'" nonprofitquarterly.org/how-the-weal...

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A giving circle brings together people with similar values and interests so they can make collective gifts to causes. And they could be a way for donors to increase their impact. Learn how giving circles can lead to greater social change: blog.candid.org/post/how-giv...

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A fascinating map about #votes I have never seen. Words and pictures matter. Data can be skewed in both. Thanks @altnps.bsky.social #transparency

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"About 40 newborns PER DAY contracted H.I.V. when funding for treatments stopped." #Nonprofits help real people with real needs.

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Candid.org has a new analysis of how government grants help #nonprofits help Americans. Losing these funds would harm veterans and people who put in long hours but still struggle to live. blog.candid.org/post/how-man...

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Blissfully unaware of what's going on. If only.

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Writers Resist Day 7: Voltaire #WritersResist #resist #writing 📚💙

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@maddow.msnbc.com The DOGE dept for #Musk is no mistake. A doge is a "chief magistrate" ... "Italians have been ruled by Caligula, Mussolini, Berlusconi and all sorts of princes, popes and doges." Words matter. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/d...

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