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Close up view of Jupiter Credit:NASA
February 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Close up view of Jupiter Credit:NASA
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The Red-winged Blackbirds have returned early to the ṮEḴTEḴSEN marsh!
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February 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Red-winged Blackbirds have returned early to the ṮEḴTEḴSEN marsh!
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"The best study on the subject in my opinion suggests that in the long term, institutions really can’t save us; that civil society and mass mobilization are a more potent check on a backsliding democracy in the long term..." meditations-in-an-emergency.ghost.io/the-nature-o...
February 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"The best study on the subject in my opinion suggests that in the long term, institutions really can’t save us; that civil society and mass mobilization are a more potent check on a backsliding democracy in the long term..." meditations-in-an-emergency.ghost.io/the-nature-o...
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The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
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February 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
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As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
February 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.” T. Snyder
February 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.” T. Snyder
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A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to keep taxpayer dollars flowing to 22 Democratic-leaning states for all congressionally approved government programs.
Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States
A court in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s directive to defund programs he considers to be “woke.”
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to keep taxpayer dollars flowing to 22 Democratic-leaning states for all congressionally approved government programs.
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The U.S. State Department office that funds the clearance of unexploded munitions around the world has asked humanitarian demining organizations funded by the department to cease operations “effective immediately,” according to a surprise announcement early Saturday.
State Dept. Halts Global Mine-Clearing Programs
Efforts to clear unexploded munitions in places like Iraq and Southeast Asia will stop for at least three months, according to a surprise announcement.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The U.S. State Department office that funds the clearance of unexploded munitions around the world has asked humanitarian demining organizations funded by the department to cease operations “effective immediately,” according to a surprise announcement early Saturday.
A tiny mortal signed a tiny piece of paper today proclaiming a “change” to Denali’s name. Denali doesn't care. The Mountain took no notice. She knows her name. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
After Trump orders Denali renamed to Mount McKinley, a presidential descendant supports a compromise
Trump wants North America's tallest peak renamed in honor of President William McKinley, drawing heat from many in Alaska.
www.nbcnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
A tiny mortal signed a tiny piece of paper today proclaiming a “change” to Denali’s name. Denali doesn't care. The Mountain took no notice. She knows her name. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...