@cmackriver6.bsky.social
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On July 18, Congress passed a bill that cuts two years of previously approved federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
In this challenging moment, OPB will not back down. Read the full message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin:
In this challenging moment, OPB will not back down. Read the full message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin:
President’s Update: Federal funding for public media eliminated
A message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin
www.opb.org
July 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
On July 18, Congress passed a bill that cuts two years of previously approved federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
In this challenging moment, OPB will not back down. Read the full message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin:
In this challenging moment, OPB will not back down. Read the full message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin:
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Veterans getting fired, social security is at risk, and Elon is telling you what you don’t need in govt, all while he just got a $6billion space x contract today!
He makes money on you!
He makes money on you!
April 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Veterans getting fired, social security is at risk, and Elon is telling you what you don’t need in govt, all while he just got a $6billion space x contract today!
He makes money on you!
He makes money on you!
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If you haven’t seen this, you need to!
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
April 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you haven’t seen this, you need to!
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
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MAGA Republicans are fast-tracking the SAVE Act, requiring a passport or birth certificate with a DL or State ID to register. Names on documents must match exactly.
It will block millions of married women who changed their names—and marriage certificates won’t count.
#HandsOffHerVote
It will block millions of married women who changed their names—and marriage certificates won’t count.
#HandsOffHerVote
April 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
MAGA Republicans are fast-tracking the SAVE Act, requiring a passport or birth certificate with a DL or State ID to register. Names on documents must match exactly.
It will block millions of married women who changed their names—and marriage certificates won’t count.
#HandsOffHerVote
It will block millions of married women who changed their names—and marriage certificates won’t count.
#HandsOffHerVote
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While public services get slashed, Elon Musk’s SpaceX quietly scored a $5.92 billion Pentagon contract, the largest among firms launching Space Force satellites, all funded by taxpayers. Once again, the public foots the bill while billionaires cash in and call it innovation.
Elon Musk inking multibillion-dollar Pentagon deal amid DOGE cuts
Musk's SpaceX will reportedly help the U.S. Space Force send sensitive satellites into space.
www.newsweek.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
While public services get slashed, Elon Musk’s SpaceX quietly scored a $5.92 billion Pentagon contract, the largest among firms launching Space Force satellites, all funded by taxpayers. Once again, the public foots the bill while billionaires cash in and call it innovation.
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A rare sighting of critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the Oregon coast offers a glimpse of a population with only 73 individuals left. Photos of the orcas was captured during Spring Whale Watching Week.
Rare killer whales caught on camera in Oregon
A rare sighting of critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the Oregon coast offers a glimpse of a population with only 73 individuals left. Photos of the orcas was captured during Spring Whale Watching Week.
www.oregonlive.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A rare sighting of critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the Oregon coast offers a glimpse of a population with only 73 individuals left. Photos of the orcas was captured during Spring Whale Watching Week.
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NEW: AOC in Vegas.
Major challenge to Dem leadership🔥
“If you’re willing to fight for someone you don’t know, you’re welcome here. But I will say this: Those leaders on either side of aisle willing to put their fellow Americans down so they can get ahead; they may best find a home somewhere else.”
Major challenge to Dem leadership🔥
“If you’re willing to fight for someone you don’t know, you’re welcome here. But I will say this: Those leaders on either side of aisle willing to put their fellow Americans down so they can get ahead; they may best find a home somewhere else.”
March 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
NEW: AOC in Vegas.
Major challenge to Dem leadership🔥
“If you’re willing to fight for someone you don’t know, you’re welcome here. But I will say this: Those leaders on either side of aisle willing to put their fellow Americans down so they can get ahead; they may best find a home somewhere else.”
Major challenge to Dem leadership🔥
“If you’re willing to fight for someone you don’t know, you’re welcome here. But I will say this: Those leaders on either side of aisle willing to put their fellow Americans down so they can get ahead; they may best find a home somewhere else.”
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The Portland City Council passed a resolution demanding Mayor Keith Wilson investigate potential violations of Zenith Energy’s franchise agreement.
Portland City Council demands mayor investigate violations of Zenith Energy franchise agreement
The Portland City Council passed a resolution demanding Mayor Keith Wilson investigate potential violations of Zenith Energy’s franchise agreement.
www.oregonlive.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Portland City Council passed a resolution demanding Mayor Keith Wilson investigate potential violations of Zenith Energy’s franchise agreement.
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'Their decision came down to cost. Fixing the leak wasn’t financially justified since they weren’t losing enough oil to make it worthwhile.'
Oil leaks, hazardous chemicals & ocean wildlife: the team using satellites to expose polluting oil firms:
uk.oceana.org/blog/skytrut...
Oil leaks, hazardous chemicals & ocean wildlife: the team using satellites to expose polluting oil firms:
uk.oceana.org/blog/skytrut...
SkyTruth: Exposing a dark reality spilling into our seas
Slicks, pipeline leaks, discharges, spills - chronic oil comes from many sources. We spoke to John Amos, CEO of SkyTruth, on using tech to expose the truth.
uk.oceana.org
March 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
'Their decision came down to cost. Fixing the leak wasn’t financially justified since they weren’t losing enough oil to make it worthwhile.'
Oil leaks, hazardous chemicals & ocean wildlife: the team using satellites to expose polluting oil firms:
uk.oceana.org/blog/skytrut...
Oil leaks, hazardous chemicals & ocean wildlife: the team using satellites to expose polluting oil firms:
uk.oceana.org/blog/skytrut...
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The ten disgusting Democrats who voted to censure Rep. Al Green are:
• Ami Bera (California)
• Ed Case (Hawaii)
• Jim Costa (California)
• Laura Gillen (New York)
• Jim Himes (Connecticut)
• Chrissy Houlahan (Pennsylvania)
• Ami Bera (California)
• Ed Case (Hawaii)
• Jim Costa (California)
• Laura Gillen (New York)
• Jim Himes (Connecticut)
• Chrissy Houlahan (Pennsylvania)
House votes to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's speech to Congress
The vote was 224-198, with 10 Democrats joining all Republicans in approving the resolution.
www.nbcnews.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The ten disgusting Democrats who voted to censure Rep. Al Green are:
• Ami Bera (California)
• Ed Case (Hawaii)
• Jim Costa (California)
• Laura Gillen (New York)
• Jim Himes (Connecticut)
• Chrissy Houlahan (Pennsylvania)
• Ami Bera (California)
• Ed Case (Hawaii)
• Jim Costa (California)
• Laura Gillen (New York)
• Jim Himes (Connecticut)
• Chrissy Houlahan (Pennsylvania)
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Preach, AOC 👏👏👏
AOC Perfectly Shames Republicans Who Won't Hold Town Halls After Her Town Hall Video Goes Viral
Preach, AOC!
www.comicsands.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Preach, AOC 👏👏👏
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If your representative is dodging in-person town halls, call them out! Tag them and demand they face their constituents.
February 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If your representative is dodging in-person town halls, call them out! Tag them and demand they face their constituents.
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I know this is brutal to look at, my friends, but we all need to face reality and bear witness to what happens when greedy billionaires cut off aid to the world's poorest children.
How callous do you have to be to let children suffer and die to line the pockets of the wealthy and well-connected?
How callous do you have to be to let children suffer and die to line the pockets of the wealthy and well-connected?
February 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I know this is brutal to look at, my friends, but we all need to face reality and bear witness to what happens when greedy billionaires cut off aid to the world's poorest children.
How callous do you have to be to let children suffer and die to line the pockets of the wealthy and well-connected?
How callous do you have to be to let children suffer and die to line the pockets of the wealthy and well-connected?
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
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The Conspiracists will have its world premiere at the 14th Annual #AmDocs #FilmFestival in #PalmSprings on March 31, 2025. If you’re curious about our #documentary, now’s your chance to see it first. We’re listed in the schedule as PROGRAM 47. Get tickets here:
www.amdocfilmfest.com/monday-march...
www.amdocfilmfest.com/monday-march...
February 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The Conspiracists will have its world premiere at the 14th Annual #AmDocs #FilmFestival in #PalmSprings on March 31, 2025. If you’re curious about our #documentary, now’s your chance to see it first. We’re listed in the schedule as PROGRAM 47. Get tickets here:
www.amdocfilmfest.com/monday-march...
www.amdocfilmfest.com/monday-march...
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The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
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#NoKingsDay was only the beginning!
Start planning for 50501’s next nationwide day of protests - March 4th For Democracy!! 💙🤍❤️🩹
Flyer template + more resources for organizing a demonstration: FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
Start planning for 50501’s next nationwide day of protests - March 4th For Democracy!! 💙🤍❤️🩹
Flyer template + more resources for organizing a demonstration: FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#NoKingsDay was only the beginning!
Start planning for 50501’s next nationwide day of protests - March 4th For Democracy!! 💙🤍❤️🩹
Flyer template + more resources for organizing a demonstration: FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
Start planning for 50501’s next nationwide day of protests - March 4th For Democracy!! 💙🤍❤️🩹
Flyer template + more resources for organizing a demonstration: FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
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HELL YEAH!! The largest organization of professional and amateur surfers has just SLAPPED Donald Trump with a major lawsuit to protect California beaches from off shore drilling.
SEE YOU IN COURT!
SEE YOU IN COURT!
February 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
HELL YEAH!! The largest organization of professional and amateur surfers has just SLAPPED Donald Trump with a major lawsuit to protect California beaches from off shore drilling.
SEE YOU IN COURT!
SEE YOU IN COURT!
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Demand your GOP congressman cut their budget and lay off some staff.
Congress spends 6.4billion/year on their own operations.
Congress spends 6.4billion/year on their own operations.
February 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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A defining policy battle is about to come to a head in this country. The Republican budget will force everyone - especially Congress and the White House - to make plain whether they are prepared to harm the rest of us in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest.
February 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A defining policy battle is about to come to a head in this country. The Republican budget will force everyone - especially Congress and the White House - to make plain whether they are prepared to harm the rest of us in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest.
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#BlackHistoryMonth: #ICYMI: The Father of Environmental Justice reflects on the movement he helped to start. Four decades into his activism looks back on his legacy and the work ahead. Scientific American - www.scientificamerican.com/video/the-fa... @BullardCenter #HBCU
The Father of Environmental Justice Reflects on the Movement He Helped to Start
Four decades into his activism, Robert Bullard looks back on his legacy and the work ahead.
www.scientificamerican.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth: #ICYMI: The Father of Environmental Justice reflects on the movement he helped to start. Four decades into his activism looks back on his legacy and the work ahead. Scientific American - www.scientificamerican.com/video/the-fa... @BullardCenter #HBCU
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Instead of focusing on America’s national security, this man is treating America like a reality show.
Firing QUALIFIED military leaders!
Playing with our national security!
This isn’t a game.
crockett.house.gov/media/press-...
Firing QUALIFIED military leaders!
Playing with our national security!
This isn’t a game.
crockett.house.gov/media/press-...
Crockett Condemns Trump Firing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in response to the firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q. Brown.
crockett.house.gov
February 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Instead of focusing on America’s national security, this man is treating America like a reality show.
Firing QUALIFIED military leaders!
Playing with our national security!
This isn’t a game.
crockett.house.gov/media/press-...
Firing QUALIFIED military leaders!
Playing with our national security!
This isn’t a game.
crockett.house.gov/media/press-...
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People are waking up to just how bad things are with co-presidents Trump & Musk and Republicans running Congress.
We don’t have to wait for midterms—we can win special elections now. We’ve been here before and won.
@repjasmine.bsky.social lays out the path 🔥
We don’t have to wait for midterms—we can win special elections now. We’ve been here before and won.
@repjasmine.bsky.social lays out the path 🔥
February 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
People are waking up to just how bad things are with co-presidents Trump & Musk and Republicans running Congress.
We don’t have to wait for midterms—we can win special elections now. We’ve been here before and won.
@repjasmine.bsky.social lays out the path 🔥
We don’t have to wait for midterms—we can win special elections now. We’ve been here before and won.
@repjasmine.bsky.social lays out the path 🔥