#EMERGENCY

2020 could get even worse. There's a global locust swarm in existence right now -- the worst in many decades -- and India could suffer from a brutal wave in
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People seem to think that western alienation is a thought, something akin to a fever dream....so let's talk about Canada's national news coverage/conversation from the last 24 hours. While one
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Today the @UN publishes its #GlobalBiodiversityOutlook5 report. The message is clear. The UK along with other governments is FAILING to tackle the ecological emergency (1/4) Of 20 targets to
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House DEMs have discovered that the fired IG had mostly completed an investigation into SOS Pompeo’s widely criticized decision to skirt Congress with an emergency declaration to approve billions of
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Fantastic news @BrightonHoveCC is first UK council to restrict road access to make it safe for people walking & cycling during the #COVID19 emergency. From Monday #MadeiraDrive & #DukesMound will
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Confederate monument in Fayetteville, Louisburg removed by private ownersSons of Confederate Veterans lawyer Boyd Sturges is on the Louisburg town council and voted *for* removal. Sturges represented the SCV in
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Section 144 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 144. Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance of apprehended danger. (1) In cases where, in the opinion of
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On call today w/dozens of leaders from rental housing field I shared top COVID-19 priorities: Reduce harm to people who are homeless Permanently house homeless people Ensure nobody else becomes
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A few observations, off the cuff. Firstly, the media-political complex in this country is incredibly problematic. It's incestuous and its cogs are too often greased by fear and favour. This
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1/9 Currently in the U.S. the CDC and the NIH have 1.65 million #Covid_19 cases with over 100,000 deaths. The numbers will climb as we get universal testing. I predict
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Recently, PM @JustinTrudeau announced changes to the #CERB. While it is encouraging to see the government consult and make policy changes to include more workers, in our estimation, this half-step
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As we fight through this daily uncertainly I wanted to share a thread about what I do work wise and life wise just in case you feel I can fit
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Happy #LesbianVisibilityDay to everyone who identifies as a lesbian. Let’s keep fighting for the queer future we deserve:https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2019/10/11/future-queer-and-so-am-i ICYMI: Pride has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 3r
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Gov. Kate Brown’s office privately disclosed new details about how Oregon could begin reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, including potential requirements that county officials submit a formal request and certify
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Man, #VocationalAwe is NOT about "people taking pride in their work" it's about structures that insist that certain kinds of work (esp gendered work in libraries, education, care giving, health
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The CDC and HHS are establishing a broad moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent through end of the year. The moratorium applies to all tenants who meet certain eligibility
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