Rose with thorns
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Beautiful roses all have thorns
Time is like an invisible knife. Everything changes in the blink of an eye. I feel like I have lost something
February 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Time is like an invisible knife. Everything changes in the blink of an eye. I feel like I have lost something
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it “looks very much like the coup- is now succeeding, thanks to the fawning, yawning complicity of the supine media, timid Democratic leaders- & the obliviousness of an electorate apparently unbothered by the slow-motion destruction of their own democracy.
www.thedailybeast.com/yes-its-a-co...
www.thedailybeast.com/yes-its-a-co...
Yes, It’s a Coup and Yes, It’s Targeting You
January 6 was nothing compared to the current mob of thugs intent on tearing apart our country’s very system of government.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
it “looks very much like the coup- is now succeeding, thanks to the fawning, yawning complicity of the supine media, timid Democratic leaders- & the obliviousness of an electorate apparently unbothered by the slow-motion destruction of their own democracy.
www.thedailybeast.com/yes-its-a-co...
www.thedailybeast.com/yes-its-a-co...
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Cassidy violated his oath: First, do no harm. RFK Jr. snowed him on his dangerous and longstanding vaccine opposition. Cassidy knows this. He chickened out. Sad.
February 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Cassidy violated his oath: First, do no harm. RFK Jr. snowed him on his dangerous and longstanding vaccine opposition. Cassidy knows this. He chickened out. Sad.
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Keeps being true. Every day.
February 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Keeps being true. Every day.
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I’m issuing an executive order to remove bureaucratic barriers, extend deadlines, and provide critical relief to Los Angeles wildfire survivors.
We're helping Angelenos rebuild, access essential services, and recover more quickly.
We're helping Angelenos rebuild, access essential services, and recover more quickly.
February 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’m issuing an executive order to remove bureaucratic barriers, extend deadlines, and provide critical relief to Los Angeles wildfire survivors.
We're helping Angelenos rebuild, access essential services, and recover more quickly.
We're helping Angelenos rebuild, access essential services, and recover more quickly.
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This is the first trial to assess the clinical efficacy of a vaccine against Ebola disease from the Sudan species of the virus. It is also the first clinical trial of the vaccine during an outbreak. IAVI, the provider of the vaccine, conducted trials for safety and immunogenicity. bit.ly/3WLdFy1
February 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is the first trial to assess the clinical efficacy of a vaccine against Ebola disease from the Sudan species of the virus. It is also the first clinical trial of the vaccine during an outbreak. IAVI, the provider of the vaccine, conducted trials for safety and immunogenicity. bit.ly/3WLdFy1
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A physician member of the AMA—who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation—is sounding the alarm.
“The current admin prohibited all communications of the CDC and other agencies with the public. Now, the public and physicians are left with no info on food recalls or disease outbreaks.“
“The current admin prohibited all communications of the CDC and other agencies with the public. Now, the public and physicians are left with no info on food recalls or disease outbreaks.“
I’m a doctor, and I’m appalled at the silence from the American Medical Association
Many physicians feel that our values do not align with the values of our advocacy organization.
www.motherjones.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A physician member of the AMA—who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation—is sounding the alarm.
“The current admin prohibited all communications of the CDC and other agencies with the public. Now, the public and physicians are left with no info on food recalls or disease outbreaks.“
“The current admin prohibited all communications of the CDC and other agencies with the public. Now, the public and physicians are left with no info on food recalls or disease outbreaks.“
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Tom Homan: "It's gonna become violent. You're gonna see violence on the border. It's unfortunate, but we know it's coming. Border Patrol is prepared. It's great to have the military on the southern border. They're prepared."
February 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Tom Homan: "It's gonna become violent. You're gonna see violence on the border. It's unfortunate, but we know it's coming. Border Patrol is prepared. It's great to have the military on the southern border. They're prepared."
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minor in the scheme of things but wow who could have guessed that a guy who was one of the smarmiest and most sanctimonious people in the senate was also corrupt www.alligator.org/article/2025...
State audit finds overall unnecessary spending under former UF President Ben Sasse - The Independent Florida Alligator
A preliminary report from the Florida Auditor General found UF failed to prevent former President Ben Sasse from leveraging his executive privileges to inappropriately spend university funds.
www.alligator.org
February 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
minor in the scheme of things but wow who could have guessed that a guy who was one of the smarmiest and most sanctimonious people in the senate was also corrupt www.alligator.org/article/2025...
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Megachurch Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Test | Onion News Network
While Supreme Pastor Joel Osteen has fired ballistic missiles off the Gulf Coast before, today marks the first time Lakewood Church has tested nuclear weapons.
While Supreme Pastor Joel Osteen has fired ballistic missiles off the Gulf Coast before, today marks the first time Lakewood Church has tested nuclear weapons.
Megachurch Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Test | Onion News Network
YouTube video by The Onion
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February 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Megachurch Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Test | Onion News Network
While Supreme Pastor Joel Osteen has fired ballistic missiles off the Gulf Coast before, today marks the first time Lakewood Church has tested nuclear weapons.
While Supreme Pastor Joel Osteen has fired ballistic missiles off the Gulf Coast before, today marks the first time Lakewood Church has tested nuclear weapons.
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Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
February 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
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Amazing event in San Francisco last night. Feels good at this particular moment to be in a room with a lot of other people who want something different for this country.
Still some tickets left tonight for Seattle.
townhallseattle.org/event/chris-...
Still some tickets left tonight for Seattle.
townhallseattle.org/event/chris-...
Chris Hayes with Luke Burbank | Town Hall Seattle
You’ve probably been there: doomscrolling or otherwise distracted by devices. Many of us have lost focus before as our addictive phones consume our time or interfere with social situations. People bum...
townhallseattle.org
February 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Amazing event in San Francisco last night. Feels good at this particular moment to be in a room with a lot of other people who want something different for this country.
Still some tickets left tonight for Seattle.
townhallseattle.org/event/chris-...
Still some tickets left tonight for Seattle.
townhallseattle.org/event/chris-...
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Imagine the outrage if Pete Buttigieg had presided over a 5-day period with 2 deadly airplane crashes, several serious incidents on runways including a plane fire & crash, and a critical NOTAM flight safety computer system crash resulting in 1400 flight delays & cancellations
February 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Imagine the outrage if Pete Buttigieg had presided over a 5-day period with 2 deadly airplane crashes, several serious incidents on runways including a plane fire & crash, and a critical NOTAM flight safety computer system crash resulting in 1400 flight delays & cancellations
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February 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Happy Tuesday. It's raining all week long in the Bay Area it seems. Enjoy this comic strip!
February 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Happy Tuesday. It's raining all week long in the Bay Area it seems. Enjoy this comic strip!
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This is a Short-eared Owl, a medium-sized owl found across many parts of the world. Key identifiers include its pale facial disc, yellow eyes, and streaked breast.
Photo credit: mikekphotoadventure
#Owl #Photography #Nature #Birds
Photo credit: mikekphotoadventure
#Owl #Photography #Nature #Birds
February 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This is a Short-eared Owl, a medium-sized owl found across many parts of the world. Key identifiers include its pale facial disc, yellow eyes, and streaked breast.
Photo credit: mikekphotoadventure
#Owl #Photography #Nature #Birds
Photo credit: mikekphotoadventure
#Owl #Photography #Nature #Birds
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"Our political wisdom is limited.
The right choices aren’t easy.
Self-government is hard.
But it’s also the case that slavery, fascism, and communism were defeated...
Optimistic complacency about self-government is a mistake.
But so is fatalistic despair."
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-did-thi...
The right choices aren’t easy.
Self-government is hard.
But it’s also the case that slavery, fascism, and communism were defeated...
Optimistic complacency about self-government is a mistake.
But so is fatalistic despair."
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-did-thi...
We Did This to Ourselves
The crisis we face is the product of our choices.
www.thebulwark.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"Our political wisdom is limited.
The right choices aren’t easy.
Self-government is hard.
But it’s also the case that slavery, fascism, and communism were defeated...
Optimistic complacency about self-government is a mistake.
But so is fatalistic despair."
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-did-thi...
The right choices aren’t easy.
Self-government is hard.
But it’s also the case that slavery, fascism, and communism were defeated...
Optimistic complacency about self-government is a mistake.
But so is fatalistic despair."
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-did-thi...
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The laugh i just laughed was a childlike yet hideous laugh
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The laugh i just laughed was a childlike yet hideous laugh
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I voted to reject RFK Jr.'s nomination to HHS.
I cannot in good conscience support someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections, sow distrust in science, and oversee massive cuts to health care programs for vulnerable Americans.
I cannot in good conscience support someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections, sow distrust in science, and oversee massive cuts to health care programs for vulnerable Americans.
February 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I voted to reject RFK Jr.'s nomination to HHS.
I cannot in good conscience support someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections, sow distrust in science, and oversee massive cuts to health care programs for vulnerable Americans.
I cannot in good conscience support someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections, sow distrust in science, and oversee massive cuts to health care programs for vulnerable Americans.
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This is Bolt. He's just wondering when dinner is. No rush though. 12/10
February 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is Bolt. He's just wondering when dinner is. No rush though. 12/10
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The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care (Gift Article)
A White House executive order last week threatened to pull federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. But not providing the care could violate state law, Letitia James said in ...
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.