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  • mp3A Master Class on Being Human | Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn
    In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, threats to our democracy, and national protests for racial justice, Black Christian Brad Braxton and Black secular humanist Anthony Pinn exchanged a thousand words a week, each to the other, exploring the philosophical and theological questions of what it means to be human.... Read more »
  • mp3The unexpected answer to the puzzle in my head | Tom Jump
    Tom Jump is defined by a paradox. His autism and introversion make meeting people awkward and painful. Yet the one thing he wants from life is a relationship. After years of searching, he stumbles on a solution in the last place he expected.... Read more »
  • mp3The shadows we live in | Casey Karaman
    Casey Karaman never expected the biography of an urban planner to change the way he saw the world. But the nearly five years it took to work his way through that one massive biography changed his view of himself, those around him, and the way our lives are dictated by... Read more »
  • mp3Laughter is healing | Nathan Timmel
    In October of 2005, comedian Nathan Timmel was in Kandahar, Afghanistan, to perform for American forces stationed far from home. While there, he was invited to attend a Ramp Ceremony to witness the loading of a fallen soldier onto a plane to return home for burial. Two days later, he... Read more »
  • mp3The one thing we miss most about religion
    When we asked people at an atheist convention what they missed the most after leaving religion, one word came up more than any other.... Read more »
  • mp3Sahra's last message | Ashkan Mehr Roshan
    Before the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, an Iranian activist, blogger, and translator who goes by the pseudonym Ashkan Mehr Roshan connected with an Afghan woman and freethinker. Together, they formed one of the biggest and most effective underground support communities for nonbelievers and religious minorities in the region.... Read more »
  • mp3My tangled feelings at Ramadan | Eiynah
    Raised in Saudi Arabia in a Muslim family of Pakistani background, and now an atheist living in Canada, Eiynah knows something about displacement, and disorientation, and the yearning for the lost familiar. Although she left Islam under her own power and is a strong critic of religion, her childhood and... Read more »

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    Task & Purpose

  • A flame-throwing robot dog is on sale for under $10,000
    Throw Flame's robot dog equipped with its AFC flamethrower, known as the Thermonator. Photo from the company's Instagram page.The company sells a variety of devices like the TF-19 WASP, a drone with a flamethrower attachment. The post A flame-throwing robot dog is on sale for under $10,000 appeared first on... Read more »
  • Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare
    Over half of those enrolled in a government subsidy for discount internet are veterans or active duty troops. Now that subsidy may dry up.Millions of veterans who rely on the internet for health care may lose access at the end of April, VA officials say. The post Millions of low-income... Read more »
  • 2 Marines have died within a week while on duty
    (Graphic courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps.).The Marines died near Camp Lejeune and at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. The post 2 Marines have died within a week while on duty appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »
  • Dead Reckoning calls on ‘warrior poets’ for final anthology of veteran writing
    Dead Reckoning is a veteran-owned publishing company that focuses on poetry written by veterans. It was founded by, from left, Keith Dow, Leo Jenkins and, far right, Tyler Carroll. Second from right is photograher Paul Alkoby. (Photo courtesy Dead Reckoning).“We hope it brings closure and peace to veterans who may... Read more »
  • Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense unit
    Army Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Eric Ackles, shown in this October 2023 video, was fired as commander of 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. (Staff Sgt. Paul Abacon/U.S. Army).Army Lt. Col. Eric Ackles was relieved of command following an investigation. The post Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense... Read more »
  • US Special Forces are prioritizing Stinger missile training again
    A U.S. Army Green Beret with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), tracks his target during a field exercise hosted by the Marine Low Altitude Air Defense Unit on Sept. 9, 2021 at Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Army photo).This is one of many recent changes to the Special Forces Qualifications Course. The... Read more »
  • Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary
    Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit. She was arrested for burglary in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on April 22, 2024.Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air... Read more »

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  • Video‘Darren and Ca$h are endgame’: Heartbreak High stars share season 3 hopes
    Spoilers ahead for Heartbreak High season 2. James Majoos and Will McDonald are hoping for some “stability” for their beloved Heartbreak High couple in an unconfirmed (hurry up Netflix!) third… The post ‘Darren and Ca$h are endgame’: Heartbreak High stars share season 3 hopes appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »
  • Video‘The queer female artists who make me feel seen, from Reneé Rapp to Chappell Roan’
    Just Like Us ambassador Ione Gildroy reveals how queer female artists made it easier for her to come out as a lesbian. Words by Ione Gildroy Header by Anisa Cleaver… The post ‘The queer female artists who make me feel seen, from Reneé Rapp to Chappell Roan’ appeared first on... Read more »
  • Ncuti Gatwa’s version of Doctor Who “chimes with queer energy”
    Ncuti Gatwa has effortlessly shut down critics of his Doctor Who casting. The British actor, who memorably rose to fame with his performance as Eric Effiong on Netflix’s Sex Education, has succeeded Jodie Whittaker… The post Ncuti Gatwa’s version of Doctor Who “chimes with queer energy” appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »
  • VideoHeartstopper: Here’s who Jonathan Bailey is playing in season 3
    Jonathan Bailey is confirmed to appear in the forthcoming third season of Heartstopper.  Alice Oseman, writer and creator of the Netflix series, announced on Thursday (25 April) that the Fellow Travelers star… The post Heartstopper: Here’s who Jonathan Bailey is playing in season 3 appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »
  • “I really love who I am”: One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush comes out as queer
    Sophia Bush says she can ‘finally breathe’ after discussing her queerness for the first time. In an essay for Glamour, the actress opened up about her journey with her sexuality… The post “I really love who I am”: One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush comes out as queer appeared first... Read more »
  • VideoDaniel Bedingfield opens up about sexuality and a man he “loved”
    Daniel Bedingfield has opened up about his sexuality for the first time. During a recent performance at the London Palladium (April 23), the British singer-songwriter told the crowd that his… The post Daniel Bedingfield opens up about sexuality and a man he “loved” appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »
  • VideoLauv begins his “most authentic chapter” with first queer love song
    Lauv has released his first-ever love song “about a boy”. On the laidback, guitar-led pop anthem ‘Potential’, the American singer-songwriter and producer embraces his newfound queerness as he considers a… The post Lauv begins his “most authentic chapter” with first queer love song appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

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FACTCHECK.ORG

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  • Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 Update
    Our latest quarterly update on the state of the U.S. during the Biden presidency. The post Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 Update appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »
  • Trump’s Partisan Spin on TikTok
    Former President Donald Trump said he wants young voters to know that "Crooked Joe Biden is responsible for banning TikTok." But a TikTok ban enjoys broad bipartisan support in Congress. Trump himself tried to ban TikTok as president through an executive order, but it was blocked by the courts. The... Read more »
  • Q&A on Reducing COVID-19 Risk for Elderly, Immunocompromised
    While the risks associated with COVID-19 generally have decreased over time due to prior exposure to the vaccines and the virus, some people remain at elevated risk, such as the elderly and immunocompromised. The updated COVID-19 vaccines and, in some cases, a new monoclonal antibody can provide increased protection for this group. The... Read more »
  • House Majority PAC
    A Democratic PAC focused on restoring a Democratic majority in the House. The post House Majority PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »
  • VideoFactChecking Biden’s Swing-State Stops in Pennsylvania
    While former President Donald Trump spent much of his week in court, President Joe Biden visited the swing state of Pennsylvania for three days and gave speeches in Scranton, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. We flagged some false and misleading claims, including several common talking points. The post FactChecking Biden’s Swing-State Stops... Read more »
  • Posts Misrepresent Views of Eclipse With Composite Images
    During the April 8 eclipse, people in the path of totality were able to see solar phenomena, including the sun's corona. But social media posts have shared altered or composite images of these phenomena, claiming one image was "captured by NASA." It was actually an artist's rendering of a composite... Read more »
  • Trump’s Unfounded ‘Colossal’ Tax Hike Warning
    On the day of the tax filing deadline, former President Donald Trump went on Truth Social to misleadingly warn that if President Joe Biden is reelected, "you will soon be facing colossal tax HIKES." But in his latest budget proposal, Biden supports extending the tax cuts championed by Trump for... Read more »

THE MARIJUANA HERALD

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    The Marijuana Herald

  • President Biden and Vice President Harris Are Set to Make Marijuana a Big Issue This Election
    President Biden and Vice President Harris have ramped up their support for marijuana law reform in recent weeks and months, and it appears unlikely they’ll slow down as we get closer to the November election. Although former President Trump did not go after legal marijuana states  —choosing to take a... Read more »
  • Vice President Kamala Harris Says Trump “Took Marijuana Reform Backwards”
    An e-mail sent yesterday by the reelection campaign for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris says former-President Donald Trump “took marijuana reform backwards”. “Today at the White House, Vice President Harris hosted Kim Kardashian and others to hold a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform”, begins the e-mail. “It... Read more »
  • The 3 States On Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2025
    While a handful of states still have a legitimate chance to legalize marijuana this year, others are unlikely to do so this year but are on track to see significant movement toward legalization in 2025. There are current two states set to have initiatives to legalize marijuana on this November’s... Read more »
  • North Dakota Secretary of State Gives Approval to Marijuana Legalization Initiative
    North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has given approval to an initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana, allowing proponents of the measure to begin collecting signatures in hopes of putting it to a vote during the November 2024 or 2025 election. The nonprofit political committee New Economic Frontier now... Read more »
  • Study Finds Cannabis Might Be Useful in Patients With Neurodegenerative Disorders
    In a groundbreaking study published by the journal Neurodegenerative Disease Management, researchers from Australia have shed light on the potential of medicinal cannabis in managing neurodegenerative disorders. “Currently, there exist no curative treatments for neurodegenerative disorders”, states the study. “Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in the use... Read more »
  • Poll Finds 71% of Colorado Voters Support State’s Decision to Legalize Marijuana
    Over a decade after Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, a strong majority of voters want marijuana to remain legal. A statewide survey of hundreds of registered Colorado voters was conducted between April 8 and 9 by Public Policy Polling. It found seven out of 10 (71%) voters think marijuana should be... Read more »
  • DEA Remarks Suggest They Will Reschedule Marijuana, Leading to Public Comment Period
    The DEA has told several senators that the agency is following the necessary procedures in their marijuana rescheduling review, including a forthcoming “public comment period and a hearing”. These would only be necessary if the DEA actually decides to reschedule marijuana. A group of 21 lawmakers from the US House... Read more »

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