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Our game doesn’t need gatekeepers. It needs champions and advocates and that means standing for every player who makes it what it is.
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our game doesn’t need gatekeepers. It needs champions and advocates and that means standing for every player who makes it what it is.
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75 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first black competitor in International tennis, after America bowed to pressure, to allow her to compete in the National Championship, now the US Open. In 1956 she became the 1st person to win a grand slam
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060822...
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Valerie Harper Reaches 80 Years Old Today, Fighting Bravely Against Odds– Now Her Husband Must
This daily column at GNN.org features all the good news, anniversaries and notable birthdays from this day in history—August 22.
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August 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
75 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first black competitor in International tennis, after America bowed to pressure, to allow her to compete in the National Championship, now the US Open. In 1956 she became the 1st person to win a grand slam
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060822...
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060822...
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The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
Federal Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ To Be Shut Down Within 60 Days—No New Detainees
The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
www.forbes.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
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The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.
Rosie the Riveters honored for service in WWII
The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future genera...
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March 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.
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from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
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The Titan submersible was on a deep sea journey to view the sunken Titanic ship on June 18, 2023. Its implosion led to the deaths of five people, including the OceanGate CEO.
Coast Guard Releases Ominous Audio From Titan Submersible Implosion
The Titan submersible was on a deep sea journey to view the sunken Titanic ship on June 18, 2023. Its implosion led to the deaths of five people, including the OceanGate CEO.
www.huffpost.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The Titan submersible was on a deep sea journey to view the sunken Titanic ship on June 18, 2023. Its implosion led to the deaths of five people, including the OceanGate CEO.
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Never. Forget. Never. Forgive. ✨
February 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Never. Forget. Never. Forgive. ✨
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Elon's "call out conflicts" plan doesn't seem very solid
February 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Elon's "call out conflicts" plan doesn't seem very solid
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A judge in Washington, DC has awarded the Metropolitan AME Church control over the Proud Boys name to satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the pro-Trump white supremacist group after its members attacked the Black church during a Trump rally in December 2020.
Far-right group Proud Boys loses legal naming rights to Black church it vandalized
Church said extremist group never paid $2.8m court judgment over 2020 attack during Trump rally
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A judge in Washington, DC has awarded the Metropolitan AME Church control over the Proud Boys name to satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the pro-Trump white supremacist group after its members attacked the Black church during a Trump rally in December 2020.
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Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.
a drawing of a fist with a purple bracelet around it
ALT: a drawing of a fist with a purple bracelet around it
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February 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.
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Pretty sure Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) won't be supporting Kennedy's nomination.
Senator Rips Into RFK Jr. — And Gets Him To Admit He Spread A Conspiracy Theory
Pretty sure Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) won't be supporting Kennedy's nomination.
www.huffpost.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Pretty sure Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) won't be supporting Kennedy's nomination.
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Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re now in a position where Hegseth is the Defense Secretary. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.
January 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re now in a position where Hegseth is the Defense Secretary. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.
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Cheonggyecheon is proof that removing highways can make cities better. 20 years ago, Seoul replaced concrete with a stream, and the results are remarkable: cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and 12 million visitors annually.
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream
Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Cheonggyecheon is proof that removing highways can make cities better. 20 years ago, Seoul replaced concrete with a stream, and the results are remarkable: cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and 12 million visitors annually.
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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@repjasmine.bsky.social: Nancy Mace "is not a champion for women. She is someone that likes to say it, but when it comes down to walking the walk, she's not doing it."
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/WBg_t7ZFsLo
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/WBg_t7ZFsLo
January 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
@repjasmine.bsky.social: Nancy Mace "is not a champion for women. She is someone that likes to say it, but when it comes down to walking the walk, she's not doing it."
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/WBg_t7ZFsLo
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/WBg_t7ZFsLo
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I don’t know who did this, but thank you 🤣
January 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I don’t know who did this, but thank you 🤣
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Fuuuuck. If you know women's sports, you likely know these two. Help if you can.
January 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Fuuuuck. If you know women's sports, you likely know these two. Help if you can.
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Among our top stories of 2024:
Police knew she was selling fake Percocet but did not stop her. His mother sought the right treatment for his addiction but couldn’t find it. Two teens got caught up in a system unprepared to handle kids on either side of the drug trade.
Police knew she was selling fake Percocet but did not stop her. His mother sought the right treatment for his addiction but couldn’t find it. Two teens got caught up in a system unprepared to handle kids on either side of the drug trade.
Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl
Police knew she was selling fake Percocet but did not stop her. His mother sought the right treatment for his addiction but could not find it. Two teens got caught up in a system unprepared to handle…
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January 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Among our top stories of 2024:
Police knew she was selling fake Percocet but did not stop her. His mother sought the right treatment for his addiction but couldn’t find it. Two teens got caught up in a system unprepared to handle kids on either side of the drug trade.
Police knew she was selling fake Percocet but did not stop her. His mother sought the right treatment for his addiction but couldn’t find it. Two teens got caught up in a system unprepared to handle kids on either side of the drug trade.
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Well would you look at that.
December 25, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Well would you look at that.
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A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors
Arkansas Law Criminalizing Librarians Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.
www.huffpost.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:21 PM
A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors