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Of the 30 films nominated for Oscars this year, one (1) makes even passing reference to ongoing ecological crises: Wild Robot.

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In 2023, three states passed laws to prevent utilities from charging customers for lobbying, advertising, and other political influence activities. Customers have already saved hundreds of thousands of dollars. www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...

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⚡️Drones hit apartment building, target oil refinery in Volgograd, Russian media says. Local residents reported hearing over 15 explosions as drones targeted an oil refinery in the Krasnoarmeysky district of the city.

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Tough times call for more reporters. And since our devoted readers make it possible we're hiring. See our new job listing here. talkingpointsmemo.com/careers

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Scientists think there's a decent chance that, if global temps rise 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels, it could trigger a cascade of tipping points that further accelerate warming, up to 5 or 6 degrees. AKA: "A cluster of abrupt shifts occur in ESMs [Earth system models] at 1.5 to 2ºC."

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It started in Silicon Valley as a fringe idea: an inefficient democracy needs to die - replaced by a "red Caesar" dictatorship that would fire federal employees and govern with the latest tech Thiel, Musk and Trump are making this dystopia a reality. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...

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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/

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Trump defies a judge’s order, MAGA meltdown over the Super Bowl, Tesla in freefall, Trump’s unhinged AF1 interview & more. Get the latest must-read political news in today's Meidas bulletin:

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This is really not good: “Three local teenagers have died from the flu as of Thursday, none of whom were vaccinated, according to San Diego County.” Vaccines work & they save lives fox5sandiego.com/news/health/...

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Now that the Eagles are the world champions of professional football and Drake's career has been ended, you finally have time to read my column from yesterday! Trump's 'mass deportation' is a cruel but part-faked TV reality show It's also a dangerous slippery slope www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

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⚡️ Ukraine to receive Patria 6x6 armored vehicles from Latvia this year.

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This weekend’s news recap is packed: A judge blocked Musk’s DOGE from seizing the U.S. Treasury, and MAGA is melting down. Trump admitted he spoke with Putin and wants to extort Ukraine’s resources. And so much more. Read the full breakdown.

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Thousands of job losses so far outside of government positions, with WaPo identifying layoffs from North Carolina to West Virginia and Texas: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Musk’s DOGE team is infiltrating the Treasury, fired racists are getting rehired by Trump, and corruption is running wild. Trump is fuming as people realize Musk is REALLY in charge. Today’s insane Meidas+ bulletin breaks it all down.

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In this week's 1-on-1, @harrylitman.bsky.social talks with @andreapitzer.bsky.social who has reported extensively on democratic decline in countries such as Chile, Russia, and Hungary, and has written extensively about historical examples especially Nazi Germany. Link: bit.ly/PitzerTF

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⚡️Russian singer who spoke out against war in Ukraine dies after allegedly falling from window during police raid. Musician Vadim Stroykin reportedly fell from the window of his 10th-floor apartment while officers were investigating an alleged donation to Ukraine's Armed Forces.

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"Elon Musk Is A Terrible President!" The Inquirer's report on today's Philadelphia protests. Hopefully there are local stories in all 50 states! www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

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This isn’t the first time an authoritarian leader has weaponized cronyism. History—and the works of antifascist scholars—warns us of where this road can lead.

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At this point, Republicans are fighting so hard to spread disease, you'd think germs were campaign donors. I look into how the eugenicist impulse, which was once on the fringe of the GOP, is fueling this "unleash the plague" era for Republicans. www.salon.com/2025/02/05/u...

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(1/X) Breaking character: If you are interested in protesting, here's a guide to 50 States, 50 Protests (protests in every state capital) 50501.info

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⚡️Ukraine's strike on Russian command center in Kursk Oblast causes 'significant losses,' General Staff says. The building was severely damaged, and Moscow suffered significant losses among Russian personnel, the General Staff said.

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“Defendants have implemented a system for disclosing tax returns and return information of Plaintiffs’ members to individuals who are not officers and employees involved in tax administration as part of their official duties.” The lawsuit to Stop Doge’s Data Steal: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...

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In the US, Trump re-names Denali (its Koyukon name) as Mount McKinley & asset-strips public lands. Meanwhile in Aotearoa/NZ...Mount Egmont is re-given its Maori name of Taranaki Maunga, the mountain becomes a legal person with recognised rights & the Crown apologises. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

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In 2024, for the first time, the EU grid got more power from solar than from coal.

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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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The United States Army is the most successful antifascist organization in history. They taught me some tricks, so I’m here to share them with you. open.substack.com/pub/onoffens...

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David Hogg won one of the DNC's vice chair roles tonight, a bit of an upset in a race with more politically experienced candidates. www.semafor.com/article/01/2...

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove hundreds of voters from the rolls in Marin County, California. The judge said the plaintiffs lacked standing and failed to state a claim in their complaint.

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⚡️NATO on track to send Kyiv over $40 billion in 2025. "Allies are on track to deliver on the pledge made at the Washington summit," a NATO press statement said following a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on Jan. 29.

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I'm looking to connect confidentially with people who work at OPM. I will protect your identity. Contact me via Signal or text at 202-599-7124

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Dan Gillmor’s latest “Cornerstone of democracy” newsletter is out! Dan curates important pro demmocracy info to save you time (and its free) sez.us/l/uxpkxvqw

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A lot of folks feel like there's nothing they can do to take meaningful action to preserve our democracy. But that's not the case. open.substack.com/pub/onoffens...

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Ron DeSantis just got humiliated by his own party in Florida, Trump is purging career DOJ officials, and House GOP is eyeing FEMA for cuts. Meanwhile, Trump’s ICE chief is rounding up migrants with…Dr. Phil? Catch up on today’s chaos. Full breakdown:

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To those interested in direct access to the words of survivors and witnesses: learn about the Fortunoff video testimony collection at Yale, and visit the physical exhibition (two more days). fortunoff.library.yale.edu

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2pm ET today hosting a live discussion about tariffs, inflation and Trump's betrayal of his core campaign promise to lower prices for all of us. Join us, invite others - the more the merrier! www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-m...

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The president has laid claim to a mandate. But between the infighting that's returned to his movement, and voters looking for immediate relief, his foundation could easily crack.

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New episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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"Much as white people perceive racial progress is a zero-sum game that Black Americans are winning, men perceive gender discrimination as a zero-sum game that they are now losing," writes @lauren-goldstein.bsky.social. laurenmgoldstein.substack.com/p/in-our-bac...

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Hope feels very scarce right now. Here's some, though: the story of the River Klamath's de-damming––& the speed with which life has poured back to this "bountiful, beautiful watershed" once the water was freed. A river, re-imagined. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Three new interviews: - @davidhogg.bsky.social on how Dems can raise their game - @davidleopold.bsky.social on Trump's assault on immigrants - @ericswalwell.bsky.social on fighting and winning the info wars in the new Trump era Enjoy all 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/hopium-wee...

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Six days into Trump's monarchical reign of terror, the Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board refuses to cower or bend its knee Today, a powerful condemnation of Trump's pardon of violent Jan. 6 domestic terrorists as a gross abuse of presidential power www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...

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As Virginia prepares for its next round of elections, harsh new restrictions put in place by Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2023 remain in place. Bolts reported at the time on the Virginians who cannot vote due to the state's new rules. boltsmag.org/virgini...

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Though the icebreaker Aiviq has a history of failure, its builder has given more than $7 million to political campaigns, parties and committees since 2012. Under pressure from Congress, the Coast Guard purchased the vessel late last year for $125 million. By @mckenziefunk.com

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“Anatomy of a Failure: Why This Latest Vaccine-Autism Paper is Dead Wrong” Brilliant and much-needed takedown of the latest anti-vax misinformation and propaganda from the pseudo-scientists, ahead of the RFK hearings.

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"6 Things About Trump’s Hawkish New Defense Secretary That Should Scare the Hell Out of You"

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