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When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst.
A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'
When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst.
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BREAKING NEWS: White smoke streams from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that a new pope has been selected.
Holy white smoke, we have a new pope!
White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. But we don't yet know his identity.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
BREAKING NEWS: White smoke streams from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that a new pope has been selected.
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“So far, the most energetic opposition has come not from civic leaders but from everyday citizens, showing up at Congressional town hall meetings or participating in Hands Off rallies across the country.
“Our leaders must follow their example.”
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“Our leaders must follow their example.”
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Opinion | How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?
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May 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“So far, the most energetic opposition has come not from civic leaders but from everyday citizens, showing up at Congressional town hall meetings or participating in Hands Off rallies across the country.
“Our leaders must follow their example.”
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“Our leaders must follow their example.”
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday plans to sign an executive order to restrict the mass collection and sharing of autism-related data for Illinois residents, in response to the country’s top health secretary’s rhetoric around the cause of autism.
In response to RFK Jr., Pritzker to sign first in nation executive order protecting autism data
The governor's office said the executive order is in response to rising concerns about efforts to create federal autism registries or databases without legal safeguards or accountability.
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May 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday plans to sign an executive order to restrict the mass collection and sharing of autism-related data for Illinois residents, in response to the country’s top health secretary’s rhetoric around the cause of autism.
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Autism is NOT a disease. RFKjr IS a eugenicist.
May 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Autism is NOT a disease. RFKjr IS a eugenicist.
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Autism: Myth Vs. Fact theonion.com/autism-...
May 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Autism: Myth Vs. Fact theonion.com/autism-...
I live in SC and this woman is a terrible person.
She's a great key for understanding who anti-trans politics appeals to because she was broadly moderate and even supported trans rights until SCOTUS allowed South Carolina to redraw her district making it more conservative and more white
some people go on vacations to sightsee and go on beautiful hikes but nancy mace flies around the country looking at bathrooms
May 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I live in SC and this woman is a terrible person.
This shit needs to stop!
Trans rights are human rights - JB Pritzker
When Americans put on the uniform, what matters is their ability to do the job.
Being transgender has no bearing on their dedication to our nation or their commitment to their unit.
Decisions like today's aren't just deeply concerning, they set our armed forces back.
Being transgender has no bearing on their dedication to our nation or their commitment to their unit.
Decisions like today's aren't just deeply concerning, they set our armed forces back.
May 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This shit needs to stop!
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I created these memes of celebrities who stand up for trans rights. There are many more. They include some of the greatest actors & musicians. Feel free to save & post to raise awareness.
Trans Rights are Human Rights
Trans Rights are Human Rights
May 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I created these memes of celebrities who stand up for trans rights. There are many more. They include some of the greatest actors & musicians. Feel free to save & post to raise awareness.
Trans Rights are Human Rights
Trans Rights are Human Rights
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mizutsune said trans rights
May 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
mizutsune said trans rights
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Trans rights are human rights.
May 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trans rights are human rights.
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BREAKING NEWS: A jury finds three former Memphis police officers not guilty of all charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, including the most serious charge of second degree murder.
Three Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols
A jury found three former Memphis police officers not guilty of all charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, including the most serious charge of second degree murder.
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May 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
BREAKING NEWS: A jury finds three former Memphis police officers not guilty of all charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, including the most serious charge of second degree murder.
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An anti-government militia group is making threats against weather equipment that it says is a “weather weapon” controlled by the military, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned employees.
Anti-government group threatens crucial weather radars, NOAA warns
Veterans on Patrol, which spread conspiracy theories in the wake of Hurricane Helene, has encouraged followers to visit sites hosting weather equipment.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
An anti-government militia group is making threats against weather equipment that it says is a “weather weapon” controlled by the military, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned employees.
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Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, adopted official Pride flags on Tuesday in response to state laws barring the display of any nonofficial flags at schools and government buildings.
Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws
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May 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, adopted official Pride flags on Tuesday in response to state laws barring the display of any nonofficial flags at schools and government buildings.
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NEW: The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose just 29%.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose just 29%.
Under Texas’ Abortion Ban, Where a Woman Lives Can Determine Her Risk of Developing Sepsis
While the rates of dangerous infections spiked across the state after it banned abortion in 2021, women in Houston fared far worse than those in Dallas, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind ana...
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May 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW: The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose just 29%.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose just 29%.
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Voice of America will carry programming from the right-wing TV network One America News, according to a post on X from Kari Lake on Tuesday night.
Voice of America will carry One America News programming
Staffers at the government-funded broadcaster condemned the announcement from Kari Lake, given OAN’s right-wing slant and support of President Donald Trump.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Voice of America will carry programming from the right-wing TV network One America News, according to a post on X from Kari Lake on Tuesday night.
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New York city police arrested dozens of masked protesters on Columbia University’s campus Wednesday evening after they took over part of a central library while students were trying to study for final exams.
New York police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia
Masked protesters who took over part of a central library were asked to show ID and disperse and had been warned of consequences, police said.
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May 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
New York city police arrested dozens of masked protesters on Columbia University’s campus Wednesday evening after they took over part of a central library while students were trying to study for final exams.
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It's been 8 years since the iconic moment Tom Holland lip-synced "Umbrella" by Rihanna for Zendaya. 🎥
May 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM
It's been 8 years since the iconic moment Tom Holland lip-synced "Umbrella" by Rihanna for Zendaya. 🎥
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