Rob Hogg
@senatorrobhogg.bsky.social
Retired Iowa state senator. Author of America’s Climate Century (2013). Paris to Pittsburgh (2018). Born at 322 parts per million.
“Wilman González picked through rubble and broken furniture coating the floor of his home on Sunday.
“He was quiet, mourning everything he’d unexpectedly lost when an American strike blew apart the wall of his apartment, killing his sleeping 80-year-old aunt Rosa.”
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“He was quiet, mourning everything he’d unexpectedly lost when an American strike blew apart the wall of his apartment, killing his sleeping 80-year-old aunt Rosa.”
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'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro
Venezuelans remain in shock after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation.
apnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM
“Wilman González picked through rubble and broken furniture coating the floor of his home on Sunday.
“He was quiet, mourning everything he’d unexpectedly lost when an American strike blew apart the wall of his apartment, killing his sleeping 80-year-old aunt Rosa.”
apnews.com/article/madu...
“He was quiet, mourning everything he’d unexpectedly lost when an American strike blew apart the wall of his apartment, killing his sleeping 80-year-old aunt Rosa.”
apnews.com/article/madu...
The New York Times is reporting that an 80-year-old grandmother Rosa Gonzalez was killed when her apartment was hit during Trump’s attack on Venezuela.
If true, it makes the illegal attack so much worse.
Venezuelan military personnel did not deserve to die, either.
If true, it makes the illegal attack so much worse.
Venezuelan military personnel did not deserve to die, either.
January 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The New York Times is reporting that an 80-year-old grandmother Rosa Gonzalez was killed when her apartment was hit during Trump’s attack on Venezuela.
If true, it makes the illegal attack so much worse.
Venezuelan military personnel did not deserve to die, either.
If true, it makes the illegal attack so much worse.
Venezuelan military personnel did not deserve to die, either.
This is wrong.
“An airstrike hit a three-story civilian apartment complex and knocked out an exterior wall early Saturday as U.S. forces assaulted the city.
“The strike killed Rosa González, 80, her family said, and seriously wounded a second person.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
“An airstrike hit a three-story civilian apartment complex and knocked out an exterior wall early Saturday as U.S. forces assaulted the city.
“The strike killed Rosa González, 80, her family said, and seriously wounded a second person.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Venezuelan Official Says at Least 40 People Were Killed in U.S. Attack
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM
This is wrong.
“An airstrike hit a three-story civilian apartment complex and knocked out an exterior wall early Saturday as U.S. forces assaulted the city.
“The strike killed Rosa González, 80, her family said, and seriously wounded a second person.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
“An airstrike hit a three-story civilian apartment complex and knocked out an exterior wall early Saturday as U.S. forces assaulted the city.
“The strike killed Rosa González, 80, her family said, and seriously wounded a second person.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Reposted by Rob Hogg
This war is completely illegitimate: 60% of Americans disapprove of going to war with Venezuela—74% disapprove war without Congressional approval. Only 19% are in favor.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
January 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This war is completely illegitimate: 60% of Americans disapprove of going to war with Venezuela—74% disapprove war without Congressional approval. Only 19% are in favor.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
Failing on the economy here, failing because of his illegal actions and overreach, and failing because of his other ethical and criminal problems (e.g., Epstein files), Trump says his administration is now going to run Venezuela. That is wrong.
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
Trump: "We're going to run" Venezuela until power can be transferred
The U.S. ouster of Maduro drew condemnation from across the globe.
www.axios.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Failing on the economy here, failing because of his illegal actions and overreach, and failing because of his other ethical and criminal problems (e.g., Epstein files), Trump says his administration is now going to run Venezuela. That is wrong.
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
Middle of the night news. Congress must stop Trump. No war with Venezuela.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
US strikes Venezuela after Trump's threats against Maduro
Trump has repeatedly promised land operations in the South American oil producer, which Maduro has led since 2013. Trump has not publicly detailed his aims but has privately pressured Maduro to flee t...
www.reuters.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Middle of the night news. Congress must stop Trump. No war with Venezuela.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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An ex-FEMA official said the agency can’t do disaster response and recovery without the staff that are being laid off.
Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA as Climate Crisis Accelerates
An ex-FEMA official said the agency can’t do disaster response and recovery without the staff that are being laid off.
truthout.org
January 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
An ex-FEMA official said the agency can’t do disaster response and recovery without the staff that are being laid off.
Laying off FEMA staff will not make disaster relief better. Americans need more help, not less, when hurt by disasters. Congress should stop this.
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Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting dozens of disaster response and recovery staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and sourc...
edition.cnn.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Laying off FEMA staff will not make disaster relief better. Americans need more help, not less, when hurt by disasters. Congress should stop this.
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More news on how Trump‘s policies are hurting farmers. One example: “The Local Food for Schools program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance program would have provided just over $1 billion this fiscal year. But Trump's USDA canceled the funding in March.”
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As 2025 ends, farmers are still reeling from the shake up of markets and federal programs
Farmers across the central U.S. have navigated a myriad of challenges this year, including low crop prices and federal funding cuts.
www.iowapublicradio.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
More news on how Trump‘s policies are hurting farmers. One example: “The Local Food for Schools program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance program would have provided just over $1 billion this fiscal year. But Trump's USDA canceled the funding in March.”
www.iowapublicradio.org/harvest-publ...
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Farm debt in the United States - adjusted for inflation - is now higher than it was at the start of the Farm Crisis in the 1980s.
I don't blame Trump entirely for this problem, but you will see large increases in his years as President and his policies are making it worse.
#Iowa #Farming
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I don't blame Trump entirely for this problem, but you will see large increases in his years as President and his policies are making it worse.
#Iowa #Farming
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January 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Rice and cotton farmers are getting 2-3 times more per acre in taxpayer bailout compared to corn and soybean farmers, and lots of smaller farmers are being left out.
This is after Trump gutted local food and conservation programs earlier this year.
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This is after Trump gutted local food and conservation programs earlier this year.
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www.agweb.com/news/policy/...
www.agweb.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Rice and cotton farmers are getting 2-3 times more per acre in taxpayer bailout compared to corn and soybean farmers, and lots of smaller farmers are being left out.
This is after Trump gutted local food and conservation programs earlier this year.
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www.agweb.com/news/policy/...
This is after Trump gutted local food and conservation programs earlier this year.
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www.agweb.com/news/policy/...
Renee Hardman is another big win for Democrats in Iowa, just like others earlier this year (Mike Zimmer, Angel Ramirez, Catelin Drey). Real chance to flip Governor, U.S. Senator, and 2-4 U.S. House seats in Iowa in 2026.
Congrats to Renee Hardman on her over 40-point victory in SD-16 tonight. As the sixth straight Democratic overperformance in special elections since 2024, it’s clear Iowans are ready for change as we head into 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Renee Hardman is another big win for Democrats in Iowa, just like others earlier this year (Mike Zimmer, Angel Ramirez, Catelin Drey). Real chance to flip Governor, U.S. Senator, and 2-4 U.S. House seats in Iowa in 2026.
Praying for those affected by the extreme precipitation on the West Coast.
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
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We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead - BBC News
A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides.
www.bbc.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Praying for those affected by the extreme precipitation on the West Coast.
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.
Congress must hold them accountable for missing the deadline for the complete Epstein files, for redacting all or part of so many files, and for this.
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Congress must hold them accountable for missing the deadline for the complete Epstein files, for redacting all or part of so many files, and for this.
Sickening. And the Epstein files are supposed to be released today.
NEW: "Don’s Best Friend": Documents and interviews reveal the intense, complicated relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Chasing women was a game of ego and dominance. Female bodies were currency.
A deep dive w/@julietate.bsky.social
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A deep dive w/@julietate.bsky.social
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‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sickening. And the Epstein files are supposed to be released today.
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It's been six months since we lost Mark and Melissa Hortman. We miss them both so much. This is a lovely tribute to our leader, our Speaker, and our dear friend.
Melissa devoted her life to making Minnesota a better place for anyone and everyone. We will never stop working to honor her legacy.
Melissa devoted her life to making Minnesota a better place for anyone and everyone. We will never stop working to honor her legacy.
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
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December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It's been six months since we lost Mark and Melissa Hortman. We miss them both so much. This is a lovely tribute to our leader, our Speaker, and our dear friend.
Melissa devoted her life to making Minnesota a better place for anyone and everyone. We will never stop working to honor her legacy.
Melissa devoted her life to making Minnesota a better place for anyone and everyone. We will never stop working to honor her legacy.
Reposted by Rob Hogg
I miss my friend, Melissa. This is a beautiful piece about her life. 💚 🌳
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
www.rollingstone.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I miss my friend, Melissa. This is a beautiful piece about her life. 💚 🌳
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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So Rolling Stone has published this about Melissa Hortman. As Governor Walz says toward the end, we have all been deeply damaged by her assassination. I pray we can stop the hate and stop the violence.
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
So Rolling Stone has published this about Melissa Hortman. As Governor Walz says toward the end, we have all been deeply damaged by her assassination. I pray we can stop the hate and stop the violence.
Now Trump is destroying the National Center for Atmospheric Research based in Boulder, Colorado.
Please contact Congress to save it.
Please contact Congress to save it.
“NCAR has played a greater role in advancing weather prediction & atmospheric modeling than perhaps any other single entity in the world,” says @weatherwest.bsky.social
Dismantling NCAR would be “like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.” KH
Dismantling NCAR would be “like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.” KH
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center
Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Now Trump is destroying the National Center for Atmospheric Research based in Boulder, Colorado.
Please contact Congress to save it.
Please contact Congress to save it.
Reposted by Rob Hogg
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Washington Flooding
The record-breaking floods in Washington are still going and have turned deadly.
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop, and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
The record-breaking floods in Washington are still going and have turned deadly.
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop, and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Washington infrastructure begins to fail as atmospheric rivers continue
A 33-year-old man died in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it was a minor miracle there haven’t been more deaths.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Washington Flooding
The record-breaking floods in Washington are still going and have turned deadly.
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop, and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
The record-breaking floods in Washington are still going and have turned deadly.
We urgently need more disaster relief, more hazard mitigation, and more action to slow down, stop, and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Love this report about the environmental stewardship initiatives of Grace United Methodist Church in Ottumwa. Solar power, faith-based education on the environment, and a garden that grows more (a lot more) than the beans we grew at my church last summer.
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iowafaithandclimate.org/grace-church...
3 Ways Grace Church Lives Out Their Faith Through Eco-friendly Activities | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
If your church was blessed with a large piece of land, what would you do with that blessing? Grace United Methodist Church in Ottumwa stewards their property to serve the congregation, care for the en...
iowafaithandclimate.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Love this report about the environmental stewardship initiatives of Grace United Methodist Church in Ottumwa. Solar power, faith-based education on the environment, and a garden that grows more (a lot more) than the beans we grew at my church last summer.
iowafaithandclimate.org/grace-church...
iowafaithandclimate.org/grace-church...
We urgently need to slow down, stop, and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
Record-setting temperatures and rainfall in the Arctic over the past year sped up the melting of permafrost and washed toxic minerals into more than 200 rivers across northern Alaska, threatening vital salmon runs, according to a new report. nyti.ms/48Qr26R
December 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
We urgently need to slow down, stop, and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.