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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world". ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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For early risers Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury all appear to the east in predawn sky. Look low for Mercury, dimmer than the others. 🔭 🧪
August 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
For early risers Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury all appear to the east in predawn sky. Look low for Mercury, dimmer than the others. 🔭 🧪
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Should Democrats be revenge gerrymandering? “Hell yeah,” says Texas congressional candidate, Isaiah Martin.
Dems are in their “revenge gerrymander” era and this zellennial candidate is here for it
Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin thinks Democrats should abandon the moral high ground.
www.motherjones.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Should Democrats be revenge gerrymandering? “Hell yeah,” says Texas congressional candidate, Isaiah Martin.
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HOW COOL IS THIS? Researchers have developed a DENTAL FLOSS that can DELIVER vaccines THROUGH the gums, a method that could one day offer a NEEDLE-FREE alternative for vaccination. This approach effectively stimulated immunity AND provided FULL protection against a lethal strain of influenza. 🧪🧵⬇️
July 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
HOW COOL IS THIS? Researchers have developed a DENTAL FLOSS that can DELIVER vaccines THROUGH the gums, a method that could one day offer a NEEDLE-FREE alternative for vaccination. This approach effectively stimulated immunity AND provided FULL protection against a lethal strain of influenza. 🧪🧵⬇️
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🧪280 NASA employees past & present + at least 4 astronauts, have signed a declaration of opposition to the many of the impending drastic changes
The last six months have been full of rapid, wasteful & catastrophic changes that have sabotaged their mission.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The last six months have been full of rapid, wasteful & catastrophic changes that have sabotaged their mission.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘We dissent’: NASA staff declare opposition to Trump cuts
Declaration of dissent, which warns that science and safety are at risk, joins similar documents from staff at the EPA and the NIH.
www.nature.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🧪280 NASA employees past & present + at least 4 astronauts, have signed a declaration of opposition to the many of the impending drastic changes
The last six months have been full of rapid, wasteful & catastrophic changes that have sabotaged their mission.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The last six months have been full of rapid, wasteful & catastrophic changes that have sabotaged their mission.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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While others are writing memoirs and playing it safe, Justice Jackson is writing history—one fearless dissent at a time.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
Justice Brown: The Most Fearless F*cking Example of Courage for the Democratic Party
She’s Not Just Dissenting—She’s Dragging the Court’s Corruption Into the Light
open.substack.com
July 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
While others are writing memoirs and playing it safe, Justice Jackson is writing history—one fearless dissent at a time.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
Memorial Day... remembering the brave who sacrificed their all to defend democracy.
May 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Memorial Day... remembering the brave who sacrificed their all to defend democracy.
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Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/w...
May 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/w...
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JD Vance's efforts to schmooze were rebuffed by Pope Leo XIV Sunday — as the pontiff shook him off to meet with other world leaders.
Snubbed: Pope gives JD Vance just 17 seconds — but has long meetings with other leaders
JD Vance’s efforts to schmooze were rebuffed by Pope Leo XIV Sunday — as the pontiff shook him off to meet with other world leaders.The vice president was in the Vatican to witness the pope’s inaugural mass. Afterward, he tried to speak to the leader of the Catholic church, who shook his hand but ba...
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May 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
JD Vance's efforts to schmooze were rebuffed by Pope Leo XIV Sunday — as the pontiff shook him off to meet with other world leaders.
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⚡️Zelensky gifts pope with icon from war-torn Izium.
Zelensky presented Pope Leo XIV with the icon"Mother of God with Child," painted on an artillery box. The icon represents children "who suffered from the war, who were deliberately kidnapped and deported by Russia."
Zelensky presented Pope Leo XIV with the icon"Mother of God with Child," painted on an artillery box. The icon represents children "who suffered from the war, who were deliberately kidnapped and deported by Russia."
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Zelensky presented the pope with a special icon, "Mother of God with Child," painted on a fragment of a box that held heavy artillery in the war-torn town of Izium.
kyivindependent.com
May 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
⚡️Zelensky gifts pope with icon from war-torn Izium.
Zelensky presented Pope Leo XIV with the icon"Mother of God with Child," painted on an artillery box. The icon represents children "who suffered from the war, who were deliberately kidnapped and deported by Russia."
Zelensky presented Pope Leo XIV with the icon"Mother of God with Child," painted on an artillery box. The icon represents children "who suffered from the war, who were deliberately kidnapped and deported by Russia."
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⚡️ BREAKING: Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, scheduled to have private talks.
The visit marked President Volodymyr Zelensky's first in-person meeting with Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected head of the Catholic Church on May 8.
The visit marked President Volodymyr Zelensky's first in-person meeting with Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected head of the Catholic Church on May 8.
BREAKING: Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, scheduled to have private talks
According to Sky News, President Volodymyr Zelensky is also scheduled to have a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV this afternoon.
kyivindependent.com
May 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
⚡️ BREAKING: Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, scheduled to have private talks.
The visit marked President Volodymyr Zelensky's first in-person meeting with Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected head of the Catholic Church on May 8.
The visit marked President Volodymyr Zelensky's first in-person meeting with Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected head of the Catholic Church on May 8.
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Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff
www.nytimes.com
May 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
Honoring the woman who either brought you into this world or raised you. Honoring all moms. Happy Mother's Day!
May 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Honoring the woman who either brought you into this world or raised you. Honoring all moms. Happy Mother's Day!
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Pope Leo XIV is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. Take a look at historical records that trace the story of his mother’s family.
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
www.nytimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Pope Leo XIV is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. Take a look at historical records that trace the story of his mother’s family.
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Upon arrival in Kyiv on May 10, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk joined Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska at the Memorial for the Fallen, honoring Ukrainian and foreign soldiers who lost their lives defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
📷 President's Office
📷 President's Office
May 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Upon arrival in Kyiv on May 10, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk joined Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska at the Memorial for the Fallen, honoring Ukrainian and foreign soldiers who lost their lives defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
📷 President's Office
📷 President's Office
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At Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as leader on Friday, he pledged to align himself with “ordinary people” and not with the rich and powerful. Many see the first American pope as a continuation of his predecessor, Pope Francis, in his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church.
Pope Leo XIV Echoes Francis in His First Mass, Aligning Himself With ‘Ordinary People’
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
At Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as leader on Friday, he pledged to align himself with “ordinary people” and not with the rich and powerful. Many see the first American pope as a continuation of his predecessor, Pope Francis, in his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church.
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A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress.
Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters
A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress.
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Today's front page.
May 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Today's front page.
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“I have no doubt that Trump’s hateful words are not behind me. I am certain he will escalate his campaign of political retribution. But, for my part, I will not stop fighting. I will never back down. And I will always speak out,” marcelias.bsky.social writes.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-t...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-t...
My Time on 60 Minutes and Why I Refuse To Stay Silent
From Marc | From the opening words of Judge Beryl Howell’s opinion to the 60 Minutes closing credits, this has been an emotional weekend for me personally.
www.democracydocket.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“I have no doubt that Trump’s hateful words are not behind me. I am certain he will escalate his campaign of political retribution. But, for my part, I will not stop fighting. I will never back down. And I will always speak out,” marcelias.bsky.social writes.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-t...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-t...
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Breaking News: A federal judge ordered the North Carolina elections board to certify the Democratic incumbent’s victory in a contested State Supreme Court race.
Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race
The federal ruling on Monday was the most significant legal victory yet for Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent in a State Supreme Court race.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Breaking News: A federal judge ordered the North Carolina elections board to certify the Democratic incumbent’s victory in a contested State Supreme Court race.
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In 2013, Italian cardinals alone made up nearly a quarter of voting members at the conclave, but now only constitute 12.6%. Meanwhile, prelates hailing from Asia expanded from 8.8% to 17%, and representatives from Africa have increased from 8.8% to 13.3%.
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135 cardinals will elect the next pope. Francis picked 108 of them.
(RNS) — Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, stands to have an outsize impact on the vote for his successor.
religionnews.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In 2013, Italian cardinals alone made up nearly a quarter of voting members at the conclave, but now only constitute 12.6%. Meanwhile, prelates hailing from Asia expanded from 8.8% to 17%, and representatives from Africa have increased from 8.8% to 13.3%.
religionnews.com/2025/04/21/t...
religionnews.com/2025/04/21/t...
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⚡️Zelensky meets Vatican state secretary on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on April 26 following Pope Francis's funeral.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on April 26 following Pope Francis's funeral.
Zelensky meets Vatican state secretary on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral on April 26.
kyivindependent.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
⚡️Zelensky meets Vatican state secretary on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on April 26 following Pope Francis's funeral.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on April 26 following Pope Francis's funeral.
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Tariffs ignite chaos, uncertainty reigns! #econsky
Tariffs are not our only (self-inflicted) economic problem right now.
Tariffs + chaos + uncertainty is a pretty volatile mixture.
(And it doesn't have to be this way.)
Tariffs + chaos + uncertainty is a pretty volatile mixture.
(And it doesn't have to be this way.)
April 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Tariffs ignite chaos, uncertainty reigns! #econsky