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Policy History (US). Current Trouble.
Also, affordable housing and other efforts. Get your books at an ind store or library. Bank small. The Oxford Comma, always.
Cambridge 🏳️🌈
Also, affordable housing and other efforts. Get your books at an ind store or library. Bank small. The Oxford Comma, always.
Cambridge 🏳️🌈
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Six days into the investigation into last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University, authorities said Thursday that they’re looking into a connection between that attack and one two days later near Boston that killed a professor at another elite school. https://to.pbs.org/4s32sqz
WATCH LIVE: Officials provide update on Brown University shooting investigation
Six days into the investigation into last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University, authorities said Thursday that they're looking into a connection between that attack and one two days later near ...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Six days into the investigation into last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University, authorities said Thursday that they’re looking into a connection between that attack and one two days later near Boston that killed a professor at another elite school. https://to.pbs.org/4s32sqz
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@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is hosting more than 120 community-led events across NYC this weekend to ensure their neighbors have whistles and know their rights, all to protect from escalating ICE abductions.
This. Is. The. Way.
If you're in New York, you can find events near you at HandsOffNYC.com.
This. Is. The. Way.
If you're in New York, you can find events near you at HandsOffNYC.com.
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is hosting more than 120 community-led events across NYC this weekend to ensure their neighbors have whistles and know their rights, all to protect from escalating ICE abductions.
This. Is. The. Way.
If you're in New York, you can find events near you at HandsOffNYC.com.
This. Is. The. Way.
If you're in New York, you can find events near you at HandsOffNYC.com.
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Words can’t express my rage. At least 2 students on lockdown at Brown University already survived mass shootings.
Zoe Weissman survived Parkland in 2018.
Mia Tretta was shot in the stomach in Santa Clarita in 2019 and watched her best friend be murdered.
And now…again.
Zoe Weissman survived Parkland in 2018.
Mia Tretta was shot in the stomach in Santa Clarita in 2019 and watched her best friend be murdered.
And now…again.
December 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Words can’t express my rage. At least 2 students on lockdown at Brown University already survived mass shootings.
Zoe Weissman survived Parkland in 2018.
Mia Tretta was shot in the stomach in Santa Clarita in 2019 and watched her best friend be murdered.
And now…again.
Zoe Weissman survived Parkland in 2018.
Mia Tretta was shot in the stomach in Santa Clarita in 2019 and watched her best friend be murdered.
And now…again.
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I am a student at Brown in communication with a friend at RIBC.
There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.
Spread the word.
www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.
Spread the word.
www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
Donate Blood
Check your eligibility to donate blood, learn about the process and why blood matters, and enroll in a RIBC Donor Loyalty Rewards programs.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I am a student at Brown in communication with a friend at RIBC.
There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.
Spread the word.
www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.
Spread the word.
www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
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Justice Jackson to Solicitor General Sauer (just now, in Trump v. Slaughter arguments):
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Justice Jackson to Solicitor General Sauer (just now, in Trump v. Slaughter arguments):
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Larry Summers says he's "deeply ashamed". Really, only now?
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Larry Summers says he's "deeply ashamed". Really, only now?
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The Putin playbook
Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today
Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 in Paterson were shut down after threats were received.
newjersey.news12.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Putin playbook
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Catherine “Catie” Cox Marshall, an accomplished public servant and admired member of the Vera community, passed away on Sunday, October 26.
A fierce advocate for equality and justice, Catie leaves behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication.
A fierce advocate for equality and justice, Catie leaves behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication.
Remembering Catie Marshall
Catie Marshall (R) with Vera co-founder Herb Sturz (L). Catherine “Catie” Cox Marshall, an accomplished public servant and admired member of the Vera…
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October 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Catherine “Catie” Cox Marshall, an accomplished public servant and admired member of the Vera community, passed away on Sunday, October 26.
A fierce advocate for equality and justice, Catie leaves behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication.
A fierce advocate for equality and justice, Catie leaves behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication.
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They literally ruin everything they touch
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
They literally ruin everything they touch
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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Excellent show, once again. Esp the segments on authoritarianism and on the "dual state". Thank you @onthemedia.bsky.social .
📻On this week’s show: @gregsargent.bsky.social on Stephen Miller’s plan to “sleepwalk” America into authoritarianism; @pemalevy.bsky.social on the highest court citing the "dual state;" & @jakelahut.writes.news on the rise of the Ellisons' tech-media dynasty. https://lnk.to/onthemedia/bluesky
October 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Excellent show, once again. Esp the segments on authoritarianism and on the "dual state". Thank you @onthemedia.bsky.social .
MIT response to admin: Beautiful. Thank you, Sally Kornbluth.
orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
Regarding the Compact | MIT Organization Chart
orgchart.mit.edu
October 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
MIT response to admin: Beautiful. Thank you, Sally Kornbluth.
orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
Thank you, @rygraham.bsky.social glad you'll continue to wrote your column.
dankennedy.net/2025/09/18/r...
dankennedy.net/2025/09/18/r...
Renée Graham quits Globe editorial board over Charlie Kirk editorial but will remain as a columnist
Boston Globe columnist Renée Graham has quit the paper’s editorial board over last week’s editorial (sub. req.) praising the slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s commitment to…
dankennedy.net
September 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thank you, @rygraham.bsky.social glad you'll continue to wrote your column.
dankennedy.net/2025/09/18/r...
dankennedy.net/2025/09/18/r...
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I believe this 1000%
Showing students how we got here.
Teaching them how to evaluate evidence for themselves.
Enabling them to evaluate the present for themselves.
SO important right now.
Understanding the past is our future.
Showing students how we got here.
Teaching them how to evaluate evidence for themselves.
Enabling them to evaluate the present for themselves.
SO important right now.
Understanding the past is our future.
It does feel meaningful to be teaching history right now. We do what we can.
September 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I believe this 1000%
Showing students how we got here.
Teaching them how to evaluate evidence for themselves.
Enabling them to evaluate the present for themselves.
SO important right now.
Understanding the past is our future.
Showing students how we got here.
Teaching them how to evaluate evidence for themselves.
Enabling them to evaluate the present for themselves.
SO important right now.
Understanding the past is our future.
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You’re kidding right, Lutnick? You let him fire all those people - act like a maniac with people’s lives the ability of our government to function - and just months later say, “that was wrong.” Unreal.
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Lutnick says Musk was ‘backward’ in cutting government
The commerce secretary said the billionaire’s efforts focused too much on reducing the workforce rather than targeting waste.
wapo.st
September 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
You’re kidding right, Lutnick? You let him fire all those people - act like a maniac with people’s lives the ability of our government to function - and just months later say, “that was wrong.” Unreal.
wapo.st/462dsvz
wapo.st/462dsvz
Thank you @warren.senate.gov So proud to have you as one of my US Senators.
Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
September 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Thank you @warren.senate.gov So proud to have you as one of my US Senators.
Yankees had a moment of silence this evening for Kirk and displayed his photo.
The Boston fans are right about those damn Yankees.
The Boston fans are right about those damn Yankees.
September 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Yankees had a moment of silence this evening for Kirk and displayed his photo.
The Boston fans are right about those damn Yankees.
The Boston fans are right about those damn Yankees.
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We are moving dangerously close to martial law. Trump openly said he intends to “go after” Chicago and New York in his next federal crackdown, saying he’s prepared to deploy U.S. troops against civilians.
President Trump says Chicago is 'probably next' target for National Guard troops
Trump singled out Chicago on Friday, calling it a "mess" and saying residents there are "screaming for us to come," adding "African American ladies, beautiful ladies, are saying, 'Please, President Tr...
abc7chicago.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We are moving dangerously close to martial law. Trump openly said he intends to “go after” Chicago and New York in his next federal crackdown, saying he’s prepared to deploy U.S. troops against civilians.