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I play Wordle first, in order to feel smart and capable, and then I play Connections to remind me that the universe is a baffling, capricious “fuck you”

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Thanks to a loud public outcry and a relentless media campaign from outdoors influencers the Trump administration is reversing its plan to eliminate thousands of national parks jobs. Amazing work everyone. Keep speaking up, it matters!

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Science (and science policy, and conservation) friends, I need your help! We are collecting specific, clear examples of harms caused by the Trump administration's attacks on science, to be included in an open letter. Can be links to news stories/social media posts. 🧪🦑🌎 #SciComm #SciPol

submitted 2 days ago • 25 comments

Hello friends. I know times are dark but it is incredibly important not to lose hope. And, this week there are signs of hope and it paramount we recognize that hope, not let up and build. A thread on this if I may. You may appreciate this on a Friday. Come along with me. 🧵 (1/10)

submitted 2 days ago • 19 comments

We’re doing this again. Text USPS to 50409.

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Starbucks labels their coffee product sources as "100% Ethical." Today, a new report documents abusive labor & negative environmental practices within the supply chain Starbucks sources from in Mexico. This isn't the first time the alarm has went off.🧵 elpais.com/mexico/2025-...

submitted 9 days ago • 5 comments

As I just shared this in a comment, I will also share it here. We made a free workbook associated with Let This Radicalize You. We included a bibliography of organizing resources pp. 100-109 - books, podcasts, curricula, articles, etc... www.interruptingcriminalization.com/resources-al...

submitted 6 days ago • 27 comments

That article is here: thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...

submitted 8 days ago • 22 comments

Very big news in Missouri: Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang just froze licensing laws that Planned Parenthood cited for not resuming abortions at their clinics. Awaiting word from Planned Parenthood, but this could clear the way for post-Amendment 3 abortion access in the state:

submitted 9 days ago • 3 comments

THIS MORNING: The Senate will vote on Robert Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary. Confirming this conspiracy theorist would jeopardize the health and safety of millions. Contact your senators ASAP. Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal... Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/oppose-...

submitted 10 days ago • 41 comments

@haymarketbooks.org presents an Emergency Town Hall on Presidents Day featuring @naomiaklein.bsky.social @astra.bsky.social @keeanga.bsky.social and @chenjerai.bsky.social. Register at the link below.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Snagged a Valentine and sticker from my fav Chicago street artist

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This is literally a death sentence for Medicaid and every person who depends on it. Death sentence.

submitted 11 days ago • 33 comments

You have questions. Mostly of the "What Can I Do to Resist This Coup?" variety. Choose Democracy has answers. Here's a really handy guide to the how/what/why of organizing... Share widely. Link here: choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/

submitted 12 days ago • 53 comments

Everything is terrible but I did get the gift of a new oversized hoodie today. So soft.

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Andrew Bailey’s waste of our tax dollars towards his ridiculous lawsuits is a great place to start when it comes to recognizing government waste in Missouri Feel free to let them know of any other waste you are concerned about at this link ➡️ www.senate.mo.gov/committeefor...

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Get in dorks, we're going protesting! STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025 WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL Because science is for everyone! Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

submitted 13 days ago • 49 comments

This looks so good! Anything planned for #TeslaTakeoverBrooklyn? I'd be happy to join! If not, happy to help organize but prior plans means I can probably only make it at 5pm at the Gowanus dealership which is open till 6pm.

submitted 13 days ago • 3 comments

when accessibility is also ART

submitted 14 days ago • 8 comments

"The revolution about to be televised you picked the right time but the wrong guy" KENDRICK 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #superbowl

submitted 14 days ago • 168 comments

Kendrick performing “Be Humble”. The visuals were incredible 👏🏾

submitted 14 days ago • 47 comments

Reminder City of St. Louis doesn't manage its own elections. City pays the bills but elections are controlled by MAGA Governor appointed Board of Election Commissioners, as are elections in STL County and Kansas City's four counties. All other counties have a locally elected election authority.

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

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In preparation for today’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, state police forced over 100 homeless men and women onto buses under threat of arrest, dumping them in an unheated warehouse. Tents destroyed, belongings lost. Press are barred from the warehouse. The price tag for this cruelty? $17.5 million

submitted 14 days ago • 356 comments

ICYMI yesterday I launched RADIO NOWHERE, my newsletter about Bruce Springsteen, with an essay about the amazing 2/5/75 show at the Main Point outside of Philly. www.radio-nowhere.com/bruce-spring...

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

It's gonna be me and a sea of white dudes my Dad's age. Stoked anyway.

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Here’s a great map of “Day Without Immigrants” strikes in 120 cities across 40 states: paydayreport.com/map-day-with...

submitted 17 days ago • 4 comments

attempting to describe the vibes of the moment. have yet to do better than: "imagine watching a documentary reenacting the burning of the Library of Alexandria set to the soundtrack of 'Yakety Sax'"

submitted 18 days ago • 145 comments

Today in #STL things that should be way bigger news:

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Comic from 8 years ago 👊

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bsky.app/profile/did:... @taradublinrocks.bsky.social I caught you on @halsparks.com show this morning and heard you asking for Congressional Dem accounts. Here are the ones I’m aware of as well as some Dem led committees.

submitted 20 days ago • 2 comments

Phones today: Got right through to my Congressman Sam Liccardo. Registered a no with HR 722, National abortion ban, No on any attempt to dismantle NOAA, and was told to stay tuned for a Town Hall. You can bet I’ll go or if it’s a telephone town hall, attend that way.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Six ways to send a message to your representatives

submitted 18 days ago • 10 comments

The Treasury Department right now. People are turning out against Musk and DOGE staging a takeover of the Treasury’s payment system. This crowd is big. The whole block is packed. “Lock him up,” everyone yells.

submitted 19 days ago • 942 comments

A huge piece of this lawsuit are families who moved away from states that passed bans on gender-affirming care for minors. Parents picked up and moved their families from Tennessee to Virginia, to Massachusetts... and now, under Trump's EO, their appointments are cancelled. They're now plaintiffs.

submitted 19 days ago • 2 comments

May I be a guard for those who need protection, a guide for those on the path, a boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood. May I be a lamp in the darkness, a resting place for the weary…. until all beings are freed from sorrow and all are awakened. - Shantideva

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"Europeans who witnessed democracy crumble before their eyes have some words of advice for Americans now entering the second Trump era.... stay united, safeguard your civic institutions and never, never give up." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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THEY KNEW is on sale as an $2.99 ebook for one day only! There are 14 hours left -- get it cheap and get it fast! Kindle: www.amazon.com/They-Knew-Cu... Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/they... Barnes and Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/they-knew-... Kobo: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

submitted 20 days ago • 30 comments