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[DB @DorsieBeth]

Interesting thread with data to back it up. Don't believe the spin that crime is forcing big businesses to close.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

1. Last week, @Target announced it was closing 9 stores due to theft, generating an avalanche of credulous coverage from nearly every major media outlet

One thing that was missing from all these stories: DATA

So Popular Information tracked it down

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[Jessica Valenti @JessicaValenti]

For months, I've been warning that anti-abortion Republicans are trying to do away with the word 'ban', claiming that it's inaccurate and "biased."

Please check out this ad from Virginia State Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, who supports a 15-week ban:

[Andrea Junker @Strandjunker]

Republicans should be forced to carry Kevin McCarthy to term, even if it endangers the life of the party.

[Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 @cmclymer]

No no no, Republicans. You gotta carry this speaker for a full term.

[DB @DorsieBeth]

@so_caffeinated Cash

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

Whoa. UAW’s President just said he will NOT meet with Trump tomorrow: “I don't think the man has any bit of care about what our workers stand for, what the working class stands for. He serves the billionaire class & that's what's wrong with this country." This is the truth.

[DB @DorsieBeth]

@USAISABULLY @cbrennansports @usatodaysports I usually don't engage with trolls or bots, but perhaps you should do some research on Jessica's case. 1. she was immediately removed from competitions 2. They found out it was something in her makeup and she was cleared. She did not compete until she was cleared.

[Mikel Jollett @Mikel_Jollett]

The Electoral College.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Boy math is needing 15 attempts to count the votes correctly to become Speaker and then shutting down the government 9 months later

[Global Athlete @GlobalAthleteHQ]

Athlete Statement: USA Olympic Figure Skater @govincentzhou on the events & aftermath of the 2022 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Team Event.

"As my team’s empty medal boxes show, the global anti-doping system is failing athletes" 1/3

https://t.co/j3ygYX5RVA

@iocmedia @wada_ama

[Philip Hersh @olyphil]

Vincent pulls no punches in pounding Russia, the IOC and global sports organizations in general over the (mis)handling of the Valieva doping case.

[Joseph Mwamba @JoeMightLikeTV]

For any WGA writers losing health insurance:

[Ronan Farrow @RonanFarrow]

The reporting on Elon Musk I've been working on for @newyorker over the past year: https://t.co/spSZRu9QGG

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

In the wake of this terrible tragedy, there will be many more stories like Roman's. If you are able, please consider donating to the @mauihumane’s recovery fund as they work to save and reunite as many pets as possible. 14/10 for all involved ❤️‍🩹
https://t.co/M8mhzc4oOu

[Hawaii Community Foundation @HCFHawaii]

The outpouring of support is truly tremendous. Mahalo for all of your kōkua and for spreading the word about the Maui Strong Fund. If you would like to donate, please visit https://t.co/PuRkAqgl00 #MauiStrong

[Nyombi Morris @mnyomb1]

🔥🏝️🔥This idyllic paradise of Maui has been plunged into an unimaginable nightmare as raging wildfires tear through the island, leaving death and destruction in their wake.

The once-beautiful landscapes are now scarred with devastation, and the toll on human lives and the environment is immeasurable.

🌊 The disaster's severity has been exacerbated by a perfect storm of events, resulting in a communication breakdown amidst the chaos with a 911 service outage. As if this wasn't enough, the island was also battered by the merciless Hurricane Dora. The result? An overwhelmed emergency response system and countless lives hanging in the balance.

🏥 With wildfires consuming homes and lives, Maui's healthcare system has been pushed beyond its limits. Burn victims are now being airlifted to mainland hospitals for critical treatment. This unprecedented strain reveals the interconnectedness of climate change impacts - from wildfires to hurricanes - all culminating in a nightmarish scenario for the island's inhabitants.

The heart-wrenching stories emerging from the disaster are nothing short of gut-wrenching. Families who once enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of Maui are now grappling with the loss of everything - their homes, livelihoods, and even their beloved animals. Rental property owners are witnessing their dreams going up in smoke, while brave first responders are battling relentlessly to mitigate the casualties.

🛑 Amid this ongoing crisis, a call is resounding from the island: tourists, please stay away. As emergency measures intensify to combat the disaster, visiting Maui is not only unwise but also insensitive to the struggle that its residents are enduring. The allure of a tropical getaway pales in comparison to the urgent need for support and recovery.

🤯 The startling reality of the situation is leaving experts scratching their heads in astonishment. Did a hurricane that missed direct landfall cause wildfires to start? This is a sobering illustration of the wide-ranging effects of a climate crisis that is quickly getting out of hand. It's time to acknowledge that climate chaos isn't just a concern in the future; it's happening.

😢 Dramatic photos and videos like the one below document the post-apocalyptic sights as locals rush to flee their houses and find safety in the sea. The ocean, which has long been a symbol of tranquility, become a sanctuary of last resort. This desperate escape paints a grim picture of a world where the elements we once took for granted have turned against us.

🆘 The incident serves as a stark wake-up call that urges us to take immediate action. The climate crisis is here. The time for action is NOW!

[jes @jesadreamer]

This is Front Street, Lahaina on Maui. What was known as a popular tourist destination is currently turning to ash. My family, my friends and my small island community in turmoil, heartbreak and danger as the rest of us helplessly watch. video credit: Joyce C.

[DB @DorsieBeth]

You should read this. TW: suicide. #forkatie

[Naomi Girma @naomi_girma]

This was not easy for me to write, but if it helps one person, then it's all worth it. 

We love you, Katie.

https://t.co/XhgGYpCNcD