Playing in harmony, despite the president's DEI executive order Veteran military musicians stepped in after President Trump's executive order banning DEI programs throughout the government forced the cancellation of a planned Marine Band collaboration with teens.

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80% of musicians in American orchestras are white.

Trump Wants To Be King What A Day · Episode

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Democrats need to unify!

Kylie & Michelle Obama on Prom at The White House, Destined Girl Dads & Roster Height Lies | Ep. 15 Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce · Episode

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This is so good!

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Undaunted: Courage is Contagious This week, The Contrarian honors Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

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At the direction of RFK Jr., America’s newly confirmed secretary of Health and Human Services, the CDC has suddenly fired nearly 1,300 employees in a single day. 10% of America’s vital team of health experts — considered global leaders in disease control — have been axed.

Although HHS…

Every little thing Elon Musk touches is now a massive conflict of interest.

@timothypmurphy.bsky.social on the sheer scope of Musk's entanglements—from Starlink, X, and Tesla to foreign raw materials and backchannels with heads of state: bit.ly/3WYI2RK

"To protect Pennsylvania's interests and the funding appropriated to us by Congress, I’m left with no choice but to pursue legal action to defend our Commonwealth." ~ Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania

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Meet the guy who reportedly told Trump to buy Greenland Manifest Destiny met luxury cosmetics when makeup billionaire and Republican donor Ronald Lauder mentioned buying Greenland to Donald Trump.

Ronald Lauder, the cosmetics billionaire who reportedly planted the idea of buying Greeland, has a history of throwing himself and his money into various right-wing causes and campaigns in New York State.

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10 Amazon Alternatives For Sustainable Online Shopping We love shopping via these Amazon alternative sites to invest in small businesses, support independent artisans and makers, and showcase our commitment to ethical, sustainable business practices.

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The Women Refusing to Participate in Trump's Economy Some women are thinking about the economic impact Donald Trump could have—and they're determined to be prepared.

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Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"

Actually, the 14th Amendment still exists Trump signed an executive order purporting to rewrite birthright citizenship. That's not how the Constitution works.

Fun fact: The 14th Amendment exists.

Trump's executive order, which excludes anyone whose parents were not legal permanent residents, is an act of intimidation and a preview of a nativist crackdown to come.

But it’s important to say what else it is: complete horseshit.

This morning the bridges of #Pittsburgh were lit up red and green for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and once the snow moved through the moon came out as well which made for some beautiful scenes. I spent most of my time not he North Shore, and these are some of my favorites.

‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’ — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by choosing love over hate, justice over injustice, and hope over fear.