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The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
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Wind, solar, and electric vehicles made huge strides in 2025.
For the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than coal worldwide, while EVs accounted for more than a quarter of new car sales.
For the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than coal worldwide, while EVs accounted for more than a quarter of new car sales.
A Year of Clean Energy Breakthroughs
Even as the Trump administration rolled back support for renewable energy in the U.S., wind, solar, and electric vehicles made huge strides globally in 2025. For the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than coal worldwide, while plug-in vehicles accounted for more than a quarter of new car sales.
e360.yale.edu
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Wind, solar, and electric vehicles made huge strides in 2025.
For the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than coal worldwide, while EVs accounted for more than a quarter of new car sales.
For the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than coal worldwide, while EVs accounted for more than a quarter of new car sales.
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This could have big repercussions for mail voting in 2026: USPS no longer guarantees when it’ll postmark mail.
More important than ever to be careful about how you vote, including voting as early as possible if you want to do so by mail. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
More important than ever to be careful about how you vote, including voting as early as possible if you want to do so by mail. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Thousands of mail-in ballots could be discounted under new post office policy
The Postal Service is no longer guaranteeing when it will postmark mail, which could jeopardize some ballots that arrive after Election Day.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
This could have big repercussions for mail voting in 2026: USPS no longer guarantees when it’ll postmark mail.
More important than ever to be careful about how you vote, including voting as early as possible if you want to do so by mail. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
More important than ever to be careful about how you vote, including voting as early as possible if you want to do so by mail. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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I always think about the maya Angelou quote because it’s really true,
“People will always remember how you made them feel,"
“People will always remember how you made them feel,"
December 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I always think about the maya Angelou quote because it’s really true,
“People will always remember how you made them feel,"
“People will always remember how you made them feel,"
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Reposting news of a generous billionaire wanting to do good.
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Reposting news of a generous billionaire wanting to do good.
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HUGE: Nearly 3000 people have signed up with @runforsomething.net to run for office since Tuesday night. runforwhat.net
Run for Something
Find offices you can run for
runforwhat.net
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
HUGE: Nearly 3000 people have signed up with @runforsomething.net to run for office since Tuesday night. runforwhat.net
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If you haven't voted, and you have an election today, GO VOTE NOW.
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
If you haven't voted, and you have an election today, GO VOTE NOW.
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Through free consultations with city staff, the Boston Energy Saver program aims to connect residents to existing city and state programs that provide free or discounted energy efficiency upgrades.
Energy saving programs are out there. A new Boston program could help residents find them
Through free consultations with city staff, the Boston Energy Saver program aims to connect residents to existing city and state programs that provide free or discounted energy efficiency upgrades.
www.wbur.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Through free consultations with city staff, the Boston Energy Saver program aims to connect residents to existing city and state programs that provide free or discounted energy efficiency upgrades.
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Team Canada is awesome: N.I.C.E. Agent welcomes US tourists in Canada 🇨🇦🤭💙
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Team Canada is awesome: N.I.C.E. Agent welcomes US tourists in Canada 🇨🇦🤭💙
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Here are four ways anyone can support and help their local library:
• Get a library card ⭐️
• Use your library card 🌟
•Visit the library 💫
•Tell everyone to get a library card and support their local library ✨
• Get a library card ⭐️
• Use your library card 🌟
•Visit the library 💫
•Tell everyone to get a library card and support their local library ✨
September 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Here are four ways anyone can support and help their local library:
• Get a library card ⭐️
• Use your library card 🌟
•Visit the library 💫
•Tell everyone to get a library card and support their local library ✨
• Get a library card ⭐️
• Use your library card 🌟
•Visit the library 💫
•Tell everyone to get a library card and support their local library ✨
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"If you live in Alaska, I need you to buy a Ukrainian flag and turn any area that Putin is going to be into a sea of Ukrainian flags - so many that, when Putin lands, all he's going to see is just yellow and blue."
August 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"If you live in Alaska, I need you to buy a Ukrainian flag and turn any area that Putin is going to be into a sea of Ukrainian flags - so many that, when Putin lands, all he's going to see is just yellow and blue."
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The PBS local stations are at risk! PLEASE donate what you can to support them and keep them going ❤️🩹
My local public media station I’m supporting is KQED. Which is your local station? 💙🩵
#SupportPBSandNPR @pbs.org @npr.org
My local public media station I’m supporting is KQED. Which is your local station? 💙🩵
#SupportPBSandNPR @pbs.org @npr.org
July 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The PBS local stations are at risk! PLEASE donate what you can to support them and keep them going ❤️🩹
My local public media station I’m supporting is KQED. Which is your local station? 💙🩵
#SupportPBSandNPR @pbs.org @npr.org
My local public media station I’m supporting is KQED. Which is your local station? 💙🩵
#SupportPBSandNPR @pbs.org @npr.org
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And if you or someone you know needs help, here’s how to reach The Trevor Project directly:
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text ‘START’ to 678-678
#TrevorProject #LGBTQYouth
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text ‘START’ to 678-678
#TrevorProject #LGBTQYouth
July 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
And if you or someone you know needs help, here’s how to reach The Trevor Project directly:
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text ‘START’ to 678-678
#TrevorProject #LGBTQYouth
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text ‘START’ to 678-678
#TrevorProject #LGBTQYouth
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BPS summer learning packs a punch!
Setting a new record with 18,000+ students across 250 sites for enrichment & academics.
Setting a new record with 18,000+ students across 250 sites for enrichment & academics.
Level Ground MMA in Dorchester has partnered with Boston Public Schools (BPS) for a summer program that combines fitness with life skill education.
Level Ground MMA Partners With BPS For Summer Learning Academy Program | WBZ NewsRadio 1030
Level Ground MMA in Dorchester has partnered with Boston Public Schools (BPS) for a summer program that combines fitness with life skill education.
wbznewsradio.iheart.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
BPS summer learning packs a punch!
Setting a new record with 18,000+ students across 250 sites for enrichment & academics.
Setting a new record with 18,000+ students across 250 sites for enrichment & academics.
Let’s not sit on the sidelines for this, folks . We need to GET LOUD to protect our national forests!
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/c...
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/c...
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests
www.nytimes.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Let’s not sit on the sidelines for this, folks . We need to GET LOUD to protect our national forests!
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/c...
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/c...
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Did you know that reading to children helps them build empathy? It’s true. And right now there’s so many reports and studies about how people read less, and read less to kids, and it seems like a time we need more empathy. So please read to the children in your life!
June 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Did you know that reading to children helps them build empathy? It’s true. And right now there’s so many reports and studies about how people read less, and read less to kids, and it seems like a time we need more empathy. So please read to the children in your life!
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Can't march myself today so I really, really, really appreciate those of you who are. Be safe + keep your eyes open, let yourself feel supported by your community, and yell loud. You are not alone! And post pics if you can to inspire those who'll join next time! ❤️👊
June 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Can't march myself today so I really, really, really appreciate those of you who are. Be safe + keep your eyes open, let yourself feel supported by your community, and yell loud. You are not alone! And post pics if you can to inspire those who'll join next time! ❤️👊
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In San Francisco, the march to City Hall begins at Dolores Park, which (for those who don't live here) is between The Mission, a largely Latino neighborhood, and The Castro, a largely gay neighborhood.
Always a lovely place for any kind of gathering, but feels very apt right now.
Always a lovely place for any kind of gathering, but feels very apt right now.
The "No Kings" organizers say that there are more than 1,800 protests planed for tomorrow.: www.nokings.org
We'll have journalists at several of them, but you can tag @motherjones.com with your clips and tips.
We'll have journalists at several of them, but you can tag @motherjones.com with your clips and tips.
June 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In San Francisco, the march to City Hall begins at Dolores Park, which (for those who don't live here) is between The Mission, a largely Latino neighborhood, and The Castro, a largely gay neighborhood.
Always a lovely place for any kind of gathering, but feels very apt right now.
Always a lovely place for any kind of gathering, but feels very apt right now.
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Imagine complaining about Latinos being in a city called "Los Angeles."
June 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Imagine complaining about Latinos being in a city called "Los Angeles."
This and going to the movies alone 🙌🏻
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/o...
Opinion | Why Are People Weird About Women Dining Alone?
www.nytimes.com
May 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This and going to the movies alone 🙌🏻
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/o...
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now this is the kinda shit im talkin about. saguaro cactus. hell yeah. these bad boys can sequester the carbon equivalent of 40 gallons of gas, not releasing carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition but interacting with the soil to create the mineral calcium carbonate(just a fuckin rock)
May 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
now this is the kinda shit im talkin about. saguaro cactus. hell yeah. these bad boys can sequester the carbon equivalent of 40 gallons of gas, not releasing carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition but interacting with the soil to create the mineral calcium carbonate(just a fuckin rock)
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Grabbed this photo of Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go’s tonight at Cruel World. She absolutely ROCKS and her guitar says it all. ✊🏽
May 18, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Grabbed this photo of Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go’s tonight at Cruel World. She absolutely ROCKS and her guitar says it all. ✊🏽
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One of grants frozen at Cornell: $6.7M (4 yrs) to develop heart pumps for babies born w/ heart defects.
It took decades of work to get to point of prepping device for in-human clinical trials. No private company could do this.
The cruelty of the Trump administration is heartbreaking. So to speak.
It took decades of work to get to point of prepping device for in-human clinical trials. No private company could do this.
The cruelty of the Trump administration is heartbreaking. So to speak.
Research at risk: Life-saving heart pumps for babies | Cornell Chronicle
After receiving a stop-work order from the federal government, the future of a device to help children with heart defects is uncertain.
news.cornell.edu
May 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
One of grants frozen at Cornell: $6.7M (4 yrs) to develop heart pumps for babies born w/ heart defects.
It took decades of work to get to point of prepping device for in-human clinical trials. No private company could do this.
The cruelty of the Trump administration is heartbreaking. So to speak.
It took decades of work to get to point of prepping device for in-human clinical trials. No private company could do this.
The cruelty of the Trump administration is heartbreaking. So to speak.
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Hey guys- White nationalists have helped a white woman in Minnesota raise $300k after she was filmed calling a five-year-old Black child the n-word.
The local NAACP chapter is fundraising for the boy and his family to get legal help. The least we could do is out-fundraise the nazis.
Donate here:
The local NAACP chapter is fundraising for the boy and his family to get legal help. The least we could do is out-fundraise the nazis.
Donate here:
Donate to Help Us Seek Justice for a 5-Year-Old Facing Racial Hate, organized by Rochester Branch NAACP
On April 30, 2025, in a City of Rochester public park, a whit… Rochester Branch NAACP needs your support for Help Us Seek Justice for a 5-Year-Old Facing Racial Hate
gofund.me
May 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hey guys- White nationalists have helped a white woman in Minnesota raise $300k after she was filmed calling a five-year-old Black child the n-word.
The local NAACP chapter is fundraising for the boy and his family to get legal help. The least we could do is out-fundraise the nazis.
Donate here:
The local NAACP chapter is fundraising for the boy and his family to get legal help. The least we could do is out-fundraise the nazis.
Donate here:
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GoFundMe for the family of Lens Arthur Joseph, the 5-year-old struck and killed in Hyde Park on Monday.
www.gofundme.com/f/xt9rcm-sup...
#Boston
www.gofundme.com/f/xt9rcm-sup...
#Boston
Donate to Support Our Family in This Tragic Loss, organized by Ricardo Joseph
Sadly, we recently lost our lovely boy to a horrific accident. This unexpected t… Ricardo Joseph needs your support for Support Our Family in This Tragic Loss
www.gofundme.com
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
GoFundMe for the family of Lens Arthur Joseph, the 5-year-old struck and killed in Hyde Park on Monday.
www.gofundme.com/f/xt9rcm-sup...
#Boston
www.gofundme.com/f/xt9rcm-sup...
#Boston