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Coral reefs are now “flickering out across the world” - ‘It’s death by a thousand cuts" - latest in tipping points series from @jonathan-watts.bsky.social #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Parliament is making trans people queue outside in the heat with no shade or water to see our MPs as part of the mass lobby with @transsolidarity.bsky.social - there are people here with canes and older people who need to come inside, @ukparliament.parliament.uk this is dangerous!

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. Alaska village uses solar and biomass to cut use of diesel and save money | AP News Find out more: apnews.com/article/alaska-v... #ClimateAction

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Governor Walz is spot on as usual. The hypocrisy of the R's and their cult is on full display.

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The Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Forest in WA is one of the few rainforests in the USA. Unfortunately, it is under threat of being sold to private interests and clear-cutting. In fact, EVERY National forest in WA is threatened, due to Trump’s greed #NationalParks m.youtube.com/watch?v=36yo...

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The data is undeniable: •15 of top 16 states with the highest rates of infant mortality are red states that deny/ban repro access. •12 of top 13 states with the lowest rates of infant mortality are blue states that protect repro access. Why is this even a debate? www.qasimrashid.com/p/three-year...

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Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. What's happened since? A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.

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Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't successful until earlier this month.

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Trends in June sea ice concentration are still mostly confined to coastal areas of the #Arctic Ocean. The largest declines are found in the Barents Sea this time of year. Sea ice concentration = fraction of ice-cover (observed by satellite). Info: doi.org/10.1175/BAMS...

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With the Supreme Court’s decision this week to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth, it’s more important than ever to know you’re not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, these trusted resources are here to help.

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The fact that our military was perfectly happy to use weapons abroad in violation of the War Powers Act doesn't bode well for us when they are asked to use weapons at home in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act.

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The United States never has enough money to keep people alive at home but always has enough money to kill people overseas.

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Confirmation they did not destroy the uranium stockpiles. Gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...

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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." -Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953

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Twelve people with type 1 diabetes who received an investigational off-the-shelf stem cell therapy were able to produce their own insulin and keep healthy blood glucose levels for at least one year. www.statnews.com/2025/06/20/s...

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🇬🇧🚢 The UKMTO has assessed a "no shit Sherlock" high threat to shipping in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandeb—basically, if you’re sailing there, the risk is off the charts due to ongoing Houthi attacks, piracy, and GPS jamming.

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The Bayesian yacht after spending almost a year underwater, It was lifted with a crane and slings under its hull and on Saturday they spend time pumping water out.

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. Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter Find out more: www.bbc.com/news/articles/c... #ClimateAction

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The Trump administration is phasing out support of HIV clinical guidelines, which affect what tests, treatments and medications are covered by insurance companies and Medicare www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...

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Michael Pham fled Vietnam at the age of 13. He was named bishop of San Diego a month ago. Today, he stood watch at a courthouse: ICE agents were “standing there covered with masks as we walked toward the courtroom. Eventually the agents scattered and went away” timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06...

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No matter where someone was born, the United States should never tolerate inhumane treatment. Yet right now, detainees in ICE custody are facing conditions that are simply unacceptable in any country that claims to uphold human rights, let alone one that prides itself on freedom and the rule of law.

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Fact:

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in late 2026, nearly 50 years after its launch, voyager 1 will be the first manmade object to reach a distance of one light day from the sun

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💭 Imagine living in a world where the vast majority continue to turn a blind eye to blatant animal abuse. WatchDominion.com

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Animal research news: Reported animal use in labs rose 40%; Dangerous “Monkey Island”; Beagle breeder Ridglan sues activists; A bill to ban animal-tested cosmetics. Get informed, get angry, and take action here: www.riseforanimals.org/news/news-ju... via @riseforanimals.bsky.social

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The Social Security trust fund could be depleted by 2033, according to a new report from its trustees. There's a simple way to fix this: scrap the cap on the Social Security payroll tax. https://youtu.be/GfZuB7XSFys?si=p8Zw3o6MIfQi9xoo

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“There has been a 10% to 15% decline in bus and rail ridership since immigration enforcement activities began, according to Metro officials.” Our immigrant communities being forced to stop engaging in public life and services. Transportation advocates need to be engaging in immigrant rights too.

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From banning harmful single-use plastics to securing habitat protections for endangered species, Oceana’s recent victories are changing the tide. 🌊 When we act together, we protect the ocean together. Join the movement this Ocean Action Month 👉 oceana.ly/4549Qcv

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While you can’t completely avoid microplastics—and you shouldn’t be responsible for doing so—there are ways to reduce your exposure every day. Check out our top 10 science-backed recommendations for avoiding microplastics in your daily life. 👇

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I watched a screener of this from PBS — it airs next week. Highly recommended. www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

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After 450 million years of evolutionary history, shark populations are collapsing, and more than a third of shark species and their relatives face extinction. Now scientists are trying to use the lure of “Jaws” to advance shark conservation efforts.

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ICE's increasingly aggressive tactics are unacceptable and dangerous. They do not make us any safer. I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.

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"Nationally, half of all Black people say that secure bike parking will allow us to ride more often. Locally, in a densely populated city where a quarter of households report losing at least one bike to theft, the figure is sure to be much higher. Secure parking makes cycling accessible."

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"At Downey Memorial Christian church on Thursday, officers reportedly arrested a man in the parking lot then pointed a gun at senior pastor Tanya Lopez..." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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My favorite film.

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Good question

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BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.

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In some of the most remote places on Earth, tags attached to seals collect data in near real-time to help advance ocean science.

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UK Plans to Ban Destructive Activities Like Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas www.ecowatch.com/uk-bottom-tr...

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Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First www.ecowatch.com/melanesian-o...

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NYT 19 Jun 25 -- More from NYTimes "flood the zone" coverage of trans: "The Supreme Court Fails to See Transgender Teens" (by queer writer M Gessen) "What Has Medical Research Found on Gender Treatments for Trans Youth?" (on the "uncertainty" around care that is both safe & effective)

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Plastic bag bans seem to work, at least when it comes to shoreline pollution

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Jules Gill-Peterson doesn’t want to fight for trans joy. She wants to fight for what trans people really need: resources, hormones, and surgery. Her latest arena? The US Supreme Court.

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