The Vatican says Pope Francis, who has double pneumonia, had a 'peaceful' night The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

As Democrats struggle to respond to ‘King Trump,’ a British idea might help | Opinion The idea of a shadow cabinet is gaining traction in liberal circles.

A great @newsobserver.com opinion piece about my plan to create a shadow cabinet to hold the Trump administration accountable.

It’s time for Democrats to get much tougher and show the American people there’s a better way forward. Learn how we do it below👇 amp.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...

Black History Month 2025: Mass. Rep. Pressley files ‘long overdue’ reparations bill "This bill is not a symbolic gesture, but rather a meaningful step for repairing the deep structural injustices," U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-7th District, said Wednesday.

Trump’s attacks on DEI are anti-Blackness on steroids.

And we’re not backing down in our pursuit of reparatory justice.

My #HR40Reparations bill establishes a federal commission to develop reparations proposals for Black people harmed by slavery.
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'What did you do last week?' email stokes confusion and anger among federal workers Elon Musk's claim that federal workers who ignore a mass email will lose their job isn't supported by the email's request — or OPM guidance that says responses to its mass emails are "voluntary."

Elon Musk's claim that federal workers who ignore a mass email will lose their job isn't supported by the email's request — or OPM guidance that says responses to its mass emails are "voluntary."

Tell Duke Energy to end the rate hikes and transition to renewable energy! Duke Energy Indiana is at it again – proposing to raise electric rates so that it can pass on additional profit to its shareholders and continue operating its dirty coal plants. Now, its 20-year energ...

Tell Duke Energy to end the rate hikes and transition to renewable energy! I did!
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I'm compelled to speak out against injustices & environmental degradation. I'm committed to:

Mental health and wellbeing advocacy
DEI
Permaculture food systems
Policy advocacy
Environmental justice
Community Resiliency
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Join me! What's your commitment to positive change? #CollectiveAction

Imagine a future where Michigan's skies are always blue, our air is clean, and our communities thrive. By prioritizing renewable energy and community-led initiatives, we can create a brighter future for all Michiganders.

Vote NO on the SAVE Act! The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.

Have you heard? There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act: act.standupamerica.com/letters/no-o...

Trump’s Day 1 executive orders: Reversing progress on LGBTQ+ rights & climate action is a setback, but NOT a defeat! Let's turn outrage into action! Contact your reps, support orgs like HRC & SierraClub, and VOTE for leaders who share our values! #EqualityForAll #ClimateAction

"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson

'Encouraging’ Report Finds Europe’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell by 8% Last Year - EcoWatch Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union fell by 8% last year, to 37% below 1990 levels, according to the European Environment Agency.

At least someone is doing something right. Sorry it’s not us.

"We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it." - Jay Inslee

In the calm of twilight, nature whispers the beauty of stillness and reflection.

Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates | Opinion Trump laid out his economic policy agenda in broad terms on the campaign trail, and he's expected to implement these policy changes quickly after being sworn in.

Those looking for lower prices may not like what's coming.

Economists are predicting higher inflation, higher interest rates, and diminished economic growth with President-elect Trump's new policies.

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Trump nominates Wall Street investor Scott Bessent as treasury secretary President-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros to be his next treasury secretary.

JUST IN: President-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros, to be his next treasury secretary.

NASA's Galileo spacecraft caught Jupiter's moon Io undergoing a volcanic eruption

A Meteor shower

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill #motivation

Nothing has changed about the need to release the #MattGaetz ethics report.

Members of Congress should still never be able to dodge accountability by resigning, and the American public & Members of Congress need know exactly who Gaetz is in case Trump tries to appoint him elsewhere.

Can unions save offshore wind from Trump? Organized labor has a plan for how to keep New England’s renewable energy momentum going.

Nice Rhode Island showing in this article.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and fabulous Friday. Take good care and enjoy

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Leadership Development on LinkedIn: Your team is pushing back on project timeline changes. How do you convince… Navigating Project Timeline Pushback: A Leader’s Guide

Check out this article on addressing employee push back and resistance . In the article i bring up LMX theory, workplace justice, and team mental models. www.linkedin.com/posts/skills...

AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.

"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."

Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope you are having a great week so far, we are halfway there to the weekend. Wishing you a safe, happy and beautiful day. Take good care yourself and others and enjoy

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