@beejilly.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
“It calls for the removal of “divisive,” “race-centered ideology” from those museums, and says that their exhibits should instead instill pride.“
Is this a demand to import more lions? A lion in every cage? Already enough fierce predators in DC—if you ask me.
“It calls for the removal of “divisive,” “race-centered ideology” from those museums, and says that their exhibits should instead instill pride.“
Is this a demand to import more lions? A lion in every cage? Already enough fierce predators in DC—if you ask me.
Why Is Trump Mad at the Zoo?
In search of “improper ideology” among the animals
www.theatlantic.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
“It calls for the removal of “divisive,” “race-centered ideology” from those museums, and says that their exhibits should instead instill pride.“
Is this a demand to import more lions? A lion in every cage? Already enough fierce predators in DC—if you ask me.
“It calls for the removal of “divisive,” “race-centered ideology” from those museums, and says that their exhibits should instead instill pride.“
Is this a demand to import more lions? A lion in every cage? Already enough fierce predators in DC—if you ask me.
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“These are normal, everyday people who are saying I’ve had enough. I’ve seen institutions fall. I’ve seen universities, I’ve seen businesses, I’ve seen law firms not stand up, not support our liberal democracy. So what am I going to do as an individual?”
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“These are normal, everyday people who are saying I’ve had enough. I’ve seen institutions fall. I’ve seen universities, I’ve seen businesses, I’ve seen law firms not stand up, not support our liberal democracy. So what am I going to do as an individual?”
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
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📚Thank you, @roncharles.bsky.social:
"I know you may be feeling overwhelmed by the relentless attacks on our public institutions, but please don’t sit this one out. Libraries are not a partisan issue."
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"I know you may be feeling overwhelmed by the relentless attacks on our public institutions, but please don’t sit this one out. Libraries are not a partisan issue."
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Book Club: With NPR under threat, a colorful new history shows why it matters
s2.washingtonpost.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📚Thank you, @roncharles.bsky.social:
"I know you may be feeling overwhelmed by the relentless attacks on our public institutions, but please don’t sit this one out. Libraries are not a partisan issue."
s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...
"I know you may be feeling overwhelmed by the relentless attacks on our public institutions, but please don’t sit this one out. Libraries are not a partisan issue."
s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...
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Measles Update 4/4: Coming a little late in the day (it was a busy one), but now at 481 cases, with a big jump in hospitalizations up from 42 to 56.
Lubbock County, which is one of the most populated in West Texas, still at small numbers but showing continued rapid growth.
Lubbock County, which is one of the most populated in West Texas, still at small numbers but showing continued rapid growth.
April 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Measles Update 4/4: Coming a little late in the day (it was a busy one), but now at 481 cases, with a big jump in hospitalizations up from 42 to 56.
Lubbock County, which is one of the most populated in West Texas, still at small numbers but showing continued rapid growth.
Lubbock County, which is one of the most populated in West Texas, still at small numbers but showing continued rapid growth.
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It's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up...
So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
– Remove tariffs hurting families
– Protect disaster response and recovery
- Secure Social Security benefits
- Preserve federal lands
(Thread 🧵)
So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
– Remove tariffs hurting families
– Protect disaster response and recovery
- Secure Social Security benefits
- Preserve federal lands
(Thread 🧵)
April 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
It's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up...
So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
– Remove tariffs hurting families
– Protect disaster response and recovery
- Secure Social Security benefits
- Preserve federal lands
(Thread 🧵)
So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
– Remove tariffs hurting families
– Protect disaster response and recovery
- Secure Social Security benefits
- Preserve federal lands
(Thread 🧵)
thehill.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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THIS IS A MUST READ explaining the real purpose behind the tarrifs by Senator Chris Murphy. It is very sinister. "They aren’t designed as economic policy. The tariffs are simply a new, super dangerous political tool" Read the photo or click link to original post. bsky.app/profile/chri...
April 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
THIS IS A MUST READ explaining the real purpose behind the tarrifs by Senator Chris Murphy. It is very sinister. "They aren’t designed as economic policy. The tariffs are simply a new, super dangerous political tool" Read the photo or click link to original post. bsky.app/profile/chri...
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The @financialtimes.com is not mincing words
"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
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"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
on.ft.com/3YjtOLV
April 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The @financialtimes.com is not mincing words
"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
on.ft.com/3YjtOLV
"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
on.ft.com/3YjtOLV
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*taps sign*
Social Security is not OK, and things are getting worse
Social Security is not OK, and things are getting worse
April 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
*taps sign*
Social Security is not OK, and things are getting worse
Social Security is not OK, and things are getting worse
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"Cory Booker showed us what courage looks like by standing up and speaking out in one’s town square."
The Power of Standing Up
From Marc | Cory Booker showed us what courage looks like by standing up and speaking out in one’s town square.
www.democracydocket.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"Cory Booker showed us what courage looks like by standing up and speaking out in one’s town square."
Happy 91st birthday to a woman who embodies:
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
May you live long and prosper in your quest to love, respect, learn, teach, and save those who share the world with us. 🌿 🦧 ❤️
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
May you live long and prosper in your quest to love, respect, learn, teach, and save those who share the world with us. 🌿 🦧 ❤️
April 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Happy 91st birthday to a woman who embodies:
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
May you live long and prosper in your quest to love, respect, learn, teach, and save those who share the world with us. 🌿 🦧 ❤️
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
May you live long and prosper in your quest to love, respect, learn, teach, and save those who share the world with us. 🌿 🦧 ❤️
It was never immigrants eating cats and dogs. However, soon it may be people eating scraps from the trash alongside the cats and dogs.
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bsky.app/profile/cats...
April 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It was never immigrants eating cats and dogs. However, soon it may be people eating scraps from the trash alongside the cats and dogs.
bsky.app/profile/cats...
bsky.app/profile/cats...
One island is inhabited by thousands and thousands of penguins. Another island has a tiny human population and a large number of swimming pigs. Tariffs will be paid in cuteness and swim lessons.
April 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
One island is inhabited by thousands and thousands of penguins. Another island has a tiny human population and a large number of swimming pigs. Tariffs will be paid in cuteness and swim lessons.
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We take tariffs on our beautiful Heard Island very seriously. We will be consulting all mammals and flightless birds and will make an announcement in the near future detailing our response. #heardisland #tariff #mcdonaldisland #trumptariff
April 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We take tariffs on our beautiful Heard Island very seriously. We will be consulting all mammals and flightless birds and will make an announcement in the near future detailing our response. #heardisland #tariff #mcdonaldisland #trumptariff