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"In order to change someone’s mind, you have to change their life. You have to change their network of friends and connections. You need to change the experiences they’ve had in the world," says @sarahsteinlubrano.bsky.social.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson has some advice for the Democrats if they take back power in the midterm elections.

This is about Ilhan Omar. But it's also about control, intimidation, & authoritarianism. The message is: we can do this to a member of Congress; no foreign-born American is safe. The administration is using fear as a tactic to discourage people from voicing opposition.

This picture will define Trump and MAGA in the history books.

Students, staff, and families have made it clear: They don’t want more guns on Florida campuses. This November, voters will remember who catered to the gun lobby and who stood up for the safety of our communities.

Attorney General Keith Ellison says that Google's agreement with Xcel Energy to power the huge, hyperscale data center in Pine Island could leave Xcel's other customers on the hook for millions and possibly more than a billion dollars in extra costs.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to call attention to America’s uniquely lethal domestic gun violence crisis. Domestic violence and gun violence are deeply interconnected, impacting millions of women, families, and communities.

The day of remembrance, held annually on Sept. 30, recognizes the history of Native American boarding schools, which were established to assimilate Native children into Western culture.

Trump has said the Iran war is almost over at least 60 times. It's been 212 days. 19 service members are dead, 800+ wounded, $43 billion gone. We counted every broken promise with @votevets.org.

Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files

In France. Totally agree.

NO FLUID was found in Nolan Wells' lungs or airways, per the autopsy report by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner. How do you die by "accidental drowning" if there is no water in your lungs?

A British farm has unveiled a giant pumpkin mosaic of Sir David Attenborough to celebrate the naturalist's 100th birthday. The mosaic broke the farm's own record for the world's largest squash mosaic. The record was confirmed by Guinness World Records at the unveiling of the artwork on Tuesday.

A photo of Donald Trump inspecting the scale model of the Trump arch with drones, snipers, and golden statues was unavailable due to reporters being banned from the briefing. So, here is Hitler and other top Nazis inspecting a scale model of a planned Triumphal Arch in Berlin, circa 1939.

I'm gonna be in the booth where it happens Booth where it happens Booth where it happens

Today is National Voter Registration Day — and we're less than 50 days from the midterms. The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same. This is absolutely vital. ⬇️ https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

Trump Promises To Take $5,000 From Every American If Democrats Win Midterm

If you HAVE to be a nasty bigot, at least be consistent with your hateful bullshit.

Vital journalism: Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. @andreasuozzo.com and Agnel Philip

The kids growing up with AI tell us what excites them, worries them, and leaves them cold.

None of these three map apps (Mapquest, Apple, Google) spells Lindstrom, Minnesota with two dots over the “o” as Gov. Mark Dayton mandated.

AI companion toys for neurodivergent children promise connection and therapy, but can they deliver for the long haul?

✅FACT CHECK: Joe Biden hasn't been president in almost TWO YEARS!

saw this on the freeway yesterday

Here is Trump's progression: Fake polls➡️Fake voters➡️Fake results➡️Fake winners🟰Real suppression, real lies, real subversion and real violence.

Welp, if the FDA says so... So be it.

The kids growing up with AI tell us what excites them, worries them, and leaves them cold.

What the actual fuck????

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Over the last month, MSP Airport installed special maps outside every bathroom throughout the facility designed to improve accessibility for travelers who are blind. They hope to share their designs to airports around the country to ease travel for everyone.

WRONG ANSWER. Right answer: We. Share a lot of values that need bolstering right now…..

“Aliya Bhatia, a senior policy analyst at CDT, said the rules ‘leave several essential questions open for companies to answer,’ such as whether to use biometric data and if those methods are ‘proportionate’ to the risks posed by algorithms & push notifications.”

Follow our living in Strasbourg France for 5 months. I observe life with my pug, all things French dogs and dog people, French culture and our conversations about how Trump is trying to destroy the world. susanandmaudegotofrance.wordpress.com

Artwork by @jamesdfmellor on IG 🤭

Ironic, a cartoon character has more wisdom than the entire tRump clown cabinet combined

Since Trump's Iran War began: -The Pentagon has spent at least $40B on the war -Inflation has surged to over 4% for the first time in three years -Gas prices have risen nearly 40% and the strategic petroleum reserve is at historic lows Tired of winning yet?

A judge has short-circuited an investigation into Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and other Minnesota leaders targeted for scrutiny by the Department of Justice. A set of subpoenas was thrown out with the judge declaring them to be baseless.

This week’s Just for Skeets and Giggles is out! Have a great weekend. open.substack.com/pub/statusku...

Quintessential Trump: In 2025, Trump axed the program to combat New World Screwworm, stating that they had "saved" $1.5 million a year. In 2026, the Trump announces a $1 billion emergency program to combat the Screwworm outbreak. $1 billion would have funded the old program for 667 years.

Good morning! Since Trump was re-elected, Forbes estimates— 💰His net worth is up $1.8 billion, to $6.1 billion 💰Eric’s is up 10x, to $400 million 💰Don Jr.’s is up 6x, to $300 million 💰20-year-old Barron is worth $150 million And Jared became a billionaire last year. Have a great day!

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While this is maybe the most egregious AI ripoff I've seen, as a librarian I've noticed a trend of AI "books" being listed with similar titles to major releases in an effort to scrape some of the hype for themselves. These people put more thought into SEO than they do writing. It's all a grift.