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Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
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Senator Jon Ossoff: “Fear is intentional—to silence dissent and make people afraid to exist. Civil rights are eroding at a pace unlike anything in American history.”
April 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Senator Jon Ossoff: “Fear is intentional—to silence dissent and make people afraid to exist. Civil rights are eroding at a pace unlike anything in American history.”
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Antibiotic resistance is a global threat. Researchers have discovered a new molecule that can kill even some of the most resilient pathogenic bacteria - and they found it in a laboratory technician's backyard.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
New antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria discovered in technician’s garden
The molecule targets bacteria in a way that other drugs don’t.
www.nature.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Antibiotic resistance is a global threat. Researchers have discovered a new molecule that can kill even some of the most resilient pathogenic bacteria - and they found it in a laboratory technician's backyard.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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NEW:
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
RFK Jr. Takes a Sledgehammer to Two Major Vaccine Developments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already implementing his dangerous anti-vax views at HHS.
newrepublic.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEW:
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
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REPOST if you stand with AOC!
February 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
REPOST if you stand with AOC!
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All of Aurora's mayoral candidates — except incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin — attended Thursday’s League of Women Voters candidate forum, sharing their viewpoints on a variety of questions.
The mayoral primary election is set for Feb. 25.
The mayoral primary election is set for Feb. 25.
Aurora mayoral candidates share their views on city issues at forum
Topics including affordable housing, growth and financial incentives for developers were discussed at the League of Women Voters Aurora Area candidate forum.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
All of Aurora's mayoral candidates — except incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin — attended Thursday’s League of Women Voters candidate forum, sharing their viewpoints on a variety of questions.
The mayoral primary election is set for Feb. 25.
The mayoral primary election is set for Feb. 25.
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Elon Musk rules out buying TikTok: ‘I have no plans for the app’
Elon Musk rules out buying TikTok: ‘I have no plans for the app’
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX denies rumours about a possible interest in the ByteDance app During a virtual meeting at the WELT Economic Summit, Elon Musk made it clear that he is not interested in buying TikTok, debunking any rumours about it. The tycoon…
www.liberoreporter.it
February 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Elon Musk rules out buying TikTok: ‘I have no plans for the app’
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In the first three weeks of the new Trump administration, Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team has swiftly inserted itself into at least 17 federal agencies.
Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing
The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
In the first three weeks of the new Trump administration, Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team has swiftly inserted itself into at least 17 federal agencies.
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After plunging USAID and its network of contractors into chaos, communications breakdowns and bureaucratic snafus have left projects stalled.
Trump’s Attacks on USAID Spark Fear That Lifesaving Care Will Become “Transactional”
If the State Department takes over USAID, experts fear foreign assistance will stop unless it has a perceived benefit for Trump.
interc.pt
February 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
After plunging USAID and its network of contractors into chaos, communications breakdowns and bureaucratic snafus have left projects stalled.
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“I and the Diocese apologize to our congregants and the wider community that we did not protect people from that risk,” Archbishop Thabo Makgoba said on Tuesday.
Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African panel, headed by a retired judge, released its own report Tuesday in which it said the Anglican Church should have reported its former member John Smyth.
religionnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“I and the Diocese apologize to our congregants and the wider community that we did not protect people from that risk,” Archbishop Thabo Makgoba said on Tuesday.
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When cities clear homeless encampments, workers often take people’s belongings — including important documents, survival gear and irreplaceable mementos.
Over and over, people across the U.S. told ProPublica they were devastated by such losses: https://propub.li/3WScD3g
Over and over, people across the U.S. told ProPublica they were devastated by such losses: https://propub.li/3WScD3g
February 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When cities clear homeless encampments, workers often take people’s belongings — including important documents, survival gear and irreplaceable mementos.
Over and over, people across the U.S. told ProPublica they were devastated by such losses: https://propub.li/3WScD3g
Over and over, people across the U.S. told ProPublica they were devastated by such losses: https://propub.li/3WScD3g
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Dorchester County deputies search for man wanted in NY State double homicide #chsnews
Dorchester County deputies search for man wanted in NY State double homicide
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office issued a “be on the lookout” for a suspect wanted in a New York State double homicide.
www.live5news.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Dorchester County deputies search for man wanted in NY State double homicide #chsnews
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Trump and those working under his auspices are making no apologies for barreling over institutions and flouting the law. With opponents able to deploy only limited defenses, the federal courts have emerged as the only obstacles to some of Trump’s more provocative moves.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
Lawsuits multiply against Trump barrage of orders as Democrats struggle to fight back • Colorado Newsline
Less than three weeks into his second term, President Trump is making no apologies for barreling over institutions and flouting the law.
coloradonewsline.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Trump and those working under his auspices are making no apologies for barreling over institutions and flouting the law. With opponents able to deploy only limited defenses, the federal courts have emerged as the only obstacles to some of Trump’s more provocative moves.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
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The Utah State Legislative Guide Book has helped people navigate the Capitol for two decades. This year, an abortion ad got it banned.
An abortion ad got this long-standing guidebook banned from most of the Utah Capitol
The Utah State Legislative Guide Book has helped people navigate the Capitol for two decades. This year, an abortion ad got it banned.
www.sltrib.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Utah State Legislative Guide Book has helped people navigate the Capitol for two decades. This year, an abortion ad got it banned.
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This week, Congressman Eric Swalwell joined me to discuss the first few weeks of Trump's second term, how Trump’s actions are harming our democracy and security and Democrats’ plan to fight back.
I hope you watch and enjoy.
youtu.be/CedQKOm29YE
I hope you watch and enjoy.
youtu.be/CedQKOm29YE
Trump is Making Us Less “Safe” | Rep. Eric Swalwell
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
February 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This week, Congressman Eric Swalwell joined me to discuss the first few weeks of Trump's second term, how Trump’s actions are harming our democracy and security and Democrats’ plan to fight back.
I hope you watch and enjoy.
youtu.be/CedQKOm29YE
I hope you watch and enjoy.
youtu.be/CedQKOm29YE
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Imagine thinking you know more about economics than a former United States Secretary of Labor.
Ignorance is a disease. Keep speaking the truth Reich. Only the truth can set us free.
Ignorance is a disease. Keep speaking the truth Reich. Only the truth can set us free.
February 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Imagine thinking you know more about economics than a former United States Secretary of Labor.
Ignorance is a disease. Keep speaking the truth Reich. Only the truth can set us free.
Ignorance is a disease. Keep speaking the truth Reich. Only the truth can set us free.
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Boycott products associated with all Republican Donors.
It's the only way to break this.
Donors
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
It's the only way to break this.
Donors
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
America’s Top 100 donors heavily favor Trump and the Republicans
A 3-to-1 contribution differential may reflect the upper crust's disdain for taxation.
www.motherjones.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Boycott products associated with all Republican Donors.
It's the only way to break this.
Donors
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
It's the only way to break this.
Donors
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
This profile has been scrubbed from the site. Rose Ferreira grew up without reliable electricity, immigrated to NY, then survived homelessness and cancer on her way to NASA. She was so moved by images from the Webb telescope she wept. This is what’s at stake
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
NASA Intern Found Hope in the Moon - NASA
Lee esta historia en español aquí
web.archive.org
February 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
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Reminder: this is completely lawless
February 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Reminder: this is completely lawless
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February 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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WATCH as AOC lays out the Republican plan.
February 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
WATCH as AOC lays out the Republican plan.
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UPDATE: My colleagues and I were locked out of the Dept. of Education and denied a meeting with Acting Secretary Carter.
February 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
UPDATE: My colleagues and I were locked out of the Dept. of Education and denied a meeting with Acting Secretary Carter.
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Hearing nonsense that Ds are threatening a shutdown. False. Entire matter is in GOP hands. What's happening is that Rs are coming hat in hand to Ds for help because they can't agree among themselves. Ds shld have a simple demand. No help until the criminal conduct stops.
February 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Hearing nonsense that Ds are threatening a shutdown. False. Entire matter is in GOP hands. What's happening is that Rs are coming hat in hand to Ds for help because they can't agree among themselves. Ds shld have a simple demand. No help until the criminal conduct stops.
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