Beth Paransky, M.A. Psychology
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Under #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s leadership, Baltimore has seen a historic drop in homicides. This life-saving progress is no coincidence: It’s a direct result of what can happen when our elected leaders treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
Baltimore has cut homicides by almost 60 percent in five years
The number of people killed in Baltimore plummeted to a nearly 50-year low of 133 in 2025.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Under #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s leadership, Baltimore has seen a historic drop in homicides. This life-saving progress is no coincidence: It’s a direct result of what can happen when our elected leaders treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
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TEPCO has submitted a new business reconstruction program to the government, featuring plans to seek partners for its operations related to data centers and decarbonization.
TEPCO submits new biz reconstruction plan
The new plan includes a policy to promote preparations for the decommissioning of the nuclear plant, such as securing human resources.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:19 AM
TEPCO has submitted a new business reconstruction program to the government, featuring plans to seek partners for its operations related to data centers and decarbonization.
#Resources for those who are or know of someone who is feeling stalked. First learned about this #SPARC organization from #TheWhiteFeatherFoundation Facebook page: www.stalkingawareness.org/external-res...
External Resources | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC
These resources may enhance your knowledge of and response to the crime of stalking. SPARC is not affiliated with these organizations/resources and is sharing them for informational purposes only.
www.stalkingawareness.org
January 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
#Resources for those who are or know of someone who is feeling stalked. First learned about this #SPARC organization from #TheWhiteFeatherFoundation Facebook page: www.stalkingawareness.org/external-res...
Here's a great book to help anyone who is interested in quitting smoking. It gave me a head start and I have been nicotine free (for the 2nd time in my life) since June of 2024. www.amazon.com/Smoke-Free-S...
The Smoke-Free Smoke Break: Stop Smoking Now with Mindfulness and Acceptance
The Smoke-Free Smoke Break: Stop Smoking Now with Mindfulness and Acceptance [Somov PhD, Pavel G, Somova PhD, Marla, Tatarsky PhD, Andrew] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Smoke-Free Smoke Break: Stop Smoking Now with Mindfulness and Acceptance
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January 11, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Here's a great book to help anyone who is interested in quitting smoking. It gave me a head start and I have been nicotine free (for the 2nd time in my life) since June of 2024. www.amazon.com/Smoke-Free-S...
OMG. Hard to believe folks are allowing this to happen. We are supposed to eliminate Nuclear everything & shut them down. They are too dangerous. Anyone remember the accidents at PA's 3 Mile Island & in Japan? If not google them! And PA has a democratic governor! www.wpxi.com/news/local/b...
Beaver County nuclear plant enters 20-year agreement to provide energy to support Meta’s operations
A Beaver County nuclear plant has entered a 20-year agreement to provide energy to support Meta’s operations in the region.
www.wpxi.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:01 AM
OMG. Hard to believe folks are allowing this to happen. We are supposed to eliminate Nuclear everything & shut them down. They are too dangerous. Anyone remember the accidents at PA's 3 Mile Island & in Japan? If not google them! And PA has a democratic governor! www.wpxi.com/news/local/b...
Happy New Year to everyone 2026 especially my followers and those I follow. I will try to spend more time on here this year. Southwestern PA USA had a sun-kissed winter moon last week
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Happy New Year to everyone 2026 especially my followers and those I follow. I will try to spend more time on here this year. Southwestern PA USA had a sun-kissed winter moon last week
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June 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Become an MIA supporter! Get access to all science news, MIA report content and get free access to all MIA webinars. Our next event is 'Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis’ on June 26th. Subscribe for as little as $20 per year or $5 per month. buff.ly/J9VwQmP
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The US Senate has advanced a resolution to block future military force against Venezuela without congressional approval.
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The US Senate has advanced a resolution to block future military force against Venezuela without congressional approval.
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
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“We see Illinois as an inspiration for other states, taking action to address rising electricity costs and signaling that it will not allow the Trump administration to dictate a dirty energy future for its people.” Learn more in James Gignac blog:
Illinois Passed New Clean Energy Legislation—What to Look for in 2026
Illinois clean energy advocates are justifiably still giddy over the state legislature’s passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA, or surge-ah as we call it). The wide-ranging le...
blog.ucs.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
“We see Illinois as an inspiration for other states, taking action to address rising electricity costs and signaling that it will not allow the Trump administration to dictate a dirty energy future for its people.” Learn more in James Gignac blog:
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The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
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Killing a person who kills "isn't healing, that's revenge. And revenge isn't actually that sweet."
Bethany Webb, whose mother was killed & her sister wounded in a mass shooting, explains why she's opposed to the death penalty in a podcast @deathpenalty.org
Bethany Webb, whose mother was killed & her sister wounded in a mass shooting, explains why she's opposed to the death penalty in a podcast @deathpenalty.org
September 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Killing a person who kills "isn't healing, that's revenge. And revenge isn't actually that sweet."
Bethany Webb, whose mother was killed & her sister wounded in a mass shooting, explains why she's opposed to the death penalty in a podcast @deathpenalty.org
Bethany Webb, whose mother was killed & her sister wounded in a mass shooting, explains why she's opposed to the death penalty in a podcast @deathpenalty.org
Call for #LicensedPsychologists w/3 yrs or more exp using spiritually oriented interventions w/substance abuse clients for a qualitative study on "The Role of Spiritual Interventions in Substance Abuse Treatment"(Irwin, 2025). Please contact Kevin Irwin [email protected] for more info.
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Call for #LicensedPsychologists w/3 yrs or more exp using spiritually oriented interventions w/substance abuse clients for a qualitative study on "The Role of Spiritual Interventions in Substance Abuse Treatment"(Irwin, 2025). Please contact Kevin Irwin [email protected] for more info.
#Psychologists #SocialWorkers #PsychandSociologyStudents: We are cordially invited to this September 9th webinar presented by the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence (APA Division 48). Please use the link: peacepsychology.org/webinars. The one in the flyer is not working.
August 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#Psychologists #SocialWorkers #PsychandSociologyStudents: We are cordially invited to this September 9th webinar presented by the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence (APA Division 48). Please use the link: peacepsychology.org/webinars. The one in the flyer is not working.
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In this month's essay, Julian and Tassoula emphasize the importance of Self-Care in honour of the annual International Day of Self-Care observance on July 24th. Read their full message here:
whitefeatherfoundation.com/news/self-ca...
whitefeatherfoundation.com/news/self-ca...
Self-Care Isn't Selfish, It's Essential
By Julian Lennon and Tassoula Kokkoris.
whitefeatherfoundation.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In this month's essay, Julian and Tassoula emphasize the importance of Self-Care in honour of the annual International Day of Self-Care observance on July 24th. Read their full message here:
whitefeatherfoundation.com/news/self-ca...
whitefeatherfoundation.com/news/self-ca...
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My new single, ‘because…’ is Out Now + you can pre-order the full EP, which will also feature 3 additional tracks.
We’ll also release a vinyl version in October (with a limited number of signed copies available).
The pre-order link for both digital & vinyl versions is here:
orcd.co/becauseep
We’ll also release a vinyl version in October (with a limited number of signed copies available).
The pre-order link for both digital & vinyl versions is here:
orcd.co/becauseep
August 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
My new single, ‘because…’ is Out Now + you can pre-order the full EP, which will also feature 3 additional tracks.
We’ll also release a vinyl version in October (with a limited number of signed copies available).
The pre-order link for both digital & vinyl versions is here:
orcd.co/becauseep
We’ll also release a vinyl version in October (with a limited number of signed copies available).
The pre-order link for both digital & vinyl versions is here:
orcd.co/becauseep
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Reposted by Beth Paransky, M.A. Psychology
"I pray / oh my God do I pray / I pray every single day / for revolution".
4 Non Blondes - What's Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by 4NonBlondesVEVO
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August 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"I pray / oh my God do I pray / I pray every single day / for revolution".
Had a little camera fun today for a change...
August 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Had a little camera fun today for a change...
Show of support!
August 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Show of support!
Finally had a clear day last Wednesday to take a walk! 89 degrees in Pennsylvania. Back down to the 70s this weekend. Feels like Spring!
August 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Finally had a clear day last Wednesday to take a walk! 89 degrees in Pennsylvania. Back down to the 70s this weekend. Feels like Spring!
#SelfCareTips: NOT big on 12-step groups, but love this tip! Saved folks from hospitals, jail, dead or unusual psych symptoms! Ask self, "Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely,Tired"? Lonely is more complicated & finding PhD/PsyD talk therapists can help at APA.org; psychologytoday.org. Screenshot Google,2025.
June 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#SelfCareTips: NOT big on 12-step groups, but love this tip! Saved folks from hospitals, jail, dead or unusual psych symptoms! Ask self, "Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely,Tired"? Lonely is more complicated & finding PhD/PsyD talk therapists can help at APA.org; psychologytoday.org. Screenshot Google,2025.
Looking forward to getting this APA poster framed! #Psychologists, #psychstudents, & #MHprofessionals consider joining www.apa.org. Tons of research, essential services, tech tips & advice for clinicians, specialized U.S.A & Int'l divisions to choose from for like-minded socializing & collaboration!
June 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Looking forward to getting this APA poster framed! #Psychologists, #psychstudents, & #MHprofessionals consider joining www.apa.org. Tons of research, essential services, tech tips & advice for clinicians, specialized U.S.A & Int'l divisions to choose from for like-minded socializing & collaboration!
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Juneteenth isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a powerful reminder that freedom isn’t free—it’s been fought for, delayed, denied, and taken back. - @christianfnunes.bsky.social National NOW President
June 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Juneteenth isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a powerful reminder that freedom isn’t free—it’s been fought for, delayed, denied, and taken back. - @christianfnunes.bsky.social National NOW President
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In his latest blog, UCS’ Steven Higashide raises the next opportunity for the Senate to get it right by rejecting the budget bill that would benefit oil companies and wealthy households while punishing clean vehicle owners.
Big and Backwards on Transportation: Three Things to Know About Congress’s Reconciliation Bill
A megabill full of attacks on science and sound policy is one more reason to tell Congress no.
blog.ucs.org
June 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In his latest blog, UCS’ Steven Higashide raises the next opportunity for the Senate to get it right by rejecting the budget bill that would benefit oil companies and wealthy households while punishing clean vehicle owners.