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Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91 Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

01.10.2025 18:34 πŸ‘ 3465 πŸ” 1060 πŸ’¬ 137 πŸ“Œ 284
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Book banners have NEVER been in the good guys - www.bookbanpetition.us

04.06.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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13-yr-old Camarria Williams made a remarkable discovery when she found a compound with potential cancer-fighting properties in goose poop from Garfield Park, Chicago.

This surprising find happened while participating in the Chicago Antibiotic Discovery Lab, a STEM program in collaboration with the

04.06.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 19569 πŸ” 4052 πŸ’¬ 548 πŸ“Œ 383
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Pedro Pascal at Cannes speaks on America's political chaos: "Fear is the way that they win, so keep telling the stories and expressing yourself and fighting. F*ck the people that try to make you scared and fight back. Don't let them win."

17.05.2025 13:13 πŸ‘ 4094 πŸ” 1103 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 94

β€œAnd so the Greeks send me this horse, we’re talking about one of the most beautiful horses you’ve ever seen. So big. So strong. Normally they keep this kind of horse for themselves but they were such big fans they said sir, please take our big wonderful horse we’ll even bring it to your house”

12.05.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 12787 πŸ” 3364 πŸ’¬ 156 πŸ“Œ 118
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Star Wars’ β€˜Andor’ Season 2 Depicts the Banality of American Fascism The franchise’s Disney era has been defined by toothless politics, but β€œAndor” Season 2 is a vivid metaphor for America’s descent into authoritarianism.

The latest episodes of #Andor show how authoritarianism becomes ordinary β€” how people get crushed by systems pretending to keep order. We break it down in our article on the show as a metaphor for American fascism: www.wired.com/story/star-w...

07.05.2025 14:37 πŸ‘ 1436 πŸ” 391 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 35
White text on blue background that reads "Statement from Commander Emily Shilling, Lead Plaintiff, Shilling v. United States" and a photo of Commander Shilling

White text on blue background that reads "Statement from Commander Emily Shilling, Lead Plaintiff, Shilling v. United States" and a photo of Commander Shilling

White text on blue background that reads "the decision by the Supreme Court to stay the injunction in Shilling v. United States is a heavy blowβ€”not just to me, but to every transgender service member who has worn the uniform with honor and integrity.
We asked for clarity. We asked for stability. Instead, we received uncertainty. The protections granted by the District Court, which affirmed our right to serve openly and authentically, are now paused while this case continues its journey through the courts."

White text on blue background that reads "the decision by the Supreme Court to stay the injunction in Shilling v. United States is a heavy blowβ€”not just to me, but to every transgender service member who has worn the uniform with honor and integrity. We asked for clarity. We asked for stability. Instead, we received uncertainty. The protections granted by the District Court, which affirmed our right to serve openly and authentically, are now paused while this case continues its journey through the courts."

white text on blue background that reads "But let me be perfectly clear: this is not defeat. This is delay.
Transgender service members have served this nation with courage, skill, and selflessness for years.  We’ve flown combat missions, led sailors, commanded troops, and stood watch. We are not a theory. We are not a policy debate. We are real people, doing real jobs, in defense of a nation we still believe in, even when it struggles to believe in us."

white text on blue background that reads "But let me be perfectly clear: this is not defeat. This is delay. Transgender service members have served this nation with courage, skill, and selflessness for years. We’ve flown combat missions, led sailors, commanded troops, and stood watch. We are not a theory. We are not a policy debate. We are real people, doing real jobs, in defense of a nation we still believe in, even when it struggles to believe in us."

white text on blue background that reads "I know this decision will cause fear and doubt in the ranks. To those feeling shaken, I say this: stand tall. You are not alone. You are part of a community that will fight for you, stand beside you, and never stop pushing forward.
This case isn’t over. The truth is still on our side. And history, like it always has, will find in favor of those who choose courage over cowardice, service over exclusion, and unity over fear.
We carry on and fight forward."

white text on blue background that reads "I know this decision will cause fear and doubt in the ranks. To those feeling shaken, I say this: stand tall. You are not alone. You are part of a community that will fight for you, stand beside you, and never stop pushing forward. This case isn’t over. The truth is still on our side. And history, like it always has, will find in favor of those who choose courage over cowardice, service over exclusion, and unity over fear. We carry on and fight forward."

Statement from Commander Emily Shilling, lead plaintiff in Shilling v. United States, on the news from the Supreme Court. We are proud to fight alongside Commander Shilling for the rights of all trans people who wish to serve.

Learn more about our case with @hrc.org: lambdalegal.org/case/shillin...

07.05.2025 13:45 πŸ‘ 227 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

My condolences for your cinnamon roll loss.

27.04.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love the part of going out where I spend $40 to wish I was home the whole time

26.04.2025 00:16 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
a blank cover variant of DC Comics' Birds of Prey on which I have drawn a Canada Goose with the words FUCK OFF DONALD

a blank cover variant of DC Comics' Birds of Prey on which I have drawn a Canada Goose with the words FUCK OFF DONALD

I don't usually do commissions at cons, but I had to do this

26.04.2025 00:24 πŸ‘ 804 πŸ” 97 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3
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Re-watching Season 1 of "Andor" before Season 2 drops next week and boy does it have extra resonance now

18.04.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 1274 πŸ” 382 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 25

Are the raccoons moving with you?

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🌱 β€œWhat you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” β€”Jane Goodall

30.03.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

"[T]he loss of U.S. support [for Gavi, which purchases vaccines for children in developing countries] may mean 75 million children do not receive routine vaccinations in the next five years, with more than 1.2 million children dying as a result."
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...

26.03.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 80 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 22

Afternoon’s Gone Blind
Translated From Love
What the Heart Doesn’t Know
Losing You
Sweet Sundown
What Did You Think
Not What I Had in Mind
Reason to Believe
Take Me Down
Time Has Told Me
That’ll Be Me
I Know Better Now

25.03.2025 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've said this for years

19.03.2025 22:21 πŸ‘ 363 πŸ” 121 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 6

Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.

They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.

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I am begging blue state governors to have lunch this week with your adjutant general of the National Guard.

Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.

16.03.2025 22:52 πŸ‘ 33662 πŸ” 8719 πŸ’¬ 618 πŸ“Œ 777
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I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people. So Tesla, you’re fired!

New ride coming soon.

14.03.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 69328 πŸ” 12162 πŸ’¬ 3925 πŸ“Œ 1426
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Uninvited otter wreaks havoc in family kitchen A family was surprised by the uninvited guest who wreaked havoc in their kitchen in Shetland.

IMPORTANT OTTER NEWS

14.03.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 180 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 7
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Great News For Us, Awful News for Trump Onward.

AOC slammed Mike Johnson, saying: β€œYou run the government. If you have the votes, then go ahead. If you need Democrats, then you need to negotiate with Democrats. Those are your two options. Blaming someone else because your shoes are untied isn’t one.”

13.03.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 14758 πŸ” 3566 πŸ’¬ 329 πŸ“Œ 274
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Walz: Donald Trump doesn't know how anything works. Donald Trump is this caricature that had a reality TV show that pretended like he knew how to run businesses. The reality is, he doesn't

13.03.2025 00:19 πŸ‘ 6200 πŸ” 1292 πŸ’¬ 140 πŸ“Œ 74
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U.S. citizen child recovering from brain cancer deported to Mexico with undocumented parents The Texas family was on their way to an emergency medical checkup, they said, when they were detained at an immigration checkpoint.

A 10-year-old CITIZEN girl recovering from brain cancer deported with her undocumented parents.

Do you all feel great again? For those who refuse to call out MAGA's racism, will this do it or is still economic anxiety?
www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...

13.03.2025 03:00 πŸ‘ 1969 πŸ” 710 πŸ’¬ 104 πŸ“Œ 56

I’m so grateful to have parents who made sure I got vaccinated.

11.03.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 23833 πŸ” 2023 πŸ’¬ 501 πŸ“Œ 168

You're going to be tempted to engage in discourse focused on what Mahmoud Khalil said--was it actually antisemitic? Did he endorse Hamas?--and I cannot encourage you enough not to do that. It just doesn't matter what he said because you should not be detained and deported over what you say, period.

11.03.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 2684 πŸ” 665 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 31
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Mahmoud Khalil’s Detention Is a Trial Run The pro-Palestine student was arrested without due process for exercising his right to free speech. He will not be the last.

The detention of Mahmoud Khalil puts all Americans fundamental rights at risk. And if you can’t see that because you oppose his politics, well that’s exactly the reaction Trump and his cronies are counting on. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

11.03.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 6503 πŸ” 2611 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 174
A dark blue graphic with a photo of two older white people reviewing a document at a cafe. The white and yellow text says, β€œMedicare has transformed aging in America, ensuring seniors have access to the healthcare they need to live longer, healthier lives.”

A dark blue graphic with a photo of two older white people reviewing a document at a cafe. The white and yellow text says, β€œMedicare has transformed aging in America, ensuring seniors have access to the healthcare they need to live longer, healthier lives.”

Our seniors EARN Medicare in order to guarantee health care after they retire.

We owe it to seniors to protect Medicare!

08.03.2025 21:09 πŸ‘ 209 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
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Report: Trump Had Over $280 Million In Debt Forgiven And Avoided Paying Taxes On Most Of It The debt largely came from his Chicago tower.

Nothing screams HYPOCRITE quite like Trump complaining about & gutting school loan forgiveness for grads dedicated to service & bettering our communities while he’s had HUNDREDS of MILLIONS in debt forgiven due bankruptcy 6 times.

tinyurl.com/r6nkkz3j

08.03.2025 18:43 πŸ‘ 9750 πŸ” 2765 πŸ’¬ 406 πŸ“Œ 125
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Yes, Biden Spent Millions on Transgender Animal Experiments Last night, President Donald J. Trump highlighted many of the egregious examples of waste, fraud, and abuse funded by American taxpayers, including $8

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen more stupidity in one place as the Trump Administration. They are fucking idiots. www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...

07.03.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 3048 πŸ” 552 πŸ’¬ 273 πŸ“Œ 70