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In the spring of 1996, lawmakers buried a rider in a humdrum bill meant to make life easier for small businesses. Thirty years later, Republican lawmakers are wielding it to quietly upend how the country manages public lands. (edited)
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Republicans Are Using an Arcane Oversight Rule to Permanently Dismantle Federal Land Protections
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September 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
In the spring of 1996, lawmakers buried a rider in a humdrum bill meant to make life easier for small businesses. Thirty years later, Republican lawmakers are wielding it to quietly upend how the country manages public lands. (edited)
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New at FFP: A large immigration raid at an Omaha meatpacking plant shocked execs, who said they’d followed the law. It led to confusion inside the plant and anger outside, as protesters and relatives clashed with law enforcement. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF
June 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
New at FFP: A large immigration raid at an Omaha meatpacking plant shocked execs, who said they’d followed the law. It led to confusion inside the plant and anger outside, as protesters and relatives clashed with law enforcement. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF
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With American and Mexican flags and signs declaring “Abolish ICE,” hundreds of protesters have gathered in south Omaha to protest the ICE raid on a meatpacking plant on Tuesday. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF
June 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
With American and Mexican flags and signs declaring “Abolish ICE,” hundreds of protesters have gathered in south Omaha to protest the ICE raid on a meatpacking plant on Tuesday. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF
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“Hmm, I wonder why the ground looks green?”
“Oh!” 🤯
“Oh!” 🤯
April 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Hmm, I wonder why the ground looks green?”
“Oh!” 🤯
“Oh!” 🤯
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…U.S. soldiers were honored by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausada, as well as other dignitaries, during a dignified departure ceremony from Lithuania.
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
April 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
…U.S. soldiers were honored by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausada, as well as other dignitaries, during a dignified departure ceremony from Lithuania.
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
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In today’s episode, why cuts at NOAA and the National Weather Service have some experts concerned about forecast accuracy for the next hurricane season.
Plus, a music therapist shares what kinds of music are best for babies.
Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...
Plus, a music therapist shares what kinds of music are best for babies.
Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...
April 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In today’s episode, why cuts at NOAA and the National Weather Service have some experts concerned about forecast accuracy for the next hurricane season.
Plus, a music therapist shares what kinds of music are best for babies.
Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...
Plus, a music therapist shares what kinds of music are best for babies.
Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...
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On Tuesday, news broke that 651 Iowans are soon to be laid off by June 1 from Whirlpool in Amana. That’s about a third of its workforce.
Meanwhile, Iowa has cut unemployment benefits down to just 16 weeks.
Meanwhile, Iowa has cut unemployment benefits down to just 16 weeks.
651 laid off at Whirlpool in Amana
On Tuesday, news broke that 651 Iowans are soon to be laid off by June 1 from Whirlpool in Amana. That's about a third of its workforce.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On Tuesday, news broke that 651 Iowans are soon to be laid off by June 1 from Whirlpool in Amana. That’s about a third of its workforce.
Meanwhile, Iowa has cut unemployment benefits down to just 16 weeks.
Meanwhile, Iowa has cut unemployment benefits down to just 16 weeks.
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April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday)
Just five months ago, on October 19, 2024, The Economist ran a special report on America’s economy.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
April 2, 2025
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Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
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Do you know who laid the foundation for the FDA?
President Theodore Roosevelt. Do you know why? Because he read a great piece of literature that exposed the mistreatment of immigrant workers and the disgusting, unsanitary practices in meatpacking plants…
The book is called “The Jungle.”
President Theodore Roosevelt. Do you know why? Because he read a great piece of literature that exposed the mistreatment of immigrant workers and the disgusting, unsanitary practices in meatpacking plants…
The book is called “The Jungle.”
April 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Do you know who laid the foundation for the FDA?
President Theodore Roosevelt. Do you know why? Because he read a great piece of literature that exposed the mistreatment of immigrant workers and the disgusting, unsanitary practices in meatpacking plants…
The book is called “The Jungle.”
President Theodore Roosevelt. Do you know why? Because he read a great piece of literature that exposed the mistreatment of immigrant workers and the disgusting, unsanitary practices in meatpacking plants…
The book is called “The Jungle.”
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This story gets worse the deeper you get into it
DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff (Gift Article)
Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This story gets worse the deeper you get into it
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NEW: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
www.wired.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NEW: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
I've been wanting to write a piece about Ken Burns' BASEBALL for sometime.
For @ebertvoices.bsky.social, I wrote about the importance of the Negro Leagues history recorded in part five SHADOW BALL, especially when the government is erasing Jackie Robinson.
For @ebertvoices.bsky.social, I wrote about the importance of the Negro Leagues history recorded in part five SHADOW BALL, especially when the government is erasing Jackie Robinson.
How Ken Burns' “Shadow Ball” Connects Baseball's Past to Our Uncertain Future | Features | Roger Ebert
To watch the fifth episode of Ken Burns' "Baseball" is to see exactly what makes the sport great as a metaphor for the country.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Total running time is under 32 mins.. worthwhile. Laser focus on Signal story buried other reporting on SSA and IRS.
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Politics Chat, March 25, 2025
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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March 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Total running time is under 32 mins.. worthwhile. Laser focus on Signal story buried other reporting on SSA and IRS.
www.youtube.com/live/LNiNYRw...
www.youtube.com/live/LNiNYRw...
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Please listen: You may not think learning about public lands will impact you, but it will. Our public lands are vulnerable & open to becoming privatized & monetized.
American Conversations: Wes Siler & America's Public Lands with @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/O6Bch6v...
American Conversations: Wes Siler & America's Public Lands with @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/O6Bch6v...
American Conversations: Wes Siler and America's Public Lands
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
March 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Please listen: You may not think learning about public lands will impact you, but it will. Our public lands are vulnerable & open to becoming privatized & monetized.
American Conversations: Wes Siler & America's Public Lands with @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/O6Bch6v...
American Conversations: Wes Siler & America's Public Lands with @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/O6Bch6v...