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Mary Stanik

@mstanik.bsky.social
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Opinion writer published in papers including the St. Paul Pioneer Press. I hope extreme caution based on fear won’t dictate everything from now on. Read my Substack “After the Caregiving Has Gone.” marystanik.substack.com

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 7h
When a politician promises to make something cheaper, ask "the second question". Where's the extra supply coming from? ⁣ ⁣ This diesel executive order doesn't make any sense newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…
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Donie O’Sullivan @donie.bsky.social · 10h
Ashley St. Clair on leaving MAGA, life after Musk, and why she joined the Democratic Socialists of America
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Matt Lewis @mattklewis.bsky.social · 14h
NEW from me—> Don’t Bet on JD Vance in 2028! www.washingtonsun.com/perspectives...
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Don’t Bet on JD Vance in 2028
Sure, he’s the vice president, but his chances of winning the GOP nomination are looking weaker by the day.
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 16h
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First vaccine targeting SARS virus family enters human trials – Institute for Protein Design
The computer-designed vaccine aims to protect against coronaviruses that haven't yet emerged, including pandemic threats
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Mary Stanik @mstanik.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“I see.”
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Mary Stanik @mstanik.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Based on what the see as a high school substitute teacher, I wonder how long it will be before similar protests occur here.
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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 06/10/2026
police clash w/ students protesting for education funding in france over 5k detained so far this week (87% minors) pc: jeremias gonzalez
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“The ocean is transforming before our eyes.” The world’s oceans have absorbed about one-third of the carbon dioxide that humanity has spewed and much of the heat from accumulating greenhouse gases. @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use
The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification
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Wisconsin Watch @wisconsinwatch.org · 02/10/2026
Wisconsin Rapids residents voiced familiar concerns about proposed data centers, including energy costs and water use. They also raised a less familiar one: the potential influence of Russians. @tomkertschernews.bsky.social explains. www.youtube.com/shorts/nZICE...
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Russian ties raise questions about this Wisconsin data center
YouTube video by Wisconsin Watch
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Kevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 02/10/2026
Let's install two-way heat pumps, not one-way air conditioners: Reduce pollution by displacing fossil-fueled heat while adding AC that may save lives during the next heatwave.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Through 14 James Bond movies, Lois Maxwell portrayed Miss Moneypenny. In her life, she served with the Canadian Women's Army Corps, appeared with Wayne and Shuster, wrote for the Toronto Sun and starred in Adventures in Rainbow Country. This is her story. 📸 ITC 🧵 1/10
Lois Maxwell wearing a red top with white trim and a pearl necklace, set against a light blue background.
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
With a strong El Niño increasing the odds of big storms this fall and winter, California is on alert for possible flooding. But if El Niño delivers a wet punch, it will also bring an upside: a bonanza of water. How prepared is California to capitalize on it? www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
El Niño could unleash major storms and flooding. It also could bring precious water to drought-afflicted California.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In 1885, Montreal was ravaged by smallpox. To stem the spread of the disease, public health officials enforced vaccinations. Those that mistrusted the vaccine rioted in the streets. This is the story of the Montreal Smallpox Riots. 📸 McGill University 🧵 1/10
An old-fashioned illustration depicting a group of people in a train compartment. A man in a suit is assisting a woman who appears to be unwell, adjusting her clothing or providing aid. Other passengers, including a woman seated and a child standing nearby, observe the scene. The setting includes detailed period clothing and interior design, with luggage and fabric draped around.
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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A Summit about Nothing. Susan Glasser on "To the Contrary" podcast. youtube.com/shorts/zbDYt...
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Trump Jokes About Biden to Xi...But Who Does China Think is the Joke
YouTube video by To the Contrary With Charlie Sykes
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The Twilight Zone @thenightgallery.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"So now there's no more bets, and there's no more bottles, but oh, there's no more Pip, either." September 27, 1963: "In Praise of Pip" opens Twilight Zone's fifth season. A father (Jack Klugman) yearns for a chance to spend time with his dying son—and maybe save his life.
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 26/09/2026
“If you’re confident in your position…then you have no reason to ban the media.” Journalist Evan Smith responds to Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to block news outlets he does not like.
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Even though change isn’t fast enough, the University of Pennsylvania’s Michael Mann said Gore’s tone is crucial: “Doomism, despair and disengagement is the greatest threat at this point. We must not fall victim to it.”"
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Mary Stanik @mstanik.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This could be especially marked in states like North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, and Montana.
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Mark Z. Barabak @markzbarabak.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump’s trade war with Canada could intensify the headwinds Republicans are navigating ahead of the November midterms, with its effects poised to reverberate in northern battleground states with crucial Senate races Justine McDaniel www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Trump's trade war with Canada adds a challenge in Senate races
The dispute stands to heighten voters' economic worries and add to the GOP's political challenge in dead-heat races, analysts say.
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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Check out my ⁨Disasterproof conversation on extreme weather in a warming climate--including why improved prediction doesn't always lead to better outcomes, what's needed to "decouple" hazard from disaster, & my honest appraisal of emerging climate tech.
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Daniel Swain and the Science of Disaster Prediction
What does it actually take to predict a disaster? As wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other disasters intensify, one climate scientist has become one of the most trusted voices helping the public make sense of it all before it happens. In this episode of Disasterproof, Kat sits down with Daniel S
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 24/09/2026
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are still shut out of the White House after a judge lifted Trump’s press ban. www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/…
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico still shut out of White House after judge lifts Trump's press ban
Federal court judge calls the ban unconstitutional and rejects the White House argument that the action was done in the name of national security.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A ban on exporting ribeye makes it less profitable to raise cattle, reducing the supply of both ribeye and brisket. Brisket prices rise. Fuel is also jointly produced: Diesel is ribeye, gas is brisket, and now you can predict where gas prices might go. youtu.be/UwsPWUbGUVs
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Would a diesel export ban actually lower fuel prices? The White House is floating a temporary ban on U.S. diesel exports, and the pitch sounds simple: keep the diesel here, and prices fall for…
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Mary Stanik @mstanik.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A flip there would be a miracle. But miracles sometimes happen.
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 23/09/2026
A Democrat hoping to flip Iowa's third congressional district says voters are “ready for a change.” President Trump's policies on war and trade are hitting the state’s farm economy. Sarah Trone Garriott says Iowans who voted Republican their whole lives are telling her, “I'm voting for you now.”
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Dakota Smith @weatherdak.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The incredible full day, high resolution view of Hurricane Polo today.
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Greg Halling @ghalling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The memo issued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik is the most drastic move yet in the Trump administration’s campaign to limit the scope of the Endangered Species Act. (Alex Brown / Stateline)
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Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species • Washington State Standard
The Trump administration’s top wildlife official issued a directive last week that expands a recent rollback of endangered species protections much further than the feds had told the public.…
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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Well, this is awkward
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Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT @mikezaccardi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I would not be surprised to see *negative* S&P 500 EPS growth by the time we get to Q2 2027... ...very tough comps by then... AI capex, OBBBA, tax refunds, tariff refunds, "other income" ... @dualityresearch Something to watch
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
(SCMP) - China cut its holdings of US Treasuries to an 18-year low in July, as overall holdings by foreign countries fell for a second consecutive month amid deepening worries over the sustainability of American government debt. www.scmp.com/economy/econ...
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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Fewer than half of Americans expect midterm elections to be ‘free and fair,’ poll finds www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Fewer than half of Americans expect midterm elections to be 'free and fair,' poll finds
Fewer than half of Americans believe the upcoming midterm elections will be "free and fair," according to a new poll — a sharp decline from after the 2024 election.
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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 16/09/2026
greater canada-eu partnership: aligned on security, economy, and governance. (watch the united kingdom in this space...this is the post-brexit option pm burnham has been looking for)
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 16/09/2026
A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979.
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Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years
A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Did you know that a man from Winnipeg not only co-founded IMAX, but also inspired George Lucas to create The Force in Star Wars? Or that he had two Oscar nominations? Roman Kroitor did it all. And this is his story. 📸 NFB 🧵 1/10
A black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and beard, wearing a tweed jacket and tie, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A little explainer how energy costs ripple to the consumer.⁣ ⁣ Oil goes up, then gas prices go up, then airfare goes up, then diesel followed by shipping goes up, and eventually your avocado is somehow charging a fuel surcharge.
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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Canada’s imports of US wine down 77% since 2024 (from $447M to $104M - US dollars) and other facts c/o: Trump's trade wars: Why this time, it's different youtu.be/gEDs_K_onUM?... via @cnn.com
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Trump's trade wars: Why this time, it's different
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Canada has benefited from it's long border with the largest, most prosperous economy in history. Now, they're betting on diversifying away from it. That will cost the US more than people realize. tinyurl.com/tradeescalation
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Tom Kertscher @tomkertschernews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fact-checking the Wisconsin governor's race: Yes, David Crowley approved tablets for jail inmates; and Yes, Tom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election. wisconsinwatch.org/series/fact-...
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Wisconsin Watch Fact Briefs
Wisconsin Watch is partnering with Gigafact to produce Fact Briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.
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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 10/09/2026
my view ahead of the brics summit in india? the group is more relevant, but don't hold your breath for breakthroughs on security... digital currency... or a joint statement on iran on @firstpost.bsky.social
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Jason Lynch @jasonlynch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm so excited about Paley's big exhibit this fall, celebrating 100 Years of NBC. Opening 9/18 and spanning three floors of the Museum, it includes costumes and artifacts from Friends, Seinfeld, The West Wing, Parks & Rec, 30 Rock and many more www.paleycenter.org/events/nbc-100
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NBC100: A Century Together
Come to a very special exhibit a century in the making! Celebrate NBC’s historic centennial at The Paley Museum by journeying through 100 years of groundbreaking radio and television, unforgettable st...
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Since 1961, eight presidents have used the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office and it is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the United States. Did you know that the origin of this famous desk is directly connected to Canada? This is the story! 📸 Barbara Kinney 🧵 1/9
The photo depicts the Resolute Desk, a historic piece of furniture, situated in the White House Oval Office. The desk, crafted from ornate wood with intricate carvings, stands prominently on a blue carpet. Behind it, a black leather chair is positioned, facing large windows with yellow curtains that frame a view of trees outside. Two American flags are placed on either side of the desk, adding a patriotic touch. The room is adorned with green plants in pots, a side table holding a bust and framed photos, and two additional chairs with blue and gold upholstery. The overall ambiance is formal and elegant, reflecting the office's significance.
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
“Climate change is bankrupting ranchers.” Seven Colorado ranchers are speaking out in a major climate case that soon will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. They say big oil companies should be held accountable for their role in causing climate change. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Global warming is ruining their way of life. These Colorado ranchers demand accountability
Colorado ranchers struggling with severe drought and heat have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a climate case that soon will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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OPB @opb.org · 05/09/2026
Oregon has long been considered a state friendly to workers and the unions that represent them. In 1887 the state became the first to pass a law declaring Labor Day a holiday.
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Oregon was first state in nation to sign a law declaring Labor Day a holiday
Before the country recognized it as a holiday in 1894, lawmakers in Oregon had declared the first Saturday in June as a day for celebrating workers.
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Kevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 04/09/2026
Thinking a bit more about my reaction to this podcast. It seems a basic asymmetry is that many of us on the clean-energy side of this propaganda war are here because we want to do good. Not just good ends, but good *means*, such as being honest. While the fossil side has basically no scruples.
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How to respond to disinformation about clean energy, at scale
A conversation with Leah Qusba of GoodPower.
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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 03/09/2026
americans very much aware they’re paying the price at the pump for trump’s war with iran (@ipsosgroup.bsky.social)
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thanks so much folks for choosing "The Hockey Stick & the Climate Wars" as one of your favorite climate books! Via @sarapeach.bsky.social of @climateconnections.bsky.social: yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/staf... #HSCW
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Staff picks: Our favorite climate books » Yale Climate Connections
Yale Climate Connections reporters, meteorologists, and editors share the reads that inspire them.
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Wisconsin Watch @wisconsinwatch.org · 03/09/2026
A UW-Madison police officer was reprimanded for how he communicated with students about potential underage-drinking bar checks. The internal investigation included no student interviews, despite earlier concerns raised with Greek life officials. Read more: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/09/wisc...
News graphic for Wisconsin Watch reporting that UW–Madison police disciplined an officer over student interactions, overlaid on a blue-to-red tinted photo of the Police University entrance and glass-block wall with the Wisconsin Watch logo.
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Maureen Dewan @handle.invalid · 02/09/2026
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Canada's top soldier expresses pride in 'who we are' after Hegseth singles out young cadets | CBC News
The Canadian cadet and her instructor singled out by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be the ones to decide how — or even if — they will respond to a controversial social media post, says Canad...
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Honor your oath of office or resign. @trialrun2024.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
#Massachusetts youtu.be/JryC5FRdBz8?.... You have a primary on Tuesday. I like this guy, Auchincloss. Listen to this interview. If you like him too, please vote for him.
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Auchincloss: Impeach Hegseth First
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Kevin Warsh tried silence. Markets heard guidance. And we're back in the hall of mirrors. All this, and more in the latest episode of Off the Clock, with @svaneksmith.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcDd...
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Silent Kevin, Angry Canada, and the Iran Sanctions Nobody Believes
On this Fed-heavy episode of Off the Clock, Justin Wolfers and Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith dig into new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's argument for a quieter, less transparent central bank — and why it…
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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
AI is making everything worse. Today's 'To the Contrary" Podcast w/ Garrett Graff.
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