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Then, RSVP to our webinar and hear @josephcox.bsky.social and @katie-drummond.bsky.social discuss why this is so essential.
🗓️ Oct. 29, 2 p.m. EDT
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October 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Juneteenth calls us to understand the realities of our past, celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, and align the course of our country toward its founding creed of liberty and justice for all. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth!
June 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Juneteenth calls us to understand the realities of our past, celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, and align the course of our country toward its founding creed of liberty and justice for all. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth!
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
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From headaches and fatigue to hair loss and sleep troubles, the symptoms marking the transition to menopause can overlap with other conditions. Here's what to know and how to get help.
Perimenopause symptoms can be a drag. Here's when to seek treatment
From headaches and fatigue to hair loss and sleep troubles, the symptoms marking the transition to menopause can overlap with other conditions. Here's what to know and how to get help.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
From headaches and fatigue to hair loss and sleep troubles, the symptoms marking the transition to menopause can overlap with other conditions. Here's what to know and how to get help.
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The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter. By @ghweldon.bsky.social
The 10 best songs of Eurovision 2025 — and their chances to win
The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.
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May 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter. By @ghweldon.bsky.social
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It’s a perfect Up North Michigan morning. Good day for a bike ride, eh?
May 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It’s a perfect Up North Michigan morning. Good day for a bike ride, eh?
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I want politics to be about a better everyday life.
Here's what that can look like:
Here's what that can look like:
April 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I want politics to be about a better everyday life.
Here's what that can look like:
Here's what that can look like:
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The head of our country’s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The head of our country’s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.
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ABRAHAM’S BOYS, Based on the story by Joe Hill and starring Titus Welliver (BOSCH). It’s a terrific fright-fest.
April 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
ABRAHAM’S BOYS, Based on the story by Joe Hill and starring Titus Welliver (BOSCH). It’s a terrific fright-fest.
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Lawmakers from both parties teamed up to force a House vote on a measure allowing new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, but House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes it on Constitutional grounds.
GOP leaders accused of making threats to block bill to let new moms vote remotely
Lawmakers from both parties teamed up to force a House vote on a measure allowing new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, but House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes it on Constitutional grounds.
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March 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Lawmakers from both parties teamed up to force a House vote on a measure allowing new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, but House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes it on Constitutional grounds.
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When democracy dies in darkness, we all need free and broad access to information. Thank you @johncusack.bsky.social and @wired.com for leading the fight.
March 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
When democracy dies in darkness, we all need free and broad access to information. Thank you @johncusack.bsky.social and @wired.com for leading the fight.
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Chuck Schumer was damned if he did and damned if he didn't. Eventually the wheel of karma will turn again in the favor of sensible people, but God, am I tired of waiting.
March 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Chuck Schumer was damned if he did and damned if he didn't. Eventually the wheel of karma will turn again in the favor of sensible people, but God, am I tired of waiting.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday reined in some of the Trump administration's sweeping effort to eliminate foreign aid that has been authorized by Congress.
Supreme Court upholds lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $2 ...
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March 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday reined in some of the Trump administration's sweeping effort to eliminate foreign aid that has been authorized by Congress.
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UPDATE: The GOP framework that passed Tuesday allows the party to move ahead on a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.
House Republicans pass budget resolution, clearing a key early test for Trump agenda
The GOP framework that passed Tuesday allows the party to move ahead on a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
UPDATE: The GOP framework that passed Tuesday allows the party to move ahead on a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.
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Rather than violate their oath or comply with Musk’s illegal requests, 21 civil service employees resigned today from Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (formerly the United States Digital Service), stating they would not use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.
February 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Rather than violate their oath or comply with Musk’s illegal requests, 21 civil service employees resigned today from Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (formerly the United States Digital Service), stating they would not use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.
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The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88
The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
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February 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
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With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?
With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.
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February 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.
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The SAVE Act will require voters to provide unnecessary documentation to vote.
This bill would make voting harder for people of color, women, and low-income people — groups of people who already face more difficulties at the polls.
This bill would make voting harder for people of color, women, and low-income people — groups of people who already face more difficulties at the polls.
The SAVE Act Is Voter Suppression Disguised as Election Integrity - Ms. Magazine
The SAVE Act Is Voter Suppression Disguised as Election Integrity. It Will Hurt Women, Black and Low-Income Voters the Most.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The SAVE Act will require voters to provide unnecessary documentation to vote.
This bill would make voting harder for people of color, women, and low-income people — groups of people who already face more difficulties at the polls.
This bill would make voting harder for people of color, women, and low-income people — groups of people who already face more difficulties at the polls.
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The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.
In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence
The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.
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February 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.
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In DeepSeek's first appearance in NewsGuard's red-team audit of AI tools, the Chinese AI chatbot registered an 83% fail rate, finishing in a tie for 10th place out of 11 chatbots tested.
Read the details in Reality Check: www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/deepseek-d...
Read the details in Reality Check: www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/deepseek-d...
DeepSeek Debuts with 83 Percent ‘Fail Rate’ in NewsGuard’s Chatbot Red Team Audit
The new Chinese AI tool finished 10th out of 11 industry players
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January 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In DeepSeek's first appearance in NewsGuard's red-team audit of AI tools, the Chinese AI chatbot registered an 83% fail rate, finishing in a tie for 10th place out of 11 chatbots tested.
Read the details in Reality Check: www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/deepseek-d...
Read the details in Reality Check: www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/deepseek-d...
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The Biden administration set a new climate goal for the U.S. The White House argues states, cities and corporations will continue the work, even as Trump plans to exit the Paris climate agreement.
Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?
The Biden administration set a new climate goal for the U.S. The White House argues states, cities and corporations will continue the work, even as Trump plans to exit the Paris climate agreement.
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December 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
The Biden administration set a new climate goal for the U.S. The White House argues states, cities and corporations will continue the work, even as Trump plans to exit the Paris climate agreement.
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Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, prepares to pounce on intruders. Her motto: "DEATH FROM THE ANKLES DOWN!"
December 17, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, prepares to pounce on intruders. Her motto: "DEATH FROM THE ANKLES DOWN!"
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I’m a gun owner, and I respect the rights of responsible gun owners. That said, the second amendment will continue to be watered with the blood of children until the laws change.
December 17, 2024 at 1:40 AM
I’m a gun owner, and I respect the rights of responsible gun owners. That said, the second amendment will continue to be watered with the blood of children until the laws change.
