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NPR @npr.org · 22h

Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections. n.pr/48oizIc

In Utah, a group that helped prompt the redistricting says it's acting on faith

Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.

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NPR @npr.org · 18h

Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them. n.pr/48ihZvq

Need a laptop? This retiree refurbishes laptops, gives them away to those in need

Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 13h

“The order also requires federal agents to wear badges or other “visible identification” so the public can know who they are, with exceptions for those officers who work undercover.
The order applies to all DHS agents — including ICE and Border Patrol — across the Northern District of Illinois.”

Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 13h

Chicagoans won a temporary restraining order today that prevents federal agents from using tear gas, pepper spray and other weapons against journalists and peaceful protesters.
We’re fighting back peacefully in Chicago because — unlike Trump — we believe in the rule of law.

Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue

Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray...

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 13h

If this stuff would end up on the news it would absolutely motivate voters. Plenty of people who don't give a shit about politics would absolutely give af about this.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Casey @mamasissiesays.bsky.social · 12h

I booked a photo session tonight bc I have very few pictures of my family together, but while I’m smiling & holding my children, I know I will hear this mother’s screams.

I don’t want my tax dollars supporting ICE agents dragging parents away from car line. And most moms in the US agree with me.

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grannyvalkyrie.bsky.social @grannyvalkyrie.bsky.social · 15h

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grannyvalkyrie.bsky.social @grannyvalkyrie.bsky.social · 15h

ICE officials in Portland told Kristi Noem that "it's worse at night."

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ArizonaTerry.bsky.social @arizonaterry.bsky.social · 1d

Keep it up Portlandia

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 14h

Mabel & I hope all our fellow Californians vote YES on Prop. 50!

#FightFireWithFire

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Miles Taylor @milestaylor.bsky.social · 8d

NEWS: Donald Trump made it easier to add Americans to the terrorist watchlist — including his enemies.

Amidst all the drama in DC, this is getting overlooked. But it might be the most Orwellian thing he’s done yet.

www.treason.io/p/must-read-...

MUST READ: The president made it easier to add you to the terrorist watchlist.

I helped lead counterterrorism in the first Trump administration. You need to know what just happened.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 13h

Trump Ends Scattershot Vaccine Rant With Stunning Declaration On His ‘Non-Doctor’ Cred

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Trump Ends Scattershot Vaccine Rant With Stunning Declaration On His ‘Non-Doctor’ Cred

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 13h

Spring-Summer: 65F° H / 55F° L.
Fall-Winter: 55F° H / 45F° L
Fresh and breezy!

a black dog with a red collar is standing on a sandy beach with viralhog written on the bottom right

ALT: a black dog with a red collar is standing on a sandy beach with viralhog written on the bottom right

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 17h

We are SO CLOSE to long pants weather here in LA!

kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain with the words i 'm so excited !

ALT: kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain with the words i 'm so excited !

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17h

ICYMI: Speaker Mike Johnson is second in line to the presidency, but he wants you to know he has no opinion on anything and takes responsibility for nothing. His go-to line is “not in my lane.”

Jen Psaki last night…

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 18h

My choice for the Nobel Peace Prize this year:

Chef José Andrés and the World Central Kitchen.

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Er-EEK! Winick @eawinick.bsky.social · 14h

Good luck quelling this protest, Kristi:

www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Josh Manning @joshmanning.bsky.social · 1d

Totally get it. This is meant to provoke. Don’t give in. Find your local community and bond together. It’s what they fear most. And make it local. What works in Chicago, what works in Portland, what works in wherever next … make it yours. They don’t understand community. They only understand self.

🎃 Fiona "Fi" Webster 🎃 @fiona-webster22.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem compared antifa to MS-13, Hamas, Hezbollah & the Islamic State, calling the loosely affiliated network of antifascist street activists “just as dangerous” as designated terrorist organizations.

WTF? This is making me lose my cool...

Kristi Noem compares antifa to MS-13, Hamas, Hezbollah and the Islamic State

Homeland security secretary calls loosely affiliated network of anti-fascist street activists ‘just as dangerous’

www.theguardian.com

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 13h

Photo credit: Adventures of Nicole (trips to the Socotra archipelago).🌱

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 13h

*Note: extra photo of B. samhaeinsis.

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 14h

Yes, it would be interesting to explore Socotra Island and Samha. Not sure if folks can still go there, due to the unrest in Yemen.

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 14h

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Here's your Begonia! 🌱😊👍

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 14h

Photo credit: (L) (R) Mark Hughes.🌱

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 14h

Here's Begonia samhaensis, a Tuberous-bulbous type of species Begonia from Samha Island, Yemen. Green, round leaves on a plant that resides on limestone cliff faces. Blooms: pink. Origin: M.Hughes & A.G. Mill, 1999. Published: 2002. Run on dry side w/ watering. Plant may go dormant.🌱 #begonias

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Mel 🐟🌲⚓🌳🌊 @norska11.bsky.social · 14h

Photo credits: (L) Taylor Greenhouses, (Top R) Julie Vanderwilt, (Bottom R) Ron Lewis.🌱

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