We need diverse representation not only so every kid can see themselves as the hero of the story, but so that every kid can understand that *other* kinds of kids are *also* the heroes of the story.

Representational diversity is important not just for minority kids to see themselves represented, but for the majority kids to understand that they're not the only ones that can be the center of an interesting story.

The Boots Theory A literal interpretation

The Boots Theory is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more than the expensive items the wealthy only need to buy once.

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Germany gets 60% of its power from renewables and is shutting down its coal plants. No blackouts. No high bills. Every right wing lie about renewables has been proven false.

Again: this is not about what this country can or can’t afford.

It’s about priorities.

Katy E. (@katye29) Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!

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You know what would encourage people to get more physical activity? No, it is not wearable fitness trackers. It is:

1. A liveable wage so people have time for it

2. Safe parks and other infrastructure for such activity

But that’s too hard.

It is possible to end homelessness, and Finland can show us the way!

Let’s remember who depends on Medicaid as the GOP prepares to slash hundreds of billions from it.

‼️🚨 Another chance to testify against the Higher Education Destruction Act ( #Ohio SB 1 ) on TUESDAY 3/11 ‼️🚨

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You get an abortion or die.

While we’re banning books…

Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.

Be. Like. Finland.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: "The economy is in a really good place. Americans are still suffering from higher prices but it is not due to inflation. It's due to companies continuing to charge higher prices."

You Don't Say

I swear, I just want to start throwing shit.

My God imagine if media had told anyone about this

Sweden's remarkably clean power grid. In November, this was its electricity generation mix:

Hydro 38%
Wind 31%
Nuclear 28%
Bioenergy 4%

Zero coal or gas.

- Ember data

I honestly can’t believe we’re even still talking about Biden pardoning Hunter when Trump is planning to demolish public education, hand Ukraine to Putin, screw the health of the literal planet we live on, deploy troops on US soil, and … oh yeah … pardon all the J6 domestic terrorists.

The reason the coup attempt in South Korea failed as quickly as it did is because South Koreans immediately rushed to the streets to say “we won’t let you do that” and force the military to decide whether they’d shoot their fellow citizens or not.

Important for us remember over the next 4 years.

Consumer spending is at record levels

Travel increased dramatically

There aren't any immigrants pouring over the border

Hell-even JD Vance acknowledged what great shape America is in right now

It's almost as if Biden and Harris did a fantastic job and Trump spent the last year lying about it all

Same!

Sweden is prepared.
“A new Swedish version of the brochure ‘In case of crisis or war’ will be sent to all households from 18 November for two weeks. Here you will find a version in English to download, order or listen to.“

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