Pa. court recognizes ‘reproductive autonomy’ as a right, strikes down ban on public funding for abortion In a 4-3 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found that abortion access is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Some good news here in the smart and humane state of Pennsylvania.

www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...

Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla discharges wastewater The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

I’m shocked. www.texastribune.org/2026/04/21/t...

A juvenile jack fish wears a jellyfish like a helmet immune to its sting, it uses the jellyfish for protection while drifting in the open ocean at night. [📹 Chris Gug]

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St Clare's Oratory at San Damiano, Assisi.
Restored in 1205 by St Francis, San Damiano became the convent of the Poor Clares in 1212. St Clare died here in 1253.
📸2025

Back to the simple natural order of things…….. not human arrogance based on destruction of our water,air, environment for profit…… for the 1%

Nee, het zit in haar DNA.

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year The El Gamal family, including two 5-year-old children, reportedly faced severe medical neglect in the Dilley facility.

A lawyer for the El Gamal family, that has spent close to a year at an immigration detention center in Texas, demanded the family’s release after a federal magistrate judge found that “requiring them to endure further detention… risks compounding the constitutional violation.”

The Mozart of the twentieth century.

Musician, he could play all sorts of instruments.

“Most artists are concerned about how long they’ll be around. I’m concerned about how long my music will be around.”
- Prince

On this day 2016, Prince passed at 57. It's been a decade since the end of The Purple Reign. Stunning musician, Rock, R&B, Pop & Funk legend, beyond brilliant guitarist.

Lido di Ostia - Roma, 2024

#Photography #HumansOfBlueSky #ECK #Scape

#bari
#streetcolorphotography
#urban
#ilcielodioggi

Prince passed away 10 years ago today.

RIP, your music lives on.

A fascinating view within the cloisters of Lacock Abbey. Every item a beautiful thing in its own right. Something I can’t say about my own house, but perhaps it would be a helpful aspiration.

The Lunar Reflection of Mount Fuji This landscape photograph, titled The Silent Trinity, captures a fleeting celestial alignment over the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji. Taken by photographer Yuga Kurita, the scene features the moon partially veiled by a soft cloud, positioned directly above the mountain's peak, with the bright point of Venus visible further to the left. In the foreground, a still body of water acts as a mirror, creating a perfect vertical reflection of the mountain, the moon, and a solitary tree that stands prominently on the left bank. The deep blues of the night sky and the dark silhouettes of the forest create a sense of profound stillness and cosmic order.

The Silent Trinity. Photography by Yuga Kurita on 500px (Mt. Fuji, Venus and Crescent Moon)

Per tutte le volte in cui, guardandoti, ho trattenuto il fiato.
Buon compleanno Roma!

The Sacred Verticality of Nachi Falls This photograph captures the breathtaking confluence of architectural precision and natural power at the Seiganto-ji temple complex in Wakayama, Japan. The composition is dominated by the vibrant vermilion Sanjūdō Pagoda, its three tiers of sweeping roofs leading the eye toward the misty backdrop. To the right, Nachi Falls—Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfall—plummets down a sheer rock face, its white, ethereal curtain of water creating a vertical counterpoint to the horizontal lines of the pagoda's balconies. The integration of the man-made structure with the waterfall illustrates the Shinto and Buddhist belief in the sanctity of the natural landscape.

Nachi falls, Wakayama, Japan.

Amazonian royal flycatcher: #AGoodPlace

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This photograph captures a torii, a traditional Shinto gate, nestled within a dense and ancient forest in Japan. The structure is crafted from light-colored, unpainted wood, standing in sharp contrast to the deep greens and heavy shadows of the surrounding cedar trees. This specific style, characterized by its straight horizontal lintels and lack of ornate decoration, reflects the shinmei architectural lineage, often associated with the most sacred Shinto sites. A simple wooden fence runs alongside the gate, and weathered stone steps lead the viewer upward, suggesting a physical and spiritual transition into a sanctified space.

Shinto gate. Japan

A close-up view of the ancient statue of Ramses II inside the museum in Egypt.

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn: ICE ends plans for Wilson County immigrant detention ‘mega center’ • Tennessee Lookout Sen. Marsha Blackburn posted on X U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement won't proceed withan immigrant detention center in Wilson County.

If it can be done in TN, it can be done everywhere.
#BanConcentrationCamps!

Tennessee becomes the latest MAGAt Party-led state to successfully push back against plans for immigrant holding facilities

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Timeless El Capitan!

I took this pic April 11, 2026 in Yosemite Valley, CA.

#TimelessTuesday #RockinTuesday #NationalParks #yosemite #scape #landscapes #landscapephotography #ForestFriday #WestCoastPhotography #AdventureDoesNotWait #PhotographersUnited #photography

We've all seen the videos of ICE pulling people out of their cars, shooting citizens with pepper balls, and even worse killing Americans in the streets.

This is not normal. And it cannot continue.

ICE needs commonsense guardrails NOW.

De ooievaars hadden er zin in.
Zonder enige schaamte.

#bird #vogel #bluesky #photo #nature #natuur #holland #photography #animal #dutch #Ciconiaciconia #birds #vogels #sony #art #bokeh #fotografie #spring #tuesday #stork #lente #amersfoort #storks #ooievaar

The DOJ is now 5 month in breach of releasing the Epstein files.

Holding these criminals accountable should be the Nuremberg of our time.

This photograph captures a moment of sacred introspection at a Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. A young child, dressed in a vibrant red and white patterned kimono, is standing before a large, multi-tiered wooden display stand. She is looking intently at the row of small, rectangular wooden plaques, or ema, that she holds in her hands, preparing to make her petition. The display behind her is densely packed with hundreds of other ema, each inscribed with the wishes, prayers, and gratitude of countless visitors, creating a collective repository of hope and faith.

Make a wish! Nara, Japan 2013/11/4 Photo: meiatwork

Northern lights over Colpoy's Bay, Ontario for the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPForPurple.

#BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #TenMinutesFromHome #PhotographersOfBluesky

I think this might be the latest in the season I've seen #northernlights here in #iceland. Having excellent weather now in Reykjavík.

Taken this morning in the city after midnight. Not the best photo, it was just a quick snap from my balcony; Twas not prepared for #aurora! #midnightsun is coming...