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As our population grows, we keep bumping into wildlife—sometimes in ways we don’t even notice. This closeness gives viruses more chances to “try out” new hosts… including us. Many animals carry viruses that don’t make them sick, but can be bad news for us.

14 Washington rural hospitals face risk of closure under proposed federal cuts The report identified 14 at-risk hospitals in Washington state.

14 rural hospitals in Washington are at risk of closing due to over $1 trillion in proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid and the ACA. That means fewer ERs, no OB care, and massive job losses in underserved areas—all to fund billionaire tax breaks. www.kiro7.com/news/local/1...

Wild how the President CAN actually deploy National Guard troops in DC whenever he feels like it.
Who could have possibly known? 🙄

(Everyone. Literally everyone knew this except Trump’s cult who bought his “but Pelosi was in charge!” bullshit for 4 years.)

Someone forgot to take down this webpage:

www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/v...

It's profoundly saddening to read that AP will no longer be assigning or running book reviews because readers don't engage with them enough and they take too much effort to plan and assign. People complain about critics as gatekeepers; wait until all that's left is marketing.

Justin Foster (@fosterthinking) I am a white American man with rural roots, and I know exactly who that “Defend your culture” ad from Homeland Security is a thirst trap for. It was directly targeting white men who think patriotism m...

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The right way to wear a robe There was a time when federal judge meant something.

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NYC shooter had two 'mental health holds' in Las Vegas. They didn't affect his legal right to own guns The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own firearms.

The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own firearms.

For those who were hopeful that Trump “pivoted” on Ukraine, the meeting in Alaska will sell Ukraine down the river.

Trump is scared to death of Putin.

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they are cute but they so know it ALT: they are cute but they so know it

Thought I’d rewatch the first 3 seasons before I watch the 4th and final. #ResidentAlien still slaps. 👍🏻👍🏻

We tend to forget the struggles of scientists decades before their breakthroughs. Kariko, whose work is the basis for the mRNA vaccine, struggled to get funding as it was deemed too risky. She was even demoted from her position at UPenn.

🧪 www.invent.org/inductees/ka...

Thank you, Texas Dems, for standing up for democracy.

Playing fair has gotten Democrats nowhere against an administration that keeps rewriting the rules to stay in power and ignores the very people who elected them.

“The threat of arrest is something that should be a red alarm for a lot of folks.”

We can all agree a Ghislaine pardon would be a confession right?

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These moments are for the history books. When your kids and grandkids ask you whether you stood up and fought back, be someone who can say you did.

What Has Abbott’s $100 Million in Border Security Bought Taxpayers? Office Renovations and Expensive Trucks. Gov. Abbott’s highly-touted Operation Lone Star has sent more than $100 million to Texas counties, but the money is funding office renovations and equipment seemingly unrelated to immigration enforcem...

Gov. Abbott’s highly-touted Operation Lone Star has sent more than $100 million to Texas counties, but the money is funding office renovations and equipment seemingly unrelated to immigration enforcement — despite the fact that the grants were earmarked for border security.

The cover up and lawlessness is so brazen.

All these countries should say no and sue. #TACOtrump always caves, but he also always fucks you over. Never trust the guy. It’s a never ending shitshow. He raises tariff rates on a whim or a tantrum. #economy 📉💩🔥

More Than 2,300 WGA Members Blast Trump 'Authoritarian Assault' on Free Press in Open Letter More than 2,300 WGA members blasted what they called "escalating attacks on independent media by the Trump Administration"

"We don’t have a king, we have a president. And the president doesn’t get to pick what’s on television, in movie theaters, on stage, on our bookshelves, or in the news..."

full letter and list of signees here: www.wgaeast.org/get-involved...

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'Living in a fantasy world': Critics pounce as Trump TV interview goes off the rails U.S. President Donald Trump gave a lengthy interview to CNBC on Tuesday and critics quickly pounced on the president for telling a large number of false claims on topics ranging from monthly jobs numb...

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Reagan made one nuclear bomb joke on a hot mic and we had to hear about it for 40 years.

The "dad working in the factory while mom raised the kids" is just 1950s MAGA porn so I don't endorse that person's narrative. But the loss of the starter home and grown children living with parents is a real trend that has impacts.

“It would be hard to think of a more elegant way to reduce prosperity this fast.”

The always on point @profgalloway.com breaks down why Trump’s tariff-ying economic plan will mean devastating losses for America.

So much winning…🫤

“HATE”— Trump Deleted and Reposted Vitriolic Attack on Taylor Swift Trump bizarrely claims he makes women “hot”

“HATE”— Trump Deleted and Reposted Vitriolic Attack on Taylor Swift

Trump bizarrely claims he makes women “hot”

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We The People will not be deterred by the GOP's attempts to suppress dissent - we'll continue to organize, protest, and demand that our elected officials prioritize the will of the people. Republicans have no plans - just voter suppression. #MessWithTexas

Stephen Colbert and I — 15 years ago and tonight In 2010, I made a prediction on “The Colbert Report.” Tonight Colbert and I will meet again, on “The Late Show,” to disc

In 2010, I made a prediction on “The Colbert Report.”

Tonight Colbert and I will meet again, on “The Late Show,” to discuss my new book, “Coming Up Short,” and perhaps that prediction, too. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/stephen-colbert-and-i-15-years-ago

Every day @stephenking.bsky.social proves he is a really good writer.

We are fast approaching a Hunger Games dystopia.

In their defense, the authors of the Constitution could never have predicted that American voters would be this stupid.

Ten years into this mess, it really all does come down to this, doesn't it?