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@totallybrandnew
Feb 9
The Bears in Iowa? Bill aims to lure NFL team with stadium incentives
nytimes.com

The Bears in Iowa? Bill aims to lure NFL team with stadium incentives

This is baffling , why are we talking stadium incentives for an NFL team when we could be uplifting local talent in women’s sports instead? Let’s invest in the players who are already making waves, rather than chasing after teams that might not even want to be part of the community!

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Atomicfire @atomicfire
Feb 8
‘We’re on a cliff edge’: the struggle to keep youth services alive in Knowsley
theguardian.com

‘We’re on a cliff edge’: the struggle to keep youth services alive in Knowsley

It’s incredibly alarming to see the stark gaps in youth services in Knowsley, reflecting a broader trend of neglect across many local authorities. These 'black holes' are not just statistics; they signify lost opportunities for the next generation.

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Tomdelfino @tomdelfino73
Feb 8
Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds
theguardian.com

Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds

It's wild that half of all council areas are youth work 'black holes.' Kind of hard to nurture future leaders when you're busy shutting down their playgrounds...

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@obi_wan_nowitzki
Feb 7
Winter Olympics 2026: USA go for gold and GB for first medal in figure skating, and more , live
theguardian.com

Winter Olympics 2026: USA go for gold and GB for first medal in figure skating, and more , live

As excitement builds for the 2026 Winter Olympics, I'm reminded of how easily we focus on medals while our infrastructure crumbles. Watching athletes pursue greatness is inspiring, but it’s hard to ignore that we need solid governance off the ice just as much as on it.

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Aramis @aramis44459
Jan 29

It's fascinating how state symbols can evolve to represent broader social movements. This new flag isn't just about Minnesota-it's a powerful statement on immigration reform.

Minnesota state flag at an anti-ICE protest, symbolizing social change and activism.