November 13th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1395

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post November 13th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1395 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: November 13th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1395The Last Refuge . . . [More]

November 13th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1395

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post November 13th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1395 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: November 13th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1395The Last Refuge . . . [More]

President Trump Confirms Selection of Representative Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor

President Trump has confirmed his intention to use Florida Rep (Daytona) Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor. [Source] Mike Waltz serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). In the role of Nat Sec Advisor, Waltz would presumably represent the power of the president toward every element of the National Security apparatus and […] The post President Trump Confirms Selection of Representative Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Confirms Selectio . . . [More]

President Trump Confirms Selection of Representative Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor

President Trump has confirmed his intention to use Florida Rep (Daytona) Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor. [Source] Mike Waltz serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). In the role of Nat Sec Advisor, Waltz would presumably represent the power of the president toward every element of the National Security apparatus and […] The post President Trump Confirms Selection of Representative Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Confirms Selectio . . . [More]

President Trump Announces Nomination of John Ratcliffe to CIA Director

President Trump announces via Truth Social, his intent to nominate former ODNI official John Ratcliffe to the position of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. [Source] Former DNI Ratcliffe passed through the Senate Intel Committee nomination process in 2019 after being blocked by Mitch McConnell in 2018.  With a prior SSCI confirmation being successful, the […] The post President Trump Announces Nomination of John Ratcliffe to CIA Director appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Announces Nomination of John . . . [More]

President Trump Announces Nomination of John Ratcliffe to CIA Director

President Trump announces via Truth Social, his intent to nominate former ODNI official John Ratcliffe to the position of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. [Source] Former DNI Ratcliffe passed through the Senate Intel Committee nomination process in 2019 after being blocked by Mitch McConnell in 2018.  With a prior SSCI confirmation being successful, the […] The post President Trump Announces Nomination of John Ratcliffe to CIA Director appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Announces Nomination of John . . . [More]

How AI is reshaping creativity: Insights from art, tech and policy

AI is shaking things up in the creative world, and I get why a lot of artists feel anxious. Whenever new technology comes along — especially in industries like ours — it brings fear. Fear of losing control, fear of being replaced. That’s real. But there’s another side to this: AI can open doors we never thought possible. In “Creativity in the Age of AI: Insights, Ethics & Opportunities,” a report I co-wrote with digital policy expert Natalia Domagala and technologist Angela Lungati — in collaboration with Mozilla and Skillshare . . . [More]

How AI is reshaping creativity: Insights from art, tech and policy

AI is shaking things up in the creative world, and I get why a lot of artists feel anxious. Whenever new technology comes along — especially in industries like ours — it brings fear. Fear of losing control, fear of being replaced. That’s real. But there’s another side to this: AI can open doors we never thought possible. In “Creativity in the Age of AI: Insights, Ethics & Opportunities,” a report I co-wrote with digital policy expert Natalia Domagala and technologist Angela Lungati — in collaboration with Mozilla and Skillshare . . . [More]

Exploring the Firefox Community on r/firefox

Open source thrives because of its people. Firefox, like so many successful open-source projects, is powered by passionate contributors and dedicated supporters. Their collective efforts have transformed Firefox from just a web browser into the cornerstone of a global community, bringing together users and developers with a shared vision for the open web. Reddit, one of the most visited websites in the world, is a platform where millions of users — called Redditors — share and vote on content in self-moderated subreddits. One such space is . . . [More]

Exploring the Firefox Community on r/firefox

Open source thrives because of its people. Firefox, like so many successful open-source projects, is powered by passionate contributors and dedicated supporters. Their collective efforts have transformed Firefox from just a web browser into the cornerstone of a global community, bringing together users and developers with a shared vision for the open web. Reddit, one of the most visited websites in the world, is a platform where millions of users — called Redditors — share and vote on content in self-moderated subreddits. One such space is . . . [More]

Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR

Leaders from across CHR programs and services, including several members of our Board of Directors, recently took time for a special presentation about fundraising led by Dan Kirsch of DK Consulting. The interactive and thought-provoking conversation introduced new ways for leaders to think about their unique roles in CHR’s fundraising efforts, as well as the importance of philanthropy for a vital nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider like CHR. The post Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR first appeared on CHR.The post Building a . . . [More]

Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR

Leaders from across CHR programs and services, including several members of our Board of Directors, recently took time for a special presentation about fundraising led by Dan Kirsch of DK Consulting. The interactive and thought-provoking conversation introduced new ways for leaders to think about their unique roles in CHR’s fundraising efforts, as well as the importance of philanthropy for a vital nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider like CHR. The post Building a Culture of Philanthropy at CHR first appeared on CHR.The post Building a . . . [More]

President Trump Will Nominate Lee Zeldin to Lead the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA

Announcing via Truth Social, President Trump has outlined his selection for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in term-2. President Trump announced his intent to nominate former New York Congressman, Lee Zeldin, to the position. [Source] Lee Zeldin is an attorney, and his announced nomination caught the DC proletariat off-guard.  The announcement is an unusually […] The post President Trump Will Nominate Lee Zeldin to Lead the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President . . . [More]

President Trump Will Nominate Lee Zeldin to Lead the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA

Announcing via Truth Social, President Trump has outlined his selection for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in term-2. President Trump announced his intent to nominate former New York Congressman, Lee Zeldin, to the position. [Source] Lee Zeldin is an attorney, and his announced nomination caught the DC proletariat off-guard.  The announcement is an unusually […] The post President Trump Will Nominate Lee Zeldin to Lead the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President . . . [More]

Strong Rumors: Rubio at State – Waltz as NatSec – Kash at CIA

If the basic story unfolding in Mar-a-Lago is to be believed, RFK JR, Elon Musk and a small group of technocrats and billionaires have become the ‘kitchen cabinet’ advisors putting the Trump administration together.  Rumors swirl that Melania Trump, Devin Nunes and Dan Scavino have checked out of the ridiculous “non-clown-car” hot mess until the […] The post Strong Rumors: Rubio at State � Waltz as NatSec � Kash at CIA appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Strong Rumors: Rubio at State � Waltz as NatSec � Kash at . . . [More]

Strong Rumors: Rubio at State – Waltz as NatSec – Kash at CIA

If the basic story unfolding in Mar-a-Lago is to be believed, RFK JR, Elon Musk and a small group of technocrats and billionaires have become the ‘kitchen cabinet’ advisors putting the Trump administration together.  Rumors swirl that Melania Trump, Devin Nunes and Dan Scavino have checked out of the ridiculous “non-clown-car” hot mess until the […] The post Strong Rumors: Rubio at State � Waltz as NatSec � Kash at CIA appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Strong Rumors: Rubio at State � Waltz as NatSec � Kash at . . . [More]

Tuesday November 12th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday November 12th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday November 12th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Tuesday November 12th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday November 12th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday November 12th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

November 12th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1394

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post November 12th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1394 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: November 12th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1394The Last Refuge . . . [More]

November 12th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1394

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post November 12th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1394 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: November 12th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1394The Last Refuge . . . [More]