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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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Pope Francis’s condition is not considered life-threatening, but he is not out of danger, his medical team has said, as the pontiff continued to receive treatment to fight pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

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⚡️EU preparing military aid package for Kyiv worth $20.9 billion, Bloomberg reports. The additional military support would supply Kyiv with air defense systems, artillery ammunition, long-range missiles, and drones.

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"Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves — not of the government." #MargaretChaseSmith #PrayForAmerica

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Research shows that LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive economic activity. Open For Business’ latest report shows the economic case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Poland: open-for-business.org/poland

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“Toronto’s bike-lane expansion program is going full steam ahead despite the Doug Ford provincial government’s legislation limiting the city’s powers. According to a new proposal, city staff are recommending a $28.5-million project to build over 12 kilometres of new bike lanes.” Good. Keep going.

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President Donald Trump clashed with the Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, over federal funds he threatened to withhold from the state over transgender athletes participating in girls and women's sports. reut.rs/41s4jdA

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So. It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year. I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.

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In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years. Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.

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Can't wait to see Christian nationalists wearing chainsaws around their necks instead of crosses. Because this is their God now. (In other words, if you don't immediately recognize MAGA as blasphemy, you are so far down the theological rabbit hole that I don't even know if Jesus can help.)

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musk's private security deputized by u.s. marshals service -- potentially clearing the way for his personal bodyguards to be carrying weapons on federal grounds. um... www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...

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No we ain't going anywhere. But if they need some players to help get them back on their feet after tackling Team Canada we might be willing to help. Maybe.

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Trump has fired the country’s senior military officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...

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🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. LET’S FUCKING GO!!!! apnews.com/article/dei-...

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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

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This x10000000000 “In other words: We, the opposition, are the majority. Take heart.” www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/they-are-a...

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🇺🇦 63% of Ukrainians support Zelensky's activities, and 74% consider him a patriot, according to a study by IBIF

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Today’s cover of the Murdoch-owned New York Post

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Really something to watch from the US side as our conqueror's hubris is aimed in Canada's direction. It's not like it's across an ocean and we can pretend they're some alien class of humanity who somehow love getting ruled by us. We can see their guns from here.

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Wow what a game🇨🇦 Some people may say it’s too late to post this because Canada won. I disagree This is who we are❣️ “Win or Lose. Proud to be Canadian”. ❤️🇨🇦WE ARE CANADIANS🇨🇦❤️ We are unified and will NOT be bullied. Mark Carney will lead us & do what’s right for ALL Canadians❤️🇨🇦 #MarkCarney4PM

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