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ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS.
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
November 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS.
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
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Around 37,000 North Dakotans could see their health insurance premiums soar if Congress fails to pass an extension for Obamacare subsidies. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/nd-insurance-commissioner-calling-obamacare-tax-credits-be-extended/
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Around 37,000 North Dakotans could see their health insurance premiums soar if Congress fails to pass an extension for Obamacare subsidies. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/nd-insurance-commissioner-calling-obamacare-tax-credits-be-extended/
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53,000 North Dakotans are about to see their health care costs soar or lose their coverage completely, and Fedorchak, Hoeven, and Cramer would rather shut down the government than fix this crisis!
September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
53,000 North Dakotans are about to see their health care costs soar or lose their coverage completely, and Fedorchak, Hoeven, and Cramer would rather shut down the government than fix this crisis!
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ND Sen Kevin Cramer voted yes on cutting Medicaid for ~14,000 of the lowest income North Dakotans
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$882K*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$882K*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
July 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
ND Sen Kevin Cramer voted yes on cutting Medicaid for ~14,000 of the lowest income North Dakotans
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$882K*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$882K*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
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ND Sen John Hoeven voted yes on cutting Medicaid for ~14,000 of the lowest income North Dakotans
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$48.5M*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$48.5M*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
July 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ND Sen John Hoeven voted yes on cutting Medicaid for ~14,000 of the lowest income North Dakotans
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$48.5M*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
His last available financial disclosure puts his assets at ~$48.5M*
*Excluding his primary residence & his yearly congressional salary of $174k/yr, a position which comes with health insurance
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Fedorchak, Cramer, and Hoeven just voted to rip health care away from thousands of North Dakotans, take food from hungry children, and kill jobs across the country
July 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Fedorchak, Cramer, and Hoeven just voted to rip health care away from thousands of North Dakotans, take food from hungry children, and kill jobs across the country
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14% of North Dakotans are on Medicaid, 7% of North Dakotans use SNAP benefits
All ND Sens and Reps voted yes
The 1 Rep (Fedorchak) is up for re-election in 2026
Sen Hoeven is up for re-election in 2028 and Sen Cramer in 2030
All ND Sens and Reps voted yes
The 1 Rep (Fedorchak) is up for re-election in 2026
Sen Hoeven is up for re-election in 2028 and Sen Cramer in 2030
July 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
14% of North Dakotans are on Medicaid, 7% of North Dakotans use SNAP benefits
All ND Sens and Reps voted yes
The 1 Rep (Fedorchak) is up for re-election in 2026
Sen Hoeven is up for re-election in 2028 and Sen Cramer in 2030
All ND Sens and Reps voted yes
The 1 Rep (Fedorchak) is up for re-election in 2026
Sen Hoeven is up for re-election in 2028 and Sen Cramer in 2030
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As he terminates healthcare to 11.8 million Americans, Trump finds a spare $150 million to build a statute gallery to heroes of American fascism somewhere in North Dakota.
July 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As he terminates healthcare to 11.8 million Americans, Trump finds a spare $150 million to build a statute gallery to heroes of American fascism somewhere in North Dakota.
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Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven voted for the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” today. Because of them, every billionaire who attended Jeff Bezos’ $50 million Venice wedding this weekend is set to get an extended tax handout paid for on the backs of working North Dakotans.
July 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven voted for the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” today. Because of them, every billionaire who attended Jeff Bezos’ $50 million Venice wedding this weekend is set to get an extended tax handout paid for on the backs of working North Dakotans.
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The position of the Supreme Court's majority is that the state may impose its will on transgender people's private medical decisions but our public existence is an unfair imposition on the lives of others
Sotomayor, in dissent, correctly says that today's decision in Mahmoud will lead public schools to simply censor books featuring LGBTQ characters and themes, creating "chaos" and stigmatizing children with LGBTQ families. This decision will lead to book bans.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
June 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The position of the Supreme Court's majority is that the state may impose its will on transgender people's private medical decisions but our public existence is an unfair imposition on the lives of others
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This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
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NEW: GAO has ruled Trump illegally impounded funds.
“IMLS ceased performing agency functions and withheld from obligation and expenditure funds that Congress appropriated for such functions. … GAO concludes that IMLS has violated the ICA by withholding funds from obligation and expenditure.“
“IMLS ceased performing agency functions and withheld from obligation and expenditure funds that Congress appropriated for such functions. … GAO concludes that IMLS has violated the ICA by withholding funds from obligation and expenditure.“
Institute of Museum and Library Services—Applicability of the Impoundment Control Act to Reduction of Agency Functions
Congress appropriated amounts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to carry out authorized mission activities for fiscal year 2025...
www.gao.gov
June 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NEW: GAO has ruled Trump illegally impounded funds.
“IMLS ceased performing agency functions and withheld from obligation and expenditure funds that Congress appropriated for such functions. … GAO concludes that IMLS has violated the ICA by withholding funds from obligation and expenditure.“
“IMLS ceased performing agency functions and withheld from obligation and expenditure funds that Congress appropriated for such functions. … GAO concludes that IMLS has violated the ICA by withholding funds from obligation and expenditure.“
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
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June 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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Sotomayor blows the idea that discrimination against gender dysphoria is not discrimination against transgender status out of the water:
June 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Sotomayor blows the idea that discrimination against gender dysphoria is not discrimination against transgender status out of the water:
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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
June 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
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When Teslas matter more than lives.
June 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
When Teslas matter more than lives.
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The Cygnus Loop (SH-103) is a very large supernova remnant over 120 light years in diameter (3 deg across the sky) and is expanding at over half a million mph. This is a multi-spectral narrow band photo where Hydrogen are reds, and Oxygen are blues.
Taken 06/11/2025
#astronomy #astrophotography
Taken 06/11/2025
#astronomy #astrophotography
June 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Cygnus Loop (SH-103) is a very large supernova remnant over 120 light years in diameter (3 deg across the sky) and is expanding at over half a million mph. This is a multi-spectral narrow band photo where Hydrogen are reds, and Oxygen are blues.
Taken 06/11/2025
#astronomy #astrophotography
Taken 06/11/2025
#astronomy #astrophotography
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Know your rights before you hit the streets. Peaceful protest is protected — but only if you know how to protect yourself legally. Read, share, and stay safe.
June 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Know your rights before you hit the streets. Peaceful protest is protected — but only if you know how to protect yourself legally. Read, share, and stay safe.
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WRITE THIS DOWN AND VOTE THEM OUT!
Missouri, Wyoming, Florida, Nebraska
Texas, North Dakota, Tennessee and Mississippi-
LET'S PAINT THEM BLUE!
Missouri, Wyoming, Florida, Nebraska
Texas, North Dakota, Tennessee and Mississippi-
LET'S PAINT THEM BLUE!
May 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
WRITE THIS DOWN AND VOTE THEM OUT!
Missouri, Wyoming, Florida, Nebraska
Texas, North Dakota, Tennessee and Mississippi-
LET'S PAINT THEM BLUE!
Missouri, Wyoming, Florida, Nebraska
Texas, North Dakota, Tennessee and Mississippi-
LET'S PAINT THEM BLUE!
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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
May 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
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North Dakota is the latest red state to move to toss mail ballots that arrive after polls close, even if they were postmarked on or before Election Day. This is a big Trump priority. ND governor last week signed the bill covered here by @northdakotamonitor.com: northdakotamonitor.com/2025/04/22/l...
Lawmakers approve earlier deadline for North Dakota absentee ballots to align with Trump order • North Dakota Monitor
The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has asked Gov. Kelly Armstrong to veto a bill that would shorten the window for North Dakotans to submit mail-in absentee ballots.
northdakotamonitor.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
North Dakota is the latest red state to move to toss mail ballots that arrive after polls close, even if they were postmarked on or before Election Day. This is a big Trump priority. ND governor last week signed the bill covered here by @northdakotamonitor.com: northdakotamonitor.com/2025/04/22/l...