Batty Linda C.
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NO KINGS Philadelphia · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states.
Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states.
n.pr
July 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states.
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South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
This was the week that comedy pushed back
South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
n.pr
July 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
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The mystery artists responsible for a statue on the National Mall mocking President Trump last week have done it again — this time featuring clips of the president dancing.
Another mysterious anti-Trump sculpture appears on the National Mall
This time, featuring clips of President Trump dancing. The White House was not amused.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The mystery artists responsible for a statue on the National Mall mocking President Trump last week have done it again — this time featuring clips of the president dancing.
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Activists in Italy float a life-size mannequin of Jeff Bezos lying on a giant Amazon box through Venice’s Grand Canal, in protest of the billionaire’s upcoming wedding.
June 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Activists in Italy float a life-size mannequin of Jeff Bezos lying on a giant Amazon box through Venice’s Grand Canal, in protest of the billionaire’s upcoming wedding.
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A Southern elephant seal makes a surprise visit to the residential neighborhood of Gordon's Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, and triggers an almost nine-hour rescue effort to return him to the coast.
May 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A Southern elephant seal makes a surprise visit to the residential neighborhood of Gordon's Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, and triggers an almost nine-hour rescue effort to return him to the coast.
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Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
A crow's math skills include geometry
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
www.npr.org
April 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
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Sen. Strom Thurmond voted against the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, AND supported Jim Crow laws.
Thurmond’s record for longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act, no less!) was just broken by a Black man, my good friend Cory Booker.
That’s America.
Thurmond’s record for longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act, no less!) was just broken by a Black man, my good friend Cory Booker.
That’s America.
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Sen. Strom Thurmond voted against the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, AND supported Jim Crow laws.
Thurmond’s record for longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act, no less!) was just broken by a Black man, my good friend Cory Booker.
That’s America.
Thurmond’s record for longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act, no less!) was just broken by a Black man, my good friend Cory Booker.
That’s America.
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Way to go, Boston! Our neighbor to the south has declared itself a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community. I'm certain Tramp will have a coronary- when he threatens you, know we've got your back. #seeyouincourt
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈☘️🌲
www.boston.gov/news/city-co...
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈☘️🌲
www.boston.gov/news/city-co...
City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents
The Council adopted a resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender individuals and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. The resolution passed, securing a 12-1 vote. The move reinfo...
www.boston.gov
March 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Way to go, Boston! Our neighbor to the south has declared itself a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community. I'm certain Tramp will have a coronary- when he threatens you, know we've got your back. #seeyouincourt
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈☘️🌲
www.boston.gov/news/city-co...
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈☘️🌲
www.boston.gov/news/city-co...
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Tesla, whose chief executive, Elon Musk, has been advising President Trump on how to cut government spending, is likely to receive a lucrative contract to supply armored versions of its Cybertruck pickup to the State Department, according to public documents.
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Tesla, whose chief executive, Elon Musk, has been advising President Trump on how to cut government spending, is likely to receive a lucrative contract to supply armored versions of its Cybertruck pickup to the State Department, according to public documents.
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Gen Z finds democracy dull because it knows so little about history
Gen Z finds democracy dull because it knows so little about history
A basic grounding in events is vital if young people are to realise the power and privilege of the ballot box
I was heartened and terrified to read David Mitchell’s article (“Here’s a shock, gen Z: democracy isn’t perfect”, New Review). What made his…
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Gen Z finds democracy dull because it knows so little about history
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The White House said Elon Musk will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal spending and his overlapping empire of six companies
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
The White House said Elon Musk, the billionaire leading President Donald Trump’s government cost-cutting efforts, will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal s...
www.bloomberg.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The White House said Elon Musk will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal spending and his overlapping empire of six companies
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i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
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BREAKING: President Donald Trump slapped tariffs and travel bans on Colombia on Sunday, after the South American country refused to allow two planes of undocumented migrants to land on its soil.
Trump Slaps Tariffs, Travel Ban on Colombia in Migrant Dispute
President Donald Trump slapped tariffs and travel bans on Colombia on Sunday, after the South American country refused to allow two planes of undocumented migrants to land on its soil.
www.bloomberg.com
January 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
BREAKING: President Donald Trump slapped tariffs and travel bans on Colombia on Sunday, after the South American country refused to allow two planes of undocumented migrants to land on its soil.
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Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found
January 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found
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After hearing from those who joined me during the final hour of The Night Before, moved by the music - I decided to pull that hour aircheck and archive it - whenever the mood hits. Feel free to share the link with everyone and best wishes for the New Year #XPNTNB
www.mixcloud.com/robert-drake...
www.mixcloud.com/robert-drake...
The 32nd Annual Night Before On Xpn - Closing Hour
www.mixcloud.com
December 26, 2024 at 5:42 PM
After hearing from those who joined me during the final hour of The Night Before, moved by the music - I decided to pull that hour aircheck and archive it - whenever the mood hits. Feel free to share the link with everyone and best wishes for the New Year #XPNTNB
www.mixcloud.com/robert-drake...
www.mixcloud.com/robert-drake...
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We were seeing a 98% drop in exposure over on Twitter. The censorship was so extreme we thought it best to start over somewhere else. We chose Bluesky.
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December 20, 2024 at 11:36 PM
We were seeing a 98% drop in exposure over on Twitter. The censorship was so extreme we thought it best to start over somewhere else. We chose Bluesky.
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Trump et al. will likely try (again) to offer NPS sites for sale to the highest bidder.
SoCal Blueskis! Join me, CA Rep. Judy Chu, and Kimberly Morales Johnson (Gabrieleno/Tongva) for a wide-ranging conversation about the history and future of U.S. national parks.
huntington.org/event/our-na...
SoCal Blueskis! Join me, CA Rep. Judy Chu, and Kimberly Morales Johnson (Gabrieleno/Tongva) for a wide-ranging conversation about the history and future of U.S. national parks.
huntington.org/event/our-na...
November 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Trump et al. will likely try (again) to offer NPS sites for sale to the highest bidder.
SoCal Blueskis! Join me, CA Rep. Judy Chu, and Kimberly Morales Johnson (Gabrieleno/Tongva) for a wide-ranging conversation about the history and future of U.S. national parks.
huntington.org/event/our-na...
SoCal Blueskis! Join me, CA Rep. Judy Chu, and Kimberly Morales Johnson (Gabrieleno/Tongva) for a wide-ranging conversation about the history and future of U.S. national parks.
huntington.org/event/our-na...