Lastermaul
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For decades, wildlife policy has defined recovery as survival, keeping species alive, but not truly allowing them to live.
From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...
From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...
Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species
Current laws that deem species safe from extinction ignore their ecological role, geographic range and genetic diversity, as well as their relationships with people.
theconversation.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
For decades, wildlife policy has defined recovery as survival, keeping species alive, but not truly allowing them to live.
From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...
From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...
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What if a US health plan mirrored Canada's public benefits?
We tried to design one: The "USA-Medicare Core" plan.
✅ $0 Deductible
✅ $0 Copay for Doctor Visits
✅ $0 Copay for Hospital Stays
❌ BUT... no Rx, dental, or vision coverage (just like Canada's core public system)
We tried to design one: The "USA-Medicare Core" plan.
✅ $0 Deductible
✅ $0 Copay for Doctor Visits
✅ $0 Copay for Hospital Stays
❌ BUT... no Rx, dental, or vision coverage (just like Canada's core public system)
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
What if a US health plan mirrored Canada's public benefits?
We tried to design one: The "USA-Medicare Core" plan.
✅ $0 Deductible
✅ $0 Copay for Doctor Visits
✅ $0 Copay for Hospital Stays
❌ BUT... no Rx, dental, or vision coverage (just like Canada's core public system)
We tried to design one: The "USA-Medicare Core" plan.
✅ $0 Deductible
✅ $0 Copay for Doctor Visits
✅ $0 Copay for Hospital Stays
❌ BUT... no Rx, dental, or vision coverage (just like Canada's core public system)
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November 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Bipartisan former officials, billionaires defend restrictions on money in politics in Maine lawsuit mainemorningstar.com/2025/10/30/b...
Bipartisan former officials, billionaires defend restrictions on money in politics in Maine lawsuit • Maine Morning Star
Republican and Democratic former governors and members of Congress, billionaires and democracy reform organizations are coming to the defense of Maine’s law in a case over the legality of campaign fin...
mainemorningstar.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Bipartisan former officials, billionaires defend restrictions on money in politics in Maine lawsuit mainemorningstar.com/2025/10/30/b...
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The Treasury Department says that inflation "remained above the target of 2 percent in the third quarter," even as President Trump and administration officials continue to assert that there is "no inflation."
Treasury Dept. says inflation is running 'above target' as Trump insists there is 'no inflation'
Treasury said the mass departure of federal workers, President Trump's immigration policy and artificial intelligence are all impacting the labor market.
nbcnews.to
November 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Treasury Department says that inflation "remained above the target of 2 percent in the third quarter," even as President Trump and administration officials continue to assert that there is "no inflation."
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October 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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BREAKING: President Trump says he has authorized CIA action in Venezuela.
Trump confirms he authorized CIA action in Venezuela
President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that he had authorized the spy agency to take unspecified action in Venezuela.
nbcnews.to
October 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
BREAKING: President Trump says he has authorized CIA action in Venezuela.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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The Daily Show’s Statement Regarding New Pentagon Press Restrictions
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Daily Show’s Statement Regarding New Pentagon Press Restrictions
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On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social
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More than half of Republican ads in Virginia are focused on trans issues. Officials say they plan to run similar attacks in North Carolina’s Senate race.
www.theassemblync.co...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.theassemblync.co...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Republicans Go All In on Anti-Trans Messaging
More than half of GOP ads in Virginia are focused on trans issues. Officials plan to run similar attacks in North Carolina's Senate race.
www.theassemblync.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
More than half of Republican ads in Virginia are focused on trans issues. Officials say they plan to run similar attacks in North Carolina’s Senate race.
www.theassemblync.co...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.theassemblync.co...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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1 more #econsky. What about #tariff-buyouts to foreign countries. Let them buy down their tariff rate with a one time payment = to their tariff receipts from USA goods ?
That goes right to deficit and debt reduction. Just spit balling along for feedback. Good or bad
That goes right to deficit and debt reduction. Just spit balling along for feedback. Good or bad
April 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
1 more #econsky. What about #tariff-buyouts to foreign countries. Let them buy down their tariff rate with a one time payment = to their tariff receipts from USA goods ?
That goes right to deficit and debt reduction. Just spit balling along for feedback. Good or bad
That goes right to deficit and debt reduction. Just spit balling along for feedback. Good or bad
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I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. "
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
March 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. "
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin