@aoc.bsky.social I'm not one of your constituents, but thank you for the work you're doing and for your bravery and leadership!
@schiff.senate.gov @jimacosta.bsky.social @nancypelosi2.bsky.social you all should take some notes.
@schiff.senate.gov @jimacosta.bsky.social @nancypelosi2.bsky.social you all should take some notes.
January 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
@aoc.bsky.social I'm not one of your constituents, but thank you for the work you're doing and for your bravery and leadership!
@schiff.senate.gov @jimacosta.bsky.social @nancypelosi2.bsky.social you all should take some notes.
@schiff.senate.gov @jimacosta.bsky.social @nancypelosi2.bsky.social you all should take some notes.
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Caroline Kennedy wrote a letter that urges senators to reject her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for health secretary, calling him a “predator” who is addicted to the attention he gets from airing dangerous views on vaccinations.
Caroline Kennedy Urges Senators to Reject RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
In a harsh letter to lawmakers considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, Ms. Kennedy called her cousin a “predator” who led other family members down the path of addiction.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Caroline Kennedy wrote a letter that urges senators to reject her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for health secretary, calling him a “predator” who is addicted to the attention he gets from airing dangerous views on vaccinations.
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@ianbassin.bsky.social's TED Talk on the choices at the heart of democracy. "If our experiment in self government is to continue, we’re the ones who are going to need to choose to protect it." www.ted.com/talks/ian_ba...
How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy
Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put ...
www.ted.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:39 PM
@ianbassin.bsky.social's TED Talk on the choices at the heart of democracy. "If our experiment in self government is to continue, we’re the ones who are going to need to choose to protect it." www.ted.com/talks/ian_ba...
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"[T]he first step in having any opportunity to hold on to the power of the people is to [not obey in advance]. The power of the American public is still a powerful force. You cannot run a fascist gov in the US as just one person." @ianbassin.bsky.social on our collective agency to uphold democracy.
November 15, 2024 at 10:43 PM
"[T]he first step in having any opportunity to hold on to the power of the people is to [not obey in advance]. The power of the American public is still a powerful force. You cannot run a fascist gov in the US as just one person." @ianbassin.bsky.social on our collective agency to uphold democracy.
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GM just announced a round of layoffs, impacting 1,000 workers.
But the company reported Q3 earnings that put it on track for record profits this year.
Its CEO received $27M in compensation in 2023.
And GM announced $6B in stock buybacks this June.
Textbook corporate greed.
But the company reported Q3 earnings that put it on track for record profits this year.
Its CEO received $27M in compensation in 2023.
And GM announced $6B in stock buybacks this June.
Textbook corporate greed.
General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
apnews.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
GM just announced a round of layoffs, impacting 1,000 workers.
But the company reported Q3 earnings that put it on track for record profits this year.
Its CEO received $27M in compensation in 2023.
And GM announced $6B in stock buybacks this June.
Textbook corporate greed.
But the company reported Q3 earnings that put it on track for record profits this year.
Its CEO received $27M in compensation in 2023.
And GM announced $6B in stock buybacks this June.
Textbook corporate greed.
Anyone else using one of these with steamlink or ps? Can't believe how well it works for some games!
November 18, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Anyone else using one of these with steamlink or ps? Can't believe how well it works for some games!
Walking around GGP with the family yesterday at dusk and hearing the birds start their evening chorus. Magical!
November 17, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Walking around GGP with the family yesterday at dusk and hearing the birds start their evening chorus. Magical!
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A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
open.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...