globalinterest
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Progressive, admirer of Hitchens and Russell , rock and blues, classical music of other times. My deepest respect to Scientists and brave Journalists the world over. AMOC is a thing.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 1h
Quietly..so quietly that the boss can’t hear them whisper.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 11h
NEW: This year, Texas handed the keys to its congressional map over to Washington. The Republican Party’s top mapmaker testified Wednesday he received directions only from the White House, as well as requests from the Texas GOP congressional delegation.

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Top GOP Mapmaker Describes a Texas Gerrymander Ordered Up By Washington
Read more here.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 1h
Predictable because who in their right mind would trust Netanyahu or Trump?
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2h
Plumes of smoke from Israeli attacks were seen rising over Gaza hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan, brokered by Donald Trump.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 4h
The Pentagon Press Association said the government’s policy for journalists covering the Defense Department still appears “designed to stifle a free press and potentially expose us to prosecution."
The Pentagon’s revised press rules are unacceptable, journalists’ group says
The Pentagon Press Association said the government’s policy still appears “designed to stifle a free press and potentially expose us to prosecution.”
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 1h
What progressive and humanitarian values does this man hold?
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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 2d
Chicago October 2025.......
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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 13h
🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 12h
Thousands of African Americans fought for the British during the Revolution—then fled the United States to avoid a return to enslavement. Andrew Lawler on the journey of the Black Loyalists:
The Black Loyalists
Thousands of African Americans fought for the British—then fled the United States to avoid a return to enslavement.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 12h
Donald Trump demanded the arrest of Chicago’s mayor and the governor of Illinois. @jonlemire.bsky.social on why Trump’s threats are no longer bluster:
Retribution Is Here
The president’s threats of revenge are no longer bluster.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 11h
shhhhh….
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 14h
Donald Trump will undergo a routine physical exam on Friday, the White House announced, following questions about the president’s health after he developed noticeable bruising and swelling in recent months
Trump to Undergo Regular Physical Exam at Walter Reed on Friday
President Donald Trump will undergo a physical exam on Friday following mounting questions about his health prompted by noticeable bruising and swelling in recent months.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 13h
NEW: A copy of the arrangement with Eswatini that Mother Jones reviewed shows that the US has agreed to pay the only absolute monarchy in Africa $5.1 million to take in up to 160 ICE detainees.
ICE is sending people to a prison in Africa’s only absolute monarchy
Inside the “legal black hole” in Eswatini, where Trump is sending detainees.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 13h
“What kind of a country are we living in where the president of the United States is targeting his political opponents?” Pritzker told the press on the sidelines of a union protest in Chicago. https://to.pbs.org/4mZC3GL
WATCH: 'Come and get me,' Pritzker responds to Trump's call to put Illinois governor in jail
"What kind of a country are we living in where the president of the United States is targeting his political opponents?" Pritzker told the press on the sidelines of a union protest in Chicago.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 11h
Consultants..
globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 11h
We are it, but keep blaming the wizard for the mess.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 12h
Jamie Dimon is worried he’s one of the few billionaires that is.
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Rewilding Institute @rewilding.org · 12d
A #mining rush in central Mexico exposes miners and the fragile environment to #mercury poisoning. At the same time, this Mexican mercury is fueling illegal #gold mining in the Amazon, contaminating large areas and harming both people and the #environment.
Illegal gold mining is fueling a 'mercury boom' in Mexico, poisoning people and the environment
The soaring price of gold is fueling a "mercury boom" in central Mexico. A surge in the demand for the toxic metal, which is key in illegal gold mining, is benefiting Mexican miners but also exposing…
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d
A Catholic bishop in Peru's Amazon is warning that mercury from illegal gold mining is contaminating rivers, fish and people across the region.
Gold demand puts Peru's Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns
A Catholic bishop in Peru’s Amazon is warning that mercury from illegal gold mining is contaminating rivers, fish and people across the region.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 13h
religion/science/education/

choices.
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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 1d
Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.

Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News
If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 13h
What’s to defend, it was worse than Texas the worst US state for cases. Glad the AMA is standing up for science.
globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 13h
However much it takes. Trump can’t fail.

The Supreme Court is politicized, that usually involves power, influence and lots of money.
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globalinterest @globalinteresr.bsky.social · 13h
Withdrawal means no more missiles, bombs and IDF?
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politico.com
Politico @politico.com · 17h
Pope Leo XIV says he will "stand with" Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants facing mass deportations in the U.S., according to advocates who recently met with the Pope.
Pope Leo will ‘stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say
The comments from the pope mark the most recent push from the Vatican against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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