Mary J
@mjomi.bsky.social
Michigan native, parent of an adult with autism, photography enthusiast and dog lover. Democrat👤No DMs.
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AI data centers are sucking up communities’ power & water.
AI is being used by corporations to shaft consumers and is threatening young workers’ job prospects.
So Trump wants to ram through a ban on state AI regulation — all to help out his Big Tech billionaire friends.
Priorities.
AI is being used by corporations to shaft consumers and is threatening young workers’ job prospects.
So Trump wants to ram through a ban on state AI regulation — all to help out his Big Tech billionaire friends.
Priorities.
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
AI data centers are sucking up communities’ power & water.
AI is being used by corporations to shaft consumers and is threatening young workers’ job prospects.
So Trump wants to ram through a ban on state AI regulation — all to help out his Big Tech billionaire friends.
Priorities.
AI is being used by corporations to shaft consumers and is threatening young workers’ job prospects.
So Trump wants to ram through a ban on state AI regulation — all to help out his Big Tech billionaire friends.
Priorities.
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted Wednesday on charges she stole and laundered $5 million in federal relief funds and used the money for her congressional campaign, the Justice Department says.
House Democrat charged with stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and making illegal campaign contributions
The charges in the indictment against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., carry a maximum of 53 years in prison, the Justice Department said.
nbcnews.to
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted Wednesday on charges she stole and laundered $5 million in federal relief funds and used the money for her congressional campaign, the Justice Department says.
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
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Canada and its 13 provinces and territories agreed to knock down more hurdles to trading internally, as the country tries to reduce its reliance on the US amid a punishing trade war
Canada Makes Trade Between Its Provinces Easier to Reduce Reliance on US
Canada and its 13 provinces and territories agreed to knock down more hurdles to trading internally, as the country tries to reduce its reliance on the US amid a punishing trade war.
bloom.bg
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Canada and its 13 provinces and territories agreed to knock down more hurdles to trading internally, as the country tries to reduce its reliance on the US amid a punishing trade war
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Medicare Part B will eat much of Social Security increase next year www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
It's official. Medicare Part B 2026 premium will eat a big chunk of Social Security COLA
Medicare Part B 2026 increase is the second largest ever in dollar terms. It'll likely eat a big chunk of the Social Security COLA and hurt seniors.
www.usatoday.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Medicare Part B will eat much of Social Security increase next year www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Gift Link
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www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Gift Link
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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toy company CEOs: "at long last, we have created the Sinister Talking Doll Factory from the acclaimed movie 'Don't Create the Sinister Talking Doll Factory'"
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
AI-Powered Toys Caught Telling 5-Year-Olds How to Find Knives and Start Fires With Matches
AI-powered toys are flying off the shelves -- but they're engaging in horrifically inappropriate conversations with children.
futurism.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
toy company CEOs: "at long last, we have created the Sinister Talking Doll Factory from the acclaimed movie 'Don't Create the Sinister Talking Doll Factory'"
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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15-year-olds aren’t “barely legal.” There is no such thing as “underage women” they’re fucking CHILDREN.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
15-year-olds aren’t “barely legal.” There is no such thing as “underage women” they’re fucking CHILDREN.
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James Van Der Beek is auctioning off ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ merchandise to pay for his cancer treatments.
James Van Der Beek Sells Dawson’s Creek Merch to Pay for Cancer Treatment
James Van Der Beek is auctioning off ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ merchandise to pay for his cancer treatments.
www.vulture.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
James Van Der Beek is auctioning off ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ merchandise to pay for his cancer treatments.
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My wife had 3 bouts of cancer over ten years and her treatment involved surgery, radiation, years of expensive prescription medication, and chemotherapy. Now cancer free. The only thing we’ve ever paid for ourselves is parking. We live in 🇨🇦. Don’t believe the lies about universal healthcare.
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My wife had 3 bouts of cancer over ten years and her treatment involved surgery, radiation, years of expensive prescription medication, and chemotherapy. Now cancer free. The only thing we’ve ever paid for ourselves is parking. We live in 🇨🇦. Don’t believe the lies about universal healthcare.
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Uh
this is
enormous
this is
enormous
British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…
buff.ly
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Uh
this is
enormous
this is
enormous
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While data centers support a digital society and can provide increased tax revenue, residents and local leaders in several localities across the country — including in Michigan — are concerned about how the facilities could drive up utility bills and harm the environment.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say • Michigan Advance
Even as some state lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation that would accelerate the development of data center infrastructure, communities across the country are taking steps to ensure they have a ...
michiganadvance.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
While data centers support a digital society and can provide increased tax revenue, residents and local leaders in several localities across the country — including in Michigan — are concerned about how the facilities could drive up utility bills and harm the environment.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
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Just when you think they can't get any more slimy, they do shit like this.
Everyone will now have to reapply for SNAP.
Don't think for a second that the USDA is going to be able to process 42 million applications in a timely fashion.
That's the whole point.
Everyone will now have to reapply for SNAP.
Don't think for a second that the USDA is going to be able to process 42 million applications in a timely fashion.
That's the whole point.
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Just when you think they can't get any more slimy, they do shit like this.
Everyone will now have to reapply for SNAP.
Don't think for a second that the USDA is going to be able to process 42 million applications in a timely fashion.
That's the whole point.
Everyone will now have to reapply for SNAP.
Don't think for a second that the USDA is going to be able to process 42 million applications in a timely fashion.
That's the whole point.
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It’s not a novel observation to say that supporters of President Trump and supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders find common ground on many issues. Distrust of data centers is one of them.
From @insideclimatenews.org
From @insideclimatenews.org
A New Unifying Issue: Just About Everyone Hates Data Centers • Michigan Advance
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. It’s not a nove...
michiganadvance.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s not a novel observation to say that supporters of President Trump and supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders find common ground on many issues. Distrust of data centers is one of them.
From @insideclimatenews.org
From @insideclimatenews.org
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If ACA goes away and people have to find their own policies you can count on millions of people being denied coverage because of preexisting conditions. The ACA made it illegal for insurance companies to refuse coverage or raise rates for preexisting medical issues. I know because I was one of them.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
If ACA goes away and people have to find their own policies you can count on millions of people being denied coverage because of preexisting conditions. The ACA made it illegal for insurance companies to refuse coverage or raise rates for preexisting medical issues. I know because I was one of them.
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Members of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday took comment on a series of bills centered on the application process for concealed pistol licenses, including a proposal to lower the age requirement.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Gun rights groups and gun control advocates debate efforts to lower Michigan’s concealed carry age • Michigan Advance
Members of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday took comment on a series of bills centered on the application process for concealed pistol licenses, including a proposal to lower the ag...
michiganadvance.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Members of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday took comment on a series of bills centered on the application process for concealed pistol licenses, including a proposal to lower the age requirement.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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#trump admin to fire worker for TV interview about #snap
The employee warned that the #shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the #federalgovernment to put #food on the table.
#censorship #authoritarianism #dictatorship #law #constitution #firstamendment […]
The employee warned that the #shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the #federalgovernment to put #food on the table.
#censorship #authoritarianism #dictatorship #law #constitution #firstamendment […]
Original post on masto.ai
masto.ai
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#trump admin to fire worker for TV interview about #snap
The employee warned that the #shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the #federalgovernment to put #food on the table.
#censorship #authoritarianism #dictatorship #law #constitution #firstamendment […]
The employee warned that the #shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the #federalgovernment to put #food on the table.
#censorship #authoritarianism #dictatorship #law #constitution #firstamendment […]
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More than a week after Election Day, results from the Wayne County community of Hamtramck remain in limbo because of dozens of ballots that weren’t counted — some of which may never be tallied.
From @hayleyharding.bsky.social w/ @votebeat.org
From @hayleyharding.bsky.social w/ @votebeat.org
As Hamtramck, Michigan, awaits election results, city clerk is told to stay away • Michigan Advance
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. More th...
michiganadvance.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
More than a week after Election Day, results from the Wayne County community of Hamtramck remain in limbo because of dozens of ballots that weren’t counted — some of which may never be tallied.
From @hayleyharding.bsky.social w/ @votebeat.org
From @hayleyharding.bsky.social w/ @votebeat.org
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In September, federal agents swarmed a Hyundai manufacturing site, detaining more than 500 workers, including more than 300 from South Korea.
Now, nearly 200 detainees are preparing to sue ICE, alleging human rights violations and unlawful arrest.
Now, nearly 200 detainees are preparing to sue ICE, alleging human rights violations and unlawful arrest.
These South Korean workers came to the US to build an EV battery plant. They left in shackles. They still want to know why
ICE agents raided, arrested workers at a Georgia battery factory in September.
abcnews.link
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In September, federal agents swarmed a Hyundai manufacturing site, detaining more than 500 workers, including more than 300 from South Korea.
Now, nearly 200 detainees are preparing to sue ICE, alleging human rights violations and unlawful arrest.
Now, nearly 200 detainees are preparing to sue ICE, alleging human rights violations and unlawful arrest.
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Veterans from Michigan’s 7th and 10th Congressional Districts called out GOP Reps. Tom Barrett and John James for votes that cut funding to health care, food assistance and veterans’ affairs programs, in a press conference hosted by Michigan Families for Fair Care.
By @kdailey.bsky.social
By @kdailey.bsky.social
Veterans criticize GOP Reps. Barrett and James for cuts to SNAP, Medicaid on Veterans’ Day call • Michigan Advance
Veterans from Michigan’s 7th and 10th Congressional Districts called out their representatives, U.S. Reps. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) and John James (R-Shelby Twp.), for votes that cut funding to healt...
michiganadvance.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Veterans from Michigan’s 7th and 10th Congressional Districts called out GOP Reps. Tom Barrett and John James for votes that cut funding to health care, food assistance and veterans’ affairs programs, in a press conference hosted by Michigan Families for Fair Care.
By @kdailey.bsky.social
By @kdailey.bsky.social
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