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There are few people with less power —�and more vulnerability to�abuse and neglect —�than people who live in nursing homes.�Some nursing homes are loving, wonderful places.�But many are places ...
by GoodNewsRoundup
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I promised last week to take a deeper look at the 0%ers, countries with no wind or solar installations—until now. Here they are, taking baby steps or massive strides, but none can ignore the ...
by Mokurai
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Good morning, Gnusies! It’s me again, because niftywriter was kind enough to take two GNRs in a row while I was caring for my husband (who is now almost completely healed from having broken his ...
by arhpdx
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Trees are essential for removing carbon and storing it in the ground in roots and wood. The most crucial factor for carbon storage is the remaining intact forests. Due to palm oil, soy, and agriculture, tropical forests are at critical risk of...
by Pakalolo
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â Good Morning! 🍵
Morning Open Thread is a daily, copyrighted post from a host of editors and guest writers. We support our community, invite and share ideas, and encourage thoughtful, ...
by McGovern78
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Welcome to White House Picture of the Day
Showcasing a photo from the White House Photography staff, led by Adam Schultz.
Feel free to join us anytime and share with us what is happening in ...
by bsegel
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Seems to me, so many commentators here at Daily Kos find it very hard to avoid name calling.
Including kos.
As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at, to let ...
by bigjacbigjacbigjac
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Prem Thakker of the Intercept writes about two Israeli teens, Tal Mitnick and Sophia Orr, who are currently imprisoned in Israel for refusing to enlist in their government’s war in Gaza. To wit, theintercept.com/… I had written about these “wise beyond...
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The Russian military is further exploiting Russia’s sanctuary space to facilitate ground operations in Kharkiv Oblast. Meat continues to be ground.
Defeating Russian glide bomb attacks against ...
by annieli
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British Columbia ‘extremely concerned’ as wildfire threatens to destroy town The Guardian Officials in western Canada were bracing for “volatile wildfire activity” on Monday as an out-of-control blaze, which has already forced the evacuation of...
by maggiejean
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This Vent-Hole (hereinafter known as IVH) if lost or stolen will not be replaced or purchase price refunded. Violation of IVH rules will result in expulsion without refund. A copy of IVH rules can be obtained from one or more members wearing tie-dyed...
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Yesterday was Mother’s Day here in the US, and I had a lovely day. Mr. Brillig and K2 had an 11:30am soccer match in NH, a stone’s throw from VT so they headed out fairly early for a Sunday. [...
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Frogs are everywhere.
on the rocks
on the ...
by strawbale
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Guest: Dr. John Maa Also: Bannon appeal denied Giuliani fired Trial begins for Menendez Cohen takes stand in Trump's NY criminal case... We've got a whole lotta Trump accountability news (and some for one high-ranking Democrat as well) since we last...
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I Laughed & Laughed!!! Not much else to say!
by eeff
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Any time I don’t have a title image, I can just go outside, point my camera on my phone at Rocky Mountain National Park, and get a beautiful image. I was unable to see any of the Northern Lights this past weekend, but I hope some of you might have been...
by ColoTim
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The cicadas are here! The cicadas are here! I’ve seen them on people's porches, and I’ve seen them in people's yards. I have not seen any at my house.
by ZenTrainer
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Bob Ferguson was the favored candidate to win the Washington State Governor's race. Washington now has the top two primary system where the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party, qualify for the ballot in November. With hours to go...
by PoulsboRon
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As we all know, Sen. Katie Britt (Handmaiden-AL) has proposed a NATIONAL PREGNANCY REGISTRY which I am SURE would never, ever be abused to track pregnant women’s movements, no siree Bob, as we used to say in the Dark Ages. Speaking in her best Adorably...
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I started off on a tangent last week , trying to put the final volume of Becky Chambers’ Wayfarer Series in context before considering the book itself. Fortunately, I stopped before plunging down ...
by DrLori
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