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Spring has most definitely, sprung! 🌸
April 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Spring has most definitely, sprung! 🌸
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A new law signed by Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah prohibits unions from negotiating wages and other terms for teachers, firefighters, police officers and all other public employees, joining just two other states that have banned collective bargaining in the public sector.
Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers
Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A new law signed by Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah prohibits unions from negotiating wages and other terms for teachers, firefighters, police officers and all other public employees, joining just two other states that have banned collective bargaining in the public sector.
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NEW: Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz says he’s placing a “blanket hold” on President Trump’s nominees for the State Department, in protest of Elon Musk and Trump’s move to shut down USAID.
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz puts a hold on Trump's State Department nominees
The move comes after Elon Musk said he and Trump would shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW: Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz says he’s placing a “blanket hold” on President Trump’s nominees for the State Department, in protest of Elon Musk and Trump’s move to shut down USAID.
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Take action. Democracy isn’t self-sustaining it relies on active participation, vigilance, and courage. When governments harm the vulnerable, it’s not just a tragedy for those targeted; it’s a threat to the entire system. That’s why history honors those who resist, speak out, and fight back.
February 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Take action. Democracy isn’t self-sustaining it relies on active participation, vigilance, and courage. When governments harm the vulnerable, it’s not just a tragedy for those targeted; it’s a threat to the entire system. That’s why history honors those who resist, speak out, and fight back.
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hey question, is this bad?
January 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
hey question, is this bad?
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Idgaf I’m still fighting for guaranteed healthcare.
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
January 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Idgaf I’m still fighting for guaranteed healthcare.
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
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Dozens of world leaders joined a dwindling group of Nazi death camp survivors on Monday in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where more than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were murdered. nyti.ms/42wHSom
January 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Dozens of world leaders joined a dwindling group of Nazi death camp survivors on Monday in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where more than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were murdered. nyti.ms/42wHSom
A study of more than 30,000 British adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, found that, on average, they were dying earlier than their counterparts in the general population — around seven years earlier for men, and around nine for women.
People With A.D.H.D. Are Likely to Die Significantly Earlier Than Their Peers, Study Finds
A large study found that men lost seven years of life expectancy and women lost nine years, compared with counterparts without the disorder.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Hey Blueskiers! 🦋
Would love to get some thoughts on using Signal as a replacement for WhatsApp — anyone made the switch? #signalmessenger #whatsapp
Would love to get some thoughts on using Signal as a replacement for WhatsApp — anyone made the switch? #signalmessenger #whatsapp
January 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Hey Blueskiers! 🦋
Would love to get some thoughts on using Signal as a replacement for WhatsApp — anyone made the switch? #signalmessenger #whatsapp
Would love to get some thoughts on using Signal as a replacement for WhatsApp — anyone made the switch? #signalmessenger #whatsapp
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You don’t control the situation, but you control what you think about it.
January 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
You don’t control the situation, but you control what you think about it.
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Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid newspaper business has apologised and agreed to pay 'substantial damages' to Prince Harry as it admitted for the first time that unlawful activities took place at The Sun www.ft.com/content/417d...
January 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid newspaper business has apologised and agreed to pay 'substantial damages' to Prince Harry as it admitted for the first time that unlawful activities took place at The Sun www.ft.com/content/417d...
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Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...
Trump Withdraws from Paris Agreement (Again): What This Moment Means for Climate Action
Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement (again) — but here’s how the US can still fight the climate crisis.
www.globalcitizen.org
January 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...
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"I begin to speak only when I'm certain what I'll say isn't better left unsaid." — Cato
January 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"I begin to speak only when I'm certain what I'll say isn't better left unsaid." — Cato