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The head of an international nuclear watchdog agency said on Monday that the conflict in Iran “risks collapsing the global nuclear nonproliferation regime” and that if diplomacy is not pursued, “violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels.”
International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning in Wake of US Iran Strikes
“Violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels” if diplomacy is not pursued, said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
wrd.cm
June 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The head of an international nuclear watchdog agency said on Monday that the conflict in Iran “risks collapsing the global nuclear nonproliferation regime” and that if diplomacy is not pursued, “violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels.”
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Turn2Us is publishing two guides to help politicians and journalists improve how they talk about the benefits system and social security.
We need to change the way we talk about benefits
www.bigissue.com
June 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Turn2Us is publishing two guides to help politicians and journalists improve how they talk about the benefits system and social security.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Make municipalities work by appointing qualified staff — Cogta’s Hlabisa
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Make municipalities work by appointing qualified staff — Cogta’s Hlabisa
www.dailymaverick.co.za
June 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Make municipalities work by appointing qualified staff — Cogta’s Hlabisa
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Military chiefs fear a “nightmare scenario” fighting simultaneous wars against Russia and China unless Britain and Nato rearm quickly, it has emerged.
Military chiefs fear ‘nightmare’ double wars against China and Russia
www.thetimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Military chiefs fear a “nightmare scenario” fighting simultaneous wars against Russia and China unless Britain and Nato rearm quickly, it has emerged.
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Earlier: "This isn’t a removal. It’s not lawful under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It doesn’t conform to anything that was previously passed in legislation ... Essentially, he was disappeared forcefully."
Shipped to El Salvador: An Austin Immigration Lawyer on Her Teen Client's Forced 'Disappearance'
“Due process hasn’t been protected. The process that is set in place in this country that is the basis and foundation of our legal system was not allowed to work.”
www.texasobserver.org
June 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Earlier: "This isn’t a removal. It’s not lawful under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It doesn’t conform to anything that was previously passed in legislation ... Essentially, he was disappeared forcefully."
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"In April 2024, Founders Pledge received an anonymous $40 million donation to bolster its efforts. Now an anonymous donor has granted Founders Pledge’s climate fund another $50 million."
Read @alexckaufman.bsky.social on the anonymous mega donation funding America’s climate-concerned conservatives:
Read @alexckaufman.bsky.social on the anonymous mega donation funding America’s climate-concerned conservatives:
The Philanthropy Stepping in to Fund Center-Right Climate Groups
“You can’t just divest from the eco-right after the election,” contends Johannes Ackva of Founder Pledge.
heatmap.news
June 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"In April 2024, Founders Pledge received an anonymous $40 million donation to bolster its efforts. Now an anonymous donor has granted Founders Pledge’s climate fund another $50 million."
Read @alexckaufman.bsky.social on the anonymous mega donation funding America’s climate-concerned conservatives:
Read @alexckaufman.bsky.social on the anonymous mega donation funding America’s climate-concerned conservatives:
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When does the winning start? meidasnews.com/news/the-u-s...
The U.S. Economy Contracts For First Time in Years
These are terrible numbers for Donald Trump as he celebrates his first 100 days
meidasnews.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
When does the winning start? meidasnews.com/news/the-u-s...
Here is something to think about. The town of Dachau had one of the lowest number of people who voted for Hitler. But they were still made to help clean up the camps and seen as responsible.
As much as people are looking for MAGA to feel the consequences, this will fall on all of us.
As much as people are looking for MAGA to feel the consequences, this will fall on all of us.
April 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Here is something to think about. The town of Dachau had one of the lowest number of people who voted for Hitler. But they were still made to help clean up the camps and seen as responsible.
As much as people are looking for MAGA to feel the consequences, this will fall on all of us.
As much as people are looking for MAGA to feel the consequences, this will fall on all of us.
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The Trump Administration’s cuts at Health and Human Services hit every part of the scientific establishment: not only the federal government and universities but also states, counties, cities, and the private sector.
“I Am Seeing My Community of Researchers Decimated”
Across the country, the Trump Administration’s assault on public institutions and its cuts to government funding are forcing scientists to abandon their work and the patients who benefit from it.
nyer.cm
April 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The Trump Administration’s cuts at Health and Human Services hit every part of the scientific establishment: not only the federal government and universities but also states, counties, cities, and the private sector.
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So Trump didn't know about the soldiers... and they didn't tell him about the Signal chat... who's really running the White House?
March 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
So Trump didn't know about the soldiers... and they didn't tell him about the Signal chat... who's really running the White House?
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🚨 JOURNALISM JOB ALERT 🚨
@propublica.org is looking to hire a reporter for our joint investigative unit with @texastribune.org
Get all the details, including salary range, and apply here 👇👇
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@propublica.org is looking to hire a reporter for our joint investigative unit with @texastribune.org
Get all the details, including salary range, and apply here 👇👇
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Reporter, ProPublica-Texas Tribune Initiative
Austin, Texas, United States; Regions
job-boards.greenhouse.io
March 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨 JOURNALISM JOB ALERT 🚨
@propublica.org is looking to hire a reporter for our joint investigative unit with @texastribune.org
Get all the details, including salary range, and apply here 👇👇
job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/j...
@propublica.org is looking to hire a reporter for our joint investigative unit with @texastribune.org
Get all the details, including salary range, and apply here 👇👇
job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/j...
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The majority-minority district is a heavily Democratic, one of the bluest in the state. And Republicans don’t want another Democratic vote in the House. interc.pt/4io0qfN
March 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The majority-minority district is a heavily Democratic, one of the bluest in the state. And Republicans don’t want another Democratic vote in the House. interc.pt/4io0qfN
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Kansas senator seeks higher rent for Statehouse reporters who write ‘inaccurate’ stories | via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas senator seeks higher rent for Statehouse reporters who write 'inaccurate' stories • Kansas Reflector
Sen. Virgil Peck wants to punish Statehouse reporters for writing "inaccurate" things about lawmakers by raising their rent.
kansasreflector.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Kansas senator seeks higher rent for Statehouse reporters who write ‘inaccurate’ stories | via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social #ksleg
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Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent years, increasing by 50% since 2019, remaining the leading cause of death among American youth for the third year in a row, with Black children dying disproportionately.
Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019 • Ohio Capital Journal
Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent years, increasing by 50% since 2019, remaining the leading cause of death among American youth…
buff.ly
March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent years, increasing by 50% since 2019, remaining the leading cause of death among American youth for the third year in a row, with Black children dying disproportionately.
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The proposed list of countries for the "Muslim ban" reboot has been leaked. It includes a small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas.
Why would Trump want to ban Bhutanese people?
The proposed list of countries for the ‘Muslim ban’ reboot has been leaked. It includes a small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas.
reason.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The proposed list of countries for the "Muslim ban" reboot has been leaked. It includes a small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas.
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Popular resistance in Trump's first term accomplished more than many realize. A history professor explores how quiet organizing in communities and workplaces had more impact than visible tactics like petitions and hashtags. buff.ly/JyUtyRh
Kevin A. Young @umassamherst.bsky.social #polisky
Kevin A. Young @umassamherst.bsky.social #polisky
Social movements constrained Trump in his first term – more than people realize
Pushback works.
buff.ly
March 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Popular resistance in Trump's first term accomplished more than many realize. A history professor explores how quiet organizing in communities and workplaces had more impact than visible tactics like petitions and hashtags. buff.ly/JyUtyRh
Kevin A. Young @umassamherst.bsky.social #polisky
Kevin A. Young @umassamherst.bsky.social #polisky
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A new scientific report depicts a rapidly warming Earth, with widespread consequences such as sea level rise, melting glaciers and extreme weather events.
Climate change indicators blinking red as Earth continues to warm
A new report illustrates how fundamentally and quickly the planet is warming.
www.axios.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A new scientific report depicts a rapidly warming Earth, with widespread consequences such as sea level rise, melting glaciers and extreme weather events.
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A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
How DOGE Cuts to the IRS Could Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save
YouTube video by ProPublica
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
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US Vice President JD Vance has proposed a change to how presidential elections currently take place in America, and he has already received the backing of billionaire Elon Musk.
JD Vance proposes making major change to how elections take place
www.irishstar.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
US Vice President JD Vance has proposed a change to how presidential elections currently take place in America, and he has already received the backing of billionaire Elon Musk.
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Canadians staying in the U.S. for longer than 30 days — a norm for many snowbirds who spend their winters south of the border — will have to register and submit fingerprints with U.S. immigration enforcement.
Trump administration to start fingerprinting, registering some Canadian visitors
The rule is set to take effect April 11.
www.axios.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Canadians staying in the U.S. for longer than 30 days — a norm for many snowbirds who spend their winters south of the border — will have to register and submit fingerprints with U.S. immigration enforcement.
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America also promised to immediately reinstate military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
'Ball Now In Russia's Court': Ukraine Accepts US's 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal
America also promised to immediately reinstate military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
America also promised to immediately reinstate military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
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Letter: Fiscal responsibility shouldn’t come at the expense of the most vulnerable
Letter: Fiscal responsibility shouldn’t harm our most vulnerable
Carole Argo, president and CEO of NCIA, says underserved and vulnerable Marylanders should not bear the costs of fiscal responsibility.
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Letter: Fiscal responsibility shouldn’t come at the expense of the most vulnerable
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Columbia grad student with a green card and a pregnant US citizen wife, abducted by ICE because of his political organizing, and now his lawyers can't find him.
Hey, @schumer.senate.gov. This is your constituent. Bring him back home.
Hey, @schumer.senate.gov. This is your constituent. Bring him back home.
UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
March 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Columbia grad student with a green card and a pregnant US citizen wife, abducted by ICE because of his political organizing, and now his lawyers can't find him.
Hey, @schumer.senate.gov. This is your constituent. Bring him back home.
Hey, @schumer.senate.gov. This is your constituent. Bring him back home.
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Legal counsel representing federal employees is now being targeted by the Trump administration. Law firms are receiving a clear message that retaliation is possible for those advocating on behalf of individuals or groups opposing the administration’s agenda.
March 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Legal counsel representing federal employees is now being targeted by the Trump administration. Law firms are receiving a clear message that retaliation is possible for those advocating on behalf of individuals or groups opposing the administration’s agenda.
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👋🏾Hey, Pensacola and all of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa counties, & portions of Walton county, you have an election coming up. Remember to vote please.🗳️
This is my commitment to the people of Florida’s 1st Congressional District as your next Congresswoman.
🍊 #VoteValimont in the April 1st Special Election 🍊
🍊 #VoteValimont in the April 1st Special Election 🍊
March 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
👋🏾Hey, Pensacola and all of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa counties, & portions of Walton county, you have an election coming up. Remember to vote please.🗳️