NobleWatchman

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Vocabulary Quiz

The word ____________ means “marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose.”

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distensible
19.1%
dispersible
10%
dishabille
14.5%
desultory
56.4%
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Vocabulary Quiz

The word ____________ means “demonstrative warmth or cordiality.”

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genteel
70.7%
empressement
17.2%
biliousness
9.2%
depreciatory
2.9%
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Your rights are an illusion

A 3 judge panel on the federal appeals court ruled a catholic school was in their rights to fire a counselor because they’re gay

Shelly Fitzgerald was not subject to anti-discrimination protections because of “ministerial exception”

It allows religious organizations to fire certain workers if they disagree with their beliefs

• The panel: two Trump appointees and one from Reagan

You’re fooling yourself if you think theocracy will stop here

I’ve been bowled over by the warm welcome here at #Mastodon. Thanks so much! :) As an #artist who’s struggled with the algorithmic commodification of #socialmedia, it’s been heartening to find a place that (thus far) is more like Ye Internet of Old. As to #art : Here’s a recent #watercolor #painting of a great blue heron entitled, “A Tempered Blue as of Sky and Water Commingled.” #birding #birdart #portfolioday
Great overview of the personal data collected by Threads, Twitter, Bluesky, Spill, Hive Social, and, errm, Mastodon https://www.wired.com/story/meta-twitter-threads-bluesky-spill-hive-mastodon-privacy-comparison/

Well regulated militia strikes again!

3 dead 8+ injured from a mass shooting in Fort Worth, Texas

So far in 2023:
Deaths from gun violence: 21,775
Mass shootings: 343
Children (under 18) murdered: 907

It’s the guns.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/fort-worth-mass-shooting-july-4th-fireworks-b2369099.html

Three people killed and eight wounded in mass shooting at July 4 fireworks event in Fort Worth

The massacre unfolded just before midnight on Monday night as revellers gathered to enjoy Independence Day celebrations in the area of Diaz Avenue and Horne Street in Fort Worth’s Como neighbourhood

The Independent

On Dec 20, 1777, the Kingdom of Morocco became the world's first country to recognize U.S. independence. Sultan Mohammed III ordered Moroccan ports to open to American ships & an alliance was built.

Some ignorantly claim that Islam & Muslims are incompatible with America. In truth, America's longest global alliance is with Muslim majority Morocco.

So this July 4th—recognize that America’s greatness is as a secular nation that celebrates people of all faiths & no faith on the tenets of justice.

BREAKING: the Russian Federation.
Justin Jones has been expelled from the TN House for participating in a peaceful protest against gun violence. #TennesseeThree Bare naked Fascism with no pretense of governance prevails in Tennessee.