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Air traffic controllers say a push to modernize equipment won't fix deeper problems Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address problems like grueling schedules and stagnating pay that are hurting morale.

Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address problems like grueling schedules and stagnating pay that are hurting morale.

Florida tribe joins the fight against "Alligator Alcatraz" The Miccosukee, who live n the Everglades, said authorities didn't do an environmental review.

Florida tribe joins the fight against "Alligator Alcatraz"

Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television.

The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television — a major step toward winding down nearly six decades of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. https://n.pr/44QnXjT

RFK Jr. Wants to Revolutionize a Program That Supports Childhood Immunizations. The Results Could Be Catastrophic. The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program stabilizes the nation’s childhood immunization system while paying those harmed by rare side effects. If the program topples, it could threaten access to vaccin...

NEW: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to overhaul an obscure but vital program that underpins the nation’s childhood immunization system.

Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic.

By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social

Trump Celebrates Fourth of July by Deporting Veterans and Their Families Donald Trump is carrying out the cruelest and most sweeping mass deportation program in modern U.S. history — and he’s even targeting veterans.

On this Fourth of July, Trump is deporting veterans and their families, as part of the cruelest mass deportation program in modern U.S. history.

Trump 2020 fake electors architect disbarred in New York Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney who plotted to use fake electors to overturn the 2020 presidential election on behalf of President Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state of New York this week.In an order obtained by Lawfare's Anna Bower on Thursday, a panel of judges noted that Chesebro had pleaded ...

Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney who plotted to use fake electors to overturn the 2020 presidential election on behalf of President Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state of New York this week.

Debris From SpaceX Explosion, Landing in Mexico, Draws Investigation Mexican environmental activists say detritus raining down from Elon Musk’s rocket company has caused die-offs of marine life.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is considering taking legal action after one of SpaceX’s giant Starship rockets disintegrated in June in a giant fireball. The explosion rained down detritus on beaches in northern Mexico and, environmental groups say, caused die-offs of marine life.

NIH will reinstate 900 grants in response to court order Projects touching on sensitive topics such as DEI had been illegally terminated, judge found

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's termination of hundreds of #NIH grants was illegal, leading the agency to reinstate some 900 awards. The blacklisted projects covered topics from vaccine hesitancy to diversity initiatives.
#AcademicSky #MedSky 🧪

How many kids go to work instead of school? They toil in mines, tend crops, scrub floors. An author of a new report on child labor points to great progress in reducing the number of kids who work but says the numbers remain "unacceptable."

They toil in mines, tend crops, scrub floors. An author of a new report on child labor points to great progress in reducing the number of kids who work but says the numbers remain "unacceptable."

Mamdani’s Success Spotlights a Deepening Rupture Among U.S. Jews While Zohran Mamdani won over some Jewish supporters, other Jewish Democrats suggested that concerns about their community’s safety are being dismissed in a movement and a city they helped build.

Zohran Mamdani, with a record of anti-Israel activism, won over some Jews in the New York City mayoral primary, but confirmed other Jews' worst fears about the American left.

The Supreme Court just made it easier for states to defund Planned Parenthood “Today’s decision…is a dangerous green light for politicians to target any providers they don’t like."

At a time when Planned Parenthood faces unprecedented threats to its very survival, the Supreme Court added another one today.

The court ruled that if states decide to unilaterally cut off Medicaid funding to a healthcare provider—in this case Planned Parenthood—patients cannot sue to stop them.

Probably.

Well, this makes sense

As predicted

More of this, please.

Cruelty at its finest…

The Agriculture Department has halted millions of dollars worth of deliveries to food banks without explanation, according to food bank leaders in six states.

Gabriel harvests grapes in Bakersfield CA: I thank César Chávez & those who supported him in getting us better conditions, fresh water, clean bathrooms & more.
I ask you to join us March 31st in Delano, CA as we march to be recognized. We'll be waiting for you there. #WeFeedYou

Ari should now up the ante by attending Folsom Street Fair

Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges that the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.

As expected, Trump will be signing an EO, directing McMahon to, "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education."

Please, for the children, call your electeds (now) and tell them to fight for Public Education.

#DontDefundPublicSchools

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I understand why these stories exist but it’s important to be clear that he’s not “saving” 16 billion, he’s choosing, personally, without oversight, to wipe out 16 billion dollars of government services to veterans and the disabled and food safety etc etc

Let's get this circulated!! 😤

This happened and continues to happen.

Black history month starts today and this administration would like us to forget it,

do you have any idea just how badly you have to fuck up to get Canada mad at you

This is a five-alarm fire. 🚨

Yes! And, I revere Caroline Kennedy's delivery yesterday.

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 OREGON BOOK AWARDS FINALISTS AND SPECIAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS Literary Arts is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 Oregon Book Awards. The winners of each category will be announced live at the 2025 Oregon Book Awards Ceremony,

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