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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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Here’s the pitch: They hire back the accidentally-fired bird flu folks *and* the accidentally-fired nuclear security guys BUT they put them in each other’s jobs — also by accident! It’s TRADING PLACES meets FAILSAFE meets CONTAGION — and maybe also FREAKY FRIDAY! Need a title.

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Happening now: protesters are outside the Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago this evening. People are in line to see House of Reps Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for an event tonight promoting his recently released book. Crowd chanting at them, "we don't need a book tour!"

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Let’s not forget that Assad fled to Russia. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for democracy and peace. Stand strong, Ukraine!

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Sinkholes are the new Quicksand.

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Man with absolutely nothing to lose appears to be the only National leader able to speak the plain truth.

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Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country

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BIE is recruiting a project officer to work on our ground-breaking ICE project looking at citizens’ rights, the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement & EU Charter for UK citizens in the EU. If you have project experience take a look. Deadline 28.02.2025 www.britishineurope.org/articles/171...

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AWARDS time! Support your favorite authors, artists, publishers, and more...! SFWA members can vote in the Nebula Awards nebulas.sfwa.org/about-the-ne... Worldcon members can vote in the Hugo Awards seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw... Anyone can vote in the Locus Awards locusmag.com/2025/02/2024...

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Feb 20 - How to Build an ICE Watch Program actionnetwork.org/events/how-t...

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Don’t use his name. Say ‘the Republican Administration’ loudly and often. Blame them — don’t just say ‘this office is now closed’ — say why. Make them own every last moment of this disaster.

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Looking forward to this afternoon kicking off at 3pm, John Osborne's fantastic show on @JazzFM and he's including my new song 'Floating' - drop in and check a listen! ❤️ #newmusic #radio

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Would you like to work at Max Planck Society tenured? A new round of the Lise Meitner Excellence Program for #tenuretrack group leaders opened today - pls consider applying! The program aims to recruit and promote exceptionally qualified female scientists. mpg.de/lise-meitner-e… #LiseMeitnerGroups

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I have funding through at least 2031 for postdoctoral researchers with expertise in islet biology or cell-based therapies for, or modelling of, diabetes. Bring your expertise to a country that values it. 🇨🇦 Contact info on my website.

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I don’t know how this all ends, but it sure as hell isn’t going to be 4 years from now.

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Make Tooting Broadway step free. Join the campaign and sign the petition here: www.drrosena.co.uk/broadwaylift...

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I’d like to suggest the phrase: New Feminist. It means a person who never thought they were feminist because they never felt the urgent need but that just changed.

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