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Boom time for US billionaires: why the system perpetuates wealth inequality As the super rich grow even richer, inequality expert Chuck Collins says the system is broken – but it can be fixed

“It’s the distinction between individual behaviors and a system of rules and policies. We should be concerned about an economic system that funnels so much wealth upward to the billionaires. ... system that allows them to have an enormous amount of influence and control over society today."

Why 'Defy' Shouldn't Be a (Proverbial) Four-Letter Word - Cornellians | Cornell University In her recent book, Johnson College professor Sunita Sah explores 'the power of no in a world that demands yes'

“To defy is to act in accordance with your true values—especially when there is pressure to do otherwise.”

'This Is Murder': Trump Bombs Another Boat in Caribbean | Common Dreams President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth bombed another boat in the Caribbean, claiming it was trafficking drugs. Critics say the strikes violate federal and international law.

“if it can happen at sea, it can happen anywhere.”

Make Solar Ubiquitous. Sign the Petition Today!

We just broke social media norms by using a big word in our headline. Now let's break bureaucratic norms.

Tell your local leaders you want solar . . . er . . . everywhere.

Sign the petition today: qrco.de/sun-day-petition

#SolarEnergy

ICE Confirms Agents Do Not Have Faces Beneath Masks WASHINGTON—In response to legislation that would ban officers from obscuring their identities during arrests and raids, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed Thursday that beneath their m...

ICE Confirms Agents Do Not Have Faces Beneath Masks

Study Links Trump Being President to Increased Use of Tylenol News from Medicine

Though I was not involved with the study, its conclusion makes sense.

[Video] Mayor to Mayor: a conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani Some really great lessons with a bit of 'passing the baton' energy — two populists talk mayoral politics.

🧩🏛️ Two populists talk mechanics, not vibes—how to build mandate, deliver basics, and protect progress.

It’s the rare conversation that doubles as a manual. Watch & repost. 🫡

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YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube.

It would be a shame for you to share it

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Project Drawdown launches Drawdown Explorer, the world’s most comprehensive climate solutions platform The Drawdown Explorer provides actionable intelligence for the most effective science-based climate solutions

"Actionable intelligence for the most effective science-based climate solutions"; a useful guide to focusing efforts on what works *today*.

Sun Day in Baltimore was a huge success and lots of fun! Music, art, food, and everything you ever wanted to know about solar energy, the best way to power the world. A big thank you to our partners Civic Works and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.

@thirdactorg.bsky.social #SolarEnergy

Half of Sun Day sun logo with text in black against a salmon-colored background. The words Sun Day on Sunday are in large type and abut the logo. Below that, text reads Sept. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. Civic Works, 3501 Brehms Lane, Baltimore. Free parking and shuttle: Clifton Mansion, 701 St. Lo Drive. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/sundaybmore. Admission is free, just like the sun. There is a QR code to RSVP in the lower right corner.

Sun Day on Sunday

Sun Day is the first-ever national day of action to demand the large-scale deployment of clean energy.

Sunday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m.
Civic Works, 3501 Brehms Ln., Baltimore
Free parking & shuttle: 2701 St. Lo Dr.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/sundaybmore

#SolarEnergy #SunDayOfAction

Here Comes the Sun Day

Amazing coverage as Sun Day weekend starts!

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Illustration of a yellow sun against a blue-green background. The sun takes up almost the entire space. Inside the sun is blue-green text reading Power to the people. Sun Day. September 21, 1 to 4 p.m. Civic Works, Baltimore. Admission is free, just like the sun. There is a QR code to RSVP in the upper right corner.

Power to the People!

Unlike fossil fuels, which are controlled by billionaires and corporations, the sun belongs to us all. We can use it to create all the electricity we need. Find out how at Sun Day. RSVP for more info: tinyurl.com/sundaybmore

@thirdactorg.bsky.social #SunDayOfAction #Solar

Bill McKibben says cheap solar could topple Big Oil’s power » Yale Climate Connections The veteran activist says that solar has finally scaled to the size of the climate crisis – and he’s organizing a nationwide “Sun Day” this weekend to promote clean energy.

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Hundreds of events across the country. For the event in Maryland (Sunday, September 21): thirdact.org/maryland/eve...

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Just Stupid — Bloomberg - CleanTechnica Two thirds of the heat related deaths in the UK this summer can be traced directly to burning fossil fuels a new study shows.

“The US Is Giving Away $35 Billion a Year to Cook the Planet” "paradox of the US fossil fuels industry ... apparently the foundation of American strength and yet, ... also requires endless subsidies and that its rivals be constrained in order to feel secure”

Before he was a Senator, a candidate for President, and our greatest champion in the fight against oligarchy, Bernie Sanders was the four-term Mayor of Burlington, VT.

I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.

Sun Day Celebration SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can p...

sunday.earth in Baltimore, MD, September 21, 1-4 pm

Hiding the truth.

Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani? New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has finally lent the city’s mayoral nominee her support – but the party’s top congressional leaders, both New Yorkers, have not

Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani?

Black text on a pink background, with an illustrated sun in black in the upper right. Text in sun reads, Sun Day, September 21. Other text reads We’ve got solar flair. Baltimore celebrates Solar. Solar demos, solar job training info, kids activities, solar art, live music, food trucks. Sun Day day of action, September 21, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free, just like the sun! Civic Works, 3501 Brehms Lane, Baltimore. Free parking and shuttle, Clifton Mansion, 2701 St. Lo Dr. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/sundaybmore.

We’ve Got Solar Flair!

Who knew solar energy could be so hip and stylish? Or that you can take advantage of the cheapest energy on Earth even if you rent or have a shady roof?

Find out more: tinyurl.com/sundaybmore

@thirdactorg.bsky.social #SunDayOfAction #SolarEnergy

How To Raise a Reader in an Age of Digital Distraction People make certain assumptions about you when you’re the CEO of a children’s book company. Some assume I must have spent my childhood summers in a hammock reading Rebecca of Sunnybrook…

"children who are thriving as readers in 2025 ... are learning to navigate a complex media landscape with intention and purpose" "most important skill we can develop in an age of distraction might be the ability to choose what deserves our focused attention."