Green Owl Consulting
@greenowlconsulting.com
Virtual bookkeeping, CFO, and HR services to nonprofits and social justice focused organizations.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon on stolen land. #landback
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon on stolen land. #landback
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- Disabled detainees, like double amputee, are being denied prosthetics and basic medical devices, leaving them immobile and at risk.
- A 68-year-old man died in ICE custody this May during transport in Georgia, no proper medical response, no accountability.
- A 68-year-old man died in ICE custody this May during transport in Georgia, no proper medical response, no accountability.
June 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
- Disabled detainees, like double amputee, are being denied prosthetics and basic medical devices, leaving them immobile and at risk.
- A 68-year-old man died in ICE custody this May during transport in Georgia, no proper medical response, no accountability.
- A 68-year-old man died in ICE custody this May during transport in Georgia, no proper medical response, no accountability.
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Researchers estimate 219,000 people will die because of DOGE cuts, including 148,000 children. All to save the average American taxpayer $150. www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...
DOGE says it has saved $160 billion. Those cuts have cost taxpayers $135 billion, one analysis says.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doge-cuts-cost-135-billion-analysis-elon-musk-department-of-government-efficiency/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doge-cuts-cost-135-billion-analysis-elon-musk-department-of-government-efficiency/
DOGE's $160 billion in savings have cost $135 billion, analysis finds
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
www.cbsnews.com
April 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Researchers estimate 219,000 people will die because of DOGE cuts, including 148,000 children. All to save the average American taxpayer $150. www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...
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With the explosion of another SpaceX rocket, I want to remind you of the conservation implications and direct ties to FWS.
SpaceX Starship explodes again, this time on the ground
That’s four explosions in a row.
www.theverge.com
June 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
With the explosion of another SpaceX rocket, I want to remind you of the conservation implications and direct ties to FWS.
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Like abortion/miscarriage care bans, this dangerous misogyny is meant to punish women who do not “behave” correctly.
June 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Like abortion/miscarriage care bans, this dangerous misogyny is meant to punish women who do not “behave” correctly.
“Despite the positive change this year, systemic inequities in scientific research awards can persist because the prize rules require that research institutions nominate a single representative from the team behind a published paper.”
For the first time, women scientists win $1 million climate research prize
Following criticism for all-male winners in the past, women earned two of the three Frontiers Planet Prizes this year
www.science.org
June 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Despite the positive change this year, systemic inequities in scientific research awards can persist because the prize rules require that research institutions nominate a single representative from the team behind a published paper.”
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Today's headlines are a stark reminder of a world driven mad by the power of the oil industry
30,000 air pollution deaths a year!
Even if it wasn't destroying our life support system, extending the fossil fuel age kills people and puts unnecessary pressure on the NHS
These decisions kill people
30,000 air pollution deaths a year!
Even if it wasn't destroying our life support system, extending the fossil fuel age kills people and puts unnecessary pressure on the NHS
These decisions kill people
June 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Today's headlines are a stark reminder of a world driven mad by the power of the oil industry
30,000 air pollution deaths a year!
Even if it wasn't destroying our life support system, extending the fossil fuel age kills people and puts unnecessary pressure on the NHS
These decisions kill people
30,000 air pollution deaths a year!
Even if it wasn't destroying our life support system, extending the fossil fuel age kills people and puts unnecessary pressure on the NHS
These decisions kill people
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Your favorite campgrounds, hiking trails, and forests could soon be up for auction.
Republicans want to make 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale to housing developers.
grist.org/politics/pub...
#Politics #Hiking #Campgrounds #Housing #PublicLand
Republicans want to make 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale to housing developers.
grist.org/politics/pub...
#Politics #Hiking #Campgrounds #Housing #PublicLand
Your favorite campgrounds, hiking trails, and forests could soon be up for auction
Republicans want to make 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale to housing developers.
grist.org
June 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Your favorite campgrounds, hiking trails, and forests could soon be up for auction.
Republicans want to make 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale to housing developers.
grist.org/politics/pub...
#Politics #Hiking #Campgrounds #Housing #PublicLand
Republicans want to make 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale to housing developers.
grist.org/politics/pub...
#Politics #Hiking #Campgrounds #Housing #PublicLand
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In 2023, Gary K. Farlow wrote about being in the path of a hurricane and how people in prison have very little control over how to prepare.
"Climate change is making hurricanes more frequent and more destructive," writes Farlow.
"Climate change is making hurricanes more frequent and more destructive," writes Farlow.
When You Sit in the Path of a Hurricane — And Can’t Move
Climate change is making Atlantic storms worse. But incarcerated people don’t get a choice about evacuation.
prisonjournalismproject.org
June 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
In 2023, Gary K. Farlow wrote about being in the path of a hurricane and how people in prison have very little control over how to prepare.
"Climate change is making hurricanes more frequent and more destructive," writes Farlow.
"Climate change is making hurricanes more frequent and more destructive," writes Farlow.
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Just How Hot Are Our Nation’s Prisons?
Summer Heat in Prison: Just How Hot Are Our Nation’s Prisons?
Prison writers from across the U.S. describe how hot their prisons get in the summer. One prison reached 117 degrees.
prisonjournalismproject.org
June 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just How Hot Are Our Nation’s Prisons?
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The Trump and Elon breakup would be pretty funny to watch if I didn't know how much is on the line here: 10 million people could lose Medicaid and 2 million kids could lose food assistance.
Don't let this drama distract you from what matters.
Don't let this drama distract you from what matters.
June 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Trump and Elon breakup would be pretty funny to watch if I didn't know how much is on the line here: 10 million people could lose Medicaid and 2 million kids could lose food assistance.
Don't let this drama distract you from what matters.
Don't let this drama distract you from what matters.
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I keep this article bookmarked for this very argument.
Pollution Is Racial Violence
Today, Black families are most likely to live surrounded by toxic air pollutants extractive industries discharge into their backyards. Black people face a
gizmodo.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I keep this article bookmarked for this very argument.
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I remember trying to explain environmental racism to someone and their response was
"So you're telling me the air/water is racist?"
No. Im telling you that racism has allowed companies to make your air fucked up if you live in a certain area
"So you're telling me the air/water is racist?"
No. Im telling you that racism has allowed companies to make your air fucked up if you live in a certain area
this is what deregulation is always, always about, is eliminating costly safety regulations and just being free to poison whoever is nearby
Grok servers are basically poisoning the people near them in Memphis because they haven’t fitted required pollution control filters that are in use in every other gas turbine in the area - he believes he’s above the law
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
May 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I remember trying to explain environmental racism to someone and their response was
"So you're telling me the air/water is racist?"
No. Im telling you that racism has allowed companies to make your air fucked up if you live in a certain area
"So you're telling me the air/water is racist?"
No. Im telling you that racism has allowed companies to make your air fucked up if you live in a certain area
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Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump's EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule. www.wired.com/story/the-ep...
The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass
Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump's EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule.
www.wired.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump's EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule. www.wired.com/story/the-ep...
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Humboldt Park residents will soon see an affordable housing development that also encourages homeownership, with a new center operated by the nonprofit Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago.
Humboldt Park affordable housing development The Ave breaks ground
The 52-unit affordable housing development at 3601 W. Chicago Ave. will have one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
buff.ly
May 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Humboldt Park residents will soon see an affordable housing development that also encourages homeownership, with a new center operated by the nonprofit Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago.
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The “nonprofit killer” is back—this time tucked into congressional Republicans’ aggressive new tax proposal, which they’ve dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.”
Republicans slide "nonprofit killer" law into tax bill
The White House could end any group's tax-exempt status by accusing it of support for terrorism.
www.motherjones.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The “nonprofit killer” is back—this time tucked into congressional Republicans’ aggressive new tax proposal, which they’ve dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.”
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One of the places most of the media is letting us down in all this is due to their insistence on reporting merely WHAT is happening instead of providing the REASON it's happening. People deserve to know WHY things are happening, and if the press doesn't tell truths, charlatans will tell lies.
May 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
One of the places most of the media is letting us down in all this is due to their insistence on reporting merely WHAT is happening instead of providing the REASON it's happening. People deserve to know WHY things are happening, and if the press doesn't tell truths, charlatans will tell lies.
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From devastating storms and tornadoes in Kentucky, Wisconsin and Missouri, to scorching heatwaves in Texas, we continue to experience how deeply inequitable systems amplify the impacts of the climate crisis on marginalized communities.
May 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
From devastating storms and tornadoes in Kentucky, Wisconsin and Missouri, to scorching heatwaves in Texas, we continue to experience how deeply inequitable systems amplify the impacts of the climate crisis on marginalized communities.
“The products were made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington.”
U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people. Here's what to know.
What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria
U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.
bit.ly
May 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“The products were made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington.”
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BREAKING: Food security experts say Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and end its campaign.
Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its campaign
Food security experts say the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign.
bit.ly
May 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
BREAKING: Food security experts say Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and end its campaign.
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This budget does not and would not belong to a country moving in the right direction
www.stephensemler.com/p/a-closer-l...
www.stephensemler.com/p/a-closer-l...
May 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This budget does not and would not belong to a country moving in the right direction
www.stephensemler.com/p/a-closer-l...
www.stephensemler.com/p/a-closer-l...
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A vendor to run the program has been chosen and details about how the rebate process will roll out should be revealed in the coming weeks.
Also, @thestreettrust.org will give away 25 e-bikes to east Portlanders tomorrow!
Also, @thestreettrust.org will give away 25 e-bikes to east Portlanders tomorrow!
Portland e-bike rebate program expected to launch later this summer
More people should be able to afford a new e-bike.
bikeportland.org
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A vendor to run the program has been chosen and details about how the rebate process will roll out should be revealed in the coming weeks.
Also, @thestreettrust.org will give away 25 e-bikes to east Portlanders tomorrow!
Also, @thestreettrust.org will give away 25 e-bikes to east Portlanders tomorrow!
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1/4: 🚨 Urgent Notice for Probationary Employees
Termination letters have reportedly been mailed to CDC probationary employees with a May 8 effective date.
📬 If you receive one, email a copy ASAP to:
📧 rif@afge2883ga.org, probationary@afge2883ga.org, and/or info@afge2883ga.org
Termination letters have reportedly been mailed to CDC probationary employees with a May 8 effective date.
📬 If you receive one, email a copy ASAP to:
📧 rif@afge2883ga.org, probationary@afge2883ga.org, and/or info@afge2883ga.org
May 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
1/4: 🚨 Urgent Notice for Probationary Employees
Termination letters have reportedly been mailed to CDC probationary employees with a May 8 effective date.
📬 If you receive one, email a copy ASAP to:
📧 rif@afge2883ga.org, probationary@afge2883ga.org, and/or info@afge2883ga.org
Termination letters have reportedly been mailed to CDC probationary employees with a May 8 effective date.
📬 If you receive one, email a copy ASAP to:
📧 rif@afge2883ga.org, probationary@afge2883ga.org, and/or info@afge2883ga.org
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We are happy to see folks in Congress stepping up, but we need more than sternly worded letters. We need action. The US scientific enterprise is at stake #resist
NEWS: I just led 112 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration on their funding freeze of the National Science Foundation.
Cutting off NSF funding threatens vital research, stalls innovation, and risks ceding global scientific leadership to China.
Cutting off NSF funding threatens vital research, stalls innovation, and risks ceding global scientific leadership to China.
May 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We are happy to see folks in Congress stepping up, but we need more than sternly worded letters. We need action. The US scientific enterprise is at stake #resist
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Will their business plan evolve to simply braining us with a cudgel?
April 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Will their business plan evolve to simply braining us with a cudgel?