Sparky Plunderson
@mrc71494.bsky.social
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☀️ Good morning, Massachusetts! Here are today's most popular stories:
1. Sweeping energy bill to weaken 2030 climate goals clears key House committee
1. Sweeping energy bill to weaken 2030 climate goals clears key House committee
Sweeping energy bill to weaken 2030 climate goals clears key House committee - CommonWealth Beacon
The measure is ushering in an unexpected — and messy — debate over the state’s overall policy push to meet its 2030 climate commitments as Gov. Maura Healey’s energy affordability package filed...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
☀️ Good morning, Massachusetts! Here are today's most popular stories:
1. Sweeping energy bill to weaken 2030 climate goals clears key House committee
1. Sweeping energy bill to weaken 2030 climate goals clears key House committee
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While families scrambled to feed their kids during Republicans' govt shutdown, Trump and USDA were trying to silence SNAP workers like Ellen from speaking out.
This retaliatory firing is egregious and a violation of her right to free speech.
She must be reinstated immediately.
This retaliatory firing is egregious and a violation of her right to free speech.
She must be reinstated immediately.
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
While families scrambled to feed their kids during Republicans' govt shutdown, Trump and USDA were trying to silence SNAP workers like Ellen from speaking out.
This retaliatory firing is egregious and a violation of her right to free speech.
She must be reinstated immediately.
This retaliatory firing is egregious and a violation of her right to free speech.
She must be reinstated immediately.
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Members of the Congressional Doctors Caucus know how important it is for Americans to have access to quality, affordable health care.
Republicans won’t fight for it so Democrats will. We’re fighting to lower costs and save health care.
Republicans won’t fight for it so Democrats will. We’re fighting to lower costs and save health care.
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Members of the Congressional Doctors Caucus know how important it is for Americans to have access to quality, affordable health care.
Republicans won’t fight for it so Democrats will. We’re fighting to lower costs and save health care.
Republicans won’t fight for it so Democrats will. We’re fighting to lower costs and save health care.
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This little man is out of control.
I feel like I’m saying that all the time.
I feel like I’m saying that all the time.
Bovino: "Whether they were criminals or individuals that were taking jobs from Americans -- you name it, that's what they were doing. And I'll tell you what's gonna happen. We're gonna go even harder on the streets. If he releases those 650, we're gonna apprehend 1,650 on the streets of Chicago."
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This little man is out of control.
I feel like I’m saying that all the time.
I feel like I’m saying that all the time.
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Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Huge thanks to @projectbread.org for stepping up to help families impacted by President Trump's SNAP benefits freeze.
Our team worked quickly to get benefits back on EBT cards — so if you’ve got funds, go get those groceries.
And if you still need help, ask. You are not alone.
Our team worked quickly to get benefits back on EBT cards — so if you’ve got funds, go get those groceries.
And if you still need help, ask. You are not alone.
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Huge thanks to @projectbread.org for stepping up to help families impacted by President Trump's SNAP benefits freeze.
Our team worked quickly to get benefits back on EBT cards — so if you’ve got funds, go get those groceries.
And if you still need help, ask. You are not alone.
Our team worked quickly to get benefits back on EBT cards — so if you’ve got funds, go get those groceries.
And if you still need help, ask. You are not alone.
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Have a listen!! (or read a few excerpts)
Such a wonderful night! If you missed it, don't miss this recording of my conversation with @thewaroncars.bsky.social hosts/Life After Cars authors Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon at Bike Happy Hour last night. @brooklynspoke.bsky.social @sgoodyear.bsky.social
bikeportland.org/2025/11/13/p...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/13/p...
Podcast: 'Life After Cars' authors live at Bike Happy Hour
Sarah earned several rousing ovations and Doug was his usually sharp and brilliant self.
bikeportland.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Have a listen!! (or read a few excerpts)
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Shame on everyone who voted to deny children food or medicine.
This funding bill is a betrayal of the people, and I voted NO.
This funding bill is a betrayal of the people, and I voted NO.
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Shame on everyone who voted to deny children food or medicine.
This funding bill is a betrayal of the people, and I voted NO.
This funding bill is a betrayal of the people, and I voted NO.
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Republican Rep. Tim Burchett claims Democrats blocked his push to release the Epstein files — but the facts are murkier. Here’s what’s clear and what's still unknown: www.snopes.com/news/2025/11...
House Democrats blocked Republican Tim Burchett's motion to get Epstein files 'straight to the floor'?
Burchett's request required the unanimous consent of the House.
www.snopes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett claims Democrats blocked his push to release the Epstein files — but the facts are murkier. Here’s what’s clear and what's still unknown: www.snopes.com/news/2025/11...
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Did Trump post, "The dog didn't bark because the dog didn't have time. Too busy making the country great, building towers, eating tremendous steaks," on Truth Social? No, that's fake. ❌ www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
Don't buy into alleged Trump post addressing 'dog that hasn't barked' email from Epstein
An alleged post by Trump called the disgraced financier a "total creep" and claimed reports about newly released Epstein emails were "fake stories."
www.snopes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Did Trump post, "The dog didn't bark because the dog didn't have time. Too busy making the country great, building towers, eating tremendous steaks," on Truth Social? No, that's fake. ❌ www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
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The House TUE Committee just advanced a MAGA energy bill that means dirtier energy, less efficiency, and higher costs.
Your state rep needs to hear from you that this bill is BAD for Massachusetts.
commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/sweep...
Your state rep needs to hear from you that this bill is BAD for Massachusetts.
commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/sweep...
Sweeping energy bill to weaken 2030 climate goals clears key House committee - CommonWealth Beacon
The measure is ushering in an unexpected — and messy — debate over the state’s overall policy push to meet its 2030 climate commitments as Gov. Maura Healey’s energy affordability package filed earlie...
commonwealthbeacon.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Building ballrooms is his greatest strength. Running the country & lowering costs? Not so much.
He should have stuck to tacky home renovations.
He should have stuck to tacky home renovations.
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Building ballrooms is his greatest strength. Running the country & lowering costs? Not so much.
He should have stuck to tacky home renovations.
He should have stuck to tacky home renovations.
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I’m back in DC to vote NO on the Republican funding bill.
No one should be forced to choose between healthcare and food.
The people deserve so much better. I won’t stop fighting for you and your families.
No one should be forced to choose between healthcare and food.
The people deserve so much better. I won’t stop fighting for you and your families.
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’m back in DC to vote NO on the Republican funding bill.
No one should be forced to choose between healthcare and food.
The people deserve so much better. I won’t stop fighting for you and your families.
No one should be forced to choose between healthcare and food.
The people deserve so much better. I won’t stop fighting for you and your families.
The Dartmouth Democrat’s legislation would also increase the $150 fine for disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct to up to $500. The proposed law would make it a jailable offense to commit such infractions while masked.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Massachusetts bill would authorize seizure of vehicles in street takeovers
South Coast Rep. Christopher Markey's bipartisan proposal aims to deter dangerous gatherings by targeting participants' "prized possessions" and increasing fines to $500.
www.masslive.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Dartmouth Democrat’s legislation would also increase the $150 fine for disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct to up to $500. The proposed law would make it a jailable offense to commit such infractions while masked.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
After talking through the issue with police, Markey has proposed a bill, cosponsored by Republican Rep. Steven Xiarhos of Barnstable, authorizing the seizure of vehicles used by participants in organized street takeovers.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
www.masslive.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
After talking through the issue with police, Markey has proposed a bill, cosponsored by Republican Rep. Steven Xiarhos of Barnstable, authorizing the seizure of vehicles used by participants in organized street takeovers.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Organizations that are not primarily focused on nutritional assistance, such as Berkshire County Head Start and Soldier On, stepped up for the folks they serve who were affected by the SNAP benefits halt.
www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/edit...
www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/edit...
Our Opinion: It takes a village to form Berkshire County's admirable response to SNAP benefit lapse
At a time when national leaders only seem to export pessimism and division from D.C., it nourishes our souls to be reminded how many local leaders are willing to meet
www.berkshireeagle.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Organizations that are not primarily focused on nutritional assistance, such as Berkshire County Head Start and Soldier On, stepped up for the folks they serve who were affected by the SNAP benefits halt.
www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/edit...
www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/edit...
A bill introduced by state Rep. Adam Scanlon, a North Attleborough Democrat, to allow charges past the deadline in certain cases with DNA evidence is currently pending in the House
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation into Massachusetts' strict time limits on prosecuting rape
A new WBUR and ProPublica investigation gives the public a rare look into how Massachusetts' strict time limits on prosecuting rape work — and what happens when no one can be held accountable. We talk...
www.wbur.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A bill introduced by state Rep. Adam Scanlon, a North Attleborough Democrat, to allow charges past the deadline in certain cases with DNA evidence is currently pending in the House
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
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The Greater Boston Crokinole Club builds community through leagues and social play of the classic Canadian disk-flicking game
Local club fosters community through the little-known Canadian game of Crokinole
The Greater Boston Crokinole Club builds community through leagues and social play of the classic Canadian disk-flicking game
www.wcvb.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Greater Boston Crokinole Club builds community through leagues and social play of the classic Canadian disk-flicking game
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WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
A restrictive rule: Some states, like Texas and Montana, allow the deadline to be extended when there’s DNA evidence. That’s not the case in Massachusetts.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation into Massachusetts' strict time limits on prosecuting rape
A new WBUR and ProPublica investigation gives the public a rare look into how Massachusetts' strict time limits on prosecuting rape work — and what happens when no one can be held accountable. We talk...
www.wbur.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A restrictive rule: Some states, like Texas and Montana, allow the deadline to be extended when there’s DNA evidence. That’s not the case in Massachusetts.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
in Massachusetts, the deadline is 15 years. According to a review by WBUR and ProPublica, as many as 47 states allow more time to charge rapes or similar assaults of adults.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation into Massachusetts' strict time limits on prosecuting rape
A new WBUR and ProPublica investigation gives the public a rare look into how Massachusetts' strict time limits on prosecuting rape work — and what happens when no one can be held accountable. We talk...
www.wbur.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
in Massachusetts, the deadline is 15 years. According to a review by WBUR and ProPublica, as many as 47 states allow more time to charge rapes or similar assaults of adults.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
final report which looks at implementing a law which would mandate microstamping and incorporating smart gun technology. Advocates of microstamping say the processing of engraving a unique code on certain parts of a firearm and ammunition would help fight gun crime.
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
spectrumnews1.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
final report which looks at implementing a law which would mandate microstamping and incorporating smart gun technology. Advocates of microstamping say the processing of engraving a unique code on certain parts of a firearm and ammunition would help fight gun crime.
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
The Massachusetts Medicare for All bill tackles them with a single financing system and massive savings in the billions estimated at 30% of current spending.”
www.wickedlocal.com/story/news/p...
www.wickedlocal.com/story/news/p...
www.wickedlocal.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Massachusetts Medicare for All bill tackles them with a single financing system and massive savings in the billions estimated at 30% of current spending.”
www.wickedlocal.com/story/news/p...
www.wickedlocal.com/story/news/p...
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We were on The Gist with Mike Pesca to talk about our new book, LIFE AFTER CARS. It was a spirited discussion, to say the least, and we're so glad Mike had us on. Give it a listen!
Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon on Life After Cars
Podcast Episode · The Gist · 11/10/2025 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
We were on The Gist with Mike Pesca to talk about our new book, LIFE AFTER CARS. It was a spirited discussion, to say the least, and we're so glad Mike had us on. Give it a listen!