Ronit Avni
@ronitavni.bsky.social
Peabody award-winning tech and media entrepreneur, founder of Just Vision, CEO of Localized, Canadian, connector of dots.
I can attest that the church bells energized the entire crowd. It was a simple but unmistakeable act of solidarity.
It was just block after block of people coming from Malcolm X Park headed downtown. Lots of energy despite the heat, and cheers from passersby, as well as church bells ringing in support.
September 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I can attest that the church bells energized the entire crowd. It was a simple but unmistakeable act of solidarity.
Africa will have more young people entering the workforce than the rest of the world combined. With two catalytic forces shaping the future of jobs--AI and climate change--my company worked with Axum to size demand for junior white-collar jobs with green skills: www.localized.world/demand-for-c...
Demand Sizing for Junior Roles in ESG and Carbon Analysis in Africa
A Strategic Imperative to Unlocking Africa’s Green Workforce Potential
www.localized.world
July 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Africa will have more young people entering the workforce than the rest of the world combined. With two catalytic forces shaping the future of jobs--AI and climate change--my company worked with Axum to size demand for junior white-collar jobs with green skills: www.localized.world/demand-for-c...
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Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration
Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
n.pr
May 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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This decision is a "mega-land grab" amounts to "full-fledged annexation". @peacenowisrael.bsky.social on Israel's decision to resume, for the first time since 1967, land registration in the West Bank, a bureaucratic camouflage for massive theft of Palestinian land.
peacenow.org.il/en/cabinet-d...
peacenow.org.il/en/cabinet-d...
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This decision is a "mega-land grab" amounts to "full-fledged annexation". @peacenowisrael.bsky.social on Israel's decision to resume, for the first time since 1967, land registration in the West Bank, a bureaucratic camouflage for massive theft of Palestinian land.
peacenow.org.il/en/cabinet-d...
peacenow.org.il/en/cabinet-d...
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Under Texas’ abortion ban, the rate of sepsis shot up by more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost a second-trimester pregnancy.
Our new analysis shows the risk varies widely between the state’s two largest metro areas.
By Kavitha Surana, Lizzie Presser and @andreasuozzo.com
Our new analysis shows the risk varies widely between the state’s two largest metro areas.
By Kavitha Surana, Lizzie Presser and @andreasuozzo.com
Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion
Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their…
www.propublica.org
May 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Under Texas’ abortion ban, the rate of sepsis shot up by more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost a second-trimester pregnancy.
Our new analysis shows the risk varies widely between the state’s two largest metro areas.
By Kavitha Surana, Lizzie Presser and @andreasuozzo.com
Our new analysis shows the risk varies widely between the state’s two largest metro areas.
By Kavitha Surana, Lizzie Presser and @andreasuozzo.com
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"The poll found that on a weekly basis more than 90% of people use weather forecasts, job market reports, food safety warnings and other information that is based on federal science. But only 10% are concerned that cuts to federal support for science might impact their access to such information."
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
www.npr.org
May 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"The poll found that on a weekly basis more than 90% of people use weather forecasts, job market reports, food safety warnings and other information that is based on federal science. But only 10% are concerned that cuts to federal support for science might impact their access to such information."
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Amber Thurman
Candi Miller
Josseli Barnica
Porsha Ngumezi
Nevaeh Crain
Their deaths could've been prevented.
Their lives should not be forgotten.
Candi Miller
Josseli Barnica
Porsha Ngumezi
Nevaeh Crain
Their deaths could've been prevented.
Their lives should not be forgotten.
May 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Amber Thurman
Candi Miller
Josseli Barnica
Porsha Ngumezi
Nevaeh Crain
Their deaths could've been prevented.
Their lives should not be forgotten.
Candi Miller
Josseli Barnica
Porsha Ngumezi
Nevaeh Crain
Their deaths could've been prevented.
Their lives should not be forgotten.
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NEW: A DOGE staffer who is helping carry out the downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency’s dismantling, ProPublica has found.
A DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts
Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a potentia...
www.propublica.org
April 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
NEW: A DOGE staffer who is helping carry out the downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency’s dismantling, ProPublica has found.
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Attention documentary filmmakers! We want to see your view of our climate future. Submit your short film to the Bloomberg Green Docs competition by May 23, 2025.
Grand prize: $25,000
Official rules: bloom.bg/4jYTZQH
Please share!
Grand prize: $25,000
Official rules: bloom.bg/4jYTZQH
Please share!
April 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Attention documentary filmmakers! We want to see your view of our climate future. Submit your short film to the Bloomberg Green Docs competition by May 23, 2025.
Grand prize: $25,000
Official rules: bloom.bg/4jYTZQH
Please share!
Grand prize: $25,000
Official rules: bloom.bg/4jYTZQH
Please share!
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There's a new conservative study purporting to prove that abortion medication is dangerous. Let's talk about why it's horseshit.
To start, it's published by a conservative think tank, not peer-reviewed, and contradicts decades of credible research showing mifepristone is safe
To start, it's published by a conservative think tank, not peer-reviewed, and contradicts decades of credible research showing mifepristone is safe
April 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There's a new conservative study purporting to prove that abortion medication is dangerous. Let's talk about why it's horseshit.
To start, it's published by a conservative think tank, not peer-reviewed, and contradicts decades of credible research showing mifepristone is safe
To start, it's published by a conservative think tank, not peer-reviewed, and contradicts decades of credible research showing mifepristone is safe
For folks involved in education, policy or recruitment (or parents with kids who may soon be entering the workforce), i wrote this piece based on my company's recent interactions with thousands of employers and HR leaders.
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
The new skills triad for the future of work
Mastering the new skills triad – carbon intelligence, virtual intelligence and AI proficiency – is essential to stay relevant in an evolving workforce.
www.weforum.org
April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
For folks involved in education, policy or recruitment (or parents with kids who may soon be entering the workforce), i wrote this piece based on my company's recent interactions with thousands of employers and HR leaders.
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
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The Trump administration has removed a picture of Harriet Tubman from the National Park Service page on the Underground Railroad, changed the words “enslaved African Americans” to “enslaved workers” and removed a section that discussed Benjamin Franklin being a slave owner.
Trump’s Anti-DEI Purge Hits Harriet Tubman and Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman is now DEI apparently.
newrepublic.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Trump administration has removed a picture of Harriet Tubman from the National Park Service page on the Underground Railroad, changed the words “enslaved African Americans” to “enslaved workers” and removed a section that discussed Benjamin Franklin being a slave owner.
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Feel like this story didn't enough attention -- US attorney Ed Martin was just at a fundraiser with Oath Keepers who were convicted of seditious conspiracy and did NOT receive pardons. They're currently appealing their convictions with Ed's office!
Top prosecutor spoke at event attended by January 6 seditionists who are appealing their convictions
US Attorney Ed Martin compared January 6 rioters to Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
www.motherjones.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Feel like this story didn't enough attention -- US attorney Ed Martin was just at a fundraiser with Oath Keepers who were convicted of seditious conspiracy and did NOT receive pardons. They're currently appealing their convictions with Ed's office!
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Riggs: My dad served 30 years in the military. He used his military ID to register to vote... My mom used her driver’s license when she went to vote this year.. And she doesn’t understand, and most people don’t, why a woman who showed her driver’s license is now being challenged..
April 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Riggs: My dad served 30 years in the military. He used his military ID to register to vote... My mom used her driver’s license when she went to vote this year.. And she doesn’t understand, and most people don’t, why a woman who showed her driver’s license is now being challenged..
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NEW: Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
The CDC Has Been Gutted
Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW: Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
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Your local senator or big fancy law firm might not sick up for the queer or trans people in your community, but the guys in Guster will.
EXCLUSIVE: After Kennedy Center cancels LGBTQ+ musical, Guster brings cast on stage in protest
Finn's run at the storied DC venue was axed after Trump took over.
www.thehandbasket.co
March 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Your local senator or big fancy law firm might not sick up for the queer or trans people in your community, but the guys in Guster will.
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Secretary Rubio says international students are here to just “go to class.” In my class, they learn that all people in America, regardless of citizenship status, have free speech rights under the First Amendment. Mr. Rubio is welcome in my class anytime.
March 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Secretary Rubio says international students are here to just “go to class.” In my class, they learn that all people in America, regardless of citizenship status, have free speech rights under the First Amendment. Mr. Rubio is welcome in my class anytime.
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A very old Soviet joke, from an especially dark time:
Foxes are fleeing the USSR in droves.
Q: Why are you running away?
Fox: The Soviets passed a new law that they’re going to arrest all camels.
Q: But you’re foxes!
Fox: Yeah, why don’t *you* try proving to the NKVD that you’re not a camel.
Foxes are fleeing the USSR in droves.
Q: Why are you running away?
Fox: The Soviets passed a new law that they’re going to arrest all camels.
Q: But you’re foxes!
Fox: Yeah, why don’t *you* try proving to the NKVD that you’re not a camel.
If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.
March 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A very old Soviet joke, from an especially dark time:
Foxes are fleeing the USSR in droves.
Q: Why are you running away?
Fox: The Soviets passed a new law that they’re going to arrest all camels.
Q: But you’re foxes!
Fox: Yeah, why don’t *you* try proving to the NKVD that you’re not a camel.
Foxes are fleeing the USSR in droves.
Q: Why are you running away?
Fox: The Soviets passed a new law that they’re going to arrest all camels.
Q: But you’re foxes!
Fox: Yeah, why don’t *you* try proving to the NKVD that you’re not a camel.
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Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
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Elbows up, Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Elbows up, Canada.
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From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
March 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
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Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
March 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
A helpful explainer of current dynamics: www.vox.com/on-the-right...
The Trump right’s pro-Israel antisemitism
The MAGA movement loves Israel — but is increasingly hostile to Jews.
www.vox.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A helpful explainer of current dynamics: www.vox.com/on-the-right...
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If you are visiting the United States, having a negative view of Trump is enough to get you denied entry.
If this was coming out of Russia or China, we would deplore such an authoritarian attack on freedom of expression.
If this was coming out of Russia or China, we would deplore such an authoritarian attack on freedom of expression.
March 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If you are visiting the United States, having a negative view of Trump is enough to get you denied entry.
If this was coming out of Russia or China, we would deplore such an authoritarian attack on freedom of expression.
If this was coming out of Russia or China, we would deplore such an authoritarian attack on freedom of expression.
From Leo Tolstoy's Hadji Murat
"The constant, obvious flattery, contrary to all evidence, of the people around him [Tsar Nicholas I] had brought him to the point that he no longer saw his contradictions, no longer conformed his actions and words to reality, logic, or even simple common sense
"The constant, obvious flattery, contrary to all evidence, of the people around him [Tsar Nicholas I] had brought him to the point that he no longer saw his contradictions, no longer conformed his actions and words to reality, logic, or even simple common sense
March 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
From Leo Tolstoy's Hadji Murat
"The constant, obvious flattery, contrary to all evidence, of the people around him [Tsar Nicholas I] had brought him to the point that he no longer saw his contradictions, no longer conformed his actions and words to reality, logic, or even simple common sense
"The constant, obvious flattery, contrary to all evidence, of the people around him [Tsar Nicholas I] had brought him to the point that he no longer saw his contradictions, no longer conformed his actions and words to reality, logic, or even simple common sense