Maine does NOT have universal background checks. Does NOT require a license to buy a gun. Does NOT have a "red flag" law to prevent those in crisis from firearms access. Does NOT regulate assault rifles or large capacity mags. Maine DOES have an F on GIFFORDS scorecard.

when you get a new boyfriend & immediately teach him about trademark law, a topic on which you are an expert relatable tbh

In the #Anthropocene humans are changing the planet's chemistry in 100s of ways...Here, it's about NaCl.

Devastating news. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Ady was truly a hero and an inspiration.

I've got a good #lunchread for you. Meet Elfreida Begay one of the first #Colorado teachers certified to instruct in an Indigenous language. She's is helping some of her students reclaim #Diné Bizaad, the tongue of their heritage. coloradosun.com/2023/11/06/col…

The Chicago City Council just passed the strongest paid leave law in the country. Workers are the foundation of our economy and they won!

“Vermin” is language the Nazis used. Grandpa Pete, wherever you are, I know you didn’t serve so former presidents would talk about other Americans this way.

I think this is the strongest language I’ve ever heard organizations like MSF using in public communications. It should be a wake-up call to AMA and APHA and others

Reads like an Onion gag, but it's all deadly serious. Great reporting.

A new NASA analysis found that by the 2030s, rising seas and climate change could result in cities along the western coasts of the Americas experiencing more high-tide flooding events, especially during strong El Niño years.⬇️ climate.nasa.gov/news/3291/nasa…

Very thoughtful commentary by Jen Greenfield @jcgreenfield.bsky.social about the crisis our migrant/newcomer friends are facing. Our fellow humans. denverpost.com/2024/01/27/den…

The Economic Policy Institute Institute shared its new family budget calculator today and we took it for a spin. These numbers show the income needed to afford basic necessities in different Colorado locations. The numbers won't be a surprise to families trying to make ends meet.

Breaking: Two people are dead and a homicide investigation is underway at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus following reports of shots fired early Friday morning, according to Colorado Springs police. trib.al/ARUywDW

Alcohol environmental prevention programs can prevent children from entering foster care. You can read more about the study here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/da… Drug&AlcoholReview The Ohio State University College of Social Work Jennifer Price Wolf

Fine. You're not invited

Researchers found that alfalfa — used as feed for beef and dairy cows — sucks up more water than all the cities and industries in the enormous Colorado River Basin. buff.ly/3PQBLUF

We *choose* to, and we do so proudly. Public safety is our duty and we will never apologize for communicating weather hazards in a manner that is accessible to our multilingual society. Zero tolerance for these kinds of comments, folks.

Here is longtime respected reporter sandra fish 🐠's author page at the The Colorado Sun with links to all of her recent journalism: coloradosun.com/author/sandra-…

This is outrageous and unacceptable.