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I am a curious person and love to learn. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, multi-crafter, geek.
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Meet Humboldtian Endurence Dissake, Cameroon’s only forensic linguist! She fights for simple language in courts and for interpreters at trials to ensure that everyone, no matter their linguistic background, receives a fair treatment in court: www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/explore/n... #AcademicSky
Language of Justice
Cameroon's only forensic linguist is fighting for easy language in courts and interpreters in trials, wants to change the legal system and spark the enthusiasm of more researchers in her field.
www.humboldt-foundation.de
September 5, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Meet Humboldtian Endurence Dissake, Cameroon’s only forensic linguist! She fights for simple language in courts and for interpreters at trials to ensure that everyone, no matter their linguistic background, receives a fair treatment in court: www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/explore/n... #AcademicSky
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Letters reveal a decadeslong strategy — starting with targeted programs for needy kids then expanding benefits to all families — by politicians, church officials, and activists who all believe that the separation of church and state is illegitimate.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
The Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private Religious Schools
Private letters reveal the strategy behind the decadeslong quest — successful in 12 states and counting — by politicians, church officials and activists to make taxpayer-funded school vouchers…
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January 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Letters reveal a decadeslong strategy — starting with targeted programs for needy kids then expanding benefits to all families — by politicians, church officials, and activists who all believe that the separation of church and state is illegitimate.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
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A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing the 15-month-old war that has brought devastation and seismic political change to the Middle East reut.rs/4gZXQvI
Gaza ceasefire deal takes effect and fighting halts after delay
Israeli airstrikes and artillery attacks killed 13 Palestinians three hours before the ceasefire took effect.
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January 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing the 15-month-old war that has brought devastation and seismic political change to the Middle East reut.rs/4gZXQvI
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NEW: If Trump follows through on a vow to undo Biden’s signature climate law, he would be rolling back legislation that has disproportionately benefited red areas that make up his base.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social, photography by Annie Flanagan
By @fastlerner.bsky.social, photography by Annie Flanagan
This Storm-Battered Town Voted for Trump. He Has Vowed to Overturn the Law That Could Fix Its Homes.
Donald Trump has said he will overturn a law that helps communities better weather the effects of climate change. If he follows through, he’ll be reversing an initiative that has disproportionately…
propub.li
January 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: If Trump follows through on a vow to undo Biden’s signature climate law, he would be rolling back legislation that has disproportionately benefited red areas that make up his base.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social, photography by Annie Flanagan
By @fastlerner.bsky.social, photography by Annie Flanagan
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In honor of giving Tuesday tilt.fyi/DsJ8Gx9aSj this is a fund raiser for The Muscular dystrophy Association. Every cent helps. <3
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December 3, 2024 at 11:05 PM
In honor of giving Tuesday tilt.fyi/DsJ8Gx9aSj this is a fund raiser for The Muscular dystrophy Association. Every cent helps. <3
Finally making myself an infinity scarf. I love the way this works up and drapes.
November 27, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Finally making myself an infinity scarf. I love the way this works up and drapes.
Early voting, done!
October 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Early voting, done!