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'We're way beyond drought. It's an aridification. It's a new, very dry normal that we have to get used to – and not expect to end any time soon' aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/… via @AJEnglish
Q&A: Colorado River crisis brings ‘very dry’ reality to US West

Q&A: Colorado River crisis brings ‘very dry’ reality to US West

Al Jazeera speaks to UN expert Lis Mullin Bernhardt about need to adapt to historic drought's impact on key US waterway.

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Defense spending in this country is out of control — even though the Pentagon has NEVER passed an audit. Until they're able to prove that they need more money, we must cut their bloated budget and invest that $ in our communities and people. blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/defens…

Defense Spending Reaches Record High as Pentagon Fails Its Audit – For Fifth Time

Time for Congress to insist on the bare minimum from DoD: accountability.

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We love what we do. We believe in the mission of the @nytimes. Executives have suggested this walkout was orchestrated by outsiders, but we are the union. Here's why more than 1,100 @NYTimesGuild members are ready to walk in their own words:
A quote card that reads: "My salary isn't worth much more than my salary after inflation when I started here in 1995. I have paid the 'loyalty penalty.' I gave back raises to save our health fund, and took furloughs to help save the company. I accepted paltry 2 percent raises when the industry was struggling and management was licking its wounds from bad business decisions. During that time I have struggled to put three kids through college while the company thumped its chest over soaring profits and surging subscriptions, handing out millions in executive raises, dividends and stock buybacks. I'm ready to walk because it's our turn to collect on our sweat equity." Signed, New York Times New Guild Grievance Chair Jim Luttrell

ALT A quote card that reads: "My salary isn't worth much more than my salary after inflation when I started here in 1995. I have paid the 'loyalty penalty.' I gave back raises to save our health fund, and took furloughs to help save the company. I accepted paltry 2 percent raises when the industry was struggling and management was licking its wounds from bad business decisions. During that time I have struggled to put three kids through college while the company thumped its chest over soaring profits and surging subscriptions, handing out millions in executive raises, dividends and stock buybacks. I'm ready to walk because it's our turn to collect on our sweat equity." Signed, New York Times New Guild Grievance Chair Jim Luttrell

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It's time for red states to stop standing in the way of student loan cancellation. Millions of people are in crushing debt and need this relief. xitter.gq/DebtCrisisOrg/status/1…
Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) (@DebtCrisisOrg) profile pictureStudent Debt Crisis Center (SDCC)@DebtCrisisOrg29 Nov 2022
Today, the student debt crisis reached $1,953,902,987,824
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The Inflation Reduction Act could save you thousands of dollars! See how 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 money.usnews.com/money/perso…
How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits

How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act expanded energy-efficient home improvement credits significantly for tax years 2023 to 2032.

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Gonna emphasize this point again: Garland isn’t fucking around.
Angry Staffer (@Angry_Staffer) profile pictureAngry Staffer
@Angry_Staffer18 Nov 2022
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Jack Smith indicted a CIA Officer (and secured a conviction) for… mishandling national defense information.
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Time to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
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Robert McClure

Robert McClure

Inflation is hurting all of us. All over the world. h/t Joanne Fanizza

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Ryan Struyk@ryanstruyk29 Oct 2022
BIDEN: "Exxon released its earnings today. You know how much they made in the third quarter? $18.7 billion in 90 days. That’s nearly triple what Exxon made last year, and the most it’s made in its 152-year history, while the rest of America is struggling."
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Joe Biden
@JoeBiden27 Oct 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene got $180,000 in business loans forgiven from the PPP program but said it's "completely unfair" for us to forgive student loans for working- and middle-class Americans. You can’t make this stuff up.
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Extremist Republicans are ready to enact a national "Don't Say Gay" law. We cannot stand for this kind of blatant hatred. huffpost.com/entry/republica…
Republicans Introduce Bill To Restrict LGBTQ-Related Educational Materials And Programs

Republicans Introduce Bill To Restrict LGBTQ-Related Educational Materials And Programs

The House bill would apply to federally funded institutions, banning materials for children under 10 in a national, broader version of Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” law.

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It's almost like they knew it was good policy all along... xitter.gq/WhiteHouse/status/1583…
The White House 46 Archived (@WhiteHouse46) profile pictureThe White House 46 Archived
@WhiteHouse4620 Oct 2022
Who knew there were so many socialist Republicans in Congress.
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Please be safe everyone! xitter.gq/KClarkWx/status/158276…
Kristin Clark (@KClarkWx) profile pictureKristin Clark
@KClarkWx19 Oct 2022
Worst air quality in the country is in western Washington. 😷 fire.airnow.gov Hazardous levels of smoke detected. Reduce your exposure: bit.ly/3gkI2t5 Air quality gradually improves on Thursday, followed by a cleansing rain Friday! bit.ly/3EROguD #wawx
Image from Kristin Clark (@KClarkWx)
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Leza Cameron@cleza220 Oct 2022
Replying to @MaryLTrump
Know you will women’s lives are at stake!
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Logan Phillips@LoganR2WH5 Oct 2022
What's causing Walker's drop in the polls? I don't think it's abortion. I think it's this multi-million dollar ad buy from Chuck Schumer. Heads up - this video is dark, and highlights Walker's threats to kill his wife. 🧵
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A 14 year old was denied medication for her rheumatoid arthritis because it could end a pregnancy — even though she wasn't pregnant. Abortion bans affect all aspects of health care and are unacceptable. today.com/health/health/girl…
This mom's 14-year-old was denied medication to protect a fetus that didn't exist

This mom's 14-year-old was denied medication to protect a fetus that didn't exist

After Arizona enacted a Civil War-era law banning abortion, a 14-year-old was denied medication that can end a pregnancy even though she wasn't pregnant.

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dparvaz🧿@dparvaz13 Oct 2022
Focusing on #Iran’s economy when reporting on protests is missing the point. A bad economy has long been an issue, but no one is chanting against the unemployment rate rn. Ppl are in the streets demanding more rights, political reform & change. Hear them. cnbc.com/2022/10/12/no-hope-…
No hope for the future: Economic struggles add fuel to Iran's protests

No hope for the future: Economic struggles add fuel to Iran's protests

Anti-government uprisings are to remain a sticking point and increase in frequency in Iran's political landscape according to Economist Intelligence Unit.

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dparvaz🧿@dparvaz8 Oct 2022
This poor kid…
Mahmoud Ansari (@mansari87) profile pictureMahmoud Ansari@mansari877 Oct 2022
#SarinaEsmaeilzadeh was killed in Iran by the Islamic regime security forces. Just listen to her, she is full of hope. #مهسا_امینی #نیکا_شاکرمی #سارینا_اسماعیل_زاده
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How about you stand for Palestinian women just across the wall
Mayor of Tel Aviv (@MayorOfTelAviv) profile pictureMayor of Tel Aviv
@MayorOfTelAviv6 Oct 2022
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@TelAviv-Yafo stands with the women and girls bravely protesting across Iran for their basic rights. We will always stand with those who fight for freedom against oppressive regimes. #Mahsa_Amini #IranProtests
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Des enfants abandonnés en prison en Haïti - go.shr.lc/3RWLec5 via @AyiboPost
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