Betsy Muir
@betsymuir.bsky.social
History Teacher. Michigan fan. Go Blue! 💙💛
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The most important thing you can do about climate change has nothing to do with …
what we eat
what we drive
what we wear
or any other aspect of our personal carbon footprint.
Our VOICES are the most powerful force we have to change the world.
That’s why …
what we eat
what we drive
what we wear
or any other aspect of our personal carbon footprint.
Our VOICES are the most powerful force we have to change the world.
That’s why …
May 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The most important thing you can do about climate change has nothing to do with …
what we eat
what we drive
what we wear
or any other aspect of our personal carbon footprint.
Our VOICES are the most powerful force we have to change the world.
That’s why …
what we eat
what we drive
what we wear
or any other aspect of our personal carbon footprint.
Our VOICES are the most powerful force we have to change the world.
That’s why …
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Dan Quayle's political life ended when he misspelled "potato" in public.
But this dangerous moron can do career-ending things over and over and never pay the price.
That's the power of Citizen's United. The rich can simply buy public opinion.
But this dangerous moron can do career-ending things over and over and never pay the price.
That's the power of Citizen's United. The rich can simply buy public opinion.
Fact check: Trump claimed the US doesn’t do “much business with Canada.” In reality, Canada is the world’s top buyer of US exports.
Fact check: Trump claimed the US doesn’t do ‘much business with Canada.’ Canada is the world’s top buyer of US exports | CNN Politics
During his Tuesday meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump falsely minimized the importance of the US trade relationship with Canada.
www.cnn.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Dan Quayle's political life ended when he misspelled "potato" in public.
But this dangerous moron can do career-ending things over and over and never pay the price.
That's the power of Citizen's United. The rich can simply buy public opinion.
But this dangerous moron can do career-ending things over and over and never pay the price.
That's the power of Citizen's United. The rich can simply buy public opinion.
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“Mr. President, a plea: If you want to make America great again, let’s start by respecting the rule of law and ending the practice of disappearing people into distant dungeons,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
Opinion | This Is Not the America My Immigrant Father Was Determined to Reach
After my dad was disappeared abroad, he fled to this land, which exemplified respect for law and a welcome for refugees. Until now.
www.nytimes.com
April 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“Mr. President, a plea: If you want to make America great again, let’s start by respecting the rule of law and ending the practice of disappearing people into distant dungeons,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
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Fully on board with dems running for office promising to reinstate fired federal employees and jail this administration’s various criminals, but let’s go ahead and add “we will seize by eminent domain any national parkland sold to developers”
April 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Fully on board with dems running for office promising to reinstate fired federal employees and jail this administration’s various criminals, but let’s go ahead and add “we will seize by eminent domain any national parkland sold to developers”
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If you think Trump’s bad at the economy, you should see his foreign policy
How We Got the Iran Deal
The 2015 Iran nuclear deal stands as a model for combining the threat of sanctions and continued isolation with the hard work of negotiating, even between countries whose relationships are shaped by c...
www.foreignaffairs.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If you think Trump’s bad at the economy, you should see his foreign policy
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It only takes 4 Republicans in the House, or 4 in the Senate to stop this.
April 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It only takes 4 Republicans in the House, or 4 in the Senate to stop this.
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Historically, hygiene and health are reasons to have effective government. Without it, people senselessly die. Demolishing the federal government will have terrible costs.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses cross species barriers and have the potential to cause pandemics. In North America, HPAI A(H5N1) viruses related to the goose/Guangdong 2.3.4.4b hemagg...
www.science.org
April 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Historically, hygiene and health are reasons to have effective government. Without it, people senselessly die. Demolishing the federal government will have terrible costs.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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way to show 'em what action looks like, Mr. Senator @booker.senate.gov
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
way to show 'em what action looks like, Mr. Senator @booker.senate.gov
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If you're in Wisconsin, please know that Judge Susan Crawford will protect YOUR rights and freedoms. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote tomorrow: vote.wisdems.org
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
vote.wisdems.org
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you're in Wisconsin, please know that Judge Susan Crawford will protect YOUR rights and freedoms. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote tomorrow: vote.wisdems.org
Had to bring out the gear for the last 6 minutes!! Go Blue! 💙💛
March 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Had to bring out the gear for the last 6 minutes!! Go Blue! 💙💛
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NIMARI BURNETT WINS IT FOR MICHIGAN
February 28, 2025 at 4:13 AM
NIMARI BURNETT WINS IT FOR MICHIGAN
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Without going all Martin Niemöller here, I do think that it's bad not to speak up for immigrants, transgender Americans, civil servants, women, Ukraine, and everyone else the MAGA bullies are going after. We're beyond picking and choosing whom to defend. It's time to stand up and speak out.
February 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Without going all Martin Niemöller here, I do think that it's bad not to speak up for immigrants, transgender Americans, civil servants, women, Ukraine, and everyone else the MAGA bullies are going after. We're beyond picking and choosing whom to defend. It's time to stand up and speak out.
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Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re now in a position where a trade war with our allies could happen. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.
Mitch McConnell: Tariffs "will drive the cost of everything up. In other words, it will be paid for by American consumers. I mean, why would you want to get in a fight with your allies over this?"
February 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re now in a position where a trade war with our allies could happen. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.
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So. I haven’t been here for a while. A lot has happened. But most importantly this:
November 14, 2024 at 5:09 AM
So. I haven’t been here for a while. A lot has happened. But most importantly this:
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[Pete Hegseth nominated as Secretary of Defense]
"It can't get wor--"
[Elon & Vivek nominated to lead "DOGE"]
"It can't get w--"
[Tulsi Gabbard nominated as Director of National Intelligence]
"It absolutely cannot get--"
[Matt Gaetz nominated as attorney general]
"It can't get wor--"
[Elon & Vivek nominated to lead "DOGE"]
"It can't get w--"
[Tulsi Gabbard nominated as Director of National Intelligence]
"It absolutely cannot get--"
[Matt Gaetz nominated as attorney general]
November 14, 2024 at 12:38 AM
[Pete Hegseth nominated as Secretary of Defense]
"It can't get wor--"
[Elon & Vivek nominated to lead "DOGE"]
"It can't get w--"
[Tulsi Gabbard nominated as Director of National Intelligence]
"It absolutely cannot get--"
[Matt Gaetz nominated as attorney general]
"It can't get wor--"
[Elon & Vivek nominated to lead "DOGE"]
"It can't get w--"
[Tulsi Gabbard nominated as Director of National Intelligence]
"It absolutely cannot get--"
[Matt Gaetz nominated as attorney general]
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All can be true:
1. Concerns about Biden age are legitimate - he'd be president at 86! Ds would go crazy in reverse situation.
2. But coverage is wildly disproportionate; both men are elderly & showing their age.
3. Most importantly, only one makes outlandish false statements & threatens democracy.
1. Concerns about Biden age are legitimate - he'd be president at 86! Ds would go crazy in reverse situation.
2. But coverage is wildly disproportionate; both men are elderly & showing their age.
3. Most importantly, only one makes outlandish false statements & threatens democracy.
February 10, 2024 at 3:11 PM
All can be true:
1. Concerns about Biden age are legitimate - he'd be president at 86! Ds would go crazy in reverse situation.
2. But coverage is wildly disproportionate; both men are elderly & showing their age.
3. Most importantly, only one makes outlandish false statements & threatens democracy.
1. Concerns about Biden age are legitimate - he'd be president at 86! Ds would go crazy in reverse situation.
2. But coverage is wildly disproportionate; both men are elderly & showing their age.
3. Most importantly, only one makes outlandish false statements & threatens democracy.