@rickwatsjr22.bsky.social
Humanist/Progressive. Lover of the arts, especially film and comics. Reader, Thinker, Learner, Truth-seeker. Civil Rights Attorney turned tech problem solver. Gym rat.
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Electric bills are up 11% this year, and shutoffs are spiking across the country.
At the same time, corporations are building hundreds of energy-hungry data centers, and working families are being forced to absorb the cost. Higher bills for us, higher profits for them. seiu.co/3M71usW
At the same time, corporations are building hundreds of energy-hungry data centers, and working families are being forced to absorb the cost. Higher bills for us, higher profits for them. seiu.co/3M71usW
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up
Average electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation.
seiu.co
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Electric bills are up 11% this year, and shutoffs are spiking across the country.
At the same time, corporations are building hundreds of energy-hungry data centers, and working families are being forced to absorb the cost. Higher bills for us, higher profits for them. seiu.co/3M71usW
At the same time, corporations are building hundreds of energy-hungry data centers, and working families are being forced to absorb the cost. Higher bills for us, higher profits for them. seiu.co/3M71usW
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November 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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What's striking about capitalist civilization is that it has no real direction.
There's no vision for social progress, no commitment to improving human welfare or ecology.
All we get is the chaos of profit-oriented production and accumulation as the world burns around us.
@jasonhickel
There's no vision for social progress, no commitment to improving human welfare or ecology.
All we get is the chaos of profit-oriented production and accumulation as the world burns around us.
@jasonhickel
July 31, 2025 at 1:36 AM
What's striking about capitalist civilization is that it has no real direction.
There's no vision for social progress, no commitment to improving human welfare or ecology.
All we get is the chaos of profit-oriented production and accumulation as the world burns around us.
@jasonhickel
There's no vision for social progress, no commitment to improving human welfare or ecology.
All we get is the chaos of profit-oriented production and accumulation as the world burns around us.
@jasonhickel
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Well, a lot went down last night. Hats off to my American colleagues for holding it down—it was giving flip-phone-in-the-hallway-during-a-high-school-fight vibes.
For those of us on the other side of the world who logged off, here's everything we missed. Starting with... the fight. Roll the tape.
For those of us on the other side of the world who logged off, here's everything we missed. Starting with... the fight. Roll the tape.
The Elon Musk and Donald Trump Breakup Has Started
Trumpworld insiders fear that Elon Musk’s attacks on Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could kill it—and are already advising candidates to turn their backs on the world’s richest man.
www.wired.com
June 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Well, a lot went down last night. Hats off to my American colleagues for holding it down—it was giving flip-phone-in-the-hallway-during-a-high-school-fight vibes.
For those of us on the other side of the world who logged off, here's everything we missed. Starting with... the fight. Roll the tape.
For those of us on the other side of the world who logged off, here's everything we missed. Starting with... the fight. Roll the tape.
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The Florida Bar has filed misconduct charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
She has been in violation of multiple ethics rules since being sworn in.
She has been in violation of multiple ethics rules since being sworn in.
June 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Florida Bar has filed misconduct charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
She has been in violation of multiple ethics rules since being sworn in.
She has been in violation of multiple ethics rules since being sworn in.
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NEW: We identified at least 14 officers in the Chicago Police Department who, according to disciplinary records, have faced multiple accusations of sexual assault or misconduct in the past 10 years.
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
Chicago Police Dismissed a Recruit’s Claims That a Colleague Sexually Assaulted Her. Then He was Accused Again and Again.
The Invisible Institute and ProPublica reviewed over 300 complaints accusing Chicago officers of sexual assault and misconduct. Time and time again, the police department downplayed or ignored claims,...
www.propublica.org
May 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
NEW: We identified at least 14 officers in the Chicago Police Department who, according to disciplinary records, have faced multiple accusations of sexual assault or misconduct in the past 10 years.
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
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Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
May 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
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www.instagram.com/reel/DI6DiOe... Trumpism: be the biggest pile of shit possible
April 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
www.instagram.com/reel/DI6DiOe... Trumpism: be the biggest pile of shit possible
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The relative lack of outrage at Trump's kidnapping of a child – moreover, a child who's an American citizen – is almost as sickening as the kidnapping itself.
April 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The relative lack of outrage at Trump's kidnapping of a child – moreover, a child who's an American citizen – is almost as sickening as the kidnapping itself.
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We are gravely concerned that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been subject to enforced disappearance.
His deportation was unlawful. The denial of access to a U.S. senator, combined with propaganda by political figures, demands immediate proof of life. We urge international human rights bodies to act now.
His deportation was unlawful. The denial of access to a U.S. senator, combined with propaganda by political figures, demands immediate proof of life. We urge international human rights bodies to act now.
April 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We are gravely concerned that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been subject to enforced disappearance.
His deportation was unlawful. The denial of access to a U.S. senator, combined with propaganda by political figures, demands immediate proof of life. We urge international human rights bodies to act now.
His deportation was unlawful. The denial of access to a U.S. senator, combined with propaganda by political figures, demands immediate proof of life. We urge international human rights bodies to act now.
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when he sends citizens to foreign concentration camps, it’s no longer a slide to authoritarianism—it’s full blown fascism! 😔 this is not an administration, it’s a criminal regime in a hostile takeover of 🇺🇸 democracy. #FightFascism #TraitorTrump #DefendLiberty 🔔
April 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
when he sends citizens to foreign concentration camps, it’s no longer a slide to authoritarianism—it’s full blown fascism! 😔 this is not an administration, it’s a criminal regime in a hostile takeover of 🇺🇸 democracy. #FightFascism #TraitorTrump #DefendLiberty 🔔
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The people that promote “alternative facts” are now saying that math is “woke”
Math is math
Math is not “woke”
Math doesn’t have illogical values
They are numerical values
Math is math
Math is not “woke”
Math doesn’t have illogical values
They are numerical values
April 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The people that promote “alternative facts” are now saying that math is “woke”
Math is math
Math is not “woke”
Math doesn’t have illogical values
They are numerical values
Math is math
Math is not “woke”
Math doesn’t have illogical values
They are numerical values
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This Trump crisis, it doesn't get better, it will only get worse if left unchecked. Those who have the power to stop him need to step up loudly & publicly. We don't need just democrats or republicans, we need all to step up for the good of the nation and future of its people. #3E
April 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This Trump crisis, it doesn't get better, it will only get worse if left unchecked. Those who have the power to stop him need to step up loudly & publicly. We don't need just democrats or republicans, we need all to step up for the good of the nation and future of its people. #3E
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What else do you expect from unqualified, DUI hires like Hegseth.
March 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
What else do you expect from unqualified, DUI hires like Hegseth.
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The latest crazy just proves what we all know. They are discussing everything on Signal to avoid any discovery or FOIA or archival laws. So illegal but here we are.
March 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The latest crazy just proves what we all know. They are discussing everything on Signal to avoid any discovery or FOIA or archival laws. So illegal but here we are.
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Seems like everyone on chat line can be charged under Espionage Act except Journalist. "Unauthorized Disclosure: When individuals with access to classified information leak that information to unauthorized persons, such as the media or foreign governments." EVERYONE LEAKED INFORMATION #WEARETHEFLOOD
March 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Seems like everyone on chat line can be charged under Espionage Act except Journalist. "Unauthorized Disclosure: When individuals with access to classified information leak that information to unauthorized persons, such as the media or foreign governments." EVERYONE LEAKED INFORMATION #WEARETHEFLOOD
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Seriously just fuck the U.S right now. Under no circumstances should a foreign national come here. Do not bring your talents, money, love, sense of adventure, or anything else to the U.S. #3E
March 19, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Seriously just fuck the U.S right now. Under no circumstances should a foreign national come here. Do not bring your talents, money, love, sense of adventure, or anything else to the U.S. #3E
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French scientist denied entry to attend US conference and accused of phone messages to his friends "that reflect hatred toward Trump and can be described as terrorism."
www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/d...
www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/d...
Diplomatic row erupts after French researcher expelled from US for expressing 'a personal opinion' on Trump
A diplomatic row has erupted between France and the US after a French researcher was expelled from the country for expressing "a personal opinion" on Trump.
www.lbc.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
French scientist denied entry to attend US conference and accused of phone messages to his friends "that reflect hatred toward Trump and can be described as terrorism."
www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/d...
www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/d...
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It’s time for the US to accept Trump’s election was a foreign funded coup d’état and that they are experiencing the seeding of a dictatorship.
March 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It’s time for the US to accept Trump’s election was a foreign funded coup d’état and that they are experiencing the seeding of a dictatorship.
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I’ve been saying all along that Trump's chaotic approach to tariffs is giving companies cover to raise prices on you.
And it’s also resulting in the Fed keeping interest rates high for longer — denying workers, consumers, and small businesses relief.
🔗: abcnews.go.com/Business/fed...
And it’s also resulting in the Fed keeping interest rates high for longer — denying workers, consumers, and small businesses relief.
🔗: abcnews.go.com/Business/fed...
Trump tariffs partly to blame for higher prices: Fed Chair Powell
"We are not in a hurry," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month.
abcnews.go.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’ve been saying all along that Trump's chaotic approach to tariffs is giving companies cover to raise prices on you.
And it’s also resulting in the Fed keeping interest rates high for longer — denying workers, consumers, and small businesses relief.
🔗: abcnews.go.com/Business/fed...
And it’s also resulting in the Fed keeping interest rates high for longer — denying workers, consumers, and small businesses relief.
🔗: abcnews.go.com/Business/fed...