Barbara
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JUST IN: A federal judge in Washington state, who blocked Trump's executive order re: transgender health care, says it is unconstitutional in multiple ways, including usurping Congress' power of the purse storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge in Washington state, who blocked Trump's executive order re: transgender health care, says it is unconstitutional in multiple ways, including usurping Congress' power of the purse storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Do you follow what this creator is saying? This is genius. Protests as distractions for bigger actions. Take note of this!
February 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Do you follow what this creator is saying? This is genius. Protests as distractions for bigger actions. Take note of this!
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this @schatz.bsky.social quote in TIME >>>
February 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
this @schatz.bsky.social quote in TIME >>>
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I’ve been told some academic centers are telling their faculty not to speak up. In case anyone was wondering, injustice has never been overcome through silence. You can choose to speak up, or you can be complicit in the oppression.
Everyone has a choice. May we all choose wisely.
Everyone has a choice. May we all choose wisely.
February 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’ve been told some academic centers are telling their faculty not to speak up. In case anyone was wondering, injustice has never been overcome through silence. You can choose to speak up, or you can be complicit in the oppression.
Everyone has a choice. May we all choose wisely.
Everyone has a choice. May we all choose wisely.
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The big takeaway here is that Reuters won this case against the AI company on grounds they violated fair use—the judge found the AI company was guilty because, in using copyrighted works to generate its output, it “meant to compete... by developing a market substitute.”
Huge.
Huge.
Thomson Reuters has won the first major AI copyright case in the US. The decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US
The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
wrd.cm
February 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The big takeaway here is that Reuters won this case against the AI company on grounds they violated fair use—the judge found the AI company was guilty because, in using copyrighted works to generate its output, it “meant to compete... by developing a market substitute.”
Huge.
Huge.
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Google caved, but NOAA Weather Radio is still holding strong with Gulf of Mexico
February 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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We've identified a point of leverage against Musk. Congressional GOP want Dem votes to pass a funding bill by March 14th. Dems have the opportunity to play hardball here, and some have already committed to. We're trying to build unified opposition. New explainer: indivisible.org/resource/exp...
EXPLAINER: How House Democrats Can Delay and Defy the Trump-Musk Coup
indivisible.org
February 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
We've identified a point of leverage against Musk. Congressional GOP want Dem votes to pass a funding bill by March 14th. Dems have the opportunity to play hardball here, and some have already committed to. We're trying to build unified opposition. New explainer: indivisible.org/resource/exp...
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If you're in DC tomorrow afternoon, pls celebrate my birthday by fighting for @noaa.gov at the Department of Commerce (not Silver Spring)! 💙🌊
www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfu...
www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfu...
Protect NOAA Staff and Vital Early Warning Systems · Chesapeake Climate Action Network / Action Fund
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00PM ET, US Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD), climate and environmental advocates, scientists, and members of Congress will hold a press conference outside the Departme...
www.mobilize.us
February 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
If you're in DC tomorrow afternoon, pls celebrate my birthday by fighting for @noaa.gov at the Department of Commerce (not Silver Spring)! 💙🌊
www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfu...
www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfu...
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CONSUMER SENTIMENT FALLS
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index experienced a notable fall to 67.8 in February amid fears over tariffs and inflation.
Job growth also cooled last month, with just 143,000 jobs added.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index experienced a notable fall to 67.8 in February amid fears over tariffs and inflation.
Job growth also cooled last month, with just 143,000 jobs added.
February 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
CONSUMER SENTIMENT FALLS
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index experienced a notable fall to 67.8 in February amid fears over tariffs and inflation.
Job growth also cooled last month, with just 143,000 jobs added.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index experienced a notable fall to 67.8 in February amid fears over tariffs and inflation.
Job growth also cooled last month, with just 143,000 jobs added.
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Donald Trump is trying to block trillions of dollars in federal funds to Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, and other critical programs that keep us safe and healthy. If allowed to go into effect, this would wreak havoc across the country.
Tell Congress: Trump cannot be allowed to defund our communities.
Tell Congress: Trump cannot be allowed to defund our communities.
Tell Congress: Don't defund our communities
President Trump’s decision to block trillions in federal funding to critical services already approved by Congress is a reckless, cruel, unprecedented power grab that will impact every one of us.
action.aclu.org
February 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Donald Trump is trying to block trillions of dollars in federal funds to Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, and other critical programs that keep us safe and healthy. If allowed to go into effect, this would wreak havoc across the country.
Tell Congress: Trump cannot be allowed to defund our communities.
Tell Congress: Trump cannot be allowed to defund our communities.
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Find a protest near you.
We can't promote wildlife and save what little is left without addressing the political situation we find ourselves in. The radical right must be stopped.
Get involved
Get in this fight
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/
We can't promote wildlife and save what little is left without addressing the political situation we find ourselves in. The radical right must be stopped.
Get involved
Get in this fight
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/
Indivisible National · Indivisible on Mobilize
We’re a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
www.mobilize.us
February 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Find a protest near you.
We can't promote wildlife and save what little is left without addressing the political situation we find ourselves in. The radical right must be stopped.
Get involved
Get in this fight
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/
We can't promote wildlife and save what little is left without addressing the political situation we find ourselves in. The radical right must be stopped.
Get involved
Get in this fight
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/
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The link is a great resource to find protests in your area.
The courts are doing their part
We need you to do yours
The courts are doing their part
We need you to do yours
February 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The link is a great resource to find protests in your area.
The courts are doing their part
We need you to do yours
The courts are doing their part
We need you to do yours
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I shouldn’t laugh at this but I somehow needed to.
February 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I shouldn’t laugh at this but I somehow needed to.
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US farmers sold $2 billion of food to USAID. Not any more.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
US farmers sold $2 billion of food to USAID. Not any more.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
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NPR Exclusive: Some companies have announced diversity rollbacks — but many more are deleting or softening language from their investor disclosures, an NPR analysis finds.
Exclusive: GM, Pepsi, Disney, others scrub some DEI references from investor reports
Some companies have announced diversity rollbacks — but many more are deleting or softening language from their investor disclosures, an NPR analysis finds.
www.npr.org
February 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NPR Exclusive: Some companies have announced diversity rollbacks — but many more are deleting or softening language from their investor disclosures, an NPR analysis finds.
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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Omg! If you're not watching @maddow.msnbc.com, please tune in. Doge employee has links to Russia, which was given access to our air traffic controls/aviation. Don't fckn fly. Just drive or take a train.
February 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Omg! If you're not watching @maddow.msnbc.com, please tune in. Doge employee has links to Russia, which was given access to our air traffic controls/aviation. Don't fckn fly. Just drive or take a train.
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Since major news networks dont want to talk about yesterdays protests across 50 states, heres a little reminder what a resistance looks like. What hope looks like #bluecrew #protests #resistance #50501movement #capital
February 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Since major news networks dont want to talk about yesterdays protests across 50 states, heres a little reminder what a resistance looks like. What hope looks like #bluecrew #protests #resistance #50501movement #capital
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It turns out the NY doc indicted for telemedicine abortion care in LA was once MY doctor. Hands down the best I have ever had - I broke down in tears on my 1st visit because I had never received care like that & didn't even know it was possible
Pls support her if you can: www.theactgroup.org/donate
Pls support her if you can: www.theactgroup.org/donate
Donate | The ACT Group
Donate and help us make a difference in access to telemedicine for all
www.theactgroup.org
February 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It turns out the NY doc indicted for telemedicine abortion care in LA was once MY doctor. Hands down the best I have ever had - I broke down in tears on my 1st visit because I had never received care like that & didn't even know it was possible
Pls support her if you can: www.theactgroup.org/donate
Pls support her if you can: www.theactgroup.org/donate
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While some information has been restored, scientists are still alarmed over the removal of data. It's not clear what has changed, and some pages remain offline.
Some federal health websites restored, others still down, after data purge
While some information has been restored, scientists are still alarmed over the removal of data. It's not clear what has changed, and some pages remain offline.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
While some information has been restored, scientists are still alarmed over the removal of data. It's not clear what has changed, and some pages remain offline.
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A new immigration bill passed in Florida eliminates in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to veto the measure based on other parts of the bill, but students are wary about future tuition hikes.
'We want to contribute to the community': The fight over tuition waivers for immigrants
As the GOP-controlled legislature considers contentious new immigration laws, in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants appears to be on the line. One previous recipient, now a primary care doctor ...
www.wlrn.org
February 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A new immigration bill passed in Florida eliminates in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to veto the measure based on other parts of the bill, but students are wary about future tuition hikes.
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President Trump has wasted no time attacking our fundamental rights — and we've wasted no time taking action against his administration.
Watch our recent town hall to learn more and find out how you can join the fight.
Watch our recent town hall to learn more and find out how you can join the fight.
ACLU Town Hall: Fighting Trump’s First Attacks
YouTube video by ACLU
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
President Trump has wasted no time attacking our fundamental rights — and we've wasted no time taking action against his administration.
Watch our recent town hall to learn more and find out how you can join the fight.
Watch our recent town hall to learn more and find out how you can join the fight.
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Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
Attorney General Neronha and 14 attorneys general issue joint statement on protecting access to gender-affirming care | Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
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February 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
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I feel like we don't talk enough about how many lives have been saved by accurate, publicly available weather forecasts
February 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I feel like we don't talk enough about how many lives have been saved by accurate, publicly available weather forecasts
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Check this thread. This hearing is about getting it plain and clear to the American people that even former trump officials think that what's happening with the politicization and weaponization of science and technology is an absolutely terrible idea on every level.
The House Science Committee is now adopting its rules, authorization, and oversight plan, and introducing their new staffers. Immediately following, there will be a hearing on the future of U.S. science with the president of AAAS and two former Trump officials in academia and Trump operative.
Adoption of Committee Rules & Approval of Authorization & Oversight Plan
YouTube video by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Check this thread. This hearing is about getting it plain and clear to the American people that even former trump officials think that what's happening with the politicization and weaponization of science and technology is an absolutely terrible idea on every level.