Illiberal democracy is an oxymoron! László Upor is former Vice Rector and Acting Rector of the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest — the one university that fought back when the Viktor Orbán administration began taking control of Hungary’s universities: bit.ly/3MzgDDN

Humans can be a menace to the natural world, but we can also be medicine. Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer's research shows that nature benefits from human interaction, and her new "Plant Baby Plant" initiative is showing what's possible when people come together to restore plants: bit.ly/4jbYbxd

Filmmakers Juan Carlos Dávila and Tami Gold say bring back film screenings! Around the country, theaters are becoming a place for community building and organizing. Watch or listen to the full conversation this week on public television and radio, YouTube and podcast platforms: bit.ly/3OTs7mv

Alice Wong lived longer than she expected, but not long enough. The celebrated disability activist has been called an oracle, visionary, unapologetic and fearless, and @notyouravgho101.bsky.social and @thrasherxy.bsky.social are committed to lifting up her legacy: bit.ly/4pxYUu2

In their first interview together, @ezralevin.bsky.social, the co-founder of @indivisible.org (the group behind No Kings!) and László Upor, a leader in one of Hungary’s most creative and visible resistance efforts, share their experiences of resisting authoritarianism. Tune in here: bit.ly/3MzgDDN

The struggle over how technology is utilized is as old as capitalism, says @newyorker.com's @johncassidysays.bsky.social. In his book "Capitalism and Its Critics", he discusses the Luddites, 19th-century workers in Northern England who organized against technology taking their jobs: bit.ly/4k5S8uu

Shares of liquefied natural gas production companies like Venture Global are skyrocketing amid the war on Iran, but LNG facilities pose major threats to people and the planet. In this episode, Laura speaks to Louisianans whose lives have been turned upside down by the expansion of LNG exports.

Donald Trump has an extensive, decades-long record of demeaning, objectifying, and allegedly abusing women. Why do some of the women in his circle go along with misogyny? @ninaburleigh.bsky.social, a New York Times bestselling author and "American Freakshow" creator, breaks it down: bit.ly/4kxY9Ai

According to a leaked memo, the DOJ is charging the IRS with going after the funders of nonprofit organizations. The news is no surprise, says @GRITLaura.bsky.social. Stay until the end of this week’s show for her commentary, and look out for the extended version on Substack: bit.ly/3MzgDDN

It’s almost unheard of for an independent media collective to survive as long as @thirdworldnewsreel.bsky.social has. Since 1968, they have chronicled some of the most pivotal movements in human history, and there’s lots to learn about how they’ve adapted in today’s “media carnage": bit.ly/3OTs7mv

Swiss officials launched urgent tracing after confirming a rare Andes Hantavirus case linked to the deadly MV Hondius Cruise Ship Outbreak. 👉 Read the full story at NewsLink7.com #AndesHantavirus #MVHondius #Hantavirus #Switzerland #WHO #CruiseShip #Outbreak #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Europe

Catch the full conversation with @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on The Tea with April Ryan tomorrow at 5pm ET on Substack.

Foreign Minister Sikorski on support for Ukraine and NATO security: "We hope that Vladimir Putin recalculates now that Ukraine has been granted additional resources by the European Union and that weapons are flowing from the United States."

On average, cars are standing still over 90% of the time. And even when they are supposed to be driving, they are standing still a lot. So, done with standing still? Take the bike instead!

The myth of Christian genocide is so classic and so false. This is the classic example of using culture wars to incite real wars to increase popularity and military funding. Do not be fooled.

Francesco Ciulla says that the great thing about development is that your path does not need to be ordinary, and there are plenty of ways into the industry. Do you agree? 🤔 Watch episodes of Coffee with Developers and more at wearedevelopers.com/en/videos

What's the matter? I swear I'm harmless ~ #Live2D #Vtuber

It’s giving Pride weekend energy and we’re here for it! 🌈🎉 ‌ Stop by our booth at the St. Pete Pride Street Fair tomorrow to: ✔️ Get tested for HIV, Hep C, Syphilis, and pregnancy ✔️ Secure PrEP onsite, walk away with it in hand 💊 ✔️ Chat with our onsite provider 📍Come celebrate with us!

Umm, Happy is NOT okay. #catsbeingcats #goodbyesofa #cats

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Jack Perry & his vacuum cleaner weapons, man 😭😭 #AEWDoN

Last night, @mcclellan.house.gov told @deanobeidallah.bsky.social how the SCOTUS decisions is bringing back the Jim Crow states. LISTEN: Siriusxm.us/Dean

We will reclaim this spot on Sunday for Anti-ICE protests. There have been several arrests lately! #noICE #Resist #Protest #LFK #MardiGras

Kirby Air Riders ability Flash! #kirbyairriders #Kirby

Do not watch this if you have anxiety! Spoiler- she survived!

Where does this stop? Billions in subsidies, projects collapsing, and families hit with power bills as high as $784 a month. I’m calling for transparency and accountability — regional Australians shouldn’t be left paying the price.

Our #community walk yesterday in #montrosecolorado. We collected items for our immigrant families, wrote 💌, walked, talked & got some of our bad energy out! #indivisible #iceout

www.twitch.tv/GrimCheeferG... Dead by Daylight Live! In about 30 min @ 6pm EDT! One more day of streaming before we hit the weekend! Join me for a few games of cat and mouse. I can't wait to see you all there! (Also Live on YouTube!) #DeadByDaylight #LiveStream

This just aired on my local news, and there are two big takeaways: 📌More confirmation that Becerra is the clear front-runner. 📌Voter turnout is extremely low so far. If you haven’t voted yet, drop off your ballot. Don’t wait. Make sure your vote is counted.

Though this young student is only moving from kindergarten to first grade, he already has his first viral moment in the books. Clearly Graham, a 6-year-old student in Texas, has decided he is too cool for school and is ready for summer. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dQXMy0

💙💙💙 S.323 would create a near-total, effectively a “from-conception,” ban with almost no exceptions. I spent yesterday evening writing postcards. The link in my bio has a letter you can send to the committee if you are a SC resident as well as my analysis of the bill.

Can Albuquerque reimagine Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds? Chris & Gabby talk with former ABQ Mayor Marty Chavez, who’s leading the effort to reimagine the site. The millions $$ needed + the controversial idea of moving the State Fair on New Mexico News Insiders. 🎙️

A WIP health menu showing the condition of every damageable body part, including severed limbs, destroyed organs, sickness, afflictions, mental states, and more. It’ll be paired with a wide range of medical items, and help me balance the damage system #roguelike #darkfantasy #indiedev #gamedev #DFE

🌍🔥 Lebanon Syria War | FSRV Drone Attack in Rachaf, Lebanon | RCF NSFW & Premium Content: https://patreon.com/RealCombatFootage Odysee: https://odysee.com/@RCF #RealCombatFootage #RCF #War #Military #WorldNews #BreakingNews #LebanonSyriaWar

What if hearing too much became dangerous? “TUNER” follows a gifted piano tuner whose heightened senses make him a target. Now playing in theaters.

Paul McCartney at 83: Still Creating, Still Alive #PaulMcCartney #TheBeatles #Music #RockMusic

China launches a crew of three astronauts to its Tiangong space station onboard its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The crew includes Lai Ka-ying, who is the first astronaut from Hong Kong, along with astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan.

The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world. Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.

A Celebrity Cameo! 🎵 Random #zelda fact! #nintendo #autisticgamingplus

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Protest sign is ready for our weekly Friday honk-n-wave in Albany, Oregon! Inspired by John Carpenter's They Live (1988).

🔥𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐊𝐎🔥 Land of Jade & Fire, Book2 Pirates took Kaneko. Destiny calls Yoshi to become a samurai. As danger rises and hearts refuse to forget, love and duty collide in this epic MM romantic fantasy adventure. 📚 Reading order: Yoshi → Kaneko 👉 https://books.authorcaseymorales.com/kaneko

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 BIG BRO / LITTLE BRO HARPER & SCOUT LIFE LESSONS 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 MOMMY: What's today, Scout? SCOUT & HARPER: LAKE DAY! SCOUT: Looking for trouble. HARPER: Trouble this way! LESSON: "Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things." - Henry Ward Beecher

If you’re busy listening to our latest episode on the ICC policy but prefer doing so alongside a visual format, the transcript is now available an the Asymmetrical Haircuts website With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social @markkersten.bsky.social and Otto Spijkers

I tried tossing the food, but it didn’t encourage them to approach. So, I decided to leave the food on the ground and quietly walked away. Once I left, I could see them eagerly coming out to eat. When I returned with another bag of food, I found they had already ate everything and were hiding again

Look, The Country Girl Fairy Woman, As Well As a Special Guest, A Small, Only 6 Foot Character Based On The Warden From Minecraft! She’s Cute! #game #gamedev #dev #pixel #art #pixelart #oc #originalcharacter #character #originalart #original #woman

STFU 👿 New Iran LEGO video featuring our very own Royal Charlie - I can’t call him King it doesn’t sit right with me. RFK Jr is a bass playing zombie on horseback 🧟‍♂️🤣

But see that’s the point! Where are the missing ducks? What’s that pigeon’s backstory? Is he in on the missing ducks?! 👀 #writing #writingcommunity #author #writer #pantser #writersky #booksky #writesky

Perth had such a great event & said so many important things about him & Santa. Can't wait to see what surprise they for us soon 🥰 I also hope Perth keeps wearing colors because he looked perfect in pink today 💗 🖤 PERTH X VELLA SLEEPMASK #CoreOnePrivilegexPerth #PerthSanta #เพิร์ธแซนต้า #perthtanapon

Relying just on work life insurance? It may not follow you if you leave your job. Protect your family with a personal policy—lock in low rates and full control. Based in Galveston? Let’s chat! #lifeinsurance #Texas

RT @SECNetwork: HOW BOUT DEM DAWGS 😤 @BaseballUGA advances to the Super Regionals!

🚨 ⚡ Gwyliwch y foment y cafodd padlfyrddiwr a'i chi eu hachub oddi ar arfordir Môn gan Fad Achub Moelfre. Fe deithiodd y criw 45 munud drwy ganol storm ar eu ffordd yn ôl i Foelfre.

Doing some spring cleaning? As Briana from the @hfx-fire.bsky.social Fire Prevention team explains in this video, it’s a great time to think about fire safety. Learn more: Halifax.ca/fire

2025: A year of changes and the need to take a stand. Join us in reviewing the year: mailbox.org/en/news/2025... 🎄 We thank you for your trust this year and wish you, your teams and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!

URGENTE: Sucatinha nerfado!!! 😂 #arcraiders #arcraidersgame

This wasn't the only time in the video, earlier in the video, they self destruct or they might have turned into an fly.

🪶 time for a Cardinal of the day 📽️ Alpha is flappy today, Elder is definitely molting, Mr and Mrs Alpha eat together, Pope and more Enjoy ⏳with our 🐦 See yourself in a 🔵bubble feel your heart beating💓 Breathe🫁 in light Breathe😮‍💨 out Shadow let it go We will PERSEVERE #birds

Project 2025 author: we have implemented 1055 of 1913 acts. And they're not even including Project Esther. 👀 #voices4victory #usDemocracy #dv1