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A broad-headed sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona) bathing in a cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum). #bugsky #insects #bugs #nature #appalachia
Chalciporus rubinellus; purple-red bolete. This one was found growing at the base of a Carolina hemlock. #fungifriends #nature #appalachia
We commemorate the 250th anniversary of this nation by carrying on the American tradition of dissent. Challenging those in power is woven into the very fabric of our nation.
“My nephew should still be here. Should he have to die for resisting arrest?” CLARKSVILLE — Darrius Chappell died in custody after being tased, dragged by the hair, bitten by a police dog for a full minute. (The NAACP is holding a rally today) Full: www.wsmv.com/2026/07/03/h...
Snappy single sync fireflies in North Carolina #fireflies #insects
Michigan Governor caught on hot mic with Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk, discussing citizen opposition to AI data centers, bragging how she ignores their concerns: “We’re used to people saying 'f*ck no,' & doing it anyway.”🇺🇸
🚨 “THEY’RE ATTACKING PROTESTERS… FOR NO REASON AT ALL.” 🚨 Pepper spray is now being deployed during chaotic clashes between ICE agents and protesters outside Delaney Hall ICE prison on Day 7 of the hunger/labor strike. @jordanchariton.bsky.social⬇️
🚨Breaking news: Gray wolf BEY03F, who was spotted in Los Angeles County in February has become the first wild wolf to enter Sequoia National Park in more than 100 years, according to the California Wolf Foundation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uZXsE8
Wolf enters Sequoia National Park for first time in more than 100 years
The same gray wolf that was spotted in Los Angeles County in February has become the first wild wolf to enter Sequoia National Park in more than 100 years, according to the California Wolf Foundation....
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When the state is disenfranchising its Black voters, there's zero question why ROOTS was just banned in Knox County, Tennessee, schools. "Age-Appropriate" my ass. www.wbir.com/article/news...
Knox County Schools adds Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Roots' to list of banned books
Knox County Schools recently took Alex Haley's influential novel, "Roots," off library shelves under the Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
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YouTube has removed one of my videos because I reported that women can still access abortion pills. I shared *factual & medically accurate* information about women's health—yet the platform says I'm "facilitating the sale of illegal drugs"
WATCH: “Does this feel like the right thing to do? Are you ready to be on the wrong side of side of history?” Tennessee Republicans generally remorseless about stripping representation from majority Black Memphis, drowning it out with white power to protect a corrupt president.