
Meriwether
@meriwether_c
Journalist/Educator
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Bernie Sanders sparks another inauguration meme by staying seated during Trump’s standing ovation independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
Prophet, indeed.
On this day in 1971, Marvin Gaye released the single “What’s Going On” One of the greatest songs ever recorded…
BREAKING: President Biden commutes Leonard Peltier's sentence to home confinement. The Native American activist, 80, has served nearly 50 years in federal prison. Tribal nations, former prosecutors, and human rights groups long advocated for his release. nativenewsonline.net/currents/leona…
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Leonard Peltier to Leave Prison After 50 Years as Biden Grants Commutation
President Biden commutes Leonard Peltier's life sentence to home confinement after 50 years in prison, responding to longtime advocacy from tribal nations and supporters.
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolence transformed our world. His words continue to inspire us: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." At…
As Deb Haaland's tenure ends, we're in awe of her trailblazing legacy in Indian Country. Her commitment to preserving lands & uplifting Indigenous voices has inspired a generation of leaders & will resonate for generations to come. loom.ly/eW6_qvU
Iconic! Mattel will honor Aaliyah with a signature Barbie doll that will release on the singer’s birthday Jan. 16th. 🖤


Walgreens tried to turn a South Loop location into an "anti-theft" store by moving all but two aisles behind the counter. Five city Walgreens are set to close by the end of next month. blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/02/at-…
Walgreens CEO says anti-shoplifting strategy backfired: ‘When you lock things up…you don’t sell as many of them’ fortune.com/2025/01/14/wal…
REMINDER: Our first meeting of the year will be held tomorrow night on Zoom.
The NABJ Political Task Force is kicking off the year with a dynamic first meeting! Please check your email for the Zoom link, or reach out to us via DM.

THIS is the closest aerial view I’ve been able to capture yet of almost the entire town of Altadena, CA. There are no words… #EatonFire
On this day in 1929, Civil Rights Movement leader, Martin Luther King Jr. was born. Gone, but not forgotten. Rest in Power.

@LATstevelopez : After years of helping the homeless, he’s one of them after Altadena fire destroys his house latimes.com/california/sto…
A must-read story by @brittny_mejia & @LATvives on the people who worked in L.A.'s fire-ravaged communities as housekeepers, gardeners and nannies, who now mourn alongside their employers - some of them like family - and wonder how they'll make ends meet. latimes.com/california/sto…
Happy Birthday, Daddy. Today, I celebrate you—your love, your courage, and your unwavering commitment to justice and freedom. Your vision for a world rooted in love and reflective of the #BelovedCommunity continues to inspire me and so many others. I miss you deeply, but I…

Walgreens CEO says anti-shoplifting strategy backfired: ‘When you lock things up…you don’t sell as many of them’ fortune.com/2025/01/14/wal…
We’re winning!
Today, we've starting gaining 90 seconds of daylight per day... This starts 133 days of gaining at least 90 seconds of daylight, which takes us till May 27 when we start gaining less up till the summer solstice. 🌞 14 days till post-5p sunsets 🌞 21 days till pre-7a sunrises

Michelle Obama announces she will not be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration. apnews.com/article/trump-…

Naomi Osaka spoke about the L.A. wildfires after her 1st win at Australian Open since 2022 “I was watching the fire map and the fire is 3 blocks from my house. I had someone go get my daughters birth certificate ❤️. I’m sending all my love to L.A.” 🥹
If anyone is curious, the previous President and CEO of Saint Anthony Hospital, a safety-net hospital serving mostly uninsured or Medicaid patients, made $771,365 in '22-'23 and $499,295 in other forms of compensation. Dorval Carter is probably in line for something similar.
He is leaving public transportation period to lead Saint Anthony Hospital on Chicago’s West Side.
Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for L.A. as winds pick up latimes.com/california/sto…
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