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Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.
Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77
Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.
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April 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.
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Absolutely love @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social Your interview this morning is what we need from journalists- seek the truth, don’t allow distractions.
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DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations
NPR speaks with Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of a student protest leader and the Trump administration's ramped-up deportations of immigrants.
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March 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Absolutely love @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social Your interview this morning is what we need from journalists- seek the truth, don’t allow distractions.
www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
Boycott the Super Bowl. Hit them where it hurts - their wallets.
February 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Boycott the Super Bowl. Hit them where it hurts - their wallets.
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Elon Musk is a terrible president.
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Elon Musk is a terrible president.
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Research shows: To boost reading comprehension, approaches rich in knowledge-building should take center stage. 📘🚀 Here’s how you can put these insights into action.
#literacy
#literacy
How to Move From the ‘Main Idea’ to ‘Background Knowledge’
Traditional approaches to reading instruction—such as finding the “main idea”—are less effective than a knowledge-rich approach, the research shows.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Research shows: To boost reading comprehension, approaches rich in knowledge-building should take center stage. 📘🚀 Here’s how you can put these insights into action.
#literacy
#literacy
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Trump’s tariffs are a tax increase for Minnesota families, plain and simple.
While Trump raises prices, I’m proposing the first sales tax rate cut in our state’s history to help Minnesotans weather the storm.
While Trump raises prices, I’m proposing the first sales tax rate cut in our state’s history to help Minnesotans weather the storm.
February 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Trump’s tariffs are a tax increase for Minnesota families, plain and simple.
While Trump raises prices, I’m proposing the first sales tax rate cut in our state’s history to help Minnesotans weather the storm.
While Trump raises prices, I’m proposing the first sales tax rate cut in our state’s history to help Minnesotans weather the storm.
WIP chameleon kit by Bothy Threads. This is the most complex pattern I’ve worked on at this point. Making it for my youngest and it fills me with joy!
#crossstitch #needleart #chameleons
#crossstitch #needleart #chameleons
February 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
WIP chameleon kit by Bothy Threads. This is the most complex pattern I’ve worked on at this point. Making it for my youngest and it fills me with joy!
#crossstitch #needleart #chameleons
#crossstitch #needleart #chameleons
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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
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❤️ Turn the handle on this simple #STEAMjunk project and make your heart beat! A fun project to download and make in time for Valentine’s day!
www.robives.com/project/heartbeat #valentinecrafts #maker #automata
www.robives.com/project/heartbeat #valentinecrafts #maker #automata
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
❤️ Turn the handle on this simple #STEAMjunk project and make your heart beat! A fun project to download and make in time for Valentine’s day!
www.robives.com/project/heartbeat #valentinecrafts #maker #automata
www.robives.com/project/heartbeat #valentinecrafts #maker #automata
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Three paper clips and four beads add together to make these charming moving models. Small enough to fit inside a greeting card, make one for someone you love! Find out more www.robives.com/project/beadwire⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#STEAMJunk #maker #mechanism #crank #STEAM #STEM #paperclip #bead
#STEAMJunk #maker #mechanism #crank #STEAM #STEM #paperclip #bead
January 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Three paper clips and four beads add together to make these charming moving models. Small enough to fit inside a greeting card, make one for someone you love! Find out more www.robives.com/project/beadwire⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#STEAMJunk #maker #mechanism #crank #STEAM #STEM #paperclip #bead
#STEAMJunk #maker #mechanism #crank #STEAM #STEM #paperclip #bead
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The New York Times has recently discovered that great slices of pizza can exist outside the five boroughs. Here are 9 good options around the Twin Cities.
The New York Times found one great slice in the Twin Cities. We’re here to say there’s more.
Sure, we’ll take the dangling pizza bait. Here are 9 restaurants beloved for their East Coast style.
www.startribune.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The New York Times has recently discovered that great slices of pizza can exist outside the five boroughs. Here are 9 good options around the Twin Cities.
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Missing from almost all commentary is the fact that much, perhaps all, of the planet might be uninhabitable today if it were not for Carter’s most overlooked achievement. 🧪
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The Time Jimmy Carter Probably Saved The World And Almost Nobody Noticed
Possibly the most important act of Jimmy Carter’s presidency has been almost entirely forgotten, even by his supporters.
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December 30, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Missing from almost all commentary is the fact that much, perhaps all, of the planet might be uninhabitable today if it were not for Carter’s most overlooked achievement. 🧪
www.iflscience.com/the-time-jim...
www.iflscience.com/the-time-jim...
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Something to remember
December 31, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Something to remember
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just realized something
December 25, 2024 at 1:10 AM
just realized something
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Weather like this and Minnesota was STILL ranked a top 5 state to retire 😎
By cutting social security taxes, allowing folks to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities, we’ve made life easier for our seniors.
www.fool.com/research/bes...
By cutting social security taxes, allowing folks to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities, we’ve made life easier for our seniors.
www.fool.com/research/bes...
Best States to Retire in 2024: Where to Retire | The Motley Fool
The best state to retire depends on your priorities -- so we asked Americans what they're looking for. Then we ranked all 50 states.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Weather like this and Minnesota was STILL ranked a top 5 state to retire 😎
By cutting social security taxes, allowing folks to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities, we’ve made life easier for our seniors.
www.fool.com/research/bes...
By cutting social security taxes, allowing folks to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities, we’ve made life easier for our seniors.
www.fool.com/research/bes...
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TOPIC: Which children's books caught your attention in 2024? Which are still on your TBR list? #kidlitchat
December 18, 2024 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: Which children's books caught your attention in 2024? Which are still on your TBR list? #kidlitchat
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One thing I didn’t expect in the wake of the CEO shooting is the sudden attention on health insurance policy. I have seen this video and the BCBS policy itself go viral on almost every platform. People are waking up. Real lasting change in healthcare is coming. youtube.com/shorts/vWA2a...
No More General Anesthesia
YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken
youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:03 PM
One thing I didn’t expect in the wake of the CEO shooting is the sudden attention on health insurance policy. I have seen this video and the BCBS policy itself go viral on almost every platform. People are waking up. Real lasting change in healthcare is coming. youtube.com/shorts/vWA2a...