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The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.
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Man created god in his own image. You have it backwards, God
I made you all in My image, and I'm an asshole.
May 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Man created god in his own image. You have it backwards, God
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A recent report found that Elon Musk faced at least $2.37B in potential legal liability from 11 fed agencies as of Inauguration Day.
As he exits, these agencies are still on DOGE's chopping block or have dropped investigations into his corporations.
See what this was about?
As he exits, these agencies are still on DOGE's chopping block or have dropped investigations into his corporations.
See what this was about?
May 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A recent report found that Elon Musk faced at least $2.37B in potential legal liability from 11 fed agencies as of Inauguration Day.
As he exits, these agencies are still on DOGE's chopping block or have dropped investigations into his corporations.
See what this was about?
As he exits, these agencies are still on DOGE's chopping block or have dropped investigations into his corporations.
See what this was about?
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While Trump crows about supporting mothers & kids, remember...
-His FDA suspended one of its quality-control programs for milk
-He’s trying to repeal limits on lead exposure and cancel grants that protect kids from chemicals
-Car seat and stroller prices are up due to tariffs
-His FDA suspended one of its quality-control programs for milk
-He’s trying to repeal limits on lead exposure and cancel grants that protect kids from chemicals
-Car seat and stroller prices are up due to tariffs
May 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
While Trump crows about supporting mothers & kids, remember...
-His FDA suspended one of its quality-control programs for milk
-He’s trying to repeal limits on lead exposure and cancel grants that protect kids from chemicals
-Car seat and stroller prices are up due to tariffs
-His FDA suspended one of its quality-control programs for milk
-He’s trying to repeal limits on lead exposure and cancel grants that protect kids from chemicals
-Car seat and stroller prices are up due to tariffs
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Tariffs are taxation without representation. We wrote a whole Declaration of Independence about it. Threw tea in the harbor and everything.
May 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Tariffs are taxation without representation. We wrote a whole Declaration of Independence about it. Threw tea in the harbor and everything.
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Simone Biles with the 'Riders Up' call at Kentucky Derby 151. #KentuckyDerby #KentuckyDerby151
May 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Simone Biles with the 'Riders Up' call at Kentucky Derby 151. #KentuckyDerby #KentuckyDerby151
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The top five egg producers own roughly half of all U.S. laying hens.
The biggest of those corporations is Cal-Maine, which just announced quarterly profits of $509 million — more than 3x what it made a year ago.
Corporate concentration + bird flu = a price-hiking free for all.
The biggest of those corporations is Cal-Maine, which just announced quarterly profits of $509 million — more than 3x what it made a year ago.
Corporate concentration + bird flu = a price-hiking free for all.
April 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The top five egg producers own roughly half of all U.S. laying hens.
The biggest of those corporations is Cal-Maine, which just announced quarterly profits of $509 million — more than 3x what it made a year ago.
Corporate concentration + bird flu = a price-hiking free for all.
The biggest of those corporations is Cal-Maine, which just announced quarterly profits of $509 million — more than 3x what it made a year ago.
Corporate concentration + bird flu = a price-hiking free for all.
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Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
April 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
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The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.
www.npr.org
April 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.
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FACT: Social Security has a fraud rate of 0.00625%, which is far lower than private sector retirement programs.
March 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
FACT: Social Security has a fraud rate of 0.00625%, which is far lower than private sector retirement programs.
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I’ve been at a workshop in Germany all week and the number of conversations I’ve had about the state of the US is striking. Brilliant scientists are pulling out of conferences in the US because they’re worried about their safety. They don’t want to send their students to meet with collaborators…
March 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I’ve been at a workshop in Germany all week and the number of conversations I’ve had about the state of the US is striking. Brilliant scientists are pulling out of conferences in the US because they’re worried about their safety. They don’t want to send their students to meet with collaborators…
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NPR's @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social speaks with Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) about the revelation that top intelligence officials discussed military plans on the publicly available messaging app Signal.
Sen. Mark Kelly calls for Pete Hegseth to resign after Signal leak
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) about the revelation that top intelligence officials discussed military plans on the publicly available messaging app Signal.
www.npr.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NPR's @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social speaks with Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) about the revelation that top intelligence officials discussed military plans on the publicly available messaging app Signal.
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James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, will preside over a case about the Trump administration's use of a Signal group chat to discuss military information.
Federal judge who drew Trump's anger picks up new case against administration
James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, will preside over a case about the Trump administration's use of a Signal group chat to discuss military information.
www.npr.org
March 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, will preside over a case about the Trump administration's use of a Signal group chat to discuss military information.
Cuz it’s all so fucking hysterical!
March 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Cuz it’s all so fucking hysterical!
Meatier Loaf
(Am I doing this right?)
(Am I doing this right?)
Deffer Leppard
Dafter Punk
March 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Meatier Loaf
(Am I doing this right?)
(Am I doing this right?)
Post a photo you took, with no context, to bring some zen to the timeline.
March 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Post a photo you took, with no context, to bring some zen to the timeline.
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A federal judge has ruled that Trump illegally fired NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox and ordered her reinstatement.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
Trump appeals order reinstating fired NLRB member, judge tells him 'president is not a king'
Gwynne Wilcox was the first National Labor Relations Board member ever fired. A judge said Trump does not have the power to fire board members 'at will.'
www.cnbc.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A federal judge has ruled that Trump illegally fired NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox and ordered her reinstatement.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
Not all heroes wear capes
Twenty-one members of the United State DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government.
21 DOGE staffers resign, saying they won't help 'dismantle' public services
Twenty-one members of the United State DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government.
www.npr.org
February 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Not all heroes wear capes
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As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
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Daniel(s) in the Lions' Den (flipped), by Peter Paul Rubens, 1614-16, 📸 by @emfails
January 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Daniel(s) in the Lions' Den (flipped), by Peter Paul Rubens, 1614-16, 📸 by @emfails
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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
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70% of the world’s population has universal healthcare, but not the US
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
January 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
70% of the world’s population has universal healthcare, but not the US
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
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Here’s a New Year’s Resolution:
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
January 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution:
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.