K.M. Kowalski
@kmkowalski.bsky.social
Intrepid and resilient journalist and lawyer based in Ohio, reporting on energy, climate, science and policy. Posting and commenting solely in a personal capacity.
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The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue. President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have pushed for increased oil and gas extraction, logging, and mining ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/10/r...
A state public lands commissioner grapples with shifting federal policies • Ohio Capital Journal
The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue. President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have pushed for increased oil and gas extraction, logging, and mining ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/10/r...
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Former Chair of the Republican House Freedom Caucus.
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Former Chair of the Republican House Freedom Caucus.
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Trump‘s brilliant plan of 50 year mortgages means that after your first 20 years making huge interest payments to a bank you will have paid down almost none of the principal and they will still own the house you are living in with 30 years to go. A scam from a career con man.
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Trump‘s brilliant plan of 50 year mortgages means that after your first 20 years making huge interest payments to a bank you will have paid down almost none of the principal and they will still own the house you are living in with 30 years to go. A scam from a career con man.
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I’ve come to believe that we need to gather considerable forces and a campaign to demand the removal of face masks by ICE, Border Patrol, FBI and police.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
Video on social media shows an immigration agent pulling a gun in Little Village and holding it to the side — which is not an appropriate or safe way to hold a gun. (Among other issues.)
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I’ve come to believe that we need to gather considerable forces and a campaign to demand the removal of face masks by ICE, Border Patrol, FBI and police.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
Sadly, this is true.
During 47’s first term, he tried to take away my daughter’s right to healthcare insurance without discrimination while she had cancer. McCain’s no note stopped that.
But few of 47’s followers in Congress will stand up for others now.
During 47’s first term, he tried to take away my daughter’s right to healthcare insurance without discrimination while she had cancer. McCain’s no note stopped that.
But few of 47’s followers in Congress will stand up for others now.
Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
November 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Sadly, this is true.
During 47’s first term, he tried to take away my daughter’s right to healthcare insurance without discrimination while she had cancer. McCain’s no note stopped that.
But few of 47’s followers in Congress will stand up for others now.
During 47’s first term, he tried to take away my daughter’s right to healthcare insurance without discrimination while she had cancer. McCain’s no note stopped that.
But few of 47’s followers in Congress will stand up for others now.
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Shapiro: He rose to some prominence by writing a book about growing up in Appalachia, where there are a whole lot of people who get SNAP. He made millions of dollars off telling their stories, and then he turned his damn back on those very people he likes to write about and claim as his own.
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Shapiro: He rose to some prominence by writing a book about growing up in Appalachia, where there are a whole lot of people who get SNAP. He made millions of dollars off telling their stories, and then he turned his damn back on those very people he likes to write about and claim as his own.
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He has now erased fully 10% of the term to which Grijalva was elected.
Speaker Johnson is officially keeping the House in recess again next week. This will be the eighth consecutive week the House has been out of session. The chamber hasn't met since Sept. 19. Adelita Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23, has not been sworn in.
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
He has now erased fully 10% of the term to which Grijalva was elected.
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Hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders expressed optimism last week about moving ahead despite uncertainty looming over the remaining DOE hydrogen hubs. Yet big challenges remain. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/hyd...
In Ohio, hydrogen industry presses on despite federal uncertainty
Trump has pulled billions in funding for hydrogen, a sector that was already on shaky ground. Projects in Ohio are chugging along anyway.
www.canarymedia.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders expressed optimism last week about moving ahead despite uncertainty looming over the remaining DOE hydrogen hubs. Yet big challenges remain. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/hyd...
Hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders expressed optimism last week about moving ahead despite uncertainty looming over the remaining DOE hydrogen hubs. Yet big challenges remain. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/hyd...
In Ohio, hydrogen industry presses on despite federal uncertainty
Trump has pulled billions in funding for hydrogen, a sector that was already on shaky ground. Projects in Ohio are chugging along anyway.
www.canarymedia.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders expressed optimism last week about moving ahead despite uncertainty looming over the remaining DOE hydrogen hubs. Yet big challenges remain. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/hyd...
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If you think mis- and disinformation is no big deal , read this: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Relative engagement with sources of climate misinformation is growing across social media platforms - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Relative engagement with sources of climate misinformation is growing across social media platforms
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October 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
If you think mis- and disinformation is no big deal , read this: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
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Mr Measured just ran in here to tell me he saw a video that said all the little girls dressed as Rumi, Mira, and Zoey on Halloween last week sealed the honmoon so things can get better now so if you need me I’ll be sobbing in a corner 😭
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Mr Measured just ran in here to tell me he saw a video that said all the little girls dressed as Rumi, Mira, and Zoey on Halloween last week sealed the honmoon so things can get better now so if you need me I’ll be sobbing in a corner 😭
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
For decades, Ohio's air nuisance rule has helped people push back against pollution that endangers health or harms property. Now, after lawmakers axed it, groups are suing to restore that right. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Ohio scrapped a key tool to fight air pollution. Advocates want it…
The air nuisance rule has helped advocates rein in pollution from coal-burning plants and other facilities. Without it, air quality could worsen.
www.canarymedia.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
For decades, Ohio's air nuisance rule has helped people push back against pollution that endangers health or harms property. Now, after lawmakers axed it, groups are suing to restore that right. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
At least one can still uses paper and a pen—at least for now.
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
At least one can still uses paper and a pen—at least for now.
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NJ exit poll: Are electricity costs in your area a major problem?
57 Yes
31 No
This was the affordability issue that Sherrill ran pretty hard on.
I'm also looking at the Georgia Public Service Commission races, where energy costs are on the ballot.
57 Yes
31 No
This was the affordability issue that Sherrill ran pretty hard on.
I'm also looking at the Georgia Public Service Commission races, where energy costs are on the ballot.
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
NJ exit poll: Are electricity costs in your area a major problem?
57 Yes
31 No
This was the affordability issue that Sherrill ran pretty hard on.
I'm also looking at the Georgia Public Service Commission races, where energy costs are on the ballot.
57 Yes
31 No
This was the affordability issue that Sherrill ran pretty hard on.
I'm also looking at the Georgia Public Service Commission races, where energy costs are on the ballot.
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The political writing coming out of @teenvogue.com was of the highest caliber! I was thrilled when they published an excerpt of Saving Ourselves. So sad to hear of the changes over there www.teenvogue.com/story/how-do...
November 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The political writing coming out of @teenvogue.com was of the highest caliber! I was thrilled when they published an excerpt of Saving Ourselves. So sad to hear of the changes over there www.teenvogue.com/story/how-do...
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Will Mike Johnson get asked about the pardon for Trump’s foreign crypto business partner again today? Has he still not had time to look into it? Will there be follow up if he dodges? I guess we will find out soon.
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Will Mike Johnson get asked about the pardon for Trump’s foreign crypto business partner again today? Has he still not had time to look into it? Will there be follow up if he dodges? I guess we will find out soon.
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The reason why Republicans get away with saying “I don’t anything about that” is because they usually aren’t asked about the topic again the following day or a few days later. Media has already moved on to the next illegality or abuse, and the cycle continues.
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The reason why Republicans get away with saying “I don’t anything about that” is because they usually aren’t asked about the topic again the following day or a few days later. Media has already moved on to the next illegality or abuse, and the cycle continues.
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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NewsGuild:
"Management plans to lay off six of our members, most of whom are BIPOC women or trans, including Teen Vogue’s Politics Editor...
There was no mention in the announcement of the coverage that has earned Teen Vogue massive readership and wide praise from across the journalism industry."
"Management plans to lay off six of our members, most of whom are BIPOC women or trans, including Teen Vogue’s Politics Editor...
There was no mention in the announcement of the coverage that has earned Teen Vogue massive readership and wide praise from across the journalism industry."
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
NewsGuild:
"Management plans to lay off six of our members, most of whom are BIPOC women or trans, including Teen Vogue’s Politics Editor...
There was no mention in the announcement of the coverage that has earned Teen Vogue massive readership and wide praise from across the journalism industry."
"Management plans to lay off six of our members, most of whom are BIPOC women or trans, including Teen Vogue’s Politics Editor...
There was no mention in the announcement of the coverage that has earned Teen Vogue massive readership and wide praise from across the journalism industry."
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Yes: As I often say in response to unhelpful climate doomism, the truth is bad enough.
BUT Gates doesn't speak the truth. He parrots fossil fuel industry talking points that downplay the gravity of the climate crisis and obscure, rather than clarify, the way forward: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
BUT Gates doesn't speak the truth. He parrots fossil fuel industry talking points that downplay the gravity of the climate crisis and obscure, rather than clarify, the way forward: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Yes: As I often say in response to unhelpful climate doomism, the truth is bad enough.
BUT Gates doesn't speak the truth. He parrots fossil fuel industry talking points that downplay the gravity of the climate crisis and obscure, rather than clarify, the way forward: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
BUT Gates doesn't speak the truth. He parrots fossil fuel industry talking points that downplay the gravity of the climate crisis and obscure, rather than clarify, the way forward: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
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For those asking for background - I was in Sudan twice this year and wrote about it
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
November 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
For those asking for background - I was in Sudan twice this year and wrote about it
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...