SC Cole
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Regardless of where we live or how we vote, extreme weather puts us all at risk: and we know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it's getting worse due to climate change.
A must-read piece from @katharinehayhoe.com.
A must-read piece from @katharinehayhoe.com.
What the Floods in Texas Tell Us About Climate Change
“Regardless of where we live or how we vote, extreme weather puts us all at risk," writes Katharine Hayhoe.
time.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Regardless of where we live or how we vote, extreme weather puts us all at risk: and we know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it's getting worse due to climate change.
A must-read piece from @katharinehayhoe.com.
A must-read piece from @katharinehayhoe.com.
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Cancer researchers, air traffic controllers, food safety inspectors and other experts are committed public servants who serve the people, not the president.
Trump and DOGE sacked them by the thousands and now we're seeing the consequences.
Trump and DOGE sacked them by the thousands and now we're seeing the consequences.
July 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Cancer researchers, air traffic controllers, food safety inspectors and other experts are committed public servants who serve the people, not the president.
Trump and DOGE sacked them by the thousands and now we're seeing the consequences.
Trump and DOGE sacked them by the thousands and now we're seeing the consequences.
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Trump’s swinging his royal wrecking ball at the State Department, sacking the diplomats and civil servants who negotiate to end conflicts, defend human rights and save lives all over the world. Madness.
'Abolished': State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
The State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
apnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Trump’s swinging his royal wrecking ball at the State Department, sacking the diplomats and civil servants who negotiate to end conflicts, defend human rights and save lives all over the world. Madness.
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A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
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Ronald Reagan: “Anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American…This, I believe, is one of the most important sources of America's greatness.”🇺🇸🇺🇸
July 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Ronald Reagan: “Anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American…This, I believe, is one of the most important sources of America's greatness.”🇺🇸🇺🇸
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July 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Trump screws active-duty servicemembers out of $80m they were due to be reimbursed after bank scam:
apnews.com/article/navy...
apnews.com/article/navy...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dismisses $95M overdraft case vs. Navy Federal Credit Union
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, led by President Trump’s administration, has dropped a case against Navy Federal Credit Union.
apnews.com
July 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Trump screws active-duty servicemembers out of $80m they were due to be reimbursed after bank scam:
apnews.com/article/navy...
apnews.com/article/navy...
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"Trump also shuttered the KleptoCapture task force, a DOJ unit formed in 2022 to identify and seize assets of sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
The unit coordinated investigations across agencies, leading to high-profile seizures of yachts, real estate, private jets..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
The unit coordinated investigations across agencies, leading to high-profile seizures of yachts, real estate, private jets..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
Lack of New U.S. Sanctions Allows Restricted Goods and Funds Into Russia
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"Trump also shuttered the KleptoCapture task force, a DOJ unit formed in 2022 to identify and seize assets of sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
The unit coordinated investigations across agencies, leading to high-profile seizures of yachts, real estate, private jets..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
The unit coordinated investigations across agencies, leading to high-profile seizures of yachts, real estate, private jets..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
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Nationally, pet stores discard millions of pounds of leftover inventory every year, including perfectly good food, leashes and crates.
I’m introducing the BARK Act to ensure pet suppliers can donate extra food, blankets and other essentials to the rising population of shelter animals in need.
I’m introducing the BARK Act to ensure pet suppliers can donate extra food, blankets and other essentials to the rising population of shelter animals in need.
For the pups, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin hopes food bill finds a way
There’s a wide divide between Republicans and Democrats in Congress. Maybe dogs can bridge the gap?
www.baltimoresun.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Nationally, pet stores discard millions of pounds of leftover inventory every year, including perfectly good food, leashes and crates.
I’m introducing the BARK Act to ensure pet suppliers can donate extra food, blankets and other essentials to the rising population of shelter animals in need.
I’m introducing the BARK Act to ensure pet suppliers can donate extra food, blankets and other essentials to the rising population of shelter animals in need.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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NEW: The National Sheriffs’ Association(!) puts out a statement saying the Trump admin’s publication, with no feedback first, of a list of Sheriff departments alleged to be sanctuary jurisdictions “violated the core principles of trust, cooperation, and partnership with fellow law enforcement.”
June 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
NEW: The National Sheriffs’ Association(!) puts out a statement saying the Trump admin’s publication, with no feedback first, of a list of Sheriff departments alleged to be sanctuary jurisdictions “violated the core principles of trust, cooperation, and partnership with fellow law enforcement.”
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“As many as 2.7 million households would lose food benefits, with the average blow to the family grocery budget totaling $254 a month…
“By design, the Trumpy Medicaid changes will remove 10.3 million people from their health insurance, according to the CBO…”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
“By design, the Trumpy Medicaid changes will remove 10.3 million people from their health insurance, according to the CBO…”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Seven Ugliest Provisions in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Weakened courts, happy heirs, and work requirements. The House-passed version of Donald Trump's tax plan takes from poor, gives to rich.
www.rollingstone.com
June 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
“As many as 2.7 million households would lose food benefits, with the average blow to the family grocery budget totaling $254 a month…
“By design, the Trumpy Medicaid changes will remove 10.3 million people from their health insurance, according to the CBO…”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
“By design, the Trumpy Medicaid changes will remove 10.3 million people from their health insurance, according to the CBO…”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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“This is just taking money from households and transferring it to banks and credit card companies, and to water and power utility companies.... It means Americans will pay the costs in higher household bills.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
How Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Are Increasing Costs on Americans
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“This is just taking money from households and transferring it to banks and credit card companies, and to water and power utility companies.... It means Americans will pay the costs in higher household bills.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...
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Because of Trump's dismantling of USAID, 60,000 metric tons of food that were bound to serve the poorest kids on earth are now on the brink of rotting in America. Our anti-hunger groups are ready to spring into action.
What say you, Mr. President?
What say you, Mr. President?
Exclusive: US aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage
The food stocks have been stuck inside four U.S. government warehouses since the Trump administration's decision in January to cut global aid programs.
www.reuters.com
May 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Because of Trump's dismantling of USAID, 60,000 metric tons of food that were bound to serve the poorest kids on earth are now on the brink of rotting in America. Our anti-hunger groups are ready to spring into action.
What say you, Mr. President?
What say you, Mr. President?
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Secret detentions. False filings. Defiance of court orders.
This is the new Administration at work. I break down three cases that show just how far we’ve slid toward authoritarianism.
The courts are pushing back—but will it be enough?
#RuleOfLaw #DemocracyWatch #Authoritarianism
This is the new Administration at work. I break down three cases that show just how far we’ve slid toward authoritarianism.
The courts are pushing back—but will it be enough?
#RuleOfLaw #DemocracyWatch #Authoritarianism
The End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me
YouTube video by Andrew Weissmann
youtu.be
May 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Secret detentions. False filings. Defiance of court orders.
This is the new Administration at work. I break down three cases that show just how far we’ve slid toward authoritarianism.
The courts are pushing back—but will it be enough?
#RuleOfLaw #DemocracyWatch #Authoritarianism
This is the new Administration at work. I break down three cases that show just how far we’ve slid toward authoritarianism.
The courts are pushing back—but will it be enough?
#RuleOfLaw #DemocracyWatch #Authoritarianism
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The bonds paying over 5% right now is a direct reflection on our bonds(loaning US $) is no longer seen as safe haven. Higher interest rate necessary to get people to loan us $. Trouble.
May 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The bonds paying over 5% right now is a direct reflection on our bonds(loaning US $) is no longer seen as safe haven. Higher interest rate necessary to get people to loan us $. Trouble.
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When people refer to the “bond market” they’re talking about people who are buying US Treasury bonds. These are the people/countries who are basically lending the US govt $ & receiving interest payments. Higher interest payments mean that folks aren’t as interested in buying/lending us $ anymore.
May 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
When people refer to the “bond market” they’re talking about people who are buying US Treasury bonds. These are the people/countries who are basically lending the US govt $ & receiving interest payments. Higher interest payments mean that folks aren’t as interested in buying/lending us $ anymore.
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"Many are saying" the Trump Tariffs have plunged us into a Republican Recession.
Trump's net worth has been increasing more than a billion dollars a month since he returned to office, but the rest of us are not in on his scams.
Trump's net worth has been increasing more than a billion dollars a month since he returned to office, but the rest of us are not in on his scams.
May 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"Many are saying" the Trump Tariffs have plunged us into a Republican Recession.
Trump's net worth has been increasing more than a billion dollars a month since he returned to office, but the rest of us are not in on his scams.
Trump's net worth has been increasing more than a billion dollars a month since he returned to office, but the rest of us are not in on his scams.
Literally want my taxes to pay for this, & early childhood ed/help for the poor, & mental health & Medicaid & vaccines & care for the environment & …. The wealthiest among us do not need a tax cut.
May 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Literally want my taxes to pay for this, & early childhood ed/help for the poor, & mental health & Medicaid & vaccines & care for the environment & …. The wealthiest among us do not need a tax cut.
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Adding $2.5 trillion to federal debt, gutting Medicaid and health care, trashing Meals on Wheels, Head Start and SNAP, and cutting a giant tax break to benefit the wealthiest people and corporations. Trump could not be offering us a worse program.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
GOP tax bill on track to add more than $2.5 trillion to U.S. deficit
The figure is expected to intensify a national debate over spending and tax levels as President Donald Trump tries to push the legislation through Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Adding $2.5 trillion to federal debt, gutting Medicaid and health care, trashing Meals on Wheels, Head Start and SNAP, and cutting a giant tax break to benefit the wealthiest people and corporations. Trump could not be offering us a worse program.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Communism anyone?
There was a time Republicans believed in free markets and capitalism.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
There was a time Republicans believed in free markets and capitalism.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Demands Walmart Keep Prices Low Despite Tariff Costs
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Communism anyone?
There was a time Republicans believed in free markets and capitalism.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
There was a time Republicans believed in free markets and capitalism.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
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We address big Supreme Court cases this week: oral argument on Thursday in the birthright citizenship
case and a big immigration decision on Friday.
We then discuss the #1 question I get: tools the courts have when the Administration violates court orders.
Stay engaged.
youtu.be/07mGD9UI22U?...
case and a big immigration decision on Friday.
We then discuss the #1 question I get: tools the courts have when the Administration violates court orders.
Stay engaged.
youtu.be/07mGD9UI22U?...
The End Game, With @RGoodLaw
YouTube video by Andrew Weissmann
youtu.be
May 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
We address big Supreme Court cases this week: oral argument on Thursday in the birthright citizenship
case and a big immigration decision on Friday.
We then discuss the #1 question I get: tools the courts have when the Administration violates court orders.
Stay engaged.
youtu.be/07mGD9UI22U?...
case and a big immigration decision on Friday.
We then discuss the #1 question I get: tools the courts have when the Administration violates court orders.
Stay engaged.
youtu.be/07mGD9UI22U?...