Emmet
@emmet987.bsky.social
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Emmet
@emmet987.bsky.social
· Nov 18
National Science Appreciation Day ScienceSaves
What is it? National Science Appreciation Day (NSAD) is a day celebrating how science has benefited human outcomes, unleashed human potential, and transform ...
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Does your state already celebrate National Science Appreciation Day on March 26? If not, here's how you can make it happen in your state.
(March 26, 1953 was the date that Dr. Jonas Salk revealed the successful development of his polio vaccine.)
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(March 26, 1953 was the date that Dr. Jonas Salk revealed the successful development of his polio vaccine.)
sciencesaves.org/about-nation...
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Final schedule F rule "will allow agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions who engage in misconduct, perform poorly, or *obstruct the democratic process by intentionally
subverting Presidential directives.*"
(emphasis mine)
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02375.pdf
subverting Presidential directives.*"
(emphasis mine)
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02375.pdf
February 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Final schedule F rule "will allow agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions who engage in misconduct, perform poorly, or *obstruct the democratic process by intentionally
subverting Presidential directives.*"
(emphasis mine)
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02375.pdf
subverting Presidential directives.*"
(emphasis mine)
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02375.pdf
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Newsom just handed Trump a devastating defeat at the Supreme Court. The new California map could flip FIVE House seats. "He started this redistricting war. He lost, and he'll lose again in November."
Newsom Defeats Trump: “He Started This War. He Lost.”
Plus, Trump's rebrand of Kennedy Center goes so poorly he has to shut it down and blame ‘renovations’
www.dworkinsubstack.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Newsom just handed Trump a devastating defeat at the Supreme Court. The new California map could flip FIVE House seats. "He started this redistricting war. He lost, and he'll lose again in November."
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Wait! The public face of nationwide immigration enforcement, Gregory Bovino, said in a newly discovered email that his boss wasn’t the head of CBP. He reported to Corey Lewandowski instead.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Wait! The public face of nationwide immigration enforcement, Gregory Bovino, said in a newly discovered email that his boss wasn’t the head of CBP. He reported to Corey Lewandowski instead.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
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A study at U Mass Amherst finds that Elon Musk manipulated Twitter to bolster the voice of the Neo Nazi Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) before the German 2025 parliamentary elections. No surprises here. groups.cs.umass.edu/equate-ml/20...
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A study at U Mass Amherst finds that Elon Musk manipulated Twitter to bolster the voice of the Neo Nazi Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) before the German 2025 parliamentary elections. No surprises here. groups.cs.umass.edu/equate-ml/20...
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I want to emphasize how radically Trump's second-term judical appointments are going to change the American legal system. These are not the standard Ivy League FedSoc guys. They are election-denying freaks who earned Trump's favor because they are willing to say what he wants to hear.
Trump Is Building a Federal Judiciary of Delusional, Cowardly Loyalists
Judges have to decide cases based on facts. For Trump judges, the only facts that matter are the ones that he authorizes them to believe.
ballsandstrikes.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I want to emphasize how radically Trump's second-term judical appointments are going to change the American legal system. These are not the standard Ivy League FedSoc guys. They are election-denying freaks who earned Trump's favor because they are willing to say what he wants to hear.
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The latest batch of Epstein files is horrifying.
Photos and allegations involving children much younger than teenagers.
And yet this from Todd Blanche:
"The Department of Justice said that we had reviewed the 'Epstein files,' and there was nothing in there that allowed us to prosecute anybody."
Photos and allegations involving children much younger than teenagers.
And yet this from Todd Blanche:
"The Department of Justice said that we had reviewed the 'Epstein files,' and there was nothing in there that allowed us to prosecute anybody."
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The latest batch of Epstein files is horrifying.
Photos and allegations involving children much younger than teenagers.
And yet this from Todd Blanche:
"The Department of Justice said that we had reviewed the 'Epstein files,' and there was nothing in there that allowed us to prosecute anybody."
Photos and allegations involving children much younger than teenagers.
And yet this from Todd Blanche:
"The Department of Justice said that we had reviewed the 'Epstein files,' and there was nothing in there that allowed us to prosecute anybody."
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ICE has no place in our schools and they need to get out of Minnesota. Our state’s educators are taking action to keep our students safe.
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
ICE has no place in our schools and they need to get out of Minnesota. Our state’s educators are taking action to keep our students safe.
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My friend lives in this building and said it was truly terrifying. The whole building woke up to their building being broken into by federal agents all to grab some guy who’s posted about being anti facist.
After 6am this morning in Whittier, Minneapolis—FOUR BLOCKS from where Pretti was murdered.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
My friend lives in this building and said it was truly terrifying. The whole building woke up to their building being broken into by federal agents all to grab some guy who’s posted about being anti facist.
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After 6am this morning in Whittier, Minneapolis—FOUR BLOCKS from where Pretti was murdered.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
After 6am this morning in Whittier, Minneapolis—FOUR BLOCKS from where Pretti was murdered.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
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Slingshot News: Mike Johnson dishonors the country, says anyone trying to stop ICE's lawlessness is "impeding the will of the American people."
Um no, it's upholding our Constitutional rights.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Um no, it's upholding our Constitutional rights.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Slingshot News: Mike Johnson dishonors the country, says anyone trying to stop ICE's lawlessness is "impeding the will of the American people."
Um no, it's upholding our Constitutional rights.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Um no, it's upholding our Constitutional rights.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
The answer is "no". Any competent officeholder knows that every public servant has an ethical obligation to serve the public interest (not personal self-interest, not their party's self-interest, and not the self-interests of their campaign contributors).
Trump: "They say, 'Donald Trump is using the Justice Department to get even!' And I don't. But wouldn't I have a right to?"
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The answer is "no". Any competent officeholder knows that every public servant has an ethical obligation to serve the public interest (not personal self-interest, not their party's self-interest, and not the self-interests of their campaign contributors).
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Decisions decisions 🙄
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Decisions decisions 🙄
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KIM: Trump is now suing the Treasury and IRS for $10 billion. He even said 'I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself.' Do you think that is a conflict of interest?
BESSENT: That is a DOJ issue
KIM: He's suing your department
BESSENT: Contact justice
KIM: With that, I yield back
BESSENT: That is a DOJ issue
KIM: He's suing your department
BESSENT: Contact justice
KIM: With that, I yield back
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
KIM: Trump is now suing the Treasury and IRS for $10 billion. He even said 'I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself.' Do you think that is a conflict of interest?
BESSENT: That is a DOJ issue
KIM: He's suing your department
BESSENT: Contact justice
KIM: With that, I yield back
BESSENT: That is a DOJ issue
KIM: He's suing your department
BESSENT: Contact justice
KIM: With that, I yield back
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🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD
DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS & I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared 🔥🔥🔥
DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS & I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared 🔥🔥🔥
February 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD
DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS & I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared 🔥🔥🔥
DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS & I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared 🔥🔥🔥
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This is damning.
The Treasury Secretary just admitted that it's "up to the President" whether the DOJ sues or investigates Warsh if he fails to follow Trump's direction at the Fed.
They're saying it out loud - Trump will only accept a sock puppet as the head of the Fed.
The Treasury Secretary just admitted that it's "up to the President" whether the DOJ sues or investigates Warsh if he fails to follow Trump's direction at the Fed.
They're saying it out loud - Trump will only accept a sock puppet as the head of the Fed.
February 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This is damning.
The Treasury Secretary just admitted that it's "up to the President" whether the DOJ sues or investigates Warsh if he fails to follow Trump's direction at the Fed.
They're saying it out loud - Trump will only accept a sock puppet as the head of the Fed.
The Treasury Secretary just admitted that it's "up to the President" whether the DOJ sues or investigates Warsh if he fails to follow Trump's direction at the Fed.
They're saying it out loud - Trump will only accept a sock puppet as the head of the Fed.
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the musk boys are never ever beating the allegations
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
the musk boys are never ever beating the allegations
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KIM: We see the Trump family getting involved in different roles even though they don't have official positions
BESSENT: Why is Jared Kushner conflicted in the Russia talks?
KIM: If he wants to participate, he should go by the same financial disclosures as every other government official
BESSENT: Why is Jared Kushner conflicted in the Russia talks?
KIM: If he wants to participate, he should go by the same financial disclosures as every other government official
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
KIM: We see the Trump family getting involved in different roles even though they don't have official positions
BESSENT: Why is Jared Kushner conflicted in the Russia talks?
KIM: If he wants to participate, he should go by the same financial disclosures as every other government official
BESSENT: Why is Jared Kushner conflicted in the Russia talks?
KIM: If he wants to participate, he should go by the same financial disclosures as every other government official
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Colorado’s historically low snowpack is affecting Vail’s economy, prompting town officials to lower revenue forecasts and recommend millions of dollars in budget reductions for 2026.
Vail to make budget cuts as slow season affects town revenues
Colorado’s historically low snowpack is affecting Vail’s economy, prompting town officials to lower revenue forecasts and recommend millions of dollars in budget reductions for 2026.
trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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GALLEGO: You have no independence to make a decision whether the president deserves $10 billion?
BESSENT: Again, that is a DOJ matter
G: So the DOJ will entirely make that decision? You have no say?
B: Correct
G: So would you just have to write the check if you were told to write it?
B: Correct
BESSENT: Again, that is a DOJ matter
G: So the DOJ will entirely make that decision? You have no say?
B: Correct
G: So would you just have to write the check if you were told to write it?
B: Correct
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
GALLEGO: You have no independence to make a decision whether the president deserves $10 billion?
BESSENT: Again, that is a DOJ matter
G: So the DOJ will entirely make that decision? You have no say?
B: Correct
G: So would you just have to write the check if you were told to write it?
B: Correct
BESSENT: Again, that is a DOJ matter
G: So the DOJ will entirely make that decision? You have no say?
B: Correct
G: So would you just have to write the check if you were told to write it?
B: Correct
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New from me and @ariberman.bsky.social:
Trump wants control “over the voting in at least 15 places.” There's actually a mechanism for him to get that control in Fulton County, Georgia. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump wants control “over the voting in at least 15 places.” There's actually a mechanism for him to get that control in Fulton County, Georgia. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s FBI raid could lead to a takeover of elections in Georgia’s largest county
Trump wants control "over the voting in at least 15 places.” He could start in Fulton County, Georgia.
www.motherjones.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
New from me and @ariberman.bsky.social:
Trump wants control “over the voting in at least 15 places.” There's actually a mechanism for him to get that control in Fulton County, Georgia. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump wants control “over the voting in at least 15 places.” There's actually a mechanism for him to get that control in Fulton County, Georgia. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention or you’ve checked out. Now is not the time for silence. Please take a moment to read and share this piece by my friend @out5p0ken.bsky.social.
out5p0ken.substack.com/p/why-the-ki...
out5p0ken.substack.com/p/why-the-ki...
Why the Kindest People Are So Angry
This is what an empath feels when they refuse to be silent under authoritarianism
out5p0ken.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention or you’ve checked out. Now is not the time for silence. Please take a moment to read and share this piece by my friend @out5p0ken.bsky.social.
out5p0ken.substack.com/p/why-the-ki...
out5p0ken.substack.com/p/why-the-ki...
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This is America now ! A 10-year-old Minnesota girl, taken by ICE and shipped off to a distant detention facility in Texas, has finally been released after a month in custody. School officials say hundreds of other children remain detained at the facility.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility to head back to Minnesota to reunite with her father
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This is America now ! A 10-year-old Minnesota girl, taken by ICE and shipped off to a distant detention facility in Texas, has finally been released after a month in custody. School officials say hundreds of other children remain detained at the facility.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...