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In the news today: Trump shuttered America's equivalent of the BBC news radio, the Voice of America, for left-leaning broadcasts & being critical of his decisions & policies.
VoA was granted editorial independence by Republican Pres. Ford after >30 years of broadcasting.

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump dismantles Voice of America with executive order
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".
www.bbc.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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From @science.org : Ax falls on elite group of Ph.D.s training to lead U.S. public health labs | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Ax falls on elite group of Ph.D.s training to lead U.S. public health labs
Most of the fellows in CDC’s highly competitive Laboratory Leadership Service were fired last weekend
www.science.org
February 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We need a Brandeis for this century on the Court.
February 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Turning off fair criticism?

www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Well, time to stock up on fluoride and get your vaccinations...
February 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
Judge orders restoration of federal health websites
The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I was in the (Louisville, KY) public library yesterday (picking up an audiobook - Rosen's book on Louis D. Brandeis) and saw a stack of pamphlets for free, with information about state and federal elected officials and offices.

Just Look at all the Good Information that's in it! 🤨😉
February 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It's cold, bleak, and rainy now, but it's also time to get the beds ready for a more productive summer (than last year). 😊
February 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I live in a red state (although a fairly blue city). Things I already grow are highlighted.
What are the ethics of selling produce as $$ to those who put us in this position? I mean it seems to be what they wanted. 🤔😉
February 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
From 2017. May need to update for 2025. 😏
January 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
First post: Data
During the last Trump administration, all public facing info on climate change on .gov sites was taken down.

For ~3 mos. I have been downloading/copying all .gov info on climate change (for my use, at least). Now have over 0.5 GB of data/info from this saved on multiple devices.
January 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM