@amyjgreer.bsky.social
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As we’ve warned before, the Trump administration has subjected around 80 staffers to lie detector tests. America, please understand—this is not normal.
April 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As we’ve warned before, the Trump administration has subjected around 80 staffers to lie detector tests. America, please understand—this is not normal.
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“Everyone knew the river was polluted, but nobody much cared. If anything, it was a badge of honor. As David Newton writes in Chemistry of the Environment, ‘Fundamentally this level of environmental degradation was accepted as a sign of success.’”
And why was the EPA created in the first place, by a GOP POTUS?
Because the Cuyahoga **River** caught on fire. **AGAIN**. In the same year. More than a dozen times in total.
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/cuya...
Because the Cuyahoga **River** caught on fire. **AGAIN**. In the same year. More than a dozen times in total.
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/cuya...
The Cuyahoga River Caught Fire at Least a Dozen Times, but No One Cared Until 1969
Despite being much smaller than previous fires, the river blaze in Cleveland 50 years ago became a symbol for the nascent environmental movement
www.smithsonianmag.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Everyone knew the river was polluted, but nobody much cared. If anything, it was a badge of honor. As David Newton writes in Chemistry of the Environment, ‘Fundamentally this level of environmental degradation was accepted as a sign of success.’”
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Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
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What a weekend!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
March 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What a weekend!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
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From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
March 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
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They started with the undocumented, then they went after visa holders and permanent residents, now it's naturalized citizens.
How many times must history rhyme and repeat before we realize what's going on?
How many times must history rhyme and repeat before we realize what's going on?
March 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
They started with the undocumented, then they went after visa holders and permanent residents, now it's naturalized citizens.
How many times must history rhyme and repeat before we realize what's going on?
How many times must history rhyme and repeat before we realize what's going on?
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Many federal workers are unable to get unemployment benefits because of the wording of their firings, and others are uncertain whether they can seek new jobs.
DOGE wants them ‘gone’ but makes it hard for federal workers to move on
Many federal workers are unable to get unemployment benefits because of the wording of their firings, and others are uncertain whether they can seek new jobs.
wapo.st
March 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Many federal workers are unable to get unemployment benefits because of the wording of their firings, and others are uncertain whether they can seek new jobs.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to fire more than 80,000 employees.
March 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to fire more than 80,000 employees.
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Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
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People laughed a few days ago when @jamellebouie.net said we might not have flu shots next year, but:
NEWS: The FDA abruptly canceled its upcoming advisory committee meeting to select the strains for next year's flu shot.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
People laughed a few days ago when @jamellebouie.net said we might not have flu shots next year, but:
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Gutting Alzheimer's research.
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Gutting Alzheimer's research.
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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"Most of EPA’s work happens behind the scenes, like when one of its enforcement teams raided a warehouse in Colorado full of mislabeled oil barrels that had been prepared for a landfill and discovered they contained nuclear waste..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/o...
Opinion | Three Former E.P.A. Leaders: You’ll Miss It When It’s Gone
When the next environmental catastrophe arrives, who will be there to deal with the emergency and its aftermath?
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Most of EPA’s work happens behind the scenes, like when one of its enforcement teams raided a warehouse in Colorado full of mislabeled oil barrels that had been prepared for a landfill and discovered they contained nuclear waste..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/o...
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"A letter submitted to the Senate sent by 'physicians' in support of Kennedy's nomination includes names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked, suspended or faced other discipline, the AP has found..."
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
Doctors Whose Licenses Were Revoked, Suspended Named In Pro-RFK Jr. Letter To Senate
The letter was meant to lend credibility to Kennedy’s nomination, which has faced strenuous opposition from experts due to his decades of anti-vaccine activism.
www.huffpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
"A letter submitted to the Senate sent by 'physicians' in support of Kennedy's nomination includes names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked, suspended or faced other discipline, the AP has found..."
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
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Rep. @sarajacobs.house.gov thinks Democrats can win back young yoters. She shares how in a new op-ed for Teen Vogue.
Read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/sara-j...
Read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/sara-j...
I’m a Millennial Congresswoman. This Is How Democrats Lost Touch With Young Voters.
Rep. Sara Jacobs, one of the youngest members of Congress, says her party needs to act on issues like the housing crisis.
www.teenvogue.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Rep. @sarajacobs.house.gov thinks Democrats can win back young yoters. She shares how in a new op-ed for Teen Vogue.
Read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/sara-j...
Read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/sara-j...
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We need to pay attention to this now before it’s too late.
January 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We need to pay attention to this now before it’s too late.
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canceling the commissary — and i would assume, exchange — program is a one way ticket to getting a bonus army situation. for those unaware, the commissaries and exchanges are subsidized grocery and department stores for service members, veterans and their families.
January 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
canceling the commissary — and i would assume, exchange — program is a one way ticket to getting a bonus army situation. for those unaware, the commissaries and exchanges are subsidized grocery and department stores for service members, veterans and their families.
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The central core of Trumpism is voter suppression and election subversion. Too many people only pay attention to this right before elections and forget it once elections are over.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
Trump Demands California Adopt Voter ID Requirement to Get Wildfire Aid
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The central core of Trumpism is voter suppression and election subversion. Too many people only pay attention to this right before elections and forget it once elections are over.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
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Excellent post
January 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Excellent post
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H/t George Conway — it’s perfect 🤣 from Olivia Julianna:
January 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
H/t George Conway — it’s perfect 🤣 from Olivia Julianna:
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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
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In addition to pricey mansions, the homes of working-class people were also lost in the Palisades fire, including a mobile home park on Pacific Coast Highway. “It was rent controlled,” one resident said. “I had been there for 10 years in this trailer with an ocean view. I was so lucky.”
In One of L.A.’s Richest ZIP codes, Food Service Workers Also Lost Their Homes
In addition to pricey mansions, the homes of working-class people were also lost, including a mobile home park on Pacific Coast Highway.
nyti.ms
January 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In addition to pricey mansions, the homes of working-class people were also lost in the Palisades fire, including a mobile home park on Pacific Coast Highway. “It was rent controlled,” one resident said. “I had been there for 10 years in this trailer with an ocean view. I was so lucky.”
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
January 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin