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I'm not happy about my 401(k) tanking. But I'm an even more unhappy about our government descending to fascism. Does that make me odd?

Groups across the country have received letters notifying them that their grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities have been canceled, raising alarms about serious harm to museums, historical sites, and a wide range of community projects.

Fuck. This is when I lose a lot of work ⬇️

Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.

No one prioritizes women’s lives, especially not America.

Sugarmakers are expanding into other tree syrups to fortify their businesses in the face of changing weather. Researchers and farmers alike are investigating species like beech, sycamore, walnut, and even other species of maple.

Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual. cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...

We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸

There are no proven benefits to raw feeding yet plenty of serious, well-documented risks. It has never been a good idea but ESPECIALLY NOW. washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/two-w...

What do knights, sex education, dates, and Jesus have in common? They all coexist under this California roof.

Hawaiian crows are extinct in the wild and are found nowhere else on Earth. Now, a small group, safeguarded in captivity, has been released in the forests of Maui.

People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.

“We should be asking ourselves, ‘How can we be in a symbiotic, stewardship relationship with the Earth when it comes to food production?’” says Tlingit chef Rob Kinneen. “I realize that approach would likely cut down on profitability, but the flip side is that we have a place to live.”

Elon Musk was elected to no office and there is no office that would give him the authority to do what he is doing. It is all illegal. It is also a coup in its intended effects: to undo democratic practice and violate human rights. snyder.substack.com/p/of-course-...

As if you needed another reason to never use AirBnB again: www.newsweek.com/airbnb-joe-g...

So what do we even do about taxes this year? Does it matter since they already have all my information? I feel like I’m just sending money to the regime.

I’m happy for us. US Butter Consumption 1975 - 2025

On social media, several Navajo Nation tribal members say they have had their nationality questioned. The accounts are not verified but Navajos who live off the reservation say they are concerned about being swept up in raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ME: *writing in my journal with the sole aim of pissing off future historians and archaeologists* I returned to my home - which is built in the usual style - by the normal way, and prepared and ate dinner in the way I often but not always do

📽️ WATCH: At ProPublica, we’ll be devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing the second Trump administration. If you are a federal employee and have tips, documents, data or stories you can share that the public should know about, reach out: www.propublica.org/tips/

These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

if you've noticed a lot of chocolate on the main page of wikipedia it's because 6 mo ago one random person started cranking out a tooooon of amazing overhauls to chocolate articles and now the quality of chocolate content has literally never been better. thank you chocolate hero whoever you are

The "he's not gonna listen to her" reactions are missing many points. Lots of other people are also hearing it. Lots of people can see him hearing it, then weigh what she's said with what he'll do. Lots of people can see her refusal to surrender these ancient teachings to the latest face of empire

My grandmother’s handwriting (she was Norwegian) and this is the old family recipe for meatballs from the old country. My mom is 99, and remembers her making them as a little girl from this recipe. 🍜🍽️

“We are stewards not only of the food that nourishes our bodies, but the stories that keep us linked together.” From: Atlas Obscura