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Alicia Patterson fellow May Jeong wrote this important op-ed in the New York Times today. nytimes.com/2021/03/19/opi…

The Cerrado is the most biologically rich savanna in the world and a huge carbon sink, but it’s being razed to make way for sprawling farms. huffpost.com/entry/brazil-c… via @HuffPostImpact

Former APF fellow James Ridgeway (APF’ 2014) died Feb. 13. He exposed the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis and inhumane conditions in American prisons. He wrote hundreds of letters to those in solitary confinement, trying to ease the cruelty of their lack of human contact. He was 84.

Thousands Of D.C. Renters Are Evicted Every Year. Do They All Know To Show Up To Court? | DCist dcist.com/story/20/10/05…

@caraleeadams My wonderful in-laws (graphic designers/writers) have written a children's book, Lucy's Mask, explaining why masks are needed. It's spritely and fun. They live in Rockville and are Whitman grads. What's the best way to get a press release/copy to you? Peggy Engel.

@PNCBank_Help How do I close an account without having to visit a branch?

I believe that storytelling is an act of community so I just donated to The Welders. Join me! / @WeldersDC #PassItOn donatenow.networkforgood.org/thewelders

"You'll Never Walk Alone" Virtual Choir/Orchestra 15 Countries: 300 People youtu.be/6gpoJNv5dlQ via @YouTube

More genuine than a Noble prize....Thanks, ASJA, Randy Rainbow, Marvin Joseph and the Washington Post!

Land-grab universities hcn.org/issues/52.4/in… via @highcountrynews

Bleeding Heartland bleedingheartland.com/2019/02/04/wha… via @desmoinesdem

APF Fellow Charles Glass' smart take on Syria: “Tell Me How This Ends” | harpers.org/archive/2019/0… via @Harpers

@giacomonyt Carol--can you send me your email? My twin has a good Iowa op-ed she'd like to send to you. Thanks! PEGGY ENGEL apf.engel@gmail.com

@semelm Federal tax liens against American Red Cross Blood Services HQ in DC ($236K) and DC Lottery just paid off $15K DC tax lien.

@ethansaslater There should be some British theatre tradition. Maybe ask Equity if some artifact could be saved? There's a new comedy museum, the Natl. Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. So many great comedians appeared in that theatre--the Center might want an artifact.

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Conservation tool being taken over by investment firms. By @lvdvoo slate.com/articles/healt… via @slate

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