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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Passive House Design: Building for the Next Century

A New Standard for a ffffClimate

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · Feb 8

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities this week published analysis warning that work requirements for Medicaid recipients could put 36 million Americans, or 44% of all Medicaid enrollees, at risk of losing their health insurance. www.alternet.org/medicaid-req...

New work requirements could boot 36 million people off their health coverage: report

As right-wing lawmakers pursue imposing conditions on Americans' ability to access Medicaid and other social services, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities this week published analysis warning t...

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The Philosopher @philosopher1923.bsky.social · Jan 26

Sunday Read:
Gary L. Francione looks to the history of philosophy to dismantle the conventional wisdom that it is acceptable to use and kill animals as long as we do so humanely.

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"Animals, Property, and Personhood": An Essay by Gary L. Francione (Keywords: Ethics; Animal Rights; Law; Veganism; Suffering; Anthropocentrism)

"We may think of animals as having moral value. But, because they are property, they don’t have moral value. They are just things."

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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jan 25

Let go of the myth of the perfect schedule. Discover how flexibility and connection can transform homeschooling and parenting for the better.
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#Homeschooling #ParentingTips #FlexibleSchedules #HomeschoolLife #OvercomingPerfectionism #LearningAtHome

The Myth of the Perfect Schedule

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Melissa Nadia Viviana @thebeatphilosopher.com · Jan 19

Week 10 Philosophy Discussion #philsky

Is SM ruled by the parameters of public spaces? Or by the lawlessness of our private minds?

Once a SM spirals into rewarding users for their id instincts, for their darkest desires, or selfish impulses - can it ever be reclaimed for the ego?

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Does The Internet Id Exist Outside Of Public Spaces?

Was the internet meant to be an extension of our private minds? Or a public forum?

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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jan 20

Learn how to cultivate empathy without losing yourself. Explore the balance between compassion and boundaries for sustainable, healthy relationships.
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#Empathy #EmotionalWellness #BoundariesMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #HealthyRelationships

Cultivating Empathy Without Losing Yourself

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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jan 18

Listening is a powerful act of love, especially for a grieving child. It’s not about having answers—it’s about creating a safe space for their emotions to unfold. Be present. Let them speak, or sit with the silence. Connection heals more than words. 💛 #GriefSupport #Parenting #ThePowerOfListening

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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jan 18

Early bullying leaves invisible scars, shaping self-esteem & trust. In 'The Quiet Impact of Early Bullying,' I explore how small actions can deeply affect children & offer tools to heal. Together, we can break the cycle. 💬❤️ #BullyingPrevention #ChildhoodHealing #EmpathyMatters

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · Jan 15

A ceasefire deal has been reached to end 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip, Hamas and Israeli officials and a source briefed on the negotiations confirmed.

Cue Trump taking credit for it like Reagan did with the Iran hostages. www.nbcnews.com/news/world/c...

Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

The Biden administration is calling for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.

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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jan 15

Borderline Personality Disorder can create intense relationship cycles of closeness, fear, and conflict. Recognizing these patterns is key to breaking them. Empathy + boundaries = growth. Change is possible, step by step. 💙 #BPD #MentalHealth #Relationships #EmpathyMatters

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · Jan 15

In the year preceding the devastating Los Angeles county wildfires, big oil fiercely lobbied to kill a “polluter pay” bill that moved through the California senate and would have forced major fossil fuel companies to help cover the costs of climate disasters. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Big oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disasters

Legislation has new life in wake of Los Angeles catastrophe but US fossil-fuel industry is already mobilizing against it

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Riley Carter @rileycarters.bsky.social · Jan 15

Adapt to thrive! 🚀 Stay ahead in a fast-changing market by embracing lifelong learning, networking online, and staying agile. Your ability to pivot and innovate is the key to long-term success. 🌟 #FutureReady #Entrepreneurship #LifelongLearning #BusinessGrowth #StayAgile

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · Jan 12

The LA fires have burned more than 10,000 structures, killing 10 people so far, in a 25-mile expanse north of downtown Los Angeles. Biden has opened up 100% of federal funding to Gov. Newsom, but Trump, Newsom's vocal foe, is set to take office in 10 days. apnews.com/article/sout...

Families in shock begin to visit their charred homes in the Los Angeles area

Officials urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze, the Kenneth Fire, started in the San Fernando Valley and quickly grew.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Jan 11

I talked to the Black residents of Altadena who say they’ve lost everything but hope.

“When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.

Black residents mourn lost homes, history as wildfires scorch Altadena

“All that stuff that you thought was so important can be gone in five minutes.”

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Riley Carter @rileycarters.bsky.social · Jan 11

Discover how freelancing has transformed the modern economy. This article explores the rise of freelancing, its global impact, and the cultural and technological shifts driving its success.
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#Freelancing #GigEconomy #FutureOfWork #RemoteWork #WorkFromAnywhere

The Freelancing Revolution: A Deep Dive into Its Rise in the Modern Economy

Freelancing has transformed from a niche form of work into a global movement, reshaping economies and redefining the meaning of success. Wha...

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Hunter S Thompson's Tequila @hsthompsontequila.bsky.social · Jan 11

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · Jan 10

Hey, @alafairburke.bsky.social in da house!

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Angel Marqués @angelmarques.bsky.social · Jan 10

Challenge the norm, embrace the outlier within. What If You Are Right and Everybody’s Wrong is FREE for a few days! 🌍📖 Get it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRJ6CSZR #FreeBook #CriticalThinking #DisruptTheNorm
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Elena Grace @elenagracewithyou.bsky.social · Jan 9

Understanding the pain behind difficult behaviors can build compassion and connection. Explore psychological insights into empathy, trauma, and emotional resilience.
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#MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #EmpathyMatters #TraumaHealing #EmotionalWellness

Recognizing the Pain Behind Difficult Behaviors

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Green Hombre @greenhombre.bsky.social · Jan 8

NYT says California had 100,000 internal climate refugees in 2020. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

How Climate Migration Will Reshape America (Published 2020)

Millions will be displaced in the coming decades by fires, hurricanes, extreme heat and rising seas. Where will they go?

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Angel Marqués @angelmarques.bsky.social · Jan 8

Explore the emotional and moral complexities of being right when the world is wrong. Isolation, truth, and resilience in the face of collective opposition.
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#IsolationAndTruth #PsychologyOfDissent #TruthVsPerception #StandingAlone #MoralComplexity

What Happens When You Are Right and Everybody’s Wrong?

Imagine standing in a crowded room, knowing with absolute certainty that the foundational belief uniting everyone around you is wrong. The...

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Melissa Nadia Viviana @thebeatphilosopher.com · Dec 29

WEEK 7 Philosophy Discussion:

1. Do we have the free will to be wrong?
2. Is the violation of this freedom the basis for war & violence––not progress?
3. Are there productive benefits to arguing with people?
4. What would the boundaries of those debates be?

Read the article for more! #philsky

Do we have the free will to be wrong? And is the violation of this freedom the basis for war, not progress?

Week 7: A narrative about the right to be wrong

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Angel Marqués @angelmarques.bsky.social · Jan 4

Last day for your free copy --> Cognitive Overload at amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP52S8YQ
#NonfictionReads #BooksToRead #NewBook #CognitiveOverload #AttentionEconomy #DigitalWellness #FocusAndProductivity #MindfulTech #DigitalAddiction #TechEthics
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Surviving Cognitive Overload: Reclaiming Your Focus from Digital Distractions (Humanity in the Digital Age)

Amazon.com: Surviving Cognitive Overload: Reclaiming Your Focus from Digital Distractions (Humanity in the Digital Age) eBook : Marqués, Angel: Kindle Store

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Sabina Knight 桑稟華 @spoem.bsky.social · Jan 4

Share this #cartoon widely!

Let's reach more viewers than @washingtonpost.com

The #StreisandEffect rules.

Sabina Knight 桑稟華 @spoem.bsky.social · Jan 4

Pulitzer-winning #cartoonist @anntelnaes.bsky.social has resigned from The @washingtonpost.com!

Why?

Because "her editors wouldn't print a #cartoon going after Big Tech and #media #oligarchs . . .

"A new low in mainstream media . . ." @willbunch.bsky.social

Why I'm quitting the Washington Post

Democracy can't function without a free press

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