Welcome to Thursday, January 5th, robins and sparrows...

The FDA has made abortion pills available in pharmacies and mail-orders companies, significantly expanding access to abortions in the U.S. 

Any pharmacy that completes the certification process can now provide the pills. However, patients are still required to receive a prescription for the medications from a certified healthcare provider.

Today, abortion pills are used in more than half of pregnancy terminations in America.

How do you feel about the increase in abortion access in America?

House Votes To Adjourn until Noon Thursday - Tell Your Reps How To Vote for Speaker

McCarthy lost his sixth vote to become the GOP House Speaker.

The House has voted to adjourn for the night and return at noon Thursday. The final vote was 216-214, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in voting “no” (i.e., to continue voting for House Speaker).

Do you want your reps voting for Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as House Speaker?

Should We Tax Robots?

A significant number of scholars and analysts (including Bill Gates) believe that it's time to tax robots.

If robots replace human workers, taxing them could incentivize corporations to retain workers, while also ensuring that tax losses from reduced payrolls don't negatively impact the economy. 

Is 2023 the year to start taxing robots?

Did you know...

Just prior to the 2022 World Cup with the spotlight on Qatar, another World Cup took place on the public pitches of Doha.

Over 300 children from over 30 countries played for a new world goal: One million and one street children to gain their identity before the next World Cup in North America.

You can help change this story and make this goal with us. Join today. 

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Happy National Bird Day, celebrating the variety of bird species in the U.S., and the conservation efforts to replenish their populations over the years. What's your favorite kind of bird? 

—Jamie Epstein

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