Picture of a small person in an astronaut suit reading a book while sitting on the floor next to a pile of more books.

#PBRisingStars

Book Review: John Green is obsessed with tuberculosis. He makes a strong case that we should be, too Bestselling young adult author John Green's newest book is a nonfiction thesis on the deadliest infectious disease, which infects millions of people per year.

STUNNING review of Everything Is Tuberculosis in @apnews.com. "The real magic of Green’s writing is the deeply considerate, human touch that goes into every word. He uses the stories of real people to turn overwhelming problems into something personal and understandable."
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Here are 8 photography winners with disabilities who show the world their perspective Here are the winning entries in this year's Global Ability Photography Challenge.

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Science, folks. Science. This is wonderful news.

When Brad Schimel sued Planned Parenthood, he boasted it was an “honor” to have the case named for him: “Planned Parenthood v. Brad Schimel.”

You know who served as Planned Parenthood’s lawyer in that case? Susan Crawford.

Now Crawford and Schimel are the two candidates for WI’s Supreme Court.

NEW: Elon Musk is trying to buy Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, spending millions to install bought-and-paid-for MAGA extremist Brad Schimel.

Today, @WisDems launches a campaign to punch back: The People v. Musk.🧵

NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

As Facebook Abandons Fact-Checking, It’s Also Offering Bonuses for Viral Content Meta decided to stop working with U.S. fact-checkers at the same time as it’s revamping a program to pay bonuses to creators with high engagement numbers, potentially pouring accelerant on the kind…

ProPublica identified 95 Facebook pages that regularly post made-up headlines designed to draw engagement — and, often, stoke political divisions.

The pages, most of which are managed by people overseas, have a total of more than 7.7M followers.

By @craigsilverman.bsky.social

CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel It’s just the latest “Orwellian” crackdown on government scientists.

I don’t even know how this could be presented as being in service of anything other than hindering scientific progress.

I worked on the Magic School Bus television show in the 90s. When it was cancelled and we were working on the final episodes, I was tempted to answer the phone saying "Tragic School Bus."

Lifted by Musk’s Millions, G.O.P. Has Money Edge in Key Wisconsin Race In 2023, Democratic money helped elect a liberal to the state Supreme Court, swinging it to the left. Now, Elon Musk and other wealthy donors have given Republicans a chance to swing it back.

We can’t match Elon Musk’s millions in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

But we can all help stop a MAGA takeover of the highest court in this battleground state. No matter where you live, you can take action to elect Susan Crawford on April 1: indivisible.org/scowis2025

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.

Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.

Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

Thank you so much for this wonderful fundraiser!

C57BL/6J mice like this one sometimes make ultrasonic sounds when they pee a lot—which, I mean, no judgments here. CREDIT: Rama via Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA

Scientists only just realized that lab mice often call out when they pee. Now, the question is... why??? That and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪

If there's snow on the ground, that means it's a good day to knock on doors for Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court!

Join (you can also phone bank from wherever you are, from indoors): WisDems.org/volunteer

A screenshot of an email notifying Spotsylvania parents that funding for a program for youth with disabilities has been canceled

the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs

The winners of Rest of World’s photography contest From Cape Verde to Bhutan, we received 227 entries from over 45 countries around the world, featuring everything from sprawling mines to biometric facial scans.

Taken around the world, these are fascinating photos of people interacting with technology from solar panels to salt flats, smartphones to improvised goggles. restofworld.org/2025/tech-ph...

I recently read Lukoff's book, Too Bright to See, and loved it. Lukoff's letter is moving and thoughtful, shedding light not heat.

Absolutely spot-on and important piece by the always-great @nrarmour.bsky.social:

The ABA supports the rule of law It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...

“These stories should concern all Americans because they are our family members, neighbors and friends. No American can be proud of a government that carries out change in this way.”

The American Bar Association speaks out. Please read and share.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

Philadelphia Eagles’ AJ Brown Goes Viral for Reading Inspirational Book on Sideline During Playoff Game Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown went viral after he was caught reading the inspirational book 'Inner Excellence' on the sideline of their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunda...

“Everybody has a different thing and finds their flow in different ways.” people.com/philadelphia...

Call your Republican reps and tell them "I DIDN'T VOTE FOR CANCER!" - gregpak.net Folks often say they have Republican reps so there’s no point in calling them. Well, today’s your day to shine! Under Trump and Musk, the National Institutes of Heath just announced that they’re cutti...

I put this into a post. Please feel free to share. Call your R reps and tell them "I DIDN'T VOTE FOR CANCER!" - and demand they restore funding to the N.I.H. now. 202-224-3121

gregpak.net/2025/02/08/c...

I was alerted to this gem via Hank Green's feed.

Thank you to all who are using their voice!

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I’ll definitely read aloud in celebration. 😊

Brava, Sandra! Can't wait to read it!