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Huge victory for marine life!
“The court forcefully rejected the Trump administration’s outrageous claim that it can dismantle vital protections for the monument’s unique and vulnerable species and ecosystems without involving the public,” said our attorney David Henkin.
“The court forcefully rejected the Trump administration’s outrageous claim that it can dismantle vital protections for the monument’s unique and vulnerable species and ecosystems without involving the public,” said our attorney David Henkin.
Court bans fishing in Pacific protected area overriding Trump officials’ rollback
Judge in Hawaii rules that commercial fishing is illegal in Pacific Islands Heritage marine national monument
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Huge victory for marine life!
“The court forcefully rejected the Trump administration’s outrageous claim that it can dismantle vital protections for the monument’s unique and vulnerable species and ecosystems without involving the public,” said our attorney David Henkin.
“The court forcefully rejected the Trump administration’s outrageous claim that it can dismantle vital protections for the monument’s unique and vulnerable species and ecosystems without involving the public,” said our attorney David Henkin.
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"Science should play an essential role in informing policies that protect public health, the environment & technological progress. Science cannot fulfill this role if science advisory committees are dismantled on the specious pretense of cutting bureaucracy..."—UCS's Melissa Finucane.
Eliminating US science advisory committees will harm the public and open the door to special interests
In recent weeks, the landscape of science advisory committees in the United States federal government has changed significantly as agencies eliminate committees to follow an executive order from Presi...
thebulletin.org
May 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"Science should play an essential role in informing policies that protect public health, the environment & technological progress. Science cannot fulfill this role if science advisory committees are dismantled on the specious pretense of cutting bureaucracy..."—UCS's Melissa Finucane.
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A special education leader under George W. Bush says the dismantling of the Department of Education will impact students with disabilities.
(via @wbur.org)
(via @wbur.org)
What to know about the future of special education without the Education Department
A special education leader under George W. Bush says the dismantling of the Department of Education will impact students with disabilities.
www.wbur.org
March 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
A special education leader under George W. Bush says the dismantling of the Department of Education will impact students with disabilities.
(via @wbur.org)
(via @wbur.org)
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If the government is allowed to detain a lawful permanent resident like Mahmoud Khalil for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights, all of our free speech rights are at risk.
Read Mahmoud's message to the country, in his own words.
Read Mahmoud's message to the country, in his own words.
A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil | ACLU
Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.
www.aclu.org
March 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
If the government is allowed to detain a lawful permanent resident like Mahmoud Khalil for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights, all of our free speech rights are at risk.
Read Mahmoud's message to the country, in his own words.
Read Mahmoud's message to the country, in his own words.
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The fight over the rarely used wartime power has become central to Trump's immigration crackdown agenda and his efforts to stretch the powers of the executive branch.
Judge contends Nazis got more due process than Trump deportees did
The fight over the rarely used wartime power has become central to Trump's immigration crackdown agenda and his efforts to stretch the powers of the executive branch.
www.npr.org
March 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The fight over the rarely used wartime power has become central to Trump's immigration crackdown agenda and his efforts to stretch the powers of the executive branch.
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At the largest gathering of physicists in the world, the American Physical Society says it won’t back down in the face of executive orders to limit diversity programmes.
Scientists push back against US attacks on science at physics summit
At the largest gathering of physicists in the world, the American Physical Society says it won’t back down in the face of executive orders to limit diversity programmes
www.newscientist.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
At the largest gathering of physicists in the world, the American Physical Society says it won’t back down in the face of executive orders to limit diversity programmes.
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President Trump is trying to bypass Congress by dismantling established programs they already approved to protect students' education and civil liberties.
Take action now to save the Department of Education.
Take action now to save the Department of Education.
Save the Department of Education
The Trump administration is jeopardizing education for millions of students by gutting the Department of Education. Take action now.
action.aclu.org
March 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
President Trump is trying to bypass Congress by dismantling established programs they already approved to protect students' education and civil liberties.
Take action now to save the Department of Education.
Take action now to save the Department of Education.
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We urge all leaders, for the good of their nations’ health, not to ignore or contradict advice that is supported by a consensus of evidence from research.
https://go.nature.com/43Rfr5a
https://go.nature.com/43Rfr5a
Vaccines save lives. Leaders must champion them
Attacks on vaccines and the cancellation of research into what causes vaccine hesitancy puts people in harm’s way.
go.nature.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We urge all leaders, for the good of their nations’ health, not to ignore or contradict advice that is supported by a consensus of evidence from research.
https://go.nature.com/43Rfr5a
https://go.nature.com/43Rfr5a
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Notice to flat-Earthers all around the globe: Please alert the authorities if tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse looks like this:
March 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Notice to flat-Earthers all around the globe: Please alert the authorities if tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse looks like this:
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An Australian man in his forties has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with an artificial heart made of titanium
The device could be a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ
https://go.nature.com/3FCPcFn
The device could be a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ
https://go.nature.com/3FCPcFn
Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first
The device, to be tested in more people, could be used as a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ.
go.nature.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
An Australian man in his forties has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with an artificial heart made of titanium
The device could be a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ
https://go.nature.com/3FCPcFn
The device could be a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ
https://go.nature.com/3FCPcFn
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Some 57% of Americans think President Donald Trump is being too erratic in his moves to shake up the US economy, including his aggressive strategy to tax imports that has spooked the stock market, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Wednesday found reut.rs/3XQO5Z5
Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Some 57% of Americans think President Donald Trump is being too erratic in his moves to shake up the U.S. economy, including his aggressive strategy to tax imports that has spooked the stock market, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Wednesday found.
reut.rs
March 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some 57% of Americans think President Donald Trump is being too erratic in his moves to shake up the US economy, including his aggressive strategy to tax imports that has spooked the stock market, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Wednesday found reut.rs/3XQO5Z5
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Trump is slashing another 1,000 jobs at NOAA.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say
Multiple sources tell The Associated Press that the Trump Administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency.
apnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Trump is slashing another 1,000 jobs at NOAA.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
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Utah poised to become first state to ban fluoride in public water system reut.rs/3XKETW5
March 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Utah poised to become first state to ban fluoride in public water system reut.rs/3XKETW5
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Boycotting Tesla is not "illegal", as Trump claims.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk
President makes statement in support of Musk’s ‘baby’ as company shares fall hard and owners sell vehicles
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Boycotting Tesla is not "illegal", as Trump claims.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
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US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
March 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
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Schools cannot ban a trivia game for including LGBTQ questions.
@aclunc.bsky.social will see this school district in court.
@aclunc.bsky.social will see this school district in court.
North Carolina school district banned an LGBTQ+ trivia game. The ACLU is suing
Banning the game violates students' constitutional rights, the ACLU says.
www.advocate.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Schools cannot ban a trivia game for including LGBTQ questions.
@aclunc.bsky.social will see this school district in court.
@aclunc.bsky.social will see this school district in court.
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Economists look for signs that a recession may be approaching by monitoring consumer confidence and business sentiment — two indicators of uncertainty.
As Trump downplays economic fears, this data shows people feel differently
Economists look for signs that a recession may be approaching by monitoring consumer confidence and business sentiment — two indicators of uncertainty.
www.npr.org
March 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Economists look for signs that a recession may be approaching by monitoring consumer confidence and business sentiment — two indicators of uncertainty.
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The US Supreme Court rejected a bid by 19 Republican-led states led by Alabama to block five Democratic-led states from pursuing lawsuits accusing major oil companies of deceiving the public about the role fossil fuels have played in causing climate change reut.rs/3FdzHUv
US Supreme Court nixes challenge to state climate suits against oil firms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Monday a bid by 19 Republican-led states led by Alabama to block five Democratic-led states from pursuing lawsuits accusing major oil companies of deceiving the public about the role fossil fuels have played in causing climate change.
reut.rs
March 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The US Supreme Court rejected a bid by 19 Republican-led states led by Alabama to block five Democratic-led states from pursuing lawsuits accusing major oil companies of deceiving the public about the role fossil fuels have played in causing climate change reut.rs/3FdzHUv
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Longer periods of extreme heat can accelerate biological age by over two years in older people, according to a new #ScienceAdvances study.
Ambient outdoor heat and accelerated epigenetic aging among older adults in the US
Ambient outdoor heat, especially long term, may accelerate epigenetic aging in a diverse national cohort of older adults.
scim.ag
March 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Longer periods of extreme heat can accelerate biological age by over two years in older people, according to a new #ScienceAdvances study.
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#New: Huge crowd gathers for #StandUpForScience2025 rally in San Francisco:
March 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#New: Huge crowd gathers for #StandUpForScience2025 rally in San Francisco:
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Far right extremists want to take a chainsaw to Medicaid.
Democrats refuse to bend the knee.
So House Republicans are preparing to shut down the government.
Democrats refuse to bend the knee.
So House Republicans are preparing to shut down the government.
March 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Far right extremists want to take a chainsaw to Medicaid.
Democrats refuse to bend the knee.
So House Republicans are preparing to shut down the government.
Democrats refuse to bend the knee.
So House Republicans are preparing to shut down the government.
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The @standupforscience.bsky.social DC rally is on.
What we are hearing from around the country:
"this is big!"
"biggest rally I have seen around here in years and years"
The public cares about medical research--and students, GenZ, and other people too are ready to stand up.
What we are hearing from around the country:
"this is big!"
"biggest rally I have seen around here in years and years"
The public cares about medical research--and students, GenZ, and other people too are ready to stand up.
March 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The @standupforscience.bsky.social DC rally is on.
What we are hearing from around the country:
"this is big!"
"biggest rally I have seen around here in years and years"
The public cares about medical research--and students, GenZ, and other people too are ready to stand up.
What we are hearing from around the country:
"this is big!"
"biggest rally I have seen around here in years and years"
The public cares about medical research--and students, GenZ, and other people too are ready to stand up.