Ghost of Tom Joad
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Chat my online shop has now moved into a "Holiday Sale" and the prices are now not just 25% off they are 26-ish % off?Proceeds go towards:
NKNT/3 Trees - ACLU
NKNT/Pride - It Gets Better, Trevor Project
Auntie Pho - AAAJ
likkitp.threadless.com/designs/aunt...
NKNT/3 Trees - ACLU
NKNT/Pride - It Gets Better, Trevor Project
Auntie Pho - AAAJ
likkitp.threadless.com/designs/aunt...
Auntie Pho Men's T-Shirt | LikkitP
Auntie Pho on Men's T-Shirt – Who doesn't love Auntie Pho?
likkitp.threadless.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Chat my online shop has now moved into a "Holiday Sale" and the prices are now not just 25% off they are 26-ish % off?Proceeds go towards:
NKNT/3 Trees - ACLU
NKNT/Pride - It Gets Better, Trevor Project
Auntie Pho - AAAJ
likkitp.threadless.com/designs/aunt...
NKNT/3 Trees - ACLU
NKNT/Pride - It Gets Better, Trevor Project
Auntie Pho - AAAJ
likkitp.threadless.com/designs/aunt...
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Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
So what's the outcome?
2️⃣5️⃣ of the 27 Commissioners have posted in the last week
2️⃣4️⃣ of the 27 generally post every week (Albuquerque has never been on X, Ribera is sporadic, McGrath has somehow stopped)
0️⃣ have stopped as a result of what Twitter has become since the Musk takeover
2️⃣5️⃣ of the 27 Commissioners have posted in the last week
2️⃣4️⃣ of the 27 generally post every week (Albuquerque has never been on X, Ribera is sporadic, McGrath has somehow stopped)
0️⃣ have stopped as a result of what Twitter has become since the Musk takeover
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
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Floods in #Indonesia.
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Floods in #Indonesia.
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
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Inter Miami finally winning MLS Cup actually somehow makes it even funnier that they got smoked so badly by Paul Rothrock that it sent them into a blinding, spit-fueled rage.
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Inter Miami finally winning MLS Cup actually somehow makes it even funnier that they got smoked so badly by Paul Rothrock that it sent them into a blinding, spit-fueled rage.
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
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There’s no telling how many similar stories are not being told for fear of retaliation.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
Senator Murray Condemns Egregious Use of Force by ICE as Constituent is Mauled by Attack Dog, Demands Release from NWIPC to Receive Appropriate Medical Care - Senator Patty Murray
***(WARNING: Graphic Content) Photos of Wilmer’s injuries, photos of Wilmer and his children, and partial video of his detainment are available to the press HERE*** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen...
www.murray.senate.gov
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
There’s no telling how many similar stories are not being told for fear of retaliation.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
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My planet Arrakis is so beautiful when the dawn’s light is early
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM
My planet Arrakis is so beautiful when the dawn’s light is early
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The hepatitis B vaccine had been recommended for all newborns since 1991.
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
Breaking: After contentious debates and three failed attempts at a vote, a federal vaccine committee decided on Friday to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The hepatitis B vaccine had been recommended for all newborns since 1991.
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
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I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
April 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
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FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
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Sorry but Vatican giving a "fuck you" to Meloni and every other anti-renewables chud pol in Europe not only making clear they're now 100% fossil free electricity, from solar *agro-voltaics" makes me smile.
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
The Vatican Is First 100% Solar Country Via Agrivoltaics: Who Is Next?
The Vatican is now completely powered by a farm that sports solar panels to help shade-tolerant crops thrive. This new coupling of solar and agriculture is growing fast.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Sorry but Vatican giving a "fuck you" to Meloni and every other anti-renewables chud pol in Europe not only making clear they're now 100% fossil free electricity, from solar *agro-voltaics" makes me smile.
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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mental illness.
Trump posted 400 posts at midnight last night on truth social.
Not hyperbolic. He literally did. Including an AI video of the President of Venezuela surrendering to Trump. Trump saying it was real.
Not hyperbolic. He literally did. Including an AI video of the President of Venezuela surrendering to Trump. Trump saying it was real.
December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
mental illness.
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"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
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They were 8 and 11 years old
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM
They were 8 and 11 years old
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You’ll never guess how the IDF decided to talk about killing these two kids, 8 and 11 years old, in its official statement
Two brothers killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza
Fadi Abu Assi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, eight, were gathering firewood at the time, their uncle said.
news.sky.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
You’ll never guess how the IDF decided to talk about killing these two kids, 8 and 11 years old, in its official statement
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When it saves you money to put solar on your roof, you put solar on your roof. Does it make the utility owners angry. It sure does.
This is remarkable and happened very very fast.
This is remarkable and happened very very fast.
Pakistan says rooftop solar output to exceed grid demand in some hubs next year
Pakistan's rooftop solar generation will for the first time exceed power demand on the country's electrical grid during daytime hours in some major industrial regions next year, a senior government of...
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
When it saves you money to put solar on your roof, you put solar on your roof. Does it make the utility owners angry. It sure does.
This is remarkable and happened very very fast.
This is remarkable and happened very very fast.
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"According to data from Media Radar, The New York Times took in more than $20 million in advertising revenue from fossil fuel companies from Oct 2020 to Oct 2023, twice what any other outlet earned from the industry" - @amywestervelt.bsky.social, Matthew Green & @joeygrostern.bsky.social
#NYT
#NYT
December 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"According to data from Media Radar, The New York Times took in more than $20 million in advertising revenue from fossil fuel companies from Oct 2020 to Oct 2023, twice what any other outlet earned from the industry" - @amywestervelt.bsky.social, Matthew Green & @joeygrostern.bsky.social
#NYT
#NYT
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BREAKING: According to a recent investigation by NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Starbucks illegally violated workers' protection laws in NYC 500,000 times since 2021. Over $35.5 million will be paid in restitution to Starbucks workers!
gothamist.com/news/starbuc...
gothamist.com/news/starbuc...
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers after city alleges years of abuses
The city says about 15,000 employees will get paid $50 for each week worked over a three-year period. For some workers, that's thousands of dollars.
gothamist.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
BREAKING: According to a recent investigation by NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Starbucks illegally violated workers' protection laws in NYC 500,000 times since 2021. Over $35.5 million will be paid in restitution to Starbucks workers!
gothamist.com/news/starbuc...
gothamist.com/news/starbuc...
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This piece is fantastic (as is everything Kat writes) but I don't know how to make the studios and the PR groups that represent them understand that their reliance on Twitter and unspoken "requirement" for entertainment journos & critics to use X makes "being harassed" part of our job description.
It has now been a year since I stopped posting on X. For @spitfirenews.com, I wrote about watching the platform I loved become a conduit for the worst extremism I've ever witnessed. I don't regret leaving. In fact, I wish I'd left even earlier.
spitfirenews.com/p/x-bluesky-...
spitfirenews.com/p/x-bluesky-...
I'm glad I stopped posting on X
A year ago, I abandoned my account. It was the right thing to do.
spitfirenews.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This piece is fantastic (as is everything Kat writes) but I don't know how to make the studios and the PR groups that represent them understand that their reliance on Twitter and unspoken "requirement" for entertainment journos & critics to use X makes "being harassed" part of our job description.
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OMG "The extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes across the country, sending almost 44,000 people to state-run temporary shelters"
"Some neighbourhoods are completely buried under mud, and each one brings more despair" www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
‘Neighbourhoods buried under mud’: Sri Lanka floods death toll reaches 334
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declares a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
www.aljazeera.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
OMG "The extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes across the country, sending almost 44,000 people to state-run temporary shelters"