Joe Ciciless
@joeciciless.bsky.social
Vegan, photography, nature, for Democracy
Don't look up!
At the moment, mansion-sized Asteroid 2024-YR4 has a one-in-fifty chance of hitting Earth in the next eight years.
Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.
Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.
February 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Don't look up!
Flood the zone with truth!
This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.
February 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Flood the zone with truth!
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February 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Brought to you by the dumbest president in history!
This is Rupert Murdoch's Wallstreet Journal…
Headline: “The Dumbest Trade War in History”
Headline: “The Dumbest Trade War in History”
February 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Brought to you by the dumbest president in history!
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Thank you, Canada!
February 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Thank you, Canada!
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The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
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Musk’s allies were granted access to the U.S. Treasury payment system.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
February 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Musk’s allies were granted access to the U.S. Treasury payment system.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
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This is how autocrats throughout history have endangered the people they govern by erasing factual information vital to health and well being
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
CDC Data Are Disappearing
The agency has already removed scientific data from public view. More could follow.
www.theatlantic.com
February 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This is how autocrats throughout history have endangered the people they govern by erasing factual information vital to health and well being
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
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NEW: At least 6 senior FBI officials have been ordered to resign or be fired by Monday. They include those that oversee cyber, national security and criminal investigations. www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/p...
Senior FBI leaders ordered to retire, resign or be fired by Monday | CNN Politics
At least six senior FBI leaders have been ordered to retire, resign or be fired by Monday, according to sources briefed on the matter, extending a purge that began last week at the Justice Department ...
www.cnn.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
NEW: At least 6 senior FBI officials have been ordered to resign or be fired by Monday. They include those that oversee cyber, national security and criminal investigations. www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/p...
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The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations.
The Smithsonian will close its diversity office and freeze federal hiring
The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations.
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RFK Jr. is a danger at HHS.
January 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
RFK Jr. is a danger at HHS.
I bet they're baffoonalishous
January 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I bet they're baffoonalishous
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President Trump put an end to a policy that restricted federal agents from making immigration arrests at certain locations, including schools. It's already affecting school staff, kids and parents.
How districts are responding after Trump cleared the way for immigration arrests at schools
President Trump put an end to a policy that restricted federal agents from making immigration arrests at certain locations, including schools. It's already affecting school staff, kids and parents.
www.npr.org
January 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
President Trump put an end to a policy that restricted federal agents from making immigration arrests at certain locations, including schools. It's already affecting school staff, kids and parents.
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Anyone an expert in coffee futures and prices, that could comment on the impact of a 25 PCT tariff on Columbia on the price of coffee for American consumers ?
January 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Anyone an expert in coffee futures and prices, that could comment on the impact of a 25 PCT tariff on Columbia on the price of coffee for American consumers ?
This is what stupid looks like! What do you expect from a buffoon that bankrupted a casino.
President Donald Trump also imposed a travel ban on Colombian government officials and visa sanctions on individuals tied to the country's government.
Trump says US will impose '25% tariffs' on Colombia after it rejected deportation flights
President Donald Trump also imposed a travel ban on Colombian government officials and visa sanctions on individuals tied to the country's government.
www.businessinsider.com
January 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This is what stupid looks like! What do you expect from a buffoon that bankrupted a casino.
Saw some gators today.
January 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Saw some gators today.
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Make no mistake: Trump’s first week was a catastrophe for many vulnerable people. But the biggest story was his startling initial moves from democracy to oligarchy.
My hope lies in Americans noticing this. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-fir...
My hope lies in Americans noticing this. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-fir...
Trump's first week: The Real Story
Let it be known
robertreich.substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Make no mistake: Trump’s first week was a catastrophe for many vulnerable people. But the biggest story was his startling initial moves from democracy to oligarchy.
My hope lies in Americans noticing this. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-fir...
My hope lies in Americans noticing this. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-fir...
Finally got on here. I'm looking forward to seeing where this app will go. It's a new day!
January 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Finally got on here. I'm looking forward to seeing where this app will go. It's a new day!