This Toad Can Get You High Really High. Poachers Have Taken Notice. (Maria)

The author writes, Though the Sonoran Desert toad is not currently in danger of extinction, they are increasingly threatened by climate change, human expansion, and pollution, says [Tucson Herpetological Society President Robert] Villa. But Villa knows all too well, as spokesman for the herp societys Save the Toads education campaign, that Incilius alvarius is facing a more immediate danger to life and limb.

 

Ron DeSantis Says Hes a Christian. He Should Read the Parable of the Good Samaritan. (Al)

From Reason: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be getting a bit big for his britches. Hes not only imagining himself as the nations next president as he competes for the Republican nomination, but he recently envisioned himself as one of Jesus disciples during one of historys greatest dramas. These guys all went out and they dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel, DeSantis said in a televised interview on the Christian Broadcasting Network. I look back at that and would love to have been able to be there with them. Some died horrific deaths as martyrs. None of them sought or gained governmental power, so its an interesting take from an ambitious politician.

 

Tubervilles Blockade on Military Promotions Helps China, Lawmakers Warn (Dana)

The author writes, One senators opposition to abortion is preventing the appointment of a new Marine Corps Commandant, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to China, critics warn. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has prevented the Senate Armed Services Committee from advancing the nomination for a new Marine Commandant and as many as 265 other military officials up for promotion. He says he will not provide his vote to move forward on the nominees until the Pentagon ends its practice of paying for service members to travel for abortions.

 

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