Alpine
@rangeralpine.bsky.social
Living by a compass, not a clock. I will share some personal snippets here, but this will mostly be a space for sharing and keeping tabs with news and events.🖤🐈⬛
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Apparently, Grok is the only reliable thing Elon Musk has paid people far smarter than him to create.
February 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Apparently, Grok is the only reliable thing Elon Musk has paid people far smarter than him to create.
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Kendrick Lamar managed to piss off all the right people.
Well done.
Well done.
February 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Kendrick Lamar managed to piss off all the right people.
Well done.
Well done.
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Why they really shuttered CFPB paulkrugman.substack.com/p/springtime...
Springtime for Scammers
Financial predation now has friends in high places
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Why they really shuttered CFPB paulkrugman.substack.com/p/springtime...
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The ABA is very fucking aware that Trump is breaking the law and ignoring the Constitution.
The ABA speaks for the entire Judicial Branch when it confirms that the OrangeHitler/Elmo administration is trying to create an illegal Dictatorship.
The ABA is very fucking aware that Trump is breaking the law and ignoring the Constitution.
The ABA speaks for the entire Judicial Branch when it confirms that the OrangeHitler/Elmo administration is trying to create an illegal Dictatorship.
The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
www.americanbar.org
February 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Loosely Translated for clarity:
The ABA is very fucking aware that Trump is breaking the law and ignoring the Constitution.
The ABA speaks for the entire Judicial Branch when it confirms that the OrangeHitler/Elmo administration is trying to create an illegal Dictatorship.
The ABA is very fucking aware that Trump is breaking the law and ignoring the Constitution.
The ABA speaks for the entire Judicial Branch when it confirms that the OrangeHitler/Elmo administration is trying to create an illegal Dictatorship.
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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
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We’re supposed to just take Elon’s word that he’s found “massive” fraud in federal systems he took over? The same guy they found committing fraud on his fellow gamers?
February 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
We’re supposed to just take Elon’s word that he’s found “massive” fraud in federal systems he took over? The same guy they found committing fraud on his fellow gamers?
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As companies shell out big bucks for Super Bowl commercials, remember that many said they were forced to raise prices due to inflation.
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
February 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As companies shell out big bucks for Super Bowl commercials, remember that many said they were forced to raise prices due to inflation.
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
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Just calling it like I see it.
February 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Just calling it like I see it.
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Republicans have introduced a bill to abolish OSHA.
As a former labor secretary, I know firsthand how crucial this agency is to protecting workers from bosses who cut corners on safety to pad their own pockets.
This is the party of corporate greed, not the party of workers.
As a former labor secretary, I know firsthand how crucial this agency is to protecting workers from bosses who cut corners on safety to pad their own pockets.
This is the party of corporate greed, not the party of workers.
Republican calls to scrap workplace safety agency
Representative Andy Biggs made an earlier bid to abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 2021.
www.newsweek.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Republicans have introduced a bill to abolish OSHA.
As a former labor secretary, I know firsthand how crucial this agency is to protecting workers from bosses who cut corners on safety to pad their own pockets.
This is the party of corporate greed, not the party of workers.
As a former labor secretary, I know firsthand how crucial this agency is to protecting workers from bosses who cut corners on safety to pad their own pockets.
This is the party of corporate greed, not the party of workers.
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President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
What is the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE?
President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
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DOGE is a trojan horse for Elon to gut labor, consumer, and environmental protections.
If he actually wanted to cut waste, he'd look at the massive tax loopholes, government contracts, and subsidies that benefit the wealthy and large corporations.
Watch my latest video: youtu.be/2hVMghqarHY?...
If he actually wanted to cut waste, he'd look at the massive tax loopholes, government contracts, and subsidies that benefit the wealthy and large corporations.
Watch my latest video: youtu.be/2hVMghqarHY?...
The REAL Waste That DOGE Should Cut
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
DOGE is a trojan horse for Elon to gut labor, consumer, and environmental protections.
If he actually wanted to cut waste, he'd look at the massive tax loopholes, government contracts, and subsidies that benefit the wealthy and large corporations.
Watch my latest video: youtu.be/2hVMghqarHY?...
If he actually wanted to cut waste, he'd look at the massive tax loopholes, government contracts, and subsidies that benefit the wealthy and large corporations.
Watch my latest video: youtu.be/2hVMghqarHY?...
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When it comes to the American presidency, one should never conflate power with greatness.
Here's how NOT to describe the Trump presidency:
robertreich.substack.com/p/how-not-to...
Here's how NOT to describe the Trump presidency:
robertreich.substack.com/p/how-not-to...
How not to describe the Trump presidency
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
When it comes to the American presidency, one should never conflate power with greatness.
Here's how NOT to describe the Trump presidency:
robertreich.substack.com/p/how-not-to...
Here's how NOT to describe the Trump presidency:
robertreich.substack.com/p/how-not-to...
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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Trump is an extremely dangerous man--stupid, vindictive, fixated on payback for his enemies. This country will be lucky to survive him.
January 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Trump is an extremely dangerous man--stupid, vindictive, fixated on payback for his enemies. This country will be lucky to survive him.
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Any holiday not about straight white Christian men will be "paused."
January 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Any holiday not about straight white Christian men will be "paused."
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Trump is halting support for popular programs that millions of Americans — especially children, students, and seniors — rely on.
All while gearing up to give his billionaire buddies and giant corporations another giant tax cut.
All while gearing up to give his billionaire buddies and giant corporations another giant tax cut.
Trump's illegal freeze on billions of dollars allocated by law could:
-Hurt people in federally subsidized housing
-Block maternal and child health grants
-Halt emergency public health efforts
-Limit lead reduction efforts
-Hurt students on scholarship
-Harm hospitals
And much more.
-Hurt people in federally subsidized housing
-Block maternal and child health grants
-Halt emergency public health efforts
-Limit lead reduction efforts
-Hurt students on scholarship
-Harm hospitals
And much more.
January 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump is halting support for popular programs that millions of Americans — especially children, students, and seniors — rely on.
All while gearing up to give his billionaire buddies and giant corporations another giant tax cut.
All while gearing up to give his billionaire buddies and giant corporations another giant tax cut.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
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The egg industry has been impacted by a surge of bird flu cases, with more than 13 million egg-laying hens dying in December. That means a dozen large, Grade A eggs cost an average of $4.15 -- a nearly 37% increase from the year before. via @kcur.org
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The egg industry has been impacted by a surge of bird flu cases, with more than 13 million egg-laying hens dying in December. That means a dozen large, Grade A eggs cost an average of $4.15 -- a nearly 37% increase from the year before. via @kcur.org
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It WASN'T a Nazi salute.
Like Twitter, he's ✌️re-brand-ing✌️
Sheesh, people.
What should he call his N̷a̷z̷i̷ new salute?
Like Twitter, he's ✌️re-brand-ing✌️
Sheesh, people.
What should he call his N̷a̷z̷i̷ new salute?
January 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It WASN'T a Nazi salute.
Like Twitter, he's ✌️re-brand-ing✌️
Sheesh, people.
What should he call his N̷a̷z̷i̷ new salute?
Like Twitter, he's ✌️re-brand-ing✌️
Sheesh, people.
What should he call his N̷a̷z̷i̷ new salute?
Use Signal to talk about protests
Use Signal to talk about your wordle score
Use Signal to talk about abortion
Use Signal to talk about your mom's knitting club
Use Signal to talk about parties
Use Signal to talk about gender affirming care
Use Signal to talk about the weather
Use Signal
Use Signal to talk about your wordle score
Use Signal to talk about abortion
Use Signal to talk about your mom's knitting club
Use Signal to talk about parties
Use Signal to talk about gender affirming care
Use Signal to talk about the weather
Use Signal
January 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Use Signal to talk about protests
Use Signal to talk about your wordle score
Use Signal to talk about abortion
Use Signal to talk about your mom's knitting club
Use Signal to talk about parties
Use Signal to talk about gender affirming care
Use Signal to talk about the weather
Use Signal
Use Signal to talk about your wordle score
Use Signal to talk about abortion
Use Signal to talk about your mom's knitting club
Use Signal to talk about parties
Use Signal to talk about gender affirming care
Use Signal to talk about the weather
Use Signal
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You are here:
January 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
You are here:
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Don't forget that just hours before he took office, Trump became a crypto billionaire by shilling a worthless meme coin.
And of course he didn't divest from any of his other businesses.
Is it any wonder that ethics are out the window in the second Trump administration?
And of course he didn't divest from any of his other businesses.
Is it any wonder that ethics are out the window in the second Trump administration?
Trump has repealed a Biden executive order mandating ethical behavior from administration employees.
The order told federal workers to:
-Not accept gifts from lobbyists
-Not take other bribes
-Not lobby for two years after government work
-And more
Now those rules are gone.
The order told federal workers to:
-Not accept gifts from lobbyists
-Not take other bribes
-Not lobby for two years after government work
-And more
Now those rules are gone.
January 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Don't forget that just hours before he took office, Trump became a crypto billionaire by shilling a worthless meme coin.
And of course he didn't divest from any of his other businesses.
Is it any wonder that ethics are out the window in the second Trump administration?
And of course he didn't divest from any of his other businesses.
Is it any wonder that ethics are out the window in the second Trump administration?
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If you’re feeling despair today, I understand.
But Trump’s second term will expose a reality that's been hidden from many Americans: the raw, stinking power of the American oligarchy.
I’m hopeful that America will see this reality for what it is and respond to it. youtu.be/bepjl3orz1A?...
But Trump’s second term will expose a reality that's been hidden from many Americans: the raw, stinking power of the American oligarchy.
I’m hopeful that America will see this reality for what it is and respond to it. youtu.be/bepjl3orz1A?...
HOPE in Spite of Trump | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
January 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If you’re feeling despair today, I understand.
But Trump’s second term will expose a reality that's been hidden from many Americans: the raw, stinking power of the American oligarchy.
I’m hopeful that America will see this reality for what it is and respond to it. youtu.be/bepjl3orz1A?...
But Trump’s second term will expose a reality that's been hidden from many Americans: the raw, stinking power of the American oligarchy.
I’m hopeful that America will see this reality for what it is and respond to it. youtu.be/bepjl3orz1A?...
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There's no better way to honor King than to build community.
As we brace for the next four years, I’m grateful to everyone who joined us to create a space for healing & empowerment.
Together we're powerful & together we'll create the just & equitable world that King envisioned.
As we brace for the next four years, I’m grateful to everyone who joined us to create a space for healing & empowerment.
Together we're powerful & together we'll create the just & equitable world that King envisioned.
January 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
There's no better way to honor King than to build community.
As we brace for the next four years, I’m grateful to everyone who joined us to create a space for healing & empowerment.
Together we're powerful & together we'll create the just & equitable world that King envisioned.
As we brace for the next four years, I’m grateful to everyone who joined us to create a space for healing & empowerment.
Together we're powerful & together we'll create the just & equitable world that King envisioned.
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Big Tech billionaires had a front row seat at Trump's inauguration. They were seated in front of Trump's own cabinet. Tells you everything you need to know.
January 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Big Tech billionaires had a front row seat at Trump's inauguration. They were seated in front of Trump's own cabinet. Tells you everything you need to know.