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The best satirists don’t just make people laugh. They help people understand power. And with that in mind, Colbert is among the best. As the “Late Show” comes to a close, a comedy scholar looks back at how Colbert used satire to explain complex topics: theconversation.com/5-reasons-st...
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The best satirists don’t just make people laugh. They help people understand power. And with that in mind, Colbert is among the best. As the “Late Show” comes to a close, a comed...
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The biggest risks to your home aren’t always the most obvious – and they’re already showing up in your insurance bill. A scholar of sustainable impacts and environmental law explains that it’s not just wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. #climatechange #environment
Christine Cairns Fortuin, who studies trees at Mississippi State University, notes that pollen season also lengthened by 20 days from 1990 to 2018. #spring #allergies #health #climatechange #weather
If your Spring allergies feel worse in recent years, it’s not just you. Climate change is making the pollen season longer and more intense, with warmer temperatures and windier conditions keeping more pollen in the air.
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Are prayers led by government officials a sign of religious freedom or a First Amendment problem? A former federal judge warns SCOTUS is loosening limits on government establishment of religion — risking a drift the founders sought to avoid. theconversation.com/why-pete-heg...
In a world where platforms collect everything, we choose a different path. At Daedalus, we collect and process only anonymous data — never personally identifiable information. No names. No emails. No tracking identities. 🌐 Visit myfaceless.com and create your health profile.
1/2 www.instagram.com/reel/DYdGOqN... It feels surreal watching history repeat itself. It’s heartbreaking that we’re going through this again. I don’t understand how rights and laws can be reshaped this way when Congress is supposed to be the branch that creates legislation.
Use our cities as "military training grounds" and this is "a war from within." Trump told top military leaders that they will have to mobilize soldiers on American citizens on American soil... #wakeupamerica
How can we understand cities in times of conflict and uncertainty? Urban Radar explores how photographs and archives help reveal urban change, especially in the Global South. Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/seein... #UrbanStudies #GlobalSouth #AcademicResearch
A Monday morning reading from The Goddess Companion by Patricia Monaghan. Today’s entry (April 6) is by poet Ramprasad. May you find balance this week ⚖️💕🙏🏻 #mondaymood #goddess #meditation #healingcrystals #poetry
This episode of Today’s Decay means Business! #pennstation #thebusiness #startrek #rerun #fouryearsagoscontentbutimcontentwithit #todaysdecay
BBC Politics asked me about Liberal Democrats’ chances at the elections on the 7th of May. We’re going to be strong contenders where we’re competitive against the Conservatives, & in many parts of the country we are now the only contenders against the divisive politics of Nigel Farage & Reform.
Love NY! New York City stands firm: No kings, no tyrants, no one above the people. Join millions marching today against authoritarian overreach. Power belongs to We the People and no one messes with US! #NoKings2026
“Incompetence. That’s just what it is.” Jody Vance & George Affleck break down the situation at Kits Pool, arguing that Premier David Eby and the elected Park Board commissioners should be held accountable. Full UnSpun episode below 👇
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a legacy rooted in service, courage, and responsibility to one another. I was honored to attend The Brave & the Rescued and to stand alongside firefighters who live that commitment every day, especially during the Los Angeles fires last year.
There are so many videos out there talking about suing and class actions… I hope this gives some insight! But like I always say, I’m a lawyer, not your lawyer, this is for educational informational purposes only🫶 #legal #subpoena #lawsuit #hipaa
I spoke to students at Sciences Po on moral ambition in a driverless world. Watch full speech if you want my proposals on how we fight back for solidarity and humanity. bit.ly/4aIBdKa Part 5: And here is what we need from you👇
Our #TheGameAwards Behind the Scenes VLOG is now live for VGC Patreon members. www.patreon.com/posts/game-a...
A rain-soaked #Hampden witnessed a fine #Scotland performance as they beat #England 1-0 to win the inaugural #RousCup on 25/05/1985. #football #soccer #footballnews #footballculture #fyp #bluesky #sport #sports
6 years ago today the first ever Stadium Stampede took place at DoN 2020. An incredible match during the height of the pandemic 🔥 #AEW
Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a purrrrfectly awesome #Caturday, we will make it a purrrrfectly awesome weekend.
HE MADE THE MONEY, SHE PLAYED AROUND. 📔:THE FINAL MIX by Marlow Stevens. Read Now on Amazon Kindle. www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4DS7CNT #bookstagram, #romance, #BOOKS, #books, #Booktok, #BookReview,
The Naval Update is now live! 🌊🌊🌊 This month, we bring you Buildable Boats, the Deep Sea, Tropical Islands, Ghost Ships, New and improved AI, and much, much more! It's a big one - soak it all up here: https://rust.facepunch.com/news/naval
.@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social: "[Republicans] can't admit that the war, even militarily, was not as much a success as Hegseth claimed." Bill Kristol chats with @andreweggers.bsky.social about the latest edition of their newsletter, "Morning Shots" and fact-checks various Republicans claims.
I made a video to celebrate that Dreamcatcher Codices Omnibus is now available for sale. To learn more: books2read.com/b/mdyQLR
Border checkpoint inspection sim 'Gate Guard Simulator' has players checking documents and stopping smugglers 🔍⚠️ Playtest now available on Steam 👇 #indiegame #indiedev
Ich bin jetzt einigermaßen verwirrt. Denn was sie hier beschreibt, ist meine Kindheit. So bin ich aufgewachsen, und ich war insgesamt glücklich. Was ist denn falsch an Einfamilienhäusern und Familien mit zwei oder drei Kindern?
Join us for No Kings 3 to stand up for the principles of our democracy. Grab your signs, bring your energy, and let’s make some noise! 🇺🇸✊✨❤️ • This Saturday • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM • Falmouth Village Green #NoKings #nokings3 #IndivisibleFalmouth #FalmouthMA #resist
Ever heard of the "diving reflex" or how humming can actually calm your brain? 📉 From cold water splashes to simple physical vibrations, mastering your vagus nerve is the ultimate hack for instant stress relief. Check out the guide! ✨ (link in the comments below)
Blitz has a crush on Stolas in Tomodachi Life Living The Dream and it's adorable 🥰 #Stolitz
8 million Americans rose up this weekend to say to one another: “I have your back. If you oppose tyranny and demand accountability, I have your back.” We are diverse, we come from all over the world, but we are united for democracy, justice, and a better America. 🇺🇸
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Footage of Trump and Vance being escorted out by the Secret Service after the shooting. I condemn violence and oppose shootings entirely, and I never want to see anyone get hurt. But from a historical perspective, a non-fatal gunshot wound often elevates a politician’s political standing.
What. A. Night!!! Awesome Main Event!!! I felt like tonight's show fleeeeew by. ❤️🥇💛🥇❤️🥇💛🥇❤️ #AEWCollision #AEW #WrestleSky
The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943) has a brand new restoration on the new complete Tom and Jerry Blu Ray set which features all 114 shorts in the original run! This one had won the 1943 Academy Award for best animated short!
We need to change the way we produce, process, and consume our food to protect biodiversity and strengthen ecosystem services. Here are 4 ways 👇 #BiodiversityDay #ForNature
Messing around with the new Boomtube heavy weapon in Star Citizen, and the thing is probably a little over powered.
Xavier Becerra's average donation is $59. He had 11,737 unique donors. 96% of donors gave less than $100. The most common occupation of Becerra's donors is teachers! I'm a teacher & gave him under $100 because I'm not a rockefeller—or a Steyer. Steyer had only 229 donors averaging over $575,800.
48 hour readathon mode: activated 📚⏳ How many books do you think I can finish before the weekend is over? #Readathon #TBR #BookCommunity
⚠️ "Estos discursos tienen responsables muy claros", señala @antonlosada.bsky.social en #MalasLenguasN.
Devil Wears Prada 2 shilling for for Google ai Demi Moore shilling for ai at Cannes film festival ruining ANY chance that I watch the I Love Boosters movie (she's in it😔) Kojima shilling for ai now And now the guy who made Book of Life Can we PLEASE pop this bubble already
Il commento di Ciccone dopo l’episodio con Rubio nel GPM di Passo Falzarego 😶 #GirodItalia #EurosportCICLISMO
Tyler Glasnow hurt again. #dodgers FREE Show, M-F, 12pm est, Fantasy Sports Daily - youtube.com/@eliteplusne... #baseball #fantasybaseball
"faith is more powerful than government, and nothing is more powerful than God" President Trump
Jellyfish Princess! I realized I hadn’t posted this speedpaint here yet #speedpaint #art #illustration #digitalart #oc #characterart #jellyfish #water #ocart #cute
Ahead of Game 1, take a closer look at New York's NBA Finals jerseys! The Finals tip off at 8:30 PM ET on ABC 🏆