Benicia Vallejo AAUW
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“Adding to the headwinds is U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has said the virus should be allowed to burn through flocks so that farmers can identify birds with natural immunity”
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“Adding to the headwinds is U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has said the virus should be allowed to burn through flocks so that farmers can identify birds with natural immunity”
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With so many naughty companies with coal-hearted billionaire CEOs, it's good to celebrate and support a company standing up to the regime.
One for the "Nice list".
One for the "Nice list".
👏 This is the energy we like to see! While Amazon, Home Depot, Target, and others cave to Trump, Costco is showing how companies can stand up to this regime.
Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers
The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawful
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
With so many naughty companies with coal-hearted billionaire CEOs, it's good to celebrate and support a company standing up to the regime.
One for the "Nice list".
One for the "Nice list".
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Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar, the Texas Democrat who was indicted by the Biden DOJ on charges of bribery and money laundering.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar, the Texas Democrat who was indicted by the Biden DOJ on charges of bribery and money laundering.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
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they are not playing 3D chess. they are fucking idiots.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
they are not playing 3D chess. they are fucking idiots.
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This poor child, this poor mom. This is just evil.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This poor child, this poor mom. This is just evil.
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Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
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Now Trump is pretending this was his idea all along, reversing course once it became clear he couldn’t stop it. The question now is whether Majority Leader Thune and Senate Republicans will do what’s right, or if they’ll keep providing cover.
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Now Trump is pretending this was his idea all along, reversing course once it became clear he couldn’t stop it. The question now is whether Majority Leader Thune and Senate Republicans will do what’s right, or if they’ll keep providing cover.
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The vote to release the Epstein files is not a political game. It’s about truth, accountability, and justice for the survivors whose lives were shattered by sick, powerful people. Survivors deserve more than answers — they deserve justice.
This is the first step toward that long-overdue justice.
This is the first step toward that long-overdue justice.
House Votes to Release Epstein Files in New Setback for Trump
Donald Trump’s firm control of Washington showed signs of weakening Tuesday as nearly all House Republicans voted to compel the Justice Department to release its files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstei...
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The vote to release the Epstein files is not a political game. It’s about truth, accountability, and justice for the survivors whose lives were shattered by sick, powerful people. Survivors deserve more than answers — they deserve justice.
This is the first step toward that long-overdue justice.
This is the first step toward that long-overdue justice.
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Protecting clean water isn’t partisan—it’s universal. We all need clean water.
94% of Americans say safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and streams is important, but EPA’s Polluted Water Rule rolls back our safeguards.
Stop the gutting, protect our water.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c...
94% of Americans say safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and streams is important, but EPA’s Polluted Water Rule rolls back our safeguards.
Stop the gutting, protect our water.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c...
E.P.A. Rule Would Drastically Curb Protections for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Protecting clean water isn’t partisan—it’s universal. We all need clean water.
94% of Americans say safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and streams is important, but EPA’s Polluted Water Rule rolls back our safeguards.
Stop the gutting, protect our water.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c...
94% of Americans say safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and streams is important, but EPA’s Polluted Water Rule rolls back our safeguards.
Stop the gutting, protect our water.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c...
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“On Saturday, community groups passed out another 10,000 whistles as part of a day of action put on by Hands Off NYC, a coalition that includes dozens of unions, community groups, churches and political groups, hosting a day of action and events across the city.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
As ICE Street Raids Ramp Up, New Yorkers Stock Up On Whistles
Taking a cue from Chicago, community groups have distributed thousands of whistles in recent weeks — a grassroots system people in other cities have adopted to help neighbors sound the alarm.
www.thecity.nyc
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“On Saturday, community groups passed out another 10,000 whistles as part of a day of action put on by Hands Off NYC, a coalition that includes dozens of unions, community groups, churches and political groups, hosting a day of action and events across the city.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
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It’s clear we need new leadership that will actually fight for us. Tell your Democratic senators to call on Chuck Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/dem-sen...
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/dem-sen...
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It’s clear we need new leadership that will actually fight for us. Tell your Democratic senators to call on Chuck Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/dem-sen...
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/dem-sen...
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Momentum builds for new leadership!
Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Progressive group MoveOn calls on Schumer to step aside
"Inexplicably, some Senate Democrats, under Leader Schumer's watch, decided to surrender."
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Momentum builds for new leadership!
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This #VeteransDay, our gratitude is with all who served, and our hearts are with the families of the fallen. We honor their sacrifice not just with words, but with action. That means fighting to protect the benefits they were promised and committing to end #ForeverWars.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This #VeteransDay, our gratitude is with all who served, and our hearts are with the families of the fallen. We honor their sacrifice not just with words, but with action. That means fighting to protect the benefits they were promised and committing to end #ForeverWars.
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I’m voting to save health care. That’s why I’m voting NO on Republicans’ sham “deal.”
It kicks millions off coverage, raises costs for tens of millions more, and lets Trump illegally grab even more power.
Enough is enough.
It kicks millions off coverage, raises costs for tens of millions more, and lets Trump illegally grab even more power.
Enough is enough.
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m voting to save health care. That’s why I’m voting NO on Republicans’ sham “deal.”
It kicks millions off coverage, raises costs for tens of millions more, and lets Trump illegally grab even more power.
Enough is enough.
It kicks millions off coverage, raises costs for tens of millions more, and lets Trump illegally grab even more power.
Enough is enough.
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Spotify is running ads to help ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. We’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Spotify is running ads to help ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. We’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
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It's outrageous that Spotify is running ICE ads. I'm moving to another streaming platform that doesn't profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/dwfCrTn6
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
app.sosha.ai
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's outrageous that Spotify is running ICE ads. I'm moving to another streaming platform that doesn't profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/dwfCrTn6
It's outrageous that Spotify is running ICE ads. I'm moving to another streaming platform that doesn't profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/dwfCrTn6
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
app.sosha.ai
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's outrageous that Spotify is running ICE ads. I'm moving to another streaming platform that doesn't profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/dwfCrTn6
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The only thing that has improved Democrats’ approval rating among their voters has been fighting back against Trump. We cannot afford another “Schumer Surrender.” Urge your Democratic senators to continue holding the line to keep healthcare costs down and protect coverage for millions of Americans.
TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT
With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases looming, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis and limit Trump’s lawless manipulation of federal funds....
act.indivisible.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The only thing that has improved Democrats’ approval rating among their voters has been fighting back against Trump. We cannot afford another “Schumer Surrender.” Urge your Democratic senators to continue holding the line to keep healthcare costs down and protect coverage for millions of Americans.
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We must not only end this but prosecute everyone involved. The time will come.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
We must not only end this but prosecute everyone involved. The time will come.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House.
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House.
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Patti and I will deeply miss working with Nancy Pelosi.
For over 40 years, she’s been our dear friend and guiding light.
We will miss her. San Francisco will miss her. And everyone who believes in a vibrant, thriving democracy will miss her extraordinary leadership.
For over 40 years, she’s been our dear friend and guiding light.
We will miss her. San Francisco will miss her. And everyone who believes in a vibrant, thriving democracy will miss her extraordinary leadership.
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Patti and I will deeply miss working with Nancy Pelosi.
For over 40 years, she’s been our dear friend and guiding light.
We will miss her. San Francisco will miss her. And everyone who believes in a vibrant, thriving democracy will miss her extraordinary leadership.
For over 40 years, she’s been our dear friend and guiding light.
We will miss her. San Francisco will miss her. And everyone who believes in a vibrant, thriving democracy will miss her extraordinary leadership.
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serious note: they're gonna try 5x harder to sabotage the midterms after tonight and we're gonna have to organize on a literally historic scale to stop them
really obvious now why trump and the republican party have been working so hard to prevent fair elections lol they know
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
serious note: they're gonna try 5x harder to sabotage the midterms after tonight and we're gonna have to organize on a literally historic scale to stop them
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After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
buff.ly/nTvLlFI
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
buff.ly/nTvLlFI
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There is light at the end of this tunnel.
Keep fighting.
Keep organizing.
Keep voting.
Keep protesting.
Keep boycotting.
Keep informing.
Keep resisting.
Keep hoping.
We will not only get through this—we will end fascist and oligarchic rule, and build a democratic future that works for all of us.
Keep fighting.
Keep organizing.
Keep voting.
Keep protesting.
Keep boycotting.
Keep informing.
Keep resisting.
Keep hoping.
We will not only get through this—we will end fascist and oligarchic rule, and build a democratic future that works for all of us.
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
There is light at the end of this tunnel.
Keep fighting.
Keep organizing.
Keep voting.
Keep protesting.
Keep boycotting.
Keep informing.
Keep resisting.
Keep hoping.
We will not only get through this—we will end fascist and oligarchic rule, and build a democratic future that works for all of us.
Keep fighting.
Keep organizing.
Keep voting.
Keep protesting.
Keep boycotting.
Keep informing.
Keep resisting.
Keep hoping.
We will not only get through this—we will end fascist and oligarchic rule, and build a democratic future that works for all of us.