Michael Spearin
@michaelspearin.bsky.social
A hater of hate which also makes me a hater.
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Hong Kong's top court upheld three earlier rulings that favored granting public housing and inheritance rights to married same-sex couples, citing equality provisions in the city's mini-constitution, known as the Basic Law reut.rs/4i2Fo6z
Top Hong Kong court dismisses government appeal in gay rights housing case
Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday upheld three earlier rulings that favoured granting public housing and inheritance rights to married same-sex couples, citing equality provisions in the city's mini-constitution, known as the Basic Law.
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November 26, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Hong Kong's top court upheld three earlier rulings that favored granting public housing and inheritance rights to married same-sex couples, citing equality provisions in the city's mini-constitution, known as the Basic Law reut.rs/4i2Fo6z
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As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement is in sight reut.rs/4g0arOl
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
Previous talks ended without an agreement to cap plastics production.
reut.rs
November 25, 2024 at 6:04 AM
As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement is in sight reut.rs/4g0arOl
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Ladies and gentlemen, the 47th President of the United States. ( ° ͜ʖ͡°)
November 23, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, the 47th President of the United States. ( ° ͜ʖ͡°)
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Like many conservative politicians before him, Trump has called for dismantling the Department of Education altogether—a cumbersome task that would likely require action from Congress.
What Trump’s Plan to End the Education Department Would Mean
Donald Trump has called to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which would affect billions in federal funds for schools and colleges.
buff.ly
November 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Like many conservative politicians before him, Trump has called for dismantling the Department of Education altogether—a cumbersome task that would likely require action from Congress.
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Pass it on: Bluesky is fast becoming a powerhouse.
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Pass it on: Bluesky is fast becoming a powerhouse.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:39 PM
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House Republicans are trying to bar Sarah McBride, a Delaware Democrat who is set to be the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s restrooms and changing rooms on Capitol Hill.
House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill
G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
House Republicans are trying to bar Sarah McBride, a Delaware Democrat who is set to be the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s restrooms and changing rooms on Capitol Hill.
Hahahaha😂
A SpaceX Starship rocket splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after the company aborted a second attempt to “catch” the returning booster at the launch pad — a disappointing outcome to a test mission observed by Donald Trump, who traveled to Texas to watch.
As Trump, Elon Musk watch, SpaceX aborts Starship booster grab
The Starship program promises to help SpaceX, which has launched an unprecedented number of rockets, remain ahead of its rivals for government business.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Hahahaha😂
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A SpaceX Starship rocket splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after the company aborted a second attempt to “catch” the returning booster at the launch pad — a disappointing outcome to a test mission observed by Donald Trump, who traveled to Texas to watch.
As Trump, Elon Musk watch, SpaceX aborts Starship booster grab
The Starship program promises to help SpaceX, which has launched an unprecedented number of rockets, remain ahead of its rivals for government business.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:45 PM
A SpaceX Starship rocket splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after the company aborted a second attempt to “catch” the returning booster at the launch pad — a disappointing outcome to a test mission observed by Donald Trump, who traveled to Texas to watch.
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Across the country, voters elected liberal justices to their state Supreme Courts.
This Election’s Surprising Bright Spot for Progressives Is a Very Big Deal
Progressives didn’t win a clean sweep, but they emerged with an impressive scorecard, carrying seats in battlegrounds like Michigan and safely red states.
slate.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Across the country, voters elected liberal justices to their state Supreme Courts.
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has sued a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee and the families of some of the Sandy Hook victims in an attempt to stop the sale of his media empire Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion.
Alex Jones and his allies are desperately trying to stop the sale of Infowars to The Onion | CNN Business
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has sued a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee and the families of some of the Sandy Hook victims in an attempt to stop the sale of his media empire Infowars to the satir...
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November 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has sued a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee and the families of some of the Sandy Hook victims in an attempt to stop the sale of his media empire Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion.
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I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky
It’s not just an Alf pics repository.
www.theverge.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:55 AM
I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
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Gowdy: I talk to senators all the time… The head count is not even 50/50 on one of them. One of them can't even get half the Republican senators. But I will let you guess from our earlier discussion who that might be.
November 16, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Gowdy: I talk to senators all the time… The head count is not even 50/50 on one of them. One of them can't even get half the Republican senators. But I will let you guess from our earlier discussion who that might be.
November 17, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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