Meg
@newnames.bsky.social
Just getting by. Sharing thoughts, kind words, and useful information.
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Always trying to promote community over commodity, solidarity over charity, and people over profit.
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Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will shut down its Office of Research and Development and eliminate thousands of agency jobs. According to the agency, this office has long served as the scientific backbone of its efforts to protect both public health and the environment.
July 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will shut down its Office of Research and Development and eliminate thousands of agency jobs. According to the agency, this office has long served as the scientific backbone of its efforts to protect both public health and the environment.
This book was published in 2017.
A demagogue can be defined as the following:
"a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument."
A demagogue can be defined as the following:
"a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument."
July 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This book was published in 2017.
A demagogue can be defined as the following:
"a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument."
A demagogue can be defined as the following:
"a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument."
Really disgusted by this. The audacity of saying this deregulation would support the EPA's core mission of protecting the environment. This is proof to me that the EPA no longer exists.
EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History | US EPA
EPA News Release: EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History
www.epa.gov
May 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Really disgusted by this. The audacity of saying this deregulation would support the EPA's core mission of protecting the environment. This is proof to me that the EPA no longer exists.
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Take action to tell your elected officials that you oppose the transfer & sale of public lands, and ask your representative to support the Public Lands in Public Hands Act which would limit the privatization of public lands. #2025MMM vasquez.house.gov/media/press-...
Vasquez Introduces the Bipartisan Public Lands in Public Hands Act to Protect Outdoor Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 28, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Public Lands in Public Hands Actwhich would protect hunting and fishing ...
vasquez.house.gov
April 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Take action to tell your elected officials that you oppose the transfer & sale of public lands, and ask your representative to support the Public Lands in Public Hands Act which would limit the privatization of public lands. #2025MMM vasquez.house.gov/media/press-...
Another day waking up to some bleak NYT headlines.
April 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Another day waking up to some bleak NYT headlines.
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If you’re looking at the news of Dems flipping an R+15 state senate seat & thinking huh maybe I should run in my deep red district…
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
March 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If you’re looking at the news of Dems flipping an R+15 state senate seat & thinking huh maybe I should run in my deep red district…
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
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Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
wisdems.org
March 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
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🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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An outbreak of wildfires fueled by dry conditions and hurricane-force winds was rapidly spreading across the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma on Friday, prompting evacuations, wreaking havoc on the roads and leaving thousands without power.
Wildfires Fueled by Dry Conditions Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma
Emergency crews in both states were scrambling to keep up with all the blazes popping up across the map.
www.nytimes.com
March 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
An outbreak of wildfires fueled by dry conditions and hurricane-force winds was rapidly spreading across the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma on Friday, prompting evacuations, wreaking havoc on the roads and leaving thousands without power.
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I love to call my Senators' offices three times per week and try to cajole them into doing the most elementary political messaging and strategy. This is what it means to be an engaged citizen: leaving a strenuously polite voicemail for a 74yo on a more regular cadence than I talk to my parents.
March 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Did Schumer even read this?
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/fact-sh...
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/fact-sh...
Republican Full-Year Continuing Resolution
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a new fact sheet on how the Republican continuing resolution (CR) provides a blank check for unchecked billionaire Elon Musk...
democrats-appropriations.house.gov
March 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Did Schumer even read this?
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/fact-sh...
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/fact-sh...
If you want an empowering and positive update, I recommend listening to Rachel Maddow read the recent court transcript requiring federal employees to be rehired. It's truly perfect. Definitely needed this today, especially with the cloture vote on the horizon.
'A sham': Federal judge blasts Trump admin on improper firings of federal workers; orders rehiring
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 5:54 AM
If you want an empowering and positive update, I recommend listening to Rachel Maddow read the recent court transcript requiring federal employees to be rehired. It's truly perfect. Definitely needed this today, especially with the cloture vote on the horizon.
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If you love wolves, you should be very concerned - the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the very legislation that saved gray wolves, Red Wolves, and Mexican gray wolves, is under attack. Call on your representatives in Congress to save the ESA.
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
March 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you love wolves, you should be very concerned - the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the very legislation that saved gray wolves, Red Wolves, and Mexican gray wolves, is under attack. Call on your representatives in Congress to save the ESA.
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
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🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
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GOOD NEWS!!!
We know that all illegally terminated Laboratory Leadership Service and Public Health Associate Program fellows have been REINSTATED!
Welcome back. We missed you!
We are still learning how widespread the reversal of probationary employees is - more to come!
We know that all illegally terminated Laboratory Leadership Service and Public Health Associate Program fellows have been REINSTATED!
Welcome back. We missed you!
We are still learning how widespread the reversal of probationary employees is - more to come!
a man in a tie says yay you came back in a kitchen
Alt: a man in a tie says yay you came back in a kitchen
media.tenor.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
GOOD NEWS!!!
We know that all illegally terminated Laboratory Leadership Service and Public Health Associate Program fellows have been REINSTATED!
Welcome back. We missed you!
We are still learning how widespread the reversal of probationary employees is - more to come!
We know that all illegally terminated Laboratory Leadership Service and Public Health Associate Program fellows have been REINSTATED!
Welcome back. We missed you!
We are still learning how widespread the reversal of probationary employees is - more to come!
Seattle folks
Here's a calendar for March to keep you organized!
March 2, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Seattle folks
First measles case reported in King County, Washington. The child was determined to have gotten it when traveling. Again, measles is highly contagious. Vaccination, wearing masks, and keeping track of previous potential exposure locations is very helpful to you and your community's health.
First measles case of 2025 in Washington state identified in a King County infant - King County, Washington
kingcounty.gov
March 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
First measles case reported in King County, Washington. The child was determined to have gotten it when traveling. Again, measles is highly contagious. Vaccination, wearing masks, and keeping track of previous potential exposure locations is very helpful to you and your community's health.
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The funds could also support other 'downstream' services like STI testing and at-home pregnancy tests. The full council will soon vote on whether to approve the funding.
Second San Antonio council committee vote advances $100,000 abortion travel fund
www.tpr.org
March 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The funds could also support other 'downstream' services like STI testing and at-home pregnancy tests. The full council will soon vote on whether to approve the funding.
First case of measles reported in Austin.
Just days ago, RFK Jr. had the audacity to say this type of measles outbreak was normal and happened every year. That is not true.
Measles is highly contagious and stays in the air in the form of droplets for up to 2 hours.
Just days ago, RFK Jr. had the audacity to say this type of measles outbreak was normal and happened every year. That is not true.
Measles is highly contagious and stays in the air in the form of droplets for up to 2 hours.
Breaking: Austin's first case of measles confirmed, Austin Public Health says
How do you know if you need to get vaccinated for measles?
www.statesman.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM
First case of measles reported in Austin.
Just days ago, RFK Jr. had the audacity to say this type of measles outbreak was normal and happened every year. That is not true.
Measles is highly contagious and stays in the air in the form of droplets for up to 2 hours.
Just days ago, RFK Jr. had the audacity to say this type of measles outbreak was normal and happened every year. That is not true.
Measles is highly contagious and stays in the air in the form of droplets for up to 2 hours.
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None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
This book is incredibly informative.
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"Reducing economic inequality and helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse are critical if we want to cut violence and crime."
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"Reducing economic inequality and helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse are critical if we want to cut violence and crime."
February 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This book is incredibly informative.
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"Reducing economic inequality and helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse are critical if we want to cut violence and crime."
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"Reducing economic inequality and helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse are critical if we want to cut violence and crime."