Greg Ragsdale
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Oppose Mike Lee's ruinous Borderlands "conservation" act. It brings destruction
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Oppose Mike Lee's ruinous Borderlands "conservation" act.
It brings destruction
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November 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Oppose Mike Lee's ruinous Borderlands "conservation" act. It brings destruction
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Clean Air, Water, & Land are priceless. Block EPA rule-rollbacks, oust Zeldin resist.bot/petitions/PF...
Clean Air, Water, & Land are priceless. Block EPA rule-rollbacks, oust Zeldin
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November 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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"It was silent in the room when my son was pulled out of me. He couldn’t cry, open his eyes, or move."
I Was Forced To Carry A Baby I Knew Would Die — And It Nearly Killed Me, Too
"It was silent in the room when my son was pulled out of me. He couldn’t cry, open his eyes, or move."
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November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"It was silent in the room when my son was pulled out of me. He couldn’t cry, open his eyes, or move."
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Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly told the White House that most Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly told the White House that most Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
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South Carolina schools recently sent home unvaccinated kids to stem a growing measles outbreak. It turned out 5 of them were infected and, if they'd been at school, could've unwittingly spread it to their classmates for days.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
Idaho Banned Vaccine Mandates. Activists Want to Make It a Model for the Country.
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine or receive “medical intervention.” Leslie Manookian, the activist behind the law, hopes to make it a “societal norm” ...
www.propublica.org
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
South Carolina schools recently sent home unvaccinated kids to stem a growing measles outbreak. It turned out 5 of them were infected and, if they'd been at school, could've unwittingly spread it to their classmates for days.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
This must be stopped:
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one...
www.npr.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:34 AM
This must be stopped:
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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Are you aware we execute innocent people in the US quite regularly?
Here's a story about Anthony Boyd, an innocent black man the state of Alabama intends to murder by gas mask next week.
What can you do? Read this, and check out the thread below for how you can help. 🩷
Here's a story about Anthony Boyd, an innocent black man the state of Alabama intends to murder by gas mask next week.
What can you do? Read this, and check out the thread below for how you can help. 🩷
He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week. - Bolts
No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.
boltsmag.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Are you aware we execute innocent people in the US quite regularly?
Here's a story about Anthony Boyd, an innocent black man the state of Alabama intends to murder by gas mask next week.
What can you do? Read this, and check out the thread below for how you can help. 🩷
Here's a story about Anthony Boyd, an innocent black man the state of Alabama intends to murder by gas mask next week.
What can you do? Read this, and check out the thread below for how you can help. 🩷
‘We’ve got to do something:’ Thousands attend ‘No Kings’ protests in Alabama alabamareflector.com/2025/10/18/w...
'We've got to do something:' Thousands attend 'No Kings' protests in Alabama | Alabama Reflector
Thousands of Alabamians participated in the protests against President Donald Trump, part of national demonstrations that drew millions.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
‘We’ve got to do something:’ Thousands attend ‘No Kings’ protests in Alabama alabamareflector.com/2025/10/18/w...
He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week.
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He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week. - Bolts
No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.
boltsmag.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:58 AM
He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week.
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Everything about this case shows how easy it is to send someone to death row.
Anthony Boyd was sentenced to death entirely on dubious eyewitness testimony. His lawyer had a month to prepare for trial. Alabama plans to execute him next week.
My latest @boltsmag.org:
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Anthony Boyd was sentenced to death entirely on dubious eyewitness testimony. His lawyer had a month to prepare for trial. Alabama plans to execute him next week.
My latest @boltsmag.org:
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week. - Bolts
No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.
boltsmag.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Everything about this case shows how easy it is to send someone to death row.
Anthony Boyd was sentenced to death entirely on dubious eyewitness testimony. His lawyer had a month to prepare for trial. Alabama plans to execute him next week.
My latest @boltsmag.org:
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
Anthony Boyd was sentenced to death entirely on dubious eyewitness testimony. His lawyer had a month to prepare for trial. Alabama plans to execute him next week.
My latest @boltsmag.org:
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
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The federal food program helping more than 1 in 4 young children access fresh produce, milk, and formula will run out of funding next week.
Over 5 million children could lose food assistance — all thanks to the Trump-Republican shutdown.
The cruelty is endless.
Over 5 million children could lose food assistance — all thanks to the Trump-Republican shutdown.
The cruelty is endless.
October 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The federal food program helping more than 1 in 4 young children access fresh produce, milk, and formula will run out of funding next week.
Over 5 million children could lose food assistance — all thanks to the Trump-Republican shutdown.
The cruelty is endless.
Over 5 million children could lose food assistance — all thanks to the Trump-Republican shutdown.
The cruelty is endless.
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Francine the cat had been living at a Lowe’s in Richmond since 2017 — but disappeared in mid-September.
Security camera footage revealed Francine had wandered into the back of a distribution truck heading 85 miles south. Employees began a search.
Security camera footage revealed Francine had wandered into the back of a distribution truck heading 85 miles south. Employees began a search.
A beloved shop cat disappeared. Security footage solved the mystery.
Francine, the beloved cat from a Richmond Lowe's, was found in Garysburg, North Carolina, after a two-week search.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Francine the cat had been living at a Lowe’s in Richmond since 2017 — but disappeared in mid-September.
Security camera footage revealed Francine had wandered into the back of a distribution truck heading 85 miles south. Employees began a search.
Security camera footage revealed Francine had wandered into the back of a distribution truck heading 85 miles south. Employees began a search.
The Fun’s in the Fight
Even when you can’t kick the bad guys where it hurts, you can still have a real gas trying.
www.motherjones.com/politics/199...
Even when you can’t kick the bad guys where it hurts, you can still have a real gas trying.
www.motherjones.com/politics/199...
The Fun’s in the Fight
Even when you can't kick the bad guys where it hurts, you can still have a real gas trying.
www.motherjones.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Fun’s in the Fight
Even when you can’t kick the bad guys where it hurts, you can still have a real gas trying.
www.motherjones.com/politics/199...
Even when you can’t kick the bad guys where it hurts, you can still have a real gas trying.
www.motherjones.com/politics/199...
Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds - The Guardian
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Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds — Guardian US
Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions
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September 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds - The Guardian
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I care about poverty, mainly alleviating it..
When I discovered this one piece of research it changed my whole approach to understanding poverty.
"Why People in Poverty make Poor Decisions" explores this research which points to a simple solution. Listen or read at:
nonzerosum.games/poverty.html
When I discovered this one piece of research it changed my whole approach to understanding poverty.
"Why People in Poverty make Poor Decisions" explores this research which points to a simple solution. Listen or read at:
nonzerosum.games/poverty.html
WHY POOR PEOPLE MAKE POOR DECISIONS
A case for giving more money to those who are bad with money.
nonzerosum.games
September 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I care about poverty, mainly alleviating it..
When I discovered this one piece of research it changed my whole approach to understanding poverty.
"Why People in Poverty make Poor Decisions" explores this research which points to a simple solution. Listen or read at:
nonzerosum.games/poverty.html
When I discovered this one piece of research it changed my whole approach to understanding poverty.
"Why People in Poverty make Poor Decisions" explores this research which points to a simple solution. Listen or read at:
nonzerosum.games/poverty.html
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👀 Watch What They Do!
Trump & the Republicans with the backing of their billionaire donors have been pushing lies & misinformation at us all to keep us divided. It’s all by design. Don’t let them. Stand up. Fight back. Get loud.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
Trump & the Republicans with the backing of their billionaire donors have been pushing lies & misinformation at us all to keep us divided. It’s all by design. Don’t let them. Stand up. Fight back. Get loud.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
September 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
👀 Watch What They Do!
Trump & the Republicans with the backing of their billionaire donors have been pushing lies & misinformation at us all to keep us divided. It’s all by design. Don’t let them. Stand up. Fight back. Get loud.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
Trump & the Republicans with the backing of their billionaire donors have been pushing lies & misinformation at us all to keep us divided. It’s all by design. Don’t let them. Stand up. Fight back. Get loud.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
Arsenic, cadmium leaks from coal ash in coastal Alabama rival 2008 disaster, study says - AL.com
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AL.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Arsenic, cadmium leaks from coal ash in coastal Alabama rival 2008 disaster, study says - AL.com
In the Navajo Nation – the largest Indigenous Native American reservation in the US – a third of residents live without running water. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
A Navajo man cries out for water on a pinnacle in Utah: Elliot Ross’s best photograph
‘This is me shouting into the wind for change,’ said Tim, who lives in the Navajo Nation, where a third of residents have no running water. ‘But it falls on closed ears’
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:52 AM
In the Navajo Nation – the largest Indigenous Native American reservation in the US – a third of residents live without running water. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?"
September 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?"
When I was a kid, I learned that ‘a lot’ and ‘alot’ were different things. The lot over there was ‘a lot’ and a whole bunch of something was ‘alot’. Two completely different things. Just like hear and here are two different things that sound the same but are spelled differently.
We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps:
- It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’
- It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’
- It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’
- It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’
- It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’
No worries if not!!!
- It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’
- It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’
- It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’
- It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’
- It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’
No worries if not!!!
August 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM
When I was a kid, I learned that ‘a lot’ and ‘alot’ were different things. The lot over there was ‘a lot’ and a whole bunch of something was ‘alot’. Two completely different things. Just like hear and here are two different things that sound the same but are spelled differently.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
Parkinson’s Isn’t Just Bad Luck. Scientists Reveal It’s Largely Preventable—and the Culprit Is All Around Us - Oprah Daily
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Parkinson’s Isn’t Just Bad Luck. Scientists Reveal It’s Largely Preventable—and the Culprit Is All Around Us — Oprah Daily
We talked to two doctors intent on making the neurodegenerative disease obsolete.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Parkinson’s Isn’t Just Bad Luck. Scientists Reveal It’s Largely Preventable—and the Culprit Is All Around Us - Oprah Daily
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