Witnessing the contradictions and complexity of what is happening before us…🤯 Seems about right…
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When Outrage Goes Viral: What's Ragebait and How to Spot It - Builders
This is a guest blog post by Christian Beltran and Jared Celniker. Christian is a Social Psychology Ph.D. Student at UC Irvine, and Jared is a political psychologist and Research Director for the Humi...
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In Nov 2023, the WAPO ran a chilling piece on Trump's plans for a 2nd term. It was one of the early mentions of Project 2025. I wrote about it at the time. Looking back, it's remarkable how much has come true, except for Trump invoking the insurrection act. joycevance.substack.com/p/frogs-boil...
Frogs Boiled: What Trump is Planning for a Second Term
Last night Democrats saw what happens when they run on the issues.
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The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home. Consider signing the pledge of support action.everylibrary.org/dodschools via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Support the Right to Read in DOD K-12 schools
The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home.
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My column: The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/o...
Opinion | The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama
For the next four years, at least, the America we knew is over.
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America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/o...
Opinion | America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates
“Shock and awe” didn’t end well in Iraq and it won’t end well in the United States.
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"Washington has become the court of Nero, an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers, and a jester high on ketamine in charge of purging the civil service. This is a tragedy for the free world, but it is first and foremost a tragedy for the United States."
Anne Applebaum@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · last yr.
If today’s Oval Office meeting was supposed to make Trump look tough, he is sadly mistaken. Trying to extort and humiliate a democratic ally invaded by Russia is a disgusting display of weakness and fealty to Putin.
Tim O’Brien@timobrien.bsky.social · last yr.Here’s the full Trump-Zelensky presser. Trump, unable to find most countries on a map, is so wildly out of his depth here - and he’s sabotaging US interests amid his and Vance’s tag-team bullying of Zelensky. Utterly reckless and shameful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvwr...
The Trump administration is canceling presentations including book talks on important civil rights issues at the Carter Center & possibly elsewhere. Let’s celebrate these authors by buying & reading their books. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/a...
Amid Changes at the National Archives, the Carter Library Cancels a Civil Rights Book Event
After President Trump put in new leadership at the National Archives, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta abruptly canceled several events.
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At what point do leaders in the GOP band together (since they seem to lack courage individually) & say enough is enough? The party of Reagan becomes the tool of Putin if they don’t, especially after last night.
Jacob Silverman@jacobsilverman.com · last yr.NEW — 19-year-old DOGE engineer Edward Coristine turns out to be the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov, who played a role in a sprawling 1980s espionage saga. www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
If you are a public servant, or know one, this may be useful. A new organization, the Public Service Alliance, is offering advice on privacy and cybersecurity, physical safety, access to legal counsel and more. thepublicservicealliance.com/introducing-...
Strengthening America Through Service: Announcing the Public Service Alliance (PSA) - Public Service Alliance
Today, we’re announcing the Public Service Alliance (PSA), a nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening America by supporting the people who serve it. PSA is founded on a simple yet profound...
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I support the rights of people to choose books that are appropriate for their families. No level of government should dictate the reading materials available to citizens of the United States. action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social
EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.
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Given the unprecedented times we live in, Ive uploaded all recent health segments I’ve done on a range of topics. You can access them here. Completely free, goal is to ensure you and your families have the critical information you need. youtube.com/@vingupta202... cc: @mcuban.bsky.social
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They did a study that being around, watching or listening to moving water for 20 minutes, improves your mood. Here's the black sand beach (lava) in Kona, Hawaii. Sound up. 🔊
The administration says it will conduct a comprehensive review of grant recipients' political and social ideology before resuming any funding. www.everylibrary.org/statement_om... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
STATEMENT: Trump Freezes All Grant Funding to Libraries, Archives, and Museums
While this "pause" will negatively impact millions of Americans, it will also considerably impact libraries.
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Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves. action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social
EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.
action.everylibrary.org
Haenyeo, the incredible female divers from Korea, in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, these resilient women face threats to their livelihood due to Japan's decision to release nuclear wastewater into the oceans. We must do better, as our survival is interdependent.
"The Last of the Sea Women" on the Legacy and Struggle of Korean Haenyeo Divers - Mochi Magazine
The resilient haenyeo, Korean divers, of Jeju Island fight to preserve tradition, marine ecosystems, and cultural heritage in this Apple TV+ documentary.
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The USAF removed Tuskegee Airmen & Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII from basic training curriculum. For 30 years I promised these women I would not let them ever be forgotten again. We worked for decades to have them remembered. The Airmen too. Knowledge is power. 🗃️ www.msn.com/en-us/societ...
How do you respond to failure? I am reflecting on insights from this writer, particularly about understanding internal triggers and finding curiosity instead of placing blame. What thoughts come to mind when you think about responding to failure?
Fail! Fail a Lot! It’s Good for You
Failure is human, yet we fear it. Judgment, stigma, and self-doubt keep us from trying. But failure happens in every field, for everyone. Here's how to fail fast and succeed faster.
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