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Louisiana has refused to reconsider the convictions of 1,000+ mostly Black men sentenced by split juries, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2020 that such convictions are unconstitutional and based on an inherently racist law.
By @richardawebster.bsky.social
By @richardawebster.bsky.social
What One Man’s 45-Year-Old Case Tells Us About the “Jim Crow Juries” Haunting Louisiana
Today, a split verdict would mean a mistrial. But in 1980s Louisiana, when nonunanimous juries were still legal, 19-year-old Lloyd Gray, a Black man, was sentenced to prison for life — even though the...
www.propublica.org
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Louisiana has refused to reconsider the convictions of 1,000+ mostly Black men sentenced by split juries, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2020 that such convictions are unconstitutional and based on an inherently racist law.
By @richardawebster.bsky.social
By @richardawebster.bsky.social
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U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport. n.pr/477aKFJ
Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.
n.pr
October 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport. n.pr/477aKFJ
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We’re sure many of you have seen the video of the protester playing the Star Wars “Imperial March.” He was arrested for no reason. A Washington, D.C., resident who protested while playing the “Imperial March” theme from Star Wars has filed a federal lawsuit against
October 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We’re sure many of you have seen the video of the protester playing the Star Wars “Imperial March.” He was arrested for no reason. A Washington, D.C., resident who protested while playing the “Imperial March” theme from Star Wars has filed a federal lawsuit against
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The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.
Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms
The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.
n.pr
October 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.
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Dinosaurs promoted open habitats in the Late Cretaceous, and their extinction could have led to a radical reorganization of the landscape and ecosystem structure at the beginning of the Paleogene, according to a study in Communications Earth & Environment. go.nature.com/3InFngj #Paleosky 🧪
September 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Dinosaurs promoted open habitats in the Late Cretaceous, and their extinction could have led to a radical reorganization of the landscape and ecosystem structure at the beginning of the Paleogene, according to a study in Communications Earth & Environment. go.nature.com/3InFngj #Paleosky 🧪
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astrosky.eco
July 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Welcome to the Astronomy feed! Contains a filtered view of astronomy content on Bluesky.
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No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
August 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
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The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but they come with restrictions. NPR wants to know your questions about the new guidance.
COVID vaccine guidance has changed — again. A doctor tackles your questions
The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but they come with restrictions. NPR wants to know your questions about the new guidance.
n.pr
August 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but they come with restrictions. NPR wants to know your questions about the new guidance.
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🪬🧿 There is no amount of money, oil, or gold in the world that is worth more than having bees, trees, and clean water.
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🪬🧿 There is no amount of money, oil, or gold in the world that is worth more than having bees, trees, and clean water.
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Refugees in Kenya have died at food distribution centers, officials noted, including a pregnant woman crushed to death during a stampede. Aid workers said they expected more people to get hurt “as vulnerable households become increasingly desperate.”
(Published May 2025)
(Published May 2025)
Death, Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking: Fallout From U.S. Aid Withdrawal Hits the World’s Most Fragile Locations
Exclusive State Department records show: As the Trump administration abandons its humanitarian commitments, diplomats are reporting that the cuts have led to violence and instability while undermining...
www.propublica.org
August 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Refugees in Kenya have died at food distribution centers, officials noted, including a pregnant woman crushed to death during a stampede. Aid workers said they expected more people to get hurt “as vulnerable households become increasingly desperate.”
(Published May 2025)
(Published May 2025)
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The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill.
Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state
The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill.
n.pr
August 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill.
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Tracy Slater, author of "Together in Manzanar," which tells the true story of a family of mixed heritage sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II. https://n.pr/3Iz0M6f
New book 'Together in Manzanar' reveals life inside WWII Japanese internment camp
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Tracy Slater, author of "Together in Manzanar," which tells the true story of a family of mixed heritage sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
n.pr
July 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Tracy Slater, author of "Together in Manzanar," which tells the true story of a family of mixed heritage sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II. https://n.pr/3Iz0M6f
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July 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
📍 Ping Tom Memorial Park Natural Area #YeahImOutside
July 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
📍 Ping Tom Memorial Park Natural Area #YeahImOutside
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The Senate is about to vote on a sweeping cuts package that would gut funding for public broadcasting, global health, and foreign aid. That means local NPR and PBS stations are once again on the chopping block.
July 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Senate is about to vote on a sweeping cuts package that would gut funding for public broadcasting, global health, and foreign aid. That means local NPR and PBS stations are once again on the chopping block.
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The Trump administration has slashed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations, defunded FEMA’s core program for preventing harm from major disasters and threatened to eliminate FEMA itself.
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
www.propublica.org
July 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Trump administration has slashed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations, defunded FEMA’s core program for preventing harm from major disasters and threatened to eliminate FEMA itself.
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Did you watch the Texas press conference? We did and that was odd. The national press was largely kept out, while multiple pro-Trump influencers were the only ones allowed to attend and ask questions.
July 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Did you watch the Texas press conference? We did and that was odd. The national press was largely kept out, while multiple pro-Trump influencers were the only ones allowed to attend and ask questions.
On the menu for today?
📍Lem’s
📍Lem’s
July 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
On the menu for today?
📍Lem’s
📍Lem’s
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This is the "Last Summer Roll" recipe. Warm, saturated colors.
Recipe: fujifilmsimulations.com/project/last...
#fujifilm #summer #filmrecipe
Recipe: fujifilmsimulations.com/project/last...
#fujifilm #summer #filmrecipe
July 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This is the "Last Summer Roll" recipe. Warm, saturated colors.
Recipe: fujifilmsimulations.com/project/last...
#fujifilm #summer #filmrecipe
Recipe: fujifilmsimulations.com/project/last...
#fujifilm #summer #filmrecipe
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1/ Ever received a random text or DM from a stranger looking to befriend you?
Here's how a simple message could be a small piece of a global fraud machine that exploits some of the world's largest banks. THREAD 🧵
Here's how a simple message could be a small piece of a global fraud machine that exploits some of the world's largest banks. THREAD 🧵
July 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
1/ Ever received a random text or DM from a stranger looking to befriend you?
Here's how a simple message could be a small piece of a global fraud machine that exploits some of the world's largest banks. THREAD 🧵
Here's how a simple message could be a small piece of a global fraud machine that exploits some of the world's largest banks. THREAD 🧵
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2025 has been my least favorite decade so far.
January 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
2025 has been my least favorite decade so far.
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y’all told me i was crazy when i downloaded all of tiktok and put it on blu-rays but who’s laughing now
January 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
y’all told me i was crazy when i downloaded all of tiktok and put it on blu-rays but who’s laughing now
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A river delicately snaking in the Icelandic Highlands, fed by the last snow melting… That little spot light really caught my eye so I had to capture it.
Captured from a bush plane.
#bluesky #photography #scapes #landscape #aerial #art #nature
Captured from a bush plane.
#bluesky #photography #scapes #landscape #aerial #art #nature
January 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A river delicately snaking in the Icelandic Highlands, fed by the last snow melting… That little spot light really caught my eye so I had to capture it.
Captured from a bush plane.
#bluesky #photography #scapes #landscape #aerial #art #nature
Captured from a bush plane.
#bluesky #photography #scapes #landscape #aerial #art #nature
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We’ve received lots of requests, and we’re excited to announce that shirts are finally available! We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. More options will be coming in the future, but for now, quantities are limited.
January 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
We’ve received lots of requests, and we’re excited to announce that shirts are finally available! We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. More options will be coming in the future, but for now, quantities are limited.