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Illinois adopts American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule, shunning federal recommendations Illinois’ adoption of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood vaccine schedule is the latest example of Illinois breaking with the federal government over health care policies.

While Donald Trump and RFK Jr. push conspiracy theories over science, my administration is forging a path that puts our people first.

Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.

Mastodon - Decentralized social media Learn more about Mastodon, the radically different, free and open-source decentralized social media platform.

Since this is now a Nazi bar, I’m going quiet. Don’t expect any more posts from this account for the foreseeable future. joinmastodon.org

We’re joined by Eliana Pinckney, daughter of the late Rev. Clementa Pinckney, to reflect on the Charleston massacre’s lasting impact and her father’s legacy of love, service, and civic duty. Eliana takes us back to being 11 and honors her mother’s quiet strength. She then talks about what it’s like to be part of the 9/11 generation shaped by gun violence, living with vigilance and exhaustion while “thoughts and prayers” continue to replace policy. We also talk about civic education, performative politics, and how Eliana turns art into activism and community into change. To learn more about the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, visit: https://pinckneyfoundation.org/ -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Remembering Rev. Clementa Pinckney's Enduring Legacy 06:25 - From Childhood Trauma to Adult Understanding of the Charleston Massacre 12:32 - Jennifer Pinckney: A Pillar and a Powerhouse 17:22 - Art as a Vessel for Activism 23:22 - The 9/11 Generation: Shaped by Gun Violence, Frustrated by Politics 37:38 - Bridging the Gap: Civic Education and Hope for Political Change 53:18 - SYAD The Charleston Massacre: Memory, Loss, and Legacy with Eliana Pinckney

You may not know her name now, but after this interview, you won't forget it.
Eliana Pinckney reflects on the death of her father in the Charleston Massacre.

This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Listen now!
https://youtu.be/DBoDxwm2mIo?si=IfE3i8-hR4IXVJjz

When wil Bluesky be bought by a Trump-adjacent autocrat or succumb to autocrat forces and cease to be able to pretend to be an alternative to corporate social media?

Reply with your answer:

a) Within this year.

b) Before Trump’s term ends.

c) Within 5 years.

d) Sometime after 2030.

e) […]

Maga definitely loves this stuff.
Though I'm reminded of a sea change that happened in Birmingham when the little girls were killed in the church bombing.
There was a certain tipping point with most people, where there was no way their conscience could tolerate it. Something went click.

Since last night, 16,800 fans have cancelled their FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets.

In addition FIFA has scheduled an emergency meeting next week to address the escalating protesting and how it relates to safety and political concerns.

My parents just moved from Minnesota to New York and (being lifelong Minnesotans) very politely did not say anything when their new neighbors were complaining about the cold at 20 degrees *above* zero, but did relate the story to us

To any ICE agents reading this who are from down south—you have never experienced anything like this cold. Our European climate equivalent is literally Stalingrad. It will hurt to breathe. You will be outside in it. So will we, but we are used to it.

Next week is what will break you.

(alongside a photo of protesters standing on a sidewalk and holding signs that read “ICE OUT FOR GOOD”) Indivisible Charlottesville on Bluesky: “Happening now.”

(with a photo of protesters standing along a street and holding signs that read “ICE OUT!”, “she was a mother, a wife, and a poet,” and “It was murder!”) Chandler Gilbert Indivisible on Bluesky: “Not the reason we wanted to meet, but exactly the people we needed to be with. Thank you all who showed up for your community on such short notice. For Renee. For the community. For Good. #ICEOutForGood”

(with a photo of the massive New York City march for ICE Out For Good) 50501: The People’s Movement on Bluesky: “New York City turned OUT. @handsoffnyc.bsky.social (raised fist emoji) (heart emoji)”

(a photo of blue chalk written on a cement wall that reads “RENEE GOOD/“I’M NOT MAD AT YOU””) Indivisible Las Vegas on Bluesky: “#iceoutforgood #lasvegas”

Thank you for hosting nearly 1,200 events in all 50 states and DC this weekend to honor Renee Nicole Good. We will continue to demand accountability for ICE’s horrific killing of Renee and all the lives ICE has taken and destroyed. #ICEOutForGood

Indivisible CSRA ICE out for Good Day of Action in Augusta Sunday January 11th from 3-5pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta

Join us in Augusta on Sunday! #ICEoutForGood @indivisiblecsra.bsky.social

We will not sit by while violence goes unanswered.

We demand accountability for Renee Nicole Good’s killing.

We demand an end to ICE and CBP raids.

This weekend — we turn grief into collective action.

#ICEOutForGood

Find an event near you👇
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January Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Annie Andrews · Mobilize 🎉 Starting the New Year strong with a very special guest! The Aiken County Democrats will kick off the year with our January Monthly Meeting featuring Dr. Annie Andrews, Democratic candidate for U.S....

I'm attending Aiken County Democratic Party's event, “January Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Annie Andrews” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... #scpol

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota investigators say they can't access evidence after fatal ICE shooting and FBI won't work jointly on probe.

@reuters.com

Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [City, State]. I’m calling to urge Senator [Name] to vote YES on the War Powers Resolution. Congress, not the President, has the constitutional authority to declare war, and this resolution is essential to restoring that balance of power. We cannot allow unauthorized military actions to continue without congressional approval or oversight. A “yes” vote is a vote for accountability, diplomacy, and upholding the Constitution. Please let Senator [Name] know that their constituents expect them to support this resolution. Thank you for taking my call.

An official NYT response means this is clearly a sore spot for them and people should keep hitting the target

Bridge protest in Simpsonville, SC, every Sunday afternoon. Signs say Epstein Files, No War For Oil, Impeach/Imprison

@dleeturner.bsky.social shared this photo on her FB page. This happens every Sunday in Simpsonville, SC.

HELP WANTED Heritage Foundation is looking for overconfident Gentitled white bros. Must have: -Three years' experience as Hitler Youth. -Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes. -Strong "oral" skills. Bring a willing attitude and kneepads. Inquire at: publicprograms@heritage.org or call us: (202) 546-4400

currently pasted near heritage HQ

Detailed watercolor painting of a field sparrow facing forward, perched on a spiderwort with more spiderwort and gray-headed coneflower in the background.

Detailed marker illustration of a Javan Green Magpie, perched on a branch and looking downward.

Detailed watercolor painting of a pair of black terns participating in courtship feeding. The male is in flight and has a minnow in his beak, while the female is perched on a dead branch with her mouth open to receive it. Diffuse cattails are in the background, fading into blue sky.

Detailed watercolor painting of a wood thrush perched on a branch and singing. The bird is warm-brown on the back of its head and body, with a creamy white breast with black spots. The background is dark green with many shadows of branches, suggesting that the bird is deep in the woods.

Apparently it's #NationalBirdDay! I didn't know about it because every day is bird day to me ❤️ But in honor of the day, here is some of my art that features threatened species

#BirdArt #SciArt #Watercolor #FineArt #AnimalArt

do i know anyone who farms their own potatoes?

i’ve been trying to figure out if i have an actual potato intolerance or if it’s the stuff they spray on basically all potatoes you can buy, even small farms

and my ground is literally rock so i can’t try it out without a significant investment

Aquarium/terrarium pro tip: if they’ve gone to the trouble of putting a picture of a lizard or a fish on it, they will triple the price of the item compared to what it is at the hardware store.

The situation with animated GIFs and alt text is complicated on this website.

Let's start with the most basic thing to know:

the best practice approach to animated GIFs is the same as for other images (files ending in .gif, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .tiff, etc., but—importantly—not video files).

Art by Gustav Klimt. Painting of a swamp.

The sjoufert is a fiery ghost in Flemish folklore who often appears near swamps. In one tale, people who lived near a swamp whistled at him. They fled into their house as the very angry ghost flew behind them. He left four paw prints on their door that never disappeared.

#PhantomsFriday

Squirrel campaign poster, fluffy gray for Mayor

The people of DC want to know if @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social will be supporting Ward 2's Fluffy Gray to succeed @mayorbowser.dc.gov

Charleston debates stepping in to reopen one of its oldest museums full-time after financial hardship Charleston officials are debating taking on the management of The Powder Magazine. A proposed partnership would restore longer hours and boost attendance.

I hope they're able to reopen the Powder Magazine in Charleston. It's a remarkable building. It was built in 1713.
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I have a kid at CofC & he says there are tons of students from the northeast there. It’s like college plus beach vacation.

Why young Americans are shunning elite universities for the Deep South Social life, sunshine and picturesque campuses are luring students from the northeast to colleges in South Carolina, Alabama and more

Why young Americans are shunning elite universities for the Deep South
Social life, sunshine and picturesque campuses are luring students from the northeast to colleges in South Carolina, Alabama and more
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Swagger isn't what I'm looking for in a healthcare company🤨

The moral of the story is that there are jobs for artists, real actual careers, a lot of them. If that is what you are good at, pursue it.

All of us had tried pursuing different fields (tech, publishing, manufacturing) because “everybody knows” that being an artist isn’t a real job. And all of us realized that we were miserable and needed to do what we were good at instead… and we all succeeded!