The #NoKings #protests by millions were a stark contrast to Trump's military parade in DC. But a scholar who studies mass protests points out that protests can serve as a pretext for a nascent autocrat to further undermine democratic practices and institutions.

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Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains

Protests can serve two opposing purposes. They can represent a mass movement in favor of democracy – and simultaneously serve a nascent dictator ...

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Photographer Stephen DiRado was concerned for his father, Gene, as #Alzheimers, took his father away. So he began to take photographs. “It kept me with him.” #FathersDay https://buff.ly/6fgLIOQ

Sitcom dads used to be wise. Now they’re punchlines, even as fatherhood has become more hands-on and intentional. Maybe it’s time TV caught up https://buff.ly/5PDI7Ur #FathersDay #FatherKnowsBest

RFK Jr’s firing of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee and appointment of scientists linked to misinformation could lead to changes in childhood immunization recommendations, potentially altering school vaccine requirements and insurance coverage for millions of children. https://buff.ly/1VWx9sT

House Republicans’ tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could lead to 10.9 million Americans losing health insurance by 2034, with 7.8 million potentially losing Medicaid coverage alone. A health care scholar explains:

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House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage

All told, more than 16 million Americans could become uninsured, reversing major progress seen since the Affordable Care Act’s passage in 2010.

Colorado made possession of fentanyl a felony, but that hasn’t solved the opioid crisis. A professor of medicine explores perspectives on the law's impact and alternatives from a recent study: https://buff.ly/ZfCkQ4r

LGBTQ+ people face higher mortality rates, especially from suicide. Without data on sexual orientation and gender identity, these critical health disparities remain hidden – and make it difficult to address health issues affecting everyone. A social work professor explains: https://buff.ly/Dnc8EBy

#AI tools promise to detect abuse and protect vulnerable people, but they risk replicating systemic discrimination. A social worker explores the double-edged nature of AI in child welfare, elder care, and schools. https://buff.ly/A7Vp7b8

Before home studios were the norm, Sly Stone, who died Monday, transformed his Bel Air mansion into a musical bunker. His use of overdubbing and drum machines laid the groundwork for hip-hop and electronic music.

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Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers

Today, millions of musicians record and splice tracks from their bedrooms, closets and garages. Half a century ago, the funk pioneer revolutionized...

A recent Supreme Court order could shift focus of 50+ independent agencies from serving public interest to pleasing the president. Agencies affected cover areas like financial regulation, environment, and nuclear safety. A political science professor explains:

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Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent

Can the president fire leaders of more than 50 independent agencies overseen by Congress because he wants to? The Supreme Court may say yes, upendi...