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Do not accept the question "But how do we pay for it?" about social programs ever again. That talking point is done forever.

Every reputable expert I know considers mRNA vaccine technology to be one of the most revolutionary advances in medicine in our lifetimes. Its inventors won the Nobel Prize in 2023. Shutting it down now is pointless self-harm to humanity.

Local journalism matters!

World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men The International Chess Federation will stop allowing transgender women to participate in women's tournaments. The group said changing genders has a "significant impact" on a player's status.

All you need to know about transphobes/terfs/gender critical people is that they think trans people have an unfair advantage in chess.

It's finally here, folks! 

I just kicked off the 174th Wisconsin State Fair! Who's going? 🙋‍♂️

Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.

NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —

2009?!?! OMG

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Ignores Basic Rights, Lawyers Warn The detention center has already been accused of providing “inhumane” living conditions.

Civil rights lawyers are trying to land a temporary restraining order against Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center, alleging that detainees’ constitutional rights are being violated.

DOJ Sent Its Latest Demand For Voter Data to the Wrong Person Read more here.

The Justice Department mistakenly emailed Wisconsin’s Democratic Secretary of State demanding election data. Her office does not oversee elections.

She called it part of a "coordinated witch hunt" over the 2020 elections.

Opinion | Why Madison’s former top cop is carrying a cross in protest Paul Fanlund: David Couper, Madison’s former longtime police chief turned Episcopal priest, has organized a vigil against Donald Trump’s cruelty.

Paul Fanlund: David Couper, Madison’s former longtime police chief turned Episcopal priest, has organized a vigil against Donald Trump’s cruelty.

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Thank you! I pinned that feed so fast

Found in House Republican conference: 219 able-bodied adults who refuse to work.

“There is no religion that says, ‘when someone gets sick, see how much money you can make off them.’” — @jamestalarico.bsky.social

Forest Lake school board debates repealing dress code ban on hate symbols Forest Lake school leaders are considering repealing the ban on wearing clothing that displays the Confederate flag, swastika and KKK signs.

Also, Minnesota peeps, just got a heads up that some crazy shit is going on in Forest Lake, so I highly recommend you turn up for your school board elections. It matters more than you think. Don't let your city turn into Huntington Beach.

Opinion | HHS under Kennedy might be moving to undercut lifesaving preventive care Americans deserve to know about changes to the Affordable Care Act’s promise of insurance.

Op-ed: Is the Trump administration moving to undercut the Affordable Care Act’s promise that health insurance would provide access to the most scientifically sound preventive care? #USPSTF
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Trump administration to destroy nearly $10m of contraceptives for women overseas As part of president’s shuttering of USAID, destruction of the contraceptives will cost US taxpayers $167,000

"The Trump administration has decided to destroy $9.7m worth of contraceptives rather than send them abroad to women in need.

A state department spokesperson confirmed that the decision had been made – a move that will cost US taxpayers $167,000."

May every exclusive scoop be another wonderful secret.

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Oooh! Beautiful things, bookmarking your website

Loss of federal funding will hurt local #PBS-affiliate stations the most as they have to rent tower space for big transmitters so we can receive their signal even without cable.
These can expand signal reach in emergency situations to go well beyond their coverage areas for emergency broadcasts.
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Cost of Obamacare expected to soar as subsidies expire and insurers hike premiums People who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act could see increases of more than 75% each month, one expert said.

Trump is stealing from the sick to give tax cuts to the rich.

People who get health insurance through the ACA will pay 15% more in 2026. The largest increase in seven years.

Billionaires get special treatment. Working people get screwed.

“It Blows My Mind That There’s No Opposition”: When ICE Allies Run Unchallenged In a populous city in southeast Virginia, a Republican sheriff who calls himself “Detain ’Em Dave” is in a race to the right against a GOP challenger who wants more immigration enforcement. No Democrat or independent has filed to run.

There are dozens of sheriff’s races in 2025, and hundreds more next year. But before immigrant rights activists can organize around these races, they need actual candidates to be running for office—and they've faced challenge there, Alex Burness reports: boltsmag.org/sheriff...

Exclusive: Hundreds at Alligator Alcatraz have no criminal charges, Miami Herald learns Descriptions of the Everglades detention center as a place for violent criminals tell only part of the story.

250 people detained in the Florida Everglades have no criminal convictions or pending charges.

A plague upon the tyrant

Every Republican who goes on the Sunday shows tomorrow should be pressed to denounce this illegal and authoritarian proclamation from the president. And none of this "I didn't read the tweet" bullshit.

Mask Bans Are an Insult to Disabled People and Protesters Alike The bans threaten disabled people and protesters alike.

I was quoted in this @teenvogue.com article about mask bans and the harm they pose for the disability community.

This is the kind of inclusive journalism Teen Vogue has been doing for years.

If Bezos purchases them, it’ll be the end to stories about disability, trans rights, immigrant rights etc:

Short Fiction Starring or Mentioning David Gergen Short Fiction Starring or Mentioning David Gergen

RIP, David Gergen.

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Healthcare expert warns of coverage shock under 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Medicaid work requirements, ACA subsidy expiration, and Medicare Advantage cuts could disrupt coverage for millions.

Another piece on how ACA subsidies will expire at the end of the year thanks to the GOP, and how premiums will jump as a result.

Also covers other healthcare impacts, but unlike a lot of articles that only focus on Medicaid, this talks a lot about the subsidies.

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