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Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment. @ProtectPT insideclimatenews.or...
A New Unifying Issue: Just About Everyone Hates Data Centers - Inside Climate News
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment.
insideclimatenews.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment. @ProtectPT insideclimatenews.or...
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I like this pope
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I like this pope
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I think this clip is the key to understanding why Trump acted the way he did with Mamdani. His world revolves around TV ratings.
"I tell you, the press has eaten this thing up."
"I tell you, the press has eaten this thing up."
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I think this clip is the key to understanding why Trump acted the way he did with Mamdani. His world revolves around TV ratings.
"I tell you, the press has eaten this thing up."
"I tell you, the press has eaten this thing up."
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Guys, the Pope is throwing a rave. In the Vatican. With dance music & flashing lights.
And I love it! 🤣
And I love it! 🤣
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Guys, the Pope is throwing a rave. In the Vatican. With dance music & flashing lights.
And I love it! 🤣
And I love it! 🤣
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In the richest city on Earth, 40% of NYC families can’t afford weekly food costs, and food prices are up 33% over the past decade.
It’s time for a city government that puts affordability at the top of the agenda.
It’s time for a city government that puts affordability at the top of the agenda.
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In the richest city on Earth, 40% of NYC families can’t afford weekly food costs, and food prices are up 33% over the past decade.
It’s time for a city government that puts affordability at the top of the agenda.
It’s time for a city government that puts affordability at the top of the agenda.
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This blanket is finished. Except, of course, for weaving in all the ends (the most tedious part).
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This blanket is finished. Except, of course, for weaving in all the ends (the most tedious part).
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The packed Democratic field for governor of California seemed largely set just a few months ago. That's no longer the case: Billionaire investor Tom Steyer launched his campaign on Wednesday, and one of his 2020 presidential primary rivals may be about to join him.
Morning Digest: Billionaire Tom Steyer piles into California's crowded governor's race
Steyer won attention for ads he ran supporting Proposition 50—not all of it positive
www.the-downballot.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The packed Democratic field for governor of California seemed largely set just a few months ago. That's no longer the case: Billionaire investor Tom Steyer launched his campaign on Wednesday, and one of his 2020 presidential primary rivals may be about to join him.
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NJ Senate President Nick Scutari claims Dems are "not in a position" to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow them to redraw the state's congressional map.
But Dems have supermajorities in both chambers & *gained* seats this month. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
But Dems have supermajorities in both chambers & *gained* seats this month. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
NJ Senate President Nick Scutari claims Dems are "not in a position" to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow them to redraw the state's congressional map.
But Dems have supermajorities in both chambers & *gained* seats this month. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
But Dems have supermajorities in both chambers & *gained* seats this month. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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On today's episode of The Downballot podcast, we explore every detail of the astounding TX redistricting ruling that blocked the GOP's new gerrymander.
We also talk to @pbrown83.bsky.social about why Dems need a "voter-centric" approach to communication, and what that looks like.
Listen here -->
We also talk to @pbrown83.bsky.social about why Dems need a "voter-centric" approach to communication, and what that looks like.
Listen here -->
Shock TX ruling dashes GOP gerrymander
And Patrick Brown explains why Dems need a "voter-centric" approach to communication
www.the-downballot.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On today's episode of The Downballot podcast, we explore every detail of the astounding TX redistricting ruling that blocked the GOP's new gerrymander.
We also talk to @pbrown83.bsky.social about why Dems need a "voter-centric" approach to communication, and what that looks like.
Listen here -->
We also talk to @pbrown83.bsky.social about why Dems need a "voter-centric" approach to communication, and what that looks like.
Listen here -->
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While you're all here, if you want to read some actual journalism, this is the second story in my series about the collapse of the mental health care system in Pennsylvania. I'm really proud of it.
What happened to PA's promise of community mental health care
After a period of psychiatric hospital closures and investment in community support, Pennsylvania has shifted focus to the most restrictive care possible.
www.spotlightpa.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
While you're all here, if you want to read some actual journalism, this is the second story in my series about the collapse of the mental health care system in Pennsylvania. I'm really proud of it.
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“After a period of psychiatric hospital closures and investment in community support, Pennsylvania has shifted focus to the most restrictive care possible…for people who have been put at risk in an ill-equipped justice system, for actions that in many cases could have been prevented with care.”
While you're all here, if you want to read some actual journalism, this is the second story in my series about the collapse of the mental health care system in Pennsylvania. I'm really proud of it.
What happened to PA's promise of community mental health care
After a period of psychiatric hospital closures and investment in community support, Pennsylvania has shifted focus to the most restrictive care possible.
www.spotlightpa.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
“After a period of psychiatric hospital closures and investment in community support, Pennsylvania has shifted focus to the most restrictive care possible…for people who have been put at risk in an ill-equipped justice system, for actions that in many cases could have been prevented with care.”
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BREAKING: 13 YES VOTES!
BREAKING: Allegheny County Council Approves Air Quality Permit Fee Changes
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday approved air quality permit fee increases long sought by the Allegheny County Health Department.
www.gasp-pgh.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
BREAKING: 13 YES VOTES!
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NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
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Literally just lectured about this!
In the late 1960s, air quality was so bad in several cities they had to turn on the street lights during the day so drivers could see. And yeah, the Cuyahoga River was so polluted it literally caught on fire.
In the late 1960s, air quality was so bad in several cities they had to turn on the street lights during the day so drivers could see. And yeah, the Cuyahoga River was so polluted it literally caught on fire.
Oh, I don’t know. Our rivers no longer catch on fire and our air is far less poisonous than it used to be, even in smog bowls like Los Angeles. And I think those are good things.
If there’s no shale gas then there’s no shale gas, but I still think environmentalism is basically bad and politicians should focus more on material prosperity.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Literally just lectured about this!
In the late 1960s, air quality was so bad in several cities they had to turn on the street lights during the day so drivers could see. And yeah, the Cuyahoga River was so polluted it literally caught on fire.
In the late 1960s, air quality was so bad in several cities they had to turn on the street lights during the day so drivers could see. And yeah, the Cuyahoga River was so polluted it literally caught on fire.
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Pittsburgh in the 1940's. That clock is not quarter to midnight, it's quarter to noon.
November 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Pittsburgh in the 1940's. That clock is not quarter to midnight, it's quarter to noon.
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Thank you Allegheny County Council for voting for cleaner air in our communities! www.alleghenyfront.o...
Allegheny County Council approves higher fees for polluters after year-long delay
Revenue from the fees is meant to fill a hole in the budget for the Allegheny County's air quality program.
www.alleghenyfront.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thank you Allegheny County Council for voting for cleaner air in our communities! www.alleghenyfront.o...
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"Can you be in an indoors space with more than 100 people, not wear a mask, and feel safe from catching COVID / flu / a cold?"
It depends!
These are all CO2 measurements from an Aranet. CO2 concentration is a proxy measure of how fresh the air is.
It depends!
These are all CO2 measurements from an Aranet. CO2 concentration is a proxy measure of how fresh the air is.
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
"Can you be in an indoors space with more than 100 people, not wear a mask, and feel safe from catching COVID / flu / a cold?"
It depends!
These are all CO2 measurements from an Aranet. CO2 concentration is a proxy measure of how fresh the air is.
It depends!
These are all CO2 measurements from an Aranet. CO2 concentration is a proxy measure of how fresh the air is.
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#PBZ issues Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at Nov 20, 12:13 AM EST ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... Link
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
#PBZ issues Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at Nov 20, 12:13 AM EST ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... Link
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"The Barnes and Noble in York—where Fetterman was born and raised—had sold zero copies. The Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia had sold two copies. An independent store in Pittsburgh and an independent store in Philadelphia each told me they weren’t stocking Unfettered" defector.com/john-fetterm...
John Fetterman's Memoir Is As Low-Effort As His Senate Tenure | Defector
John Fetterman’s just-released memoir, Unfettered, argues that he’s turned a corner and has everything under control. Fetterman was a “stubborn asshole” (his words), he was clinically depressed, he wa...
defector.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Our Vox family just got bigger! 💛 Astead Herndon, the award-winning political journalist and former host of the New York Times’ podcast The Run-up has joined Vox as a host and editorial director.
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Our Vox family just got bigger! 💛 Astead Herndon, the award-winning political journalist and former host of the New York Times’ podcast The Run-up has joined Vox as a host and editorial director.
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Unless Congress acts in the next month, up to four million Americans are expected to become uninsured, because they can no longer afford their health insurance premiums.
Meet the newly uninsured
Millions of Americans will soon go without insurance. We spoke with some of them.
www.vox.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Unless Congress acts in the next month, up to four million Americans are expected to become uninsured, because they can no longer afford their health insurance premiums.
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An attack on Venezuela cannot possibly be about drug overdoses. Maybe oil, distraction, or something worse, but not overdoses. Venezuela is not where those drugs come from. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Why Blowing Up Venezuelan Boats Won’t Stop the Flow of Drugs
President Trump says striking drug traffickers from Venezuela will prevent deadly drugs from reaching the United States. But the major smuggling routes are elsewhere.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
An attack on Venezuela cannot possibly be about drug overdoses. Maybe oil, distraction, or something worse, but not overdoses. Venezuela is not where those drugs come from. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Got a couple dozen crows flying in front of a rainbow, best one was when it was faint, so really had to edit. Not sure if I missed the mark.
Edited / original 🪶
Edited / original 🪶
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Got a couple dozen crows flying in front of a rainbow, best one was when it was faint, so really had to edit. Not sure if I missed the mark.
Edited / original 🪶
Edited / original 🪶
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Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the ULP strike. 🪶
November 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the ULP strike. 🪶