urban climate
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I asked a few AI image bots to make me a beautiful flag flying in the wind with the words “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion”
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BREAKING: THE WEAPONIZED SANDWICH CONTAINED SALAMI
August 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
BREAKING: THE WEAPONIZED SANDWICH CONTAINED SALAMI
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"'We don’t need the National Guard in our cities and this government should respect home rule. I thought the Republican party believed in federalism, and I guess that that’s gone away now under this administration.'"
How To Prepare for Trump Taking Over Your City
A leading Democratic mayor has a game plan. But he also has concerns that the national party isn’t doing more to support them.
www.thebulwark.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"'We don’t need the National Guard in our cities and this government should respect home rule. I thought the Republican party believed in federalism, and I guess that that’s gone away now under this administration.'"
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I'm going to publish the entirety of an exchange I just had with the press office of the DOJ. I want you to see how they are talking about truth.
August 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm going to publish the entirety of an exchange I just had with the press office of the DOJ. I want you to see how they are talking about truth.
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Trump’s Truth Social launched an AI chatbot, which doesn’t see eye to eye with him.
The Post asked the bot about topics like tariffs, the best president and Jan. 6. Here’s what it said. wapo.st/45vMriv
The Post asked the bot about topics like tariffs, the best president and Jan. 6. Here’s what it said. wapo.st/45vMriv
August 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Trump’s Truth Social launched an AI chatbot, which doesn’t see eye to eye with him.
The Post asked the bot about topics like tariffs, the best president and Jan. 6. Here’s what it said. wapo.st/45vMriv
The Post asked the bot about topics like tariffs, the best president and Jan. 6. Here’s what it said. wapo.st/45vMriv
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EXCLUSIVE: Last week, I reported on an Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in Connecticut.
Now ICE says he's "a risk to the national security."
His lawyer says he "has never and does not now pose a threat to national security."
My latest at CT Insider — www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Now ICE says he's "a risk to the national security."
His lawyer says he "has never and does not now pose a threat to national security."
My latest at CT Insider — www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Feds call Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in CT a national security risk
An interpreter who worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and was arrested by immigration agents in Connecticut is a risk to national security, federal officials said. His attorney denied the claim.
www.ctinsider.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Last week, I reported on an Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in Connecticut.
Now ICE says he's "a risk to the national security."
His lawyer says he "has never and does not now pose a threat to national security."
My latest at CT Insider — www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Now ICE says he's "a risk to the national security."
His lawyer says he "has never and does not now pose a threat to national security."
My latest at CT Insider — www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
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Subway sandwich guy has been released on his own recognizance.
His attorney argued the felony charge was excessive, and the judge agreed.
Oh, and he’s a USAF veteran.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
His attorney argued the felony charge was excessive, and the judge agreed.
Oh, and he’s a USAF veteran.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
DC man accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer released from custody
Sean Dunn, accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal officer, is released on his own recognizance as the judge finds the felony charge excessive.
www.wusa9.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Subway sandwich guy has been released on his own recognizance.
His attorney argued the felony charge was excessive, and the judge agreed.
Oh, and he’s a USAF veteran.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
His attorney argued the felony charge was excessive, and the judge agreed.
Oh, and he’s a USAF veteran.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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August 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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While working on my Masters, I befriended an older gentleman who maintained over 300 bluebird boxes in the Swan River Valley. I helped check them and saw many mountain bluebirds. I just never managed to photograph one until this fellow in Nicolle Flats, Saskatchewan who posed so nicely. #birds 🌿
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
While working on my Masters, I befriended an older gentleman who maintained over 300 bluebird boxes in the Swan River Valley. I helped check them and saw many mountain bluebirds. I just never managed to photograph one until this fellow in Nicolle Flats, Saskatchewan who posed so nicely. #birds 🌿
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Donald Trump is still nursing a 14-year grudge.
Trump Posts Video of the Night Obama Humiliated Him as He Pushes for Prosecution
Donald Trump shared an edited 5-minute mash-up of Obama mocking him.
trib.al
July 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Donald Trump is still nursing a 14-year grudge.
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Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
April 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
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April 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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They think all these people are paid.
April 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
They think all these people are paid.
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Fixed it:
--> last year, the U.S. sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal **combined**
--> every $1 of research funded by NIH generates $2.56 in economic activity
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--> last year, the U.S. sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal **combined**
--> every $1 of research funded by NIH generates $2.56 in economic activity
🧵
April 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Fixed it:
--> last year, the U.S. sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal **combined**
--> every $1 of research funded by NIH generates $2.56 in economic activity
🧵
--> last year, the U.S. sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal **combined**
--> every $1 of research funded by NIH generates $2.56 in economic activity
🧵
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London bus stop near Amazon HQ 🔥
April 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
London bus stop near Amazon HQ 🔥
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With the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy—plus related smaller skirmishes—the American Revolutionary War began 250 years ago today. How does the 'shot heard round the world' sound today?
www.thebulwark.com/p/lexington-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/lexington-...
Lexington and Concord at 250: Can We Still Hear the ‘Shot Heard Round the World’?
Big Revolutionary War anniversaries lie ahead—and bring reminders of our messy, surprising history.
www.thebulwark.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
With the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy—plus related smaller skirmishes—the American Revolutionary War began 250 years ago today. How does the 'shot heard round the world' sound today?
www.thebulwark.com/p/lexington-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/lexington-...
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NEW VIDEO: In the past few weeks, the Trump Justice Department dropped or withdrew its involvement in 7 voting rights cases filed under the Biden Administration.
Paige and I explain these cases and what they mean about the future of voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-h...
Paige and I explain these cases and what they mean about the future of voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-h...
Trump DOJ Drops Voting Rights Lawsuits
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
NEW VIDEO: In the past few weeks, the Trump Justice Department dropped or withdrew its involvement in 7 voting rights cases filed under the Biden Administration.
Paige and I explain these cases and what they mean about the future of voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-h...
Paige and I explain these cases and what they mean about the future of voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-h...
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The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
April 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
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Happy 250th Anniversary of Lexington and Concord from the Supreme Court of the United States
April 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Happy 250th Anniversary of Lexington and Concord from the Supreme Court of the United States
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Regardless of whether the letter was sent erroneously, it has set off a chain of events leading to a remarkable battle between the administration and the oldest and richest US university
Harvard Never Doubted US Demands Despite ‘Astonishing Overreach’
Harvard University said it had no reason to doubt the seriousness or authenticity of a letter it received from the government this month despite it containing demands that were “astonishing in their o...
www.bloomberg.com
April 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Regardless of whether the letter was sent erroneously, it has set off a chain of events leading to a remarkable battle between the administration and the oldest and richest US university
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The nationwide measles outbreak now stands at more than 800 cases, but you probably don’t know that since RFK Jr is keeping a tight lid on that news.
The orange areas in the below map show where the vaccination rate is under the 95% coverage target among kindergarteners. That’s a LOT of orange!
The orange areas in the below map show where the vaccination rate is under the 95% coverage target among kindergarteners. That’s a LOT of orange!
April 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The nationwide measles outbreak now stands at more than 800 cases, but you probably don’t know that since RFK Jr is keeping a tight lid on that news.
The orange areas in the below map show where the vaccination rate is under the 95% coverage target among kindergarteners. That’s a LOT of orange!
The orange areas in the below map show where the vaccination rate is under the 95% coverage target among kindergarteners. That’s a LOT of orange!
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International students pumped nearly $44 billion into the American economy and generated 378,000 jobs last year alone.
From the NYT today.
From the NYT today.
April 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
International students pumped nearly $44 billion into the American economy and generated 378,000 jobs last year alone.
From the NYT today.
From the NYT today.
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You guys Elon Musk appointed the head of the IRS and President Trump didn’t even know about it.
April 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
You guys Elon Musk appointed the head of the IRS and President Trump didn’t even know about it.
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DOGE's latest efficiency is halting $500 million in food deliveries to the nation's food banks. www.cnn.com/2025/03/22/p...
Food banks scramble after USDA halts $500 million in deliveries | CNN Politics
In the coming weeks, the shelves at dozens of food pantries in California’s Fresno County will be a little emptier. Visitors won’t be able to take home as many groceries, and their bags will contain f...
www.cnn.com
April 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
DOGE's latest efficiency is halting $500 million in food deliveries to the nation's food banks. www.cnn.com/2025/03/22/p...
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Here's the reality: they've backed themselves into a corner. If they bring him home there will be hell to pay. It's clear that they believe that the lesser hell is not bringing him home. So we need to make that hell the worse hell. Start calling and screaming at all of your representatives now! 1/2
April 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Here's the reality: they've backed themselves into a corner. If they bring him home there will be hell to pay. It's clear that they believe that the lesser hell is not bringing him home. So we need to make that hell the worse hell. Start calling and screaming at all of your representatives now! 1/2