Carolyn Miller
@carolynmiller104.bsky.social
Social Worker, Therapist, Writer, Entrepreneur
Lover of travel, reading, and coffee
Lover of travel, reading, and coffee
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Firings are happening right now at the National Science Foundation. Essential staff are being cut.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
February 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Firings are happening right now at the National Science Foundation. Essential staff are being cut.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
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Hey, @msnbc.com. Why do you allow your readers to share articles on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and most other major platforms — but NOT Bluesky? Asking for nearly 32 million users.
February 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hey, @msnbc.com. Why do you allow your readers to share articles on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and most other major platforms — but NOT Bluesky? Asking for nearly 32 million users.
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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
February 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
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Brazil shows that it can be done. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting a Coup
Brazil’s attorney general charged the former president Jair Bolsonaro with trying to overturn the 2022 elections.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Brazil shows that it can be done. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
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Under Trump's cover, big US banks have run for the exit of a global #netzero coalition, throwing it into turmoil. But have voluntary private-sector green alliances achieved much in the real world? The evidence suggests they are too weak to make a difference www.climatechangenews.com/2025/02/19/t...
The world's biggest climate finance coalition is in crisis. Is it worth saving?
After big North American banks exited the net zero alliance, remaining members weigh up future options amid lacklustre real-world impact
www.climatechangenews.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Under Trump's cover, big US banks have run for the exit of a global #netzero coalition, throwing it into turmoil. But have voluntary private-sector green alliances achieved much in the real world? The evidence suggests they are too weak to make a difference www.climatechangenews.com/2025/02/19/t...
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More reckless job cuts by Trump and Musk, this time at the U.S. Forest Service. Firing 3,400 workers and freezing funds halts wildfire prevention, making catastrophic fires more likely. This isn’t about efficiency—it’s sabotage of public safety and our environment.
Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are growing more dangerous and frequent.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
More reckless job cuts by Trump and Musk, this time at the U.S. Forest Service. Firing 3,400 workers and freezing funds halts wildfire prevention, making catastrophic fires more likely. This isn’t about efficiency—it’s sabotage of public safety and our environment.
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Dear Trans, NB & other LGBTQ Americans. I have been asked how you might escape from the fascist regime. I don’t have all the answers, but there are two possible routes for some to move to Ireland, where your rights are protected by law & the European Convention on Human Rights. #LGBTQ
February 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Dear Trans, NB & other LGBTQ Americans. I have been asked how you might escape from the fascist regime. I don’t have all the answers, but there are two possible routes for some to move to Ireland, where your rights are protected by law & the European Convention on Human Rights. #LGBTQ
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BREAKING
On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders
On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.
On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders
On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.
BREAKING: NIH admits funding freeze is illegal, will resume issuing grants
An internal memo issued February 12 was obtained by Popular Information.
popular.info
February 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
BREAKING
On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders
On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.
On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders
On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.
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Donald Trump and House Republicans plan to give their billionaire donors a $4 TRILLION tax cut.
To pay for it, they will cut Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans – working families, children with disabilities, and seniors in need of long-term care.
That's a betrayal.
To pay for it, they will cut Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans – working families, children with disabilities, and seniors in need of long-term care.
That's a betrayal.
February 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Donald Trump and House Republicans plan to give their billionaire donors a $4 TRILLION tax cut.
To pay for it, they will cut Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans – working families, children with disabilities, and seniors in need of long-term care.
That's a betrayal.
To pay for it, they will cut Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans – working families, children with disabilities, and seniors in need of long-term care.
That's a betrayal.
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I am no longer accepting the argument "there are bigger problems than this!" unless you are personally working to stop the ultimate Heat Death of the Universe.
February 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I am no longer accepting the argument "there are bigger problems than this!" unless you are personally working to stop the ultimate Heat Death of the Universe.
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If your argument is "sure, a terrible modern event has a parallel in the 1920s and 30s but don't worry we turned out just fine", might I suggest reading about the 1940s.
February 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If your argument is "sure, a terrible modern event has a parallel in the 1920s and 30s but don't worry we turned out just fine", might I suggest reading about the 1940s.
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
The Blue Ridge is still absolutely gorgeous despite the horrific beating she endured in September. Helene played dominos down the mountain range and swept away all life in its path…. WNC still needs our help! Don’t forget. #WNCstrong #helenerecovery #climatechangeawareness #traumarecovery
January 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Blue Ridge is still absolutely gorgeous despite the horrific beating she endured in September. Helene played dominos down the mountain range and swept away all life in its path…. WNC still needs our help! Don’t forget. #WNCstrong #helenerecovery #climatechangeawareness #traumarecovery
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Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
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If your spouse needs a safe word with her friends to protect herself from you, you should be in therapy.
Or in prison.
Not the Secretary of Defense.
Or in prison.
Not the Secretary of Defense.
January 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If your spouse needs a safe word with her friends to protect herself from you, you should be in therapy.
Or in prison.
Not the Secretary of Defense.
Or in prison.
Not the Secretary of Defense.
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Bankers and policymakers simply don't understand that we risk a 50% GDP loss in our children's lifetimes due to #ClimateChange, because current economic climate models are not even "roughly right," but "precisely wrong."
My latest for @newrepublic.com:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
My latest for @newrepublic.com:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
Climate Change Could Cut the Economy in Half. We’re Not Ready for It.
A new study suggests global warming’s effect on GDP has been vastly underestimated. Will it finally break through the religion of infinite growth?
newrepublic.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Bankers and policymakers simply don't understand that we risk a 50% GDP loss in our children's lifetimes due to #ClimateChange, because current economic climate models are not even "roughly right," but "precisely wrong."
My latest for @newrepublic.com:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
My latest for @newrepublic.com:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
Favorite News app recommendations?
January 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Favorite News app recommendations?
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Some good news:
Solar power has surpassed coal power in the European Union (EU)'s electricity mix in 2024
www.globaldata.com/newsletter/d...
Solar power has surpassed coal power in the European Union (EU)'s electricity mix in 2024
www.globaldata.com/newsletter/d...
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024 - GlobalData
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024
www.globaldata.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Some good news:
Solar power has surpassed coal power in the European Union (EU)'s electricity mix in 2024
www.globaldata.com/newsletter/d...
Solar power has surpassed coal power in the European Union (EU)'s electricity mix in 2024
www.globaldata.com/newsletter/d...
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They know what they saw, just like we all know what we saw. 🙄
Neo-Nazis Celebrate After Elon Musk Appeared To Give Nazi Salute At Trump Inauguration Parade
Well, they would know 🤔
www.comicsands.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
They know what they saw, just like we all know what we saw. 🙄
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This week Donald Trump pardoned nearly every January 6 rioter. Yes, even the ones found criminally responsible for sedition and attacking our Capitol.
If we want to talk about abuse of power, we must talk about this.
If we want to talk about abuse of power, we must talk about this.
January 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This week Donald Trump pardoned nearly every January 6 rioter. Yes, even the ones found criminally responsible for sedition and attacking our Capitol.
If we want to talk about abuse of power, we must talk about this.
If we want to talk about abuse of power, we must talk about this.
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Two days ago, President Trump signed executive orders that are a blatant assault on our immigrant communities.
Today, I stood with my colleagues to re-introduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act because no one in America should be targeted based on their nationality.
Today, I stood with my colleagues to re-introduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act because no one in America should be targeted based on their nationality.
January 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Two days ago, President Trump signed executive orders that are a blatant assault on our immigrant communities.
Today, I stood with my colleagues to re-introduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act because no one in America should be targeted based on their nationality.
Today, I stood with my colleagues to re-introduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act because no one in America should be targeted based on their nationality.