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Lauren S
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Coloradan + world citizen. Dog and horse person. Ally. Serial entrepreneur.
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physiciandemocracy.medsky.social
America: where you need a license to cut hair, but not to be Surgeon General.
May 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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bluewavesurfer.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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pescado70.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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newsnut.bsky.social
If you wanna know why Dems lose all the damned time, right here you go. This kind of bullshit right here. We’ve got an aspiring dictator tearing our country apart and these idiots are still too concerned about decorum and standards. Get these assholes out of office.
March 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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hollyiswriting.bsky.social
Hey Texas:
March 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
But wait, there’s more… must watch: thebulletin.org/2025/03/for-...
March 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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richardbranson.bsky.social
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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pattonoswalt.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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lincolnproject.us
"What [Trump] is doing is not about making a tough peace deal with Russia, recalibrating NATO, or protecting Ukraine’s democracy. He is merely setting the terms of a new alliance and relationship with the criminal Russian dictatorship — directed against the European democracies." bit.ly/41hinVV
Requiem For The West
Trump and Vance have put a stake in the heart of the free world.
bit.ly
February 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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mereann55.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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davidho.bsky.social
Another dataset I like is from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, which has maps of the US that show we fixed the acid rain problem by implementing stricter emission controls on power plants.

nadp.slh.wisc.edu/maps-data/nt...
Map of the United States displaying hydrogen ion wet deposition levels from measurements taken in 1985 by the Central Analytical Laboratory. The map uses a color gradient from green (low deposition) to red (high deposition) to show varying levels of H+ deposition (kg/ha). The highest deposition levels are concentrated in the northeastern U.S., while the western U.S. has the lowest levels. Black dots indicate measurement locations. The map is sourced from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program/National Trends Network Map showing hydrogen ion wet deposition measurements across the United States and parts of Canada, indicating values in kg/ha for 2022. The color gradient represents different concentration levels, with a scale on the right. Sites not pictured are listed at the bottom. The map is mostly green, indicating that H+ deposition is no longer a environment issue that it once was.
February 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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lisatellstruth.bsky.social
From United Humanists on FB
February 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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andyrichter.co
Firing the Joint Chief Chair and replacing him with an under-qualified white man is the definition of unfair preferential hiring practices. It’s why they hate DEI so much, they see it as their invention being used against them
maxkennerly.bsky.social Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · Feb 22
Just look at these paragraphs from the AP story.

Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver.

This is what "merit" means to them.

apnews.com/article/trum...
February 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Just a reminder that there are also peaceful amazing things in the world
Moeraki boulder on beach
February 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
Please subscribe to The Onion so something we write tomorrow will continue to be better than anything in the actual newspaper 11 years from now:

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February 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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kkhymnkwon.bsky.social
THIS 👇 needs to be said loud and clear about #disabilities and #DEI. Disabled professionals are not liabilities. DEI isn’t about lowering standards. We drive innovation and strengthen the workforce.
Period. #DisabledRights #FAA
Post from LinkedIn by Keely Kay Wells. “Disabled professionals are not liabilities. After a tragic mid-air collision claimed 67 lives, Trump falsely blamed Disabled workers and DEI initiatives, using ableist fearmongering to distract from real aviation safety concerns. Blaming Disabled workers fuels a false and discriminatory narrative that we are less capable or unqualified. Disability hiring has been federal policy since 1973, including under Trump’s own FAA. Standards have never been lowered. Like all workers, Disabled employees must meet job requirements and demonstrate their ability to perform tasks that are essential to the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Trump’s rhetoric erases decades of progress, fosters public resentment, and disrespects grieving families. We must reject these harmful narratives and demand accountability. We are engineers, project managers, educators, leaders, and more, driving innovation across industries. Disabled workers strengthen our workforce. We always have.”
January 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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petersagal.bsky.social
I missed this entirely:

The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.

Musk demanded he resign.

He did.

On January 20th.

www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”
www.thedailybeast.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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kkhymnkwon.bsky.social
#PeteButtigieg we miss you! This is what a leader looks like!
Photo of Pete Buttigieg with quote “As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe. Time for the President to show actual leadership and explain what he will do to prevent this from happening again.”
January 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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justinwolfers.bsky.social
The folks obsessively posting about egg prices for the past few years have gone strangely quiet just as egg prices hit an all-time high.
January 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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realsrd2020.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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galaxyrabbit.bsky.social
Ok #booksky, let’s talk.

👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.

👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!
January 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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mnwordsmith.bsky.social
My audiobook is available Friday, thanks to @genvexed.bsky.social—a memoir exploring my Minnesota Nice upbringing and my place in society as a white woman. As a preview, I share some current thoughts and the Foreword itself in my latest podcast episode. courageouswordsmith.com/episodes/tin...
Pink dollhouse in front of pale blue vintage wallpaper, two upholstered green and wood dollhouse chairs in front. Title: Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival, by Amy Hallberg.
November 20, 2024 at 4:51 PM