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Tim Walz: "It's almost unimaginable that he's got Milei in there, giving him $20 billion, so that they can undercut us and China can buy their soybeans from them. And now China has learned they can replace our markets."

That’s crazy. I wonder what happened in January

WE HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE! nokings.org

Indigenous Food Reciprocity as a Model for Mutual Aid For centuries, Native communities have focused on the collective rather than the individual. Here’s what we can learn from them.

For centuries, Native communities have focused on the collective rather than the individual. Take a look back on some of our recent reporting to learn more about the concept of mutual aid on this Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

As Kansans cluster in urban areas, our public lands deserve appreciation and protection • Kansas Reflector For an increasingly urban population, state and federal parks are increasingly important. They are a way to know and enjoy the natural world.

Opinion by Rex Buchanan and Mike Hayden: As Kansans cluster in urban areas, our public lands deserve appreciation and protection | #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/10/13/a...

You are worthy of respect, of friendship, of love. Sometimes you may need to work harder to bring it forth, but never doubt that it is within you.

MEMPHIS — Rep. @justinjpearson.bsky.social rallies after just announcing his run for Congress: “We need new energy to meet this moment… a moment unlike anything we have ever seen before.”

Why higher ed’s AI rush could put corporate interests over public service and independence Higher education’s embrace of AI reveals deeper trends in institutional priorities − and what’s at risk.

As universities embrace AI, corporate influence on research, governance and values is growing.

What happens when higher ed’s pursuit of tech prestige meets Silicon Valley’s profit motives?

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have been thinking of rewatching THE FIRST PURGE in light of the federal paramilitaries trying to instigate violence and provoke a reaction from americans

The legislative branch is effectively shutdown simply to block Rep. Thomas Massie & my Epstein files bill. Our founders would be appalled.

Do not judge your life by what you can afford, or worse, what you can't afford. An honorable life does not come with a price tag.

I've been reading up on this Jesus fellow and by gum he's got some piping hot takes regarding moneychangers and their presence in temples

A bully believes that kindness is weakness. A fool believes that bullying is strength. A true warrior knows that a bully is weak, and that compassion and kindness are strengths they could never comprehend.

Massachusetts Counter to Trump Science Cuts Stalls in Statehouse Business leaders, investors and academics have cheered Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s efforts to counter the Trump administration’s research funding cuts with state money — so much so that a recent meeting on the initiative required overflow seating.

Business leaders, investors and academics have cheered Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s efforts to counter the Trump administration’s research funding cuts with state money — so much so that a recent meeting on the initiative required overflow seating.

It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.

We can’t out-Republican Republicans, nor should we want to.

Democrats need to say what they believe — and actually believe in something.
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People are being robbed. The answer to that is not shame or anger.

The answer is empathy and compassion.

Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.

I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. It’s unfolding very rapidly. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-plan

He's autistic. Jurors misread that as guilt. Will Texas execute him? Overwhelming evidence shows that Robert Roberson is innocent.

Because of his undiagnosed autism, Robert Roberson was seen as “cold” and “unemotional” instead of terrified and grieving. That misunderstanding helped send an innocent man to death row. Read more from the Autism Society of Texas: www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

We should just replace these markets w/ direct federal grants. @wbmosler.bsky.social @schooldaves.bsky.social #MMT

Trump Funding Risks Put Muni Market Investors on Alert The steady drum beat of federal funding threats totaling billions of dollars is renewing municipal investors’ qualms about lower-rated state and local borrowers.

The steady drum beat of federal funding threats totaling billions of dollars is renewing municipal investors’ qualms about lower-rated state and local borrowers.

I’ve speculated the devaluation of the dollar is an attempt to boost crypto as an alternative currency. Looks like neofeudalism is happening! #neofeudalism

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

The Trump admin is preparing a plan to make it harder for older Americans to get Social Security disability payments.

Officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether or not someone is capable of working.

Hundreds of thousands of people could lose out.

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

Don't go into tomorrow worried about how you are going to cope with it. Go into it knowing that you will cope with it, come what may. Knowing that you are a warrior, that you are worthy, come what may.

Beachfront home of South Carolina judge, ex-senator burned to ground, injuring 3 Ex-senator Arnold Goodstein, along with two additional people, were rescued by several neighbors and paramedics from a marshy, remote area behind the home after jumping from the fist floor.

No indication yet from major media that the FBI has any interest whatsoever in investigating this apparent attempted assassination of a well-known judge openly targeted on social media by the far-right activist—Harmeet Dhillon—currently calling herself Assistant Attorney General of the United States

This is exactly how we should be talking!!!

Father Michael Pfleger calls out Trump and says that the "state of emergency is in America"

Trump Slashes Refugee Cap, Carves Out Exception for White South Africans Experts call Trump’s refugee plan a “dark hour,” leaving over 100,000 vetted refugees stranded worldwide.

Experts call Trump’s refugee plan a “dark hour,” leaving over 100,000 vetted refugees stranded worldwide.