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"You cannot reduce violent crime if you're not addressing the conditions in the communities where the violence actually exists." In 2024, @govwesmoore.bsky.social signed the largest mass pardon in the country for more than 175,000 cannabis convictions.
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Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social on pushing back against Trump's extremism at every opportunity:
CAP's @ambpressman.bsky.social: The biggest challenge will be ensuring that democratic institutions can function in a neutral manner instead of for Viktor Orbán's authoritarian vision, including giving the public universities and the courts back to the people of Hungary.
Workers must be protected as the use of AI tech becomes the norm in our society. More from @repcasar.bsky.social:
Gun violence will impact you, no matter where you live. Get involved on the local and state levels today.
Maryland Delegate Joe Vogel offers hope for climate action in the form of a warning: "We need...folks all across our state and all across our country to continue making this an issue of concern."
"I'm a United States Senator, but I'm also a product of good public policy." Head Start and Upward Bound opened doors for @warnock.senate.gov, yet the Trump administration has cut funding for these programs.
Indiana's religious exemption ruling is a step in the right direction for both abortion rights and religious freedom. CAP's Sally Steenland explains for @rewirenewsgroup.com: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/04/16/abortion-is-a-religious-freedom-opinion/
Trump's war in Iran is padding the pockets of oil and gas CEOs. Meanwhile, Americans are seeing historically high prices at the pump. @cwolfram.bsky.social explains:
The conversation on AI tech cannot stop at good vs. evil. Ezra Klein explains how AI can work for the public good:
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President Trump negotiated a new agriculture deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but it comes as questions linger over Chinese-owned farmland in the U.S. NewsNation’s Xavier Walton explains.
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Ukrainian forces use a robotic vehicle to help an elderly woman evacuate from the Donetsk frontline.
Київ під масованою атакою балістики, у столиці лунають потужні вибухи. В акваторію Чорного моря виведені 2 ракетоносії загальним залпом 16 "Калібрів".
Romi Gonen, die in der Gefangenschaft der Hamas sexuell missbraucht und brutal misshandelt wurde, reagierte auf die Nachricht von Izz al-Din al-Haddads Eliminierung: „Heute Morgen ist der Himmel blauer, die Vögel singen lauter, und Izz al-Din schmort in den Feuern der Hölle.“
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#trump #colbert #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/kq2g5207
Okay, well my point was— Trump can’t pull the US out of NATO because Finland is the only one monitoring the Russian nukes pointed at Washington, DC, Miami, NYC, and LA — and that it relates to Trump’s comment about not wanting China & Russia to have Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. 😉
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Inner peace comes from knowing Jesus as your Lord & Savior #God #Jesus #christian #peace #soul
The real question is not whether somebody got offended by Find A Black Dr The real question is why a Black doctor directory had to exist in the 1st place Black-centered tools were built because Black people were excluded. That history cannot be erased just because people do not like the response
We need leaders who represent us and who won’t ignore the people they serve. In Congress we will continue to show up just like we do each and every day on the trail. #democrat #congress #politics #midterms #michigan
Es todo un bochorno de dimensiones colosales. La derecha de este país es sin duda lo peor de este país. 👇🤬
JD Vance remains busy with name-calling, but the Trump Administration's economic failures are there for all to see.
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AI's lack of Collaboration_ The Missing Feature You Need PM Cowboy Podcast #51 — Part of the AI Series Topic: Human-Centered AI — Between Hype, Fear, and Responsibility Guest: Helen Edwards - Co-Founder Artificiality Institute
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Plan B is Plan A, Thune says, as shutdown poised to be the second longest in history and likely to go much longer
New Estonian interceptor drone being tested in Ukraine. It has a rocket boost for altitude and speed.
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"Pedro Sánchez ha reaparecido en público por primera vez desde que la UCO entrara a la sede socialista de Ferraz la pasada semana en el marco de la investigación del caso Leire Díez..." ▶️ Empieza #24hFdS con la última hora En directo en rtve.es/audio
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