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Asiatic black bears are just one of the species recorded by the traps, which also feature pangolins, clouded leopards, and monkeys. www.iflscience.com/wrestling-be...
February 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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After illegally abducting Maduro, Trump has just sold $250M of Venezuela's oil to Vitol.

John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol who helped broker the deal, gave $6M to Trump's 2024 campaign.

Pay-to-play imperialism.
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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To: European leaders

From: Robert Reich

It is impossible to appease a tyrant.

Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-europe-remember-neville-chamberlain
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Call to Action: This Friday, Minnesota is being called to stand together in real, visible solidarity. Labor unions, faith leaders, and community organizers are urging people across the state to plan ahead and take part in a Minnesota Economic Blackout do not work, do not attend school, and do not
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.

I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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The president of the American Bar Association says that the Trump administration is targeting judges and lawyers who make decisions it disagrees with.
American Bar Association president speaks out against attacks on judges and lawyers
The president of the American Bar Association says that the Trump administration is targeting judges and lawyers who make decisions it disagrees with.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Apropos of nothing, now is a good time to brush up on your rights as a protester or protest organizer. You are largely protected under the first amendment, thiugh there are limitations. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exerc...
www.aclu.org
March 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Criminalizing protest is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes
March 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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What the actual fuck?! America, something must be done!
March 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.

Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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We should be writing Project 2029—defining the society we want, clearly and publicly.

Let’s start today.
Announcing Project 2029
The Progressive Blueprint for a Fairer, Stronger Future.
www.thegodpodcast.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Sure, 47's minion's are calling it "the Gulf of America" when that's not the accurate name.

But, in fairness, they're also calling themselves "Republicans," when the actual term is Nazis.

So that tracks.
Resist.
February 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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January 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 7
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December 1, 2024 at 3:32 PM
December 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 6
#BookSky 💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#20daybookchallenge
November 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 5
#BookSky 💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
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November 28, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 4
#BookSky 💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
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November 27, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 3
#BookSky 💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#20daybookchallenge
November 27, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 2
#BookSky 💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
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November 25, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20 #BookSky 💙📚
November 24, 2024 at 1:32 PM