Aeronica
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I enjoy programming as a hobby, but with the political circus here in the USA, I've felt I should pay more attention to the harsh reality that we are facing here.
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· Sep 27
From the law community on Reddit: VIDEO: The legal strategy that renders Citizens United *irrelevant*.
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What do you think of this to get dark money out of politics?
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When is comes the large projects in the states, there should be full disclosure. Trade Secrets be damned. The PSC is supposed to work on behalf of the citizens of our state, not the corporations.
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Lawsuit seeks release of expected energy demand from Meta data center in Beaver Dam
An environmental group is suing state utility regulators to release records showing the expected energy demand for a Meta data center campus in Beaver Dam.
www.wpr.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When is comes the large projects in the states, there should be full disclosure. Trade Secrets be damned. The PSC is supposed to work on behalf of the citizens of our state, not the corporations.
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And who stands to gain from pushing AI?
The owner of Time, billionaire Marc Benioff.
When billionaires take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
time.com/7339685/pers...
The owner of Time, billionaire Marc Benioff.
When billionaires take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
time.com/7339685/pers...
The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year
The Architects of AI drove the economy, shaped geopolitics, and changed the way we interact with the world
time.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
And who stands to gain from pushing AI?
The owner of Time, billionaire Marc Benioff.
When billionaires take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
time.com/7339685/pers...
The owner of Time, billionaire Marc Benioff.
When billionaires take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
time.com/7339685/pers...
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
A great post to help us all deal this Shit-Show of an Administration.
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From the 50501 community on Reddit: Resisting Trump is exhausting. So, I wanted to make it easier. Over 6 months, as a married dad with a day job, I found tactics we all can use - overwhelmed students...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A great post to help us all deal this Shit-Show of an Administration.
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Power Hour! Phone Bank with Team Aftyn #Tn07
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USA TODAY: “Trump says ‘whole world is watching’ TN-7 as GOP works to avert disaster… Signaling a potential blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, Behn and Van Epps are locked in a tight race in a district that Trump carried by 22 points…” www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
USA TODAY: “Trump says ‘whole world is watching’ TN-7 as GOP works to avert disaster… Signaling a potential blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, Behn and Van Epps are locked in a tight race in a district that Trump carried by 22 points…” www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
I used AI. I find it's useful for simple quick lookups and questions. The more complex the prompt, making adjustments to refine the output, the more it seems to struggle. Often times seeming to forget about the initial prompt or question. It drives me crazy 💥
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I used AI. I find it's useful for simple quick lookups and questions. The more complex the prompt, making adjustments to refine the output, the more it seems to struggle. Often times seeming to forget about the initial prompt or question. It drives me crazy 💥
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Democracies are under attack across the world. Here's some advice to preserve democracy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Democracies are under attack across the world. Here's some advice to preserve democracy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Industry lobbying groups successfully pushed for removal of food safety regulations from the spending bill. If RFK Jr. really cares about health and improving food systems, he should push back against corporate threats to our safety. Add your name: https://fwwat.ch/41LUXcg
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
truthout.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Industry lobbying groups successfully pushed for removal of food safety regulations from the spending bill. If RFK Jr. really cares about health and improving food systems, he should push back against corporate threats to our safety. Add your name: https://fwwat.ch/41LUXcg
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Riding the high of Trump's latest tax cuts, corporations are seeing record profits and will make over $1.1T in stock buybacks this year — an all-time high.
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Riding the high of Trump's latest tax cuts, corporations are seeing record profits and will make over $1.1T in stock buybacks this year — an all-time high.
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
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The Trump administration is waging an illegal assault on public school kids.
Instead of working to lower costs, they're punishing students.
Linda McMahon knows she doesn’t have the power to dismantle the Department.
Only Congress can, and I will not let that happen.
Instead of working to lower costs, they're punishing students.
Linda McMahon knows she doesn’t have the power to dismantle the Department.
Only Congress can, and I will not let that happen.
Trump administration announces dismantling of parts of the Education Dept.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Trump administration is waging an illegal assault on public school kids.
Instead of working to lower costs, they're punishing students.
Linda McMahon knows she doesn’t have the power to dismantle the Department.
Only Congress can, and I will not let that happen.
Instead of working to lower costs, they're punishing students.
Linda McMahon knows she doesn’t have the power to dismantle the Department.
Only Congress can, and I will not let that happen.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
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🚨UPDATE: Texas appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court
BREAKING: A federal court blocks Texas’ new congressional gerrymander, which could net five more GOP seats in Congress, from being used in the 2026 midterms. Texas Republicans will likely ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Federal Court Blocks Texas Gerrymander for 2026, Appeal Expected
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🚨UPDATE: Texas appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince’s butchering of a US-based journalist because he’s infuriated he can’t do the same to anyone who moderately criticizes him, yet.
He is already throwing our neighbors in concentration camps, & he must be stopped before he does to them what was done to Khashoggi
He is already throwing our neighbors in concentration camps, & he must be stopped before he does to them what was done to Khashoggi
“Whether you like [Khashoggi] or didn't like him — things happen, but he knew nothing about it and we can leave it at that.”
Watch Trump defend the Saudi Crown Prince over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Watch Trump defend the Saudi Crown Prince over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince’s butchering of a US-based journalist because he’s infuriated he can’t do the same to anyone who moderately criticizes him, yet.
He is already throwing our neighbors in concentration camps, & he must be stopped before he does to them what was done to Khashoggi
He is already throwing our neighbors in concentration camps, & he must be stopped before he does to them what was done to Khashoggi
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Despicable.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Despicable.
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this is the correct framing
Republicans vote overwhelmingly to pretend they want the Epstein Files released. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/h...
House votes to force DOJ release of Jeffrey Epstein files
While the vote marks an important step in backers' crusade to get the files released, significant barriers remain.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
this is the correct framing
I remember the story about Jamal Khashohggi's murder during Trumps first term. I was appalled that he treated it so callously then. The arms deal and investments in US tech and other interests of the Saudi's is dangerous. Congress will just rubber stamp it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah
Jamal Khashoggi’s plight and murder was a warning sign for the US, of the impending loss of freedom and censorship that would sweep the country
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I remember the story about Jamal Khashohggi's murder during Trumps first term. I was appalled that he treated it so callously then. The arms deal and investments in US tech and other interests of the Saudi's is dangerous. Congress will just rubber stamp it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The notion that costs are going down under Donald Trump is ludicrous. People aren’t stupid, they see their health care costs skyrocketing as 2026 premiums hit their mail boxes.
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The notion that costs are going down under Donald Trump is ludicrous. People aren’t stupid, they see their health care costs skyrocketing as 2026 premiums hit their mail boxes.
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As energy bills soar, past due balances to utility companies jumped nearly 10% from last year.
Instead of working to bring down prices like he promised, Trump is instead boosting power-hungry AI data centers that enrich his Big Tech billionaire allies.
Instead of working to bring down prices like he promised, Trump is instead boosting power-hungry AI data centers that enrich his Big Tech billionaire allies.
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills
abcnews.go.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
As energy bills soar, past due balances to utility companies jumped nearly 10% from last year.
Instead of working to bring down prices like he promised, Trump is instead boosting power-hungry AI data centers that enrich his Big Tech billionaire allies.
Instead of working to bring down prices like he promised, Trump is instead boosting power-hungry AI data centers that enrich his Big Tech billionaire allies.
Let this be a warning to all would be dictators...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
Hasina sentenced in absentia by court in Dhaka over deadly crackdown on student-led uprising last year
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Let this be a warning to all would be dictators...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Crypto Currencies and dark money fuel terrorism. The $tRump administration and big tech oligarchy must be held accountable. I'm not pleased that Obama touted Bitcoin. Past administrations are to blame too.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Far-right group with links to neo-Nazi leader offers online military training
Experts say Observations Group’s connections to the Base and Rinaldo Nazzaro present ‘urgent danger’
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Crypto Currencies and dark money fuel terrorism. The $tRump administration and big tech oligarchy must be held accountable. I'm not pleased that Obama touted Bitcoin. Past administrations are to blame too.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
News from March 2025. We will never meet climate targets until we can reign in big media, big tech, and the products modern industry depend on. Why did a refrigerator I bought back in the 90's last 30+ years, while one I bought during COIVD lasted less then 3.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
News from March 2025. We will never meet climate targets until we can reign in big media, big tech, and the products modern industry depend on. Why did a refrigerator I bought back in the 90's last 30+ years, while one I bought during COIVD lasted less then 3.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Epstein survivor Sarah Ransome on Ghislaine Maxwell: “It makes me sick that she is claiming to be a victim. This is the same woman that grabbed my arm and forced me into a room to be raped by Jeffrey. She had this evil smirk on her face. And she enjoyed it.”
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August 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Epstein survivor Sarah Ransome on Ghislaine Maxwell: “It makes me sick that she is claiming to be a victim. This is the same woman that grabbed my arm and forced me into a room to be raped by Jeffrey. She had this evil smirk on her face. And she enjoyed it.”
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NEWS: Diana Santillana, the beloved Rayito De Sol daycare teacher arrested with children present, was freed after a federal judge ruled her mandatory detention was illegal. She will be back teaching soon. “I am so grateful,” she said. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/c...
Chicago day care teacher arrested by ICE released: ‘I am so grateful’
Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano was arrested from a North Center preschool in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, prompting widespread backlash.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEWS: Diana Santillana, the beloved Rayito De Sol daycare teacher arrested with children present, was freed after a federal judge ruled her mandatory detention was illegal. She will be back teaching soon. “I am so grateful,” she said. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/c...