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Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.

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What Can We Do Now? What comes next, after No Kings 2.0

What Should We Do NOW?
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YouTube video by Hindustan Times Trump Insults Australia Envoy In Front Of Aus PM Albanese: Awkward Moment On Camera| US| Kevin Rudd

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Over 400 of Elon Musk’s Children Attended No Kings Rallies “You take away Elon’s kids and almost no one was there," Trump claimed.

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Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’

“Dozens of prominent artists and cultural organizations will participate in a series of artistic demonstrations to protest what authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration.

The protests, known as Fall of Freedom, will take place on the weekend of Nov. 21...”

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With a phone call, Putin appears to change Trump’s mind on Ukraine. Again. It was the latest swing in President Donald Trump’s position on the war that often shifts following contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Jeffries: "You've got Leavitt, who's sick, she's out of control. I'm not sure if she's just demented, ignorant, a stone cold liar, or all of the above. But the notion that an official WH spokesperson would say that the D Party consists of 'terrorists, violent criminals & undocumented immigrants'..."

Resistance and Freedom Lessons from Portuguese history

Portugal lived 48 years under a dictatorial regime. Between the two world wars ... strongly inspired by Italian fascism.

“The Military Dictatorship (1926-1933) and Estado Novo (1933-1974) were built on the dismantling of the former liberal State...

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'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments.

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New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.

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The GOP’s Young ‘Leaders’ Aren’t Kids — They’re Adults Praising Hitler There’s a world of difference between gallows humor and glorifying genocide — one saves your sanity, the other kills your soul.

Because this isn’t the movement of Reagan or Eisenhower or even Bush… if you still find yourself defending it, maybe the joke’s on you—because history never laughs with those who excuse the inexcusable.
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Americans Mystified Why Nonessential Federal Employee Still Has Job The still-employed man performs no identifiable function, Americans noted.

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Our Post Office friends are asking:

It appears that Trump is advocating for the impeachment of the President of Puerto Rico. Notably, this is the first instance where I find myself in agreement with his stance. Ideally, the impeachment of the President of Puerto Rico should be a top priority.

Trump administration resumes student loan forgiveness The Education Department this week informed borrowers who’ve been repaying their loans for 25 years that they are eligible for loan forgiveness

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The glass sponge is not plant, not stone, but living lacework — its body built from silica. Some have stood on the ocean floor for 10,000 years.
Their skeletons capture light in ghostly blue.
In their patience, they outlast storms, empires, and extinctions. Silent witnesses to Earth’s history

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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.

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YouTube video by MSNBC Joan Baez: Here’s how to get over 'dictator phobia' and resist Trump's war on democracy

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