Erica Riegle
@ericariegle.bsky.social
UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
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Erica Riegle
@ericariegle.bsky.social
· Jan 23
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Call for the Removal of Trump JD Vance and Musk from Their Respective Offices
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Call for removal of Trump, JD, Vance, and Musk, from their respective offices
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The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants
The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
n.pr
June 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
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Tell Congress to Protect our Students and Our Public Schools!
Public schools are the foundation of our democracy, ensuring that every child—no matter their zip code, race, or background—has the opportunity to learn and thrive. Defunding public education only ben...
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May 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Tell Trump and the GOP: Do NOT Defund our Libraries and Museums
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America...
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May 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Proof this guy is full of SITH.
In Star Wars. those who have embraced the Dark Side of the Force wield red lightsabers. So, in other words, perfect.
May 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Proof this guy is full of SITH.
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Defend Public Broadcasting!
Public broadcasting provides Americans with access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence. Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR ar...
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April 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Don't Hide From Constituents. Host Town Halls!
Town halls are ways for constituents to provide feedback directly to their elected officials to make sure that their concerns and expectations are heard.
When Republicans returned to their dist...
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March 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet on Thursday, March 6, featuring Elon Musk, where officials were told that they run their department, not Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump forced to strip Elon Musk's powers with brutal cabinet meeting manoeuvre
www.irishstar.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet on Thursday, March 6, featuring Elon Musk, where officials were told that they run their department, not Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
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Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
I have no words. How is this happening!?!?
February 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I have no words. How is this happening!?!?
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
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Don't cut NPR and PBS funding!
Millions of Americans rely on public media for their news and educational programming. In many rural areas in our country, public broadcasting is their main avenue for receiving news, emer...
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February 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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"He will go after you as viciously as possible if you don’t do what he wants or demands. It is a classic tactic of an authoritarian, the classic tactic of a narcissistic sociopath like Donald Trump." —@normornstein.bsky.social
Trump Rages at Mitch McConnell in Ugly but Revealing Rants
An interview with veteran congressional observer Norm Ornstein about Mitch McConnell’s striking condemnation of Trump’s most dangerous nominees and what it says about GOP capitulation to Trump.
newrepublic.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"He will go after you as viciously as possible if you don’t do what he wants or demands. It is a classic tactic of an authoritarian, the classic tactic of a narcissistic sociopath like Donald Trump." —@normornstein.bsky.social
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"If a bill is put in front of me that guts the benefits my neighbors rely on, I will not vote for it."
Mike Johnson faces new budget roadblock from panicked GOP lawmakers: report
House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to cater to the desires to the far-right wing members of his caucus is creating a whole new set of problems for the Louisiana Republican.According to a report fro...
www.rawstory.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"If a bill is put in front of me that guts the benefits my neighbors rely on, I will not vote for it."
Gee no one could have guessed they would do that! 🤦🏼♀️
February 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Gee no one could have guessed they would do that! 🤦🏼♀️
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The Trump administration is attempting to put more than 2,000 USAID workers on paid leave and recall nearly all of those posted abroad.
Trump admin admits it made significant errors in dismantling USAID
www.newsweek.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Trump administration is attempting to put more than 2,000 USAID workers on paid leave and recall nearly all of those posted abroad.
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Researchers involved in the report say it is "too important to die" and that an "amazingly broad consensus" remains among its mostly volunteer authors.
After Trump killed a report on nature, researchers push ahead with release
Major report was designed to answer the public’s biggest questions on nature.
arstechnica.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Researchers involved in the report say it is "too important to die" and that an "amazingly broad consensus" remains among its mostly volunteer authors.
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The rate at which things are happening can be overwhelming, and that’s sort of the point. This barrage of policy and changes is meant to destabilize us, and paralyze us from fighting back or making sense of what’s going on.
How to survive the ‘shock and awe’ Trump news cycle | Xtra Magazine
Two weeks into his second presidency, it has felt like a nonstop onslaught of news. Here are three ways to cope
xtramagazine.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The rate at which things are happening can be overwhelming, and that’s sort of the point. This barrage of policy and changes is meant to destabilize us, and paralyze us from fighting back or making sense of what’s going on.
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In an extraordinary intervention, Pope Francis also took aim at Vice President JD Vance's theological justification for the deportation program.
Pope rebukes Trump over mass deportations in letter to US bishops
www.newsweek.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In an extraordinary intervention, Pope Francis also took aim at Vice President JD Vance's theological justification for the deportation program.
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In an interview with Newsmax’s Greg Kelly, Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio pitched a run for office, boasting that he had already elevated himself from prison to Mar-a-Lago in a span of two weeks.
Proud Boys Leader Has a Terrifying Plan for His Future
Enrique Tarrio promised “retribution.” Here’s how he plans to get it.
newrepublic.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
In an interview with Newsmax’s Greg Kelly, Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio pitched a run for office, boasting that he had already elevated himself from prison to Mar-a-Lago in a span of two weeks.
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Opinion: Trump's 30-day clock is a far more clear and existential political threat. The 'framers' of the Liberal constitution gave the board tools to deal with this type of situation. There is no excuse to not use them.
Time to wrap up Liberal leadership early, before Trump's tariffs
Trump's 30-day clock is a far more clear and existential political threat. The 'framers' of the Liberal constitution gave the board tools to deal with this type of situation. There is no excuse to…
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Opinion: Trump's 30-day clock is a far more clear and existential political threat. The 'framers' of the Liberal constitution gave the board tools to deal with this type of situation. There is no excuse to not use them.
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Dyer: Trump knows making outrageous claims is the best way to keep the media from talking about what he’s really doing—removing all legal, constitutional, and customary restraints on the presidency.
Climate change should worry us more than Trump’s latest outrage
The media and most of their customers are ignoring this terrifying warming trend completely because the Tangerine Toddler is having a tantrum.
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Dyer: Trump knows making outrageous claims is the best way to keep the media from talking about what he’s really doing—removing all legal, constitutional, and customary restraints on the presidency.
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Dozens of studies in recent years have linked ultra-processed fare to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart attacks, and also to some problems that one might not expect: cancer, anxiety, dementia, and early death.
Why Is the American Diet So Deadly?
A scientist tried to discredit the theory that ultra-processed foods are killing us. Instead, he overturned his own understanding of obesity.
nyer.cm
February 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Dozens of studies in recent years have linked ultra-processed fare to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart attacks, and also to some problems that one might not expect: cancer, anxiety, dementia, and early death.
And the dumb get dumber
Although widespread cuts are expected for much of the government's discretionary spending, the outlook for the National Science Foundation appears to be especially grim.
White House budget proposal could shatter the National Science Foundation
“This kind of cut would kill American science and boost China.”…
arstechnica.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
And the dumb get dumber