Rick
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“If we all light up, we can scare away the dark” ~ Passenger 🎶 🎧
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“If we all light up, we can scare away the dark” ~ Passenger 🎶 🎧
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@ricktgarrett.bsky.social
· Oct 18
“The only way to defeat fear is to tell it: NO”
~ Captain Michael Burnham, Star Trek Discovery 🖖🏼
~ Captain Michael Burnham, Star Trek Discovery 🖖🏼
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Today, hundreds of Seattle high school students walked out of class and gathered on the steps of City Hall in solidarity with Minneapolis, calling on elected officials to defund ICE and showing support for immigrant students in their communities.
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Today, hundreds of Seattle high school students walked out of class and gathered on the steps of City Hall in solidarity with Minneapolis, calling on elected officials to defund ICE and showing support for immigrant students in their communities.
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They are planning to steal this election. Prepare to stop them.
February 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM
They are planning to steal this election. Prepare to stop them.
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Has everyone seen this video from @pocan.house.gov ? No of course not because it has less than 1000 views, but it is absolutely amazing and everyone needs to see it.
ICE is terrorizing our communities.
Democrats are fighting to impeach Kristi Noem, provide no more funding for ICE, and hold them all accountable.
Democrats are fighting to impeach Kristi Noem, provide no more funding for ICE, and hold them all accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Has everyone seen this video from @pocan.house.gov ? No of course not because it has less than 1000 views, but it is absolutely amazing and everyone needs to see it.
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"There is no shortage of courage in our country right now. It is just unevenly distributed." — Daniel Altschuler
Hey elites, find your courage.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hey elites, find your courage.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why haven’t American elites stood up for Minnesota? | Daniel Altschuler
If US elites can find the courage to speak up, we can still prevent our country from descending into full-blown autocracy
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:54 AM
"There is no shortage of courage in our country right now. It is just unevenly distributed." — Daniel Altschuler
Hey elites, find your courage.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hey elites, find your courage.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Starting soon! We hope to see you there!
🚨 TONIGHT! Join us to learn how you can be part of our 2026 campaigns to flood the polls with climate voters!
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
Introduction to the Environmental Voter Project Webinar
Join EVP’s Executive Director, Nathaniel Stinnett, for a deep dive introduction to the Environmental Voter Project!
www.environmentalvoter.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Starting soon! We hope to see you there!
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The CHILLING email in the Epstein files that BARELY got a mention... 👀JP Morgan Chase
www.youtube.com/shorts/xtSl-...
www.youtube.com/shorts/xtSl-...
The CHILLING email in the Epstein files that BARELY got a mention... 👀
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics US
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February 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CHILLING email in the Epstein files that BARELY got a mention... 👀JP Morgan Chase
www.youtube.com/shorts/xtSl-...
www.youtube.com/shorts/xtSl-...
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We're all trying to get by, in our own way.
And if your way involves books, strong tea, and secret meetings with the old gods in the mossy end of the forest, so much the better.
And if your way involves books, strong tea, and secret meetings with the old gods in the mossy end of the forest, so much the better.
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
We're all trying to get by, in our own way.
And if your way involves books, strong tea, and secret meetings with the old gods in the mossy end of the forest, so much the better.
And if your way involves books, strong tea, and secret meetings with the old gods in the mossy end of the forest, so much the better.
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As the Epstein Reckoning Grows, Some Leaders Face Accountability While Others Run From It
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
As the Epstein Reckoning Grows, Some Leaders Face Accountability While Others Run From It
Something rare happened this week in modern politics: a leader publicly accepted responsibility.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM
As the Epstein Reckoning Grows, Some Leaders Face Accountability While Others Run From It
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
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London doing the work ! ❤️🩹
February 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM
London doing the work ! ❤️🩹
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Taxes are not theft.
The US tax code is how billionaires and large corporations steal your wealth.
The US tax code is how billionaires and large corporations steal your wealth.
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Taxes are not theft.
The US tax code is how billionaires and large corporations steal your wealth.
The US tax code is how billionaires and large corporations steal your wealth.
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Meet Loren Colin — a progressive voice running for Congress in California’s 34th District. Loren is fighting for Medicare for All, affordable housing, climate justice, workers’ rights, and a government that truly serves the people, not corporate interests.
@loren4congressca34.bsky.social
@loren4congressca34.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Meet Loren Colin — a progressive voice running for Congress in California’s 34th District. Loren is fighting for Medicare for All, affordable housing, climate justice, workers’ rights, and a government that truly serves the people, not corporate interests.
@loren4congressca34.bsky.social
@loren4congressca34.bsky.social
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"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
— Albert Einstein
— Albert Einstein
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
— Albert Einstein
— Albert Einstein
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February 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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What can you do today, journalists? Spread the word. Stop being part of the regime or having to be silenced. Join @democracydocket.com!
If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
Talent Community – Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket | Work With Us
Join Our Talent Community Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket Democracy Docket is growing — and while we may not have the exact role f...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
What can you do today, journalists? Spread the word. Stop being part of the regime or having to be silenced. Join @democracydocket.com!
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This is such sad news.
I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
This is such sad news.
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At this difficult moment in American history, we must be honest with ourselves:
Our nation, once the envy of the world, is now in profound decline.
For the sake of our children and future generations, we must reverse course.
Our nation, once the envy of the world, is now in profound decline.
For the sake of our children and future generations, we must reverse course.
We can reverse America’s decline | Bernie Sanders
It is not good enough just to criticize Trump. We must offer a positive vision that will improve the lives of Americans
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:42 PM
At this difficult moment in American history, we must be honest with ourselves:
Our nation, once the envy of the world, is now in profound decline.
For the sake of our children and future generations, we must reverse course.
Our nation, once the envy of the world, is now in profound decline.
For the sake of our children and future generations, we must reverse course.
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Please consider becoming a supporter of my climate communication work on Patreon. Last year, I lost most of my income after clients pulled their funding from climate media projects. I've been slowly making it back up with paid Substack subscriptions, but I know not everyone has that platform.
The Garbage Queen | Patreon
patreon.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Please consider becoming a supporter of my climate communication work on Patreon. Last year, I lost most of my income after clients pulled their funding from climate media projects. I've been slowly making it back up with paid Substack subscriptions, but I know not everyone has that platform.
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Weird Star Trek fact
The Klingon language was created for Star Trek,
but it became so detailed that people actually speak it in real life.
There are books, translators, and even operas in Klingon.
Yes… this is peak fandom. 🖖
The Klingon language was created for Star Trek,
but it became so detailed that people actually speak it in real life.
There are books, translators, and even operas in Klingon.
Yes… this is peak fandom. 🖖
February 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Weird Star Trek fact
The Klingon language was created for Star Trek,
but it became so detailed that people actually speak it in real life.
There are books, translators, and even operas in Klingon.
Yes… this is peak fandom. 🖖
The Klingon language was created for Star Trek,
but it became so detailed that people actually speak it in real life.
There are books, translators, and even operas in Klingon.
Yes… this is peak fandom. 🖖
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The energy transition is happening, faster than many realize. This week, I look at how clean energy is surging, where we can get it wrong, why silence on climate is spreading, and what we can do. Read the full edition for the data, the stories, and practical ways to keep the conversation going:
"Climate hushing"—the quiet trend undermining global climate action | Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe
Get more from Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe on Patreon
www.patreon.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The energy transition is happening, faster than many realize. This week, I look at how clean energy is surging, where we can get it wrong, why silence on climate is spreading, and what we can do. Read the full edition for the data, the stories, and practical ways to keep the conversation going:
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I know Trevor Reed, @trevorrowdyreed.bsky.social I wrote him while he was wrongfully imprisoned in Russia.
His book, Retribution, is essential reading if you want to understand Russia, Ukraine, and the Americans who chose to stand up anyway.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
His book, Retribution, is essential reading if you want to understand Russia, Ukraine, and the Americans who chose to stand up anyway.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Retribution: A Story About Russia’s Cruelty, Ukraine’s Resolve, and American Sacrifice
Trevor Reed’s memoir is not just about surviving a Russian gulag—it’s about what comes after, why Ukraine matters, and the Americans who chose to stand with it anyway.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
I know Trevor Reed, @trevorrowdyreed.bsky.social I wrote him while he was wrongfully imprisoned in Russia.
His book, Retribution, is essential reading if you want to understand Russia, Ukraine, and the Americans who chose to stand up anyway.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
His book, Retribution, is essential reading if you want to understand Russia, Ukraine, and the Americans who chose to stand up anyway.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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So, other countries can build their own Epstein database, right? After all, any government could subpoena the same records, right?
And they could just release them all, without redacting who the messages came from?
And they could just release them all, without redacting who the messages came from?
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
So, other countries can build their own Epstein database, right? After all, any government could subpoena the same records, right?
And they could just release them all, without redacting who the messages came from?
And they could just release them all, without redacting who the messages came from?
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Climate leadership will not come from the White House or Congress right now. Now it's up to us.
Here, Gavin McCormick from WattTime and I discuss how we can use Big Data — through ClimateTRACE & Drawdown Explorer — to make climate actions far more impactful.
drawdown.org/insights/dat...
Here, Gavin McCormick from WattTime and I discuss how we can use Big Data — through ClimateTRACE & Drawdown Explorer — to make climate actions far more impactful.
drawdown.org/insights/dat...
Data-driven climate action in America can make up for the Trump slump
How smarter prioritization of straightforward voluntary actions can slash 20% of global carbon emissions
drawdown.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Climate leadership will not come from the White House or Congress right now. Now it's up to us.
Here, Gavin McCormick from WattTime and I discuss how we can use Big Data — through ClimateTRACE & Drawdown Explorer — to make climate actions far more impactful.
drawdown.org/insights/dat...
Here, Gavin McCormick from WattTime and I discuss how we can use Big Data — through ClimateTRACE & Drawdown Explorer — to make climate actions far more impactful.
drawdown.org/insights/dat...
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This $17.8M Rembrandt masterpiece of a lion vanished… but the reason why is surprisingly good! 🦁
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This $17.8M Rembrandt masterpiece of a lion vanished… but the reason why is surprisingly good! 🦁
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NOIRLab image of the week
Kīlauea Eruption Captured by Gemini North CloudCam
Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Pollard
noirlab.edu/public/image...
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Kīlauea Eruption Captured by Gemini North CloudCam
Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Pollard
noirlab.edu/public/image...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
NOIRLab image of the week
Kīlauea Eruption Captured by Gemini North CloudCam
Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Pollard
noirlab.edu/public/image...
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Kīlauea Eruption Captured by Gemini North CloudCam
Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Pollard
noirlab.edu/public/image...
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What he said.
This is one reason I keep trying to remind people of the power that we have. That we have *always* had. Not because I’m in denial, but because I know history. I’m no sophisticated intellectual, but I do know we’re going to win even though the bad shit is really terrible right now.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
What he said.