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This is why I still think that the internet, not the issues, are the root cause of this culture war. People (including journalists…who are people) imagine the loudest, angriest positions as default positions because those are the ones that get eyeballs in an ultra-competitive attention economy.
“Supporters of inclusion view those who hesitate or have questions as bigots.” that’s not fucking true. we keep explaining how transition and athletics works BECAUSE we believe people who don’t know will mostly come around once they do know! if we thought they were all bigots we wouldn’t try!!
NYT actually published this sentence, which asks us to take baseless moral panic bullshit seriously as a reasonable position.

Supporters of the Holocaust considered Jews to be subhuman saboteurs of German society, too. So fucking what??
April 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Dr Peter Marks, "Vaccines have been studied very extensively for being potentially associated with autism"

"That theory has been debunked"

"One study in Denmark, over 600,000 children. It shows that if anything, children had a lower rate of autism than unvaccinated children"
April 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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What is the threshold of alcohol intake that poses health risk?
A new feature @nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
open-access
March 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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George Washington, a successful businessman and real estate investor, knew the difference between running a company and leading a government. A history professor examines his leadership style, uncovering valuable lessons for today. buff.ly/2YtrGZ5
Eliga Gould, University of New Hampshire #polisky
George Washington, a real estate investor and successful entrepreneur, knew the difference between running a business and running the government
The first president realized that working with Congress – not alone or against it – was the best way to actually create an efficient federal government.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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might fuck around and move into the country to eat a lot of peaches
March 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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At Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, WKU Public Radio reports, at least 20 employees are feeling the effects of sweeping federal job cuts put in place by the Trump administration at national parks across the country.
At least 20 jobs cut at Mammoth Cave National Park amid Trump administration purge
At least 20 employees at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky are feeling the effects of sweeping federal job cuts put in place by the Trump administration at national parks across the country.
wpln.org
March 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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The country singer started the “Imagination Library” nearly 30 years ago to encourage early literacy.

www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton...
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library
The country singer started the “Imagination Library” nearly 30 years ago to encourage early literacy.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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In 2019, RFK Jr visited Samoa to spread anti-vax lies, spurring a measles outbreak that led to the deaths of 83 people - mostly children.

We can’t let that tragedy repeat in Texas. The MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles. Let’s stop the spread.

www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-m...
Measles outbreak in Texas rises to at least 58 cases — the state's worst in over 30 years
A measles outbreak in Texas​ has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases​ are likely to occur.
www.cbsnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Go read a book.
February 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People

The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.

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February 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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James Madison wrote of the necessity of the separation of powers:
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive & judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elected, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Vanderbilt University has quietly removed diversity-related materials from its websites, including an “Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility” statement from the Heard Libraries "About" page. The moves appear to be part of a campus-wide initiative, but school officials would not comment.
Vanderbilt removes DEI statement from its website - Nashville Banner
Vanderbilt University removes 'Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility' statement from website. The exact reasons for the removal are unclear.
nashvillebanner.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Following the CDC's removal of critical health data and the potential approval of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, it is crucial to access accurate health information from independent sources such as the WHO, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, and peer-reviewed journals.
February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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January 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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State lawmakers will again consider removing legal protections for Tennessee wetlands this year. If passed into law, WPLN's Caroline Eggers says the measure would benefit developers while harming some of the state’s most valuable natural real estate.
Wetlands in Tennessee under threat as lawmaker proposes another bill to cut protections
If passed into law, the measure would benefit developers, making construction easier and cheaper on some Tennessee wetlands.
wpln.org
January 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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This is advice every dem politician should take to heart.

Don’t sell against the competition.

Sell what you are doing to reduce people’s stress and make their life better

It’s not about what’s wrong with the competition. It’s about what is right with you
I found that the best way to build a business is to build a relationship with your customers ask how they are doing, how are the kids , how did their dad’s surgery go, show interest in them and mean it because they know what they want
January 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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id rather be foraging and frolicking
January 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The postmaster general's role goes beyond mail delivery. A law professor on how #USPS processes millions of passport applications and ensures rural communities get vital medications with its "last mile" service: https://buff.ly/4aABLkY (Jena Martin, St. Mary's University) #polisky
Getting mail to your door is just one part of what the postmaster general does
The US Postal Service processes millions of passports, employs thousands of people and ensures the health of all Americans with last-mile delivery in rural areas.
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January 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🌕✨

Super Moon - October 2024

#photography #lunarphotography #moon 📷📸
January 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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I’ve never used ChatGPT.

I learned about Claude, Anthropic, and Deep Seek TODAY.

Am I the only one who conducts research through the use of scholarly articles, journals, books, and the internet?
I’ll stick with the basics until I graduate.
January 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The only celebrity drama I follow is Elmo's beef with that rock
January 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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This is what we all should remember.
January 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Last year the IRS Direct File pilot program was a huge success—with over 140K taxpayers using the service.

This year, over 3.2M New Yorkers are eligible to file their taxes online for free directly with the IRS once again!

Deadline: April 15, 2025
directfile.irs.gov
January 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Holocaust survivor Reva Kibort remembered when the German soldiers came to Warsaw, Poland.

At first, she said, "they weren't so bad." But, she was later transported to a concentration camp.

She shared her experience in a 2018 episode of Brief But Spectacular.
'Whenever you see injustices at all, you have to speak up'
Holocaust survivor Reva Kibort remembers when the German soldiers came to Warsaw, Poland, and at first, she says, "they weren't so bad." But soon enough she ...
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January 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM