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Canada Pivots to Europe as America Isolates Itself
Canada Pivots to Europe as America Isolates Itself
Plus: Bees decode Morse code, Tree-climbing crocodiles, Napoleon’s lost diamond surfaces, and LED lights cure cancer
medium.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Canada Pivots to Europe as America Isolates Itself
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Slowly, Then Suddenly: How Authoritarian Regimes Fall
Slowly, Then Suddenly: How Authoritarian Regimes Fall
History shows us that authoritarian regimes fall when we least expect it
medium.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Slowly, Then Suddenly: How Authoritarian Regimes Fall
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The Security Checks That Save You From Online Shopping Disasters
The Security Checks That Save You From Online Shopping Disasters
Plus: Required Windows update, free Libby magazines, shipping scam alerts, and Gmail privacy update
screenskills.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The Security Checks That Save You From Online Shopping Disasters
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The U.S. plummets on the quality of life index
The U.S. plummets on the quality of life index
Plus: Pets slash depression rates, devil bees discovered, and Frida Kahlo’s $60 million dream
medium.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The U.S. plummets on the quality of life index
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Your ten good news stories for today: 😊
Your Ten Good News Stories For Today (Since the Rest of the News is so Depressing)
Including: Peru’s mysterious holes explained, Frankie the Flamingo flies to France, brain-boosting proof, and the beauty of Rome seen from…
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Your ten good news stories for today: 😊
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"A lot of highly-placed Democrats were ashamed of those things that Mamdani was not ashamed of. Were? Are. Are terrified of those things. They often run campaigns that begin by agreeing with Republicans that the good things they aren't are bad things they are." www.the-reframe.com/the-extraord...
The Extraordinary Power of Standing For Something
Winning by creating vision in the positive space of shared standards, and expertly negotiating the negative space of shame.
www.the-reframe.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
"A lot of highly-placed Democrats were ashamed of those things that Mamdani was not ashamed of. Were? Are. Are terrified of those things. They often run campaigns that begin by agreeing with Republicans that the good things they aren't are bad things they are." www.the-reframe.com/the-extraord...
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Today’s good news:
Just learned a 72-hour phone break works better than antidepressants. Also: Babylonians drew ghosts, Vatican runs on solar, and a couple found £230,000 in Tudor coins gardening.
Read more surprises:
Just learned a 72-hour phone break works better than antidepressants. Also: Babylonians drew ghosts, Vatican runs on solar, and a couple found £230,000 in Tudor coins gardening.
Read more surprises:
Taking a Phone Break Beats Antidepressants
Plus: Babylonian ghost rituals, Tudor treasure in the garden, and the world’s greenest tiny nation
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Today’s good news:
Just learned a 72-hour phone break works better than antidepressants. Also: Babylonians drew ghosts, Vatican runs on solar, and a couple found £230,000 in Tudor coins gardening.
Read more surprises:
Just learned a 72-hour phone break works better than antidepressants. Also: Babylonians drew ghosts, Vatican runs on solar, and a couple found £230,000 in Tudor coins gardening.
Read more surprises:
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When your Medium article makes The Guardian
When Your Medium Article Makes The Guardian
Plus: Sandwich Guy beats Trump’s prosecutors, Indigenous peoples protect Canada, and 111,000 spiders built the world’s largest spiderweb
medium.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
When your Medium article makes The Guardian
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After nearly 2000 days on Duolingo, I’ve learned what works for language learning. Your phone has everything you need (for free). Plus more screen skills: AI tutors, hidden translation tools, etc.
How You Can Learn a New Language for Free (And Actually Stick With It This Time)
Plus: My 2000-day Duolingo streak secret, Substack’s translation feature, and smartphone tricks
screenskills.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After nearly 2000 days on Duolingo, I’ve learned what works for language learning. Your phone has everything you need (for free). Plus more screen skills: AI tutors, hidden translation tools, etc.
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Why Mamdani's New York Victory Gives Democrats Hope Everywhere
Why Mamdani’s New York Victory Gives Democrats Hope Everywhere
Plus: Australia’s free electricity revolution, Scotland’s forgotten heroes, and sharks saving coral reefs
alexanderverbeek.medium.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Why Mamdani's New York Victory Gives Democrats Hope Everywhere
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Thrilled to be among the authors of a new report about climate change and litigation: "Let the courts decide?" It's timely with COP30 in Brazil and backsliding by governments and others on climate pledges
www.idea.int/publications... thanks to @internationalidea.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social
www.idea.int/publications... thanks to @internationalidea.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social
Let the courts decide? The Potential and Limitations of Climate Litigation from a Democracy Perspective | International IDEA
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www.idea.int
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thrilled to be among the authors of a new report about climate change and litigation: "Let the courts decide?" It's timely with COP30 in Brazil and backsliding by governments and others on climate pledges
www.idea.int/publications... thanks to @internationalidea.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social
www.idea.int/publications... thanks to @internationalidea.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social
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Does your family use five different messaging apps, where grandma is on Facebook, kids use WhatsApp, while someone insists on texting?
This week's newsletter offers simple fixes that can be implemented in just 10 minutes so that everyone stays connected.
This week's newsletter offers simple fixes that can be implemented in just 10 minutes so that everyone stays connected.
The Family Group Chat Guide That Keeps Everyone Connected
Plus: Shared photo albums, AI help for tech support, and Substack’s new chat features
screenskills.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Does your family use five different messaging apps, where grandma is on Facebook, kids use WhatsApp, while someone insists on texting?
This week's newsletter offers simple fixes that can be implemented in just 10 minutes so that everyone stays connected.
This week's newsletter offers simple fixes that can be implemented in just 10 minutes so that everyone stays connected.
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Your daily dose of ten good news stories:
Forget Wellness Trends: Museums Are the New Medicine (and Nine More Good News Stories)
Plus: Evolution’s female-driven surprise, Florida’s hero otter, and the world’s new tallest church
medium.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Your daily dose of ten good news stories:
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Your daily dose of ten good news stories: 😊
Your Daily Dose of Ten Good News Stories
Plus: Manet learned from Morisot, why women need less exercise, Portugal gets beavers back, a lost European bird found in New York, and…
medium.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Your daily dose of ten good news stories: 😊
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Marie Antoinette may never have said, "Let them eat cake," but Trump's actions speak precisely that indifference towards the American people.
#politics #news
#politics #news
Trump’s Marie Antoinette Moment
Marie Antoinette may never have said, “Let them eat cake,” but Trump’s actions speak precisely that indifference towards the American…
medium.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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About 250 people turned out Saturday to call on federal agents to leave the community, which has been on edge since ICE agents shot a woman who allegedly chased their vehicle in October.
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Brighton Park community marches to give voice to those fearful of ICE
About 250 people turned out Saturday to call on federal agents to leave the community, which has been on edge since ICE agents shot a woman who allegedly chased their vehicle in October.
trib.al
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
About 250 people turned out Saturday to call on federal agents to leave the community, which has been on edge since ICE agents shot a woman who allegedly chased their vehicle in October.
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Everyone’s talking about Illinois’ big transit bill, but here’s what you might’ve missed: it also eliminates parking mandates near high-frequency transit stops statewide! ✨🥳
What counts as high-frequency transit?
🚇 Within 1/2 mile of rail stations and bus hubs
🚍 Within 1/8 mile of bus corridors
What counts as high-frequency transit?
🚇 Within 1/2 mile of rail stations and bus hubs
🚍 Within 1/8 mile of bus corridors
November 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Everyone’s talking about Illinois’ big transit bill, but here’s what you might’ve missed: it also eliminates parking mandates near high-frequency transit stops statewide! ✨🥳
What counts as high-frequency transit?
🚇 Within 1/2 mile of rail stations and bus hubs
🚍 Within 1/8 mile of bus corridors
What counts as high-frequency transit?
🚇 Within 1/2 mile of rail stations and bus hubs
🚍 Within 1/8 mile of bus corridors
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As SNAP cuts & ICE / CBP threaten the safety & security of far north side neighbors, Rogers Park Free Store distro’d diapers, formula, menstrual products, cleaning supplies, OTC meds, toiletries & more yesterday with the help of local migra watch. Support our work: www.opencollective.com/rpfreestore
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As SNAP cuts & ICE / CBP threaten the safety & security of far north side neighbors, Rogers Park Free Store distro’d diapers, formula, menstrual products, cleaning supplies, OTC meds, toiletries & more yesterday with the help of local migra watch. Support our work: www.opencollective.com/rpfreestore
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This summary of Illinois transit reform bill covers some of the safety-related provisions. evanstonroundtable.com/2025/11/01/i...
Transit bailout includes public safety reform, could improve service - Evanston RoundTable
The Illinois General Assembly approved a bill this week that would direct a total of $1.5 billion to Chicago area transit systems. The legislation would
evanstonroundtable.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This summary of Illinois transit reform bill covers some of the safety-related provisions. evanstonroundtable.com/2025/11/01/i...
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Fighting Trump's Fascism Requires Hope, Not Just Horror Stories
Fighting Trump’s Fascism Requires Hope, Not Just Horror Stories
Plus: Halloween pumpkins, Ancient plagues that built our immune systems, golden toilets as protest art, and why doctors prescribe forest…
medium.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Fighting Trump's Fascism Requires Hope, Not Just Horror Stories
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Do you already use smart shopping lists? These apps are so smart that they know what you need before you do.
#shopping #apps
#shopping #apps
Smart Shopping Lists: The Apps That Know What You Need Before You Do
Plus: WhatsApp passkey backups, Threads privacy controls, and fridge-to-meal AI prompts
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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NEWS: Sweeping lawsuit alleges inhumane conditions at Broadview. It alleges sleep deprivation, denial of medicine, detainees confined in cramped spaces “like a pile of fish,” filthy rooms, and “black box” where lawyer calls aren’t allowed. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/b...
Inhumane conditions and medical neglect alleged at Broadview ICE detention center
A sweeping class-action lawsuit filed on Friday against immigration officials, alleged dirty and unsafe conditions at the federal holding facility in Broadview where they say arrestees are being wa…
www.chicagotribune.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NEWS: Sweeping lawsuit alleges inhumane conditions at Broadview. It alleges sleep deprivation, denial of medicine, detainees confined in cramped spaces “like a pile of fish,” filthy rooms, and “black box” where lawyer calls aren’t allowed. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/b...
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If you woke up relieved today that Illinois has a transit funding deal, donate to Better Streets Chicago!
They've have been doing the most relentless outreach on this including on the ground, making sure the pressure was on legislators to act.
www.betterstreetschicago.org/donate
They've have been doing the most relentless outreach on this including on the ground, making sure the pressure was on legislators to act.
www.betterstreetschicago.org/donate
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you woke up relieved today that Illinois has a transit funding deal, donate to Better Streets Chicago!
They've have been doing the most relentless outreach on this including on the ground, making sure the pressure was on legislators to act.
www.betterstreetschicago.org/donate
They've have been doing the most relentless outreach on this including on the ground, making sure the pressure was on legislators to act.
www.betterstreetschicago.org/donate