Michael Strauss
@earth-media.bsky.social
Executive Director, Earth Media
Writer, campaigner. Media Coordinator to UN NGOs. Adviser on enviro, social & political strategies
From NYC, so we always knew Donny was a dangerous fraud. What we didn't know was how many would be conned, cowed or just cave
Writer, campaigner. Media Coordinator to UN NGOs. Adviser on enviro, social & political strategies
From NYC, so we always knew Donny was a dangerous fraud. What we didn't know was how many would be conned, cowed or just cave
Utter nonsense.
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
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The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
Opinion | A Climate Study Retraction for the Ages
A much-hyped study in the journal Nature turns out to have been full of errors.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Utter nonsense.
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
Reposted by Michael Strauss
This man doesn't just lead from the rear.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This man doesn't just lead from the rear.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
Jessica Tarlov may be quietly influencing more Trump voters to reconsider their support than all elected Democrats combined .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
🔥 @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “If he was at the ‘top of his game’ Indiana Republicans would’ve approved his maps… people are saying we put you in to lower prices and you’re building ballrooms and saying we can only have 2 pencils.”
December 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Jessica Tarlov may be quietly influencing more Trump voters to reconsider their support than all elected Democrats combined .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
Zelensky is a hero .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
December 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Zelensky is a hero .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
Reposted by Michael Strauss
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
'Now that the new US global strategy declares that Europe's democracies are its main adversaries - without even mentioning Russia or China - we are confident that our boy Trumpski has completely fallen into line .'
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that all "misunderstandings" with the United States over Ukraine had been resolved following a meeting earlier this month between President Vlad...
www.reuters.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
'Now that the new US global strategy declares that Europe's democracies are its main adversaries - without even mentioning Russia or China - we are confident that our boy Trumpski has completely fallen into line .'
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
If you want to know whose Trump's allies are, now thst he's attacked Europe.
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
If you want to know whose Trump's allies are, now thst he's attacked Europe.
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
Did not think I'd be praising Indiana Repubs for their courage .
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Did not think I'd be praising Indiana Repubs for their courage .
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is starting a law firm with three other attorneys who investigated President Donald Trump and his supporters.
Jack Smith to Launch New Law Firm With Ex-Prosecutor Team
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is starting a law firm with three other attorneys who investigated President Donald Trump and his supporters.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A fun article, until -
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
Two of the 12 jurors who found the accused DC sandwich thrower not guilty of assaulting a federal officer discuss why the case didn’t hold up.
Jurors in Sandwich Thrower Case Found Charges ‘Bunch of Baloney’
Two of the 12 jurors who found the accused DC sandwich thrower not guilty of assaulting a federal officer discuss why the case didn’t hold up.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A fun article, until -
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
Trump's comments 'trying to break apart' alliance between Europe and US, Pope Leo warns .
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
María Corina Machado ‘safe’ and ‘will be’ in Oslo, Nobel committee says, but will miss peace prize ceremony – Europe live
Peace prize winner Machado has been seen only once in public since going into hiding in August last year
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Trump's comments 'trying to break apart' alliance between Europe and US, Pope Leo warns .
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Because nobody in those countries - or virtually any European nation - wants to come to the shithole country you've turned the US into.
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump rails on affordability ‘hoax’ and immigrants in rally-style speech
President sought to rehab image after criticism of being out of touch, but speech aimed at midterms took different turn
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Because nobody in those countries - or virtually any European nation - wants to come to the shithole country you've turned the US into.
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Says the Corrupter-in-Chief who every day is attacking
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump rails on affordability ‘hoax’ and immigrants in rally-style speech
President sought to rehab image after criticism of being out of touch, but speech aimed at midterms took different turn
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Says the Corrupter-in-Chief who every day is attacking
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Michael Strauss
And maybe fourth time’s a charm: Europeans should by now have enough data on the Trump administration’s repeatedly failed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine to give them the confidence that Trump will not be able to coerce Ukraine into just any kind of deal.
December 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
And maybe fourth time’s a charm: Europeans should by now have enough data on the Trump administration’s repeatedly failed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine to give them the confidence that Trump will not be able to coerce Ukraine into just any kind of deal.
Necessary & courageous .
Put ICE on notice .
That's what it'll take .
Put ICE on notice .
That's what it'll take .
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Necessary & courageous .
Put ICE on notice .
That's what it'll take .
Put ICE on notice .
That's what it'll take .
FIFA presenting a 'peace prize' would be like the NFL presenting a world poetry prize or the World Poker Tour presenting a global prize in philosophy .
Which could happen if a few more people decide to suck up to
Trump .
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Which could happen if a few more people decide to suck up to
Trump .
search.app/MY5jK
Donald Trump celebrates 'great honour' of winning Fifa peace prize
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December 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
FIFA presenting a 'peace prize' would be like the NFL presenting a world poetry prize or the World Poker Tour presenting a global prize in philosophy .
Which could happen if a few more people decide to suck up to
Trump .
search.app/MY5jK
Which could happen if a few more people decide to suck up to
Trump .
search.app/MY5jK
Reposted by Michael Strauss
A competent opposition party would call a presser and explain that while their party believes that voters should choose politicians and not the other way around, the Republican Supreme Court majority had previously said that extreme gerrymandering was legal if it was about partisanship but...
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A competent opposition party would call a presser and explain that while their party believes that voters should choose politicians and not the other way around, the Republican Supreme Court majority had previously said that extreme gerrymandering was legal if it was about partisanship but...
Impressive how effective every hazardous industry has been at corrupting both governments & academia.
'Documents suggest employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, may have helped write the article without acknowledgment .
Monsanto may also have paid the study's authors'
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
'Documents suggest employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, may have helped write the article without acknowledgment .
Monsanto may also have paid the study's authors'
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Study on popular weed killer retracted after journal editor says Monsanto may have helped write it | CBC News
An influential research article that claimed a popular weed-killer was safe has been retracted 25 years after it was published, prompting environmental groups in Canada to ask the federal government t...
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Impressive how effective every hazardous industry has been at corrupting both governments & academia.
'Documents suggest employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, may have helped write the article without acknowledgment .
Monsanto may also have paid the study's authors'
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
'Documents suggest employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, may have helped write the article without acknowledgment .
Monsanto may also have paid the study's authors'
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Precisely .
Conway: This is a criminal government. Unless you are willing to say that, you’re basically fighting on their terms. They get to lie, and they win that battle because people say, “We shouldn’t use that kind of language.”
But you get to use that language when it’s fucking true.
But you get to use that language when it’s fucking true.
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Precisely .
This Administration is itself defined by rogue conduct, unauthorized actions & illegally appointed bureaucrats initiating unconstitutional change .
'This Administration will not tolerate rogue conduct, unauthorized actions, or entrenched bureaucrats resisting change '
www.cnn.com/2025/12/01/p...
'This Administration will not tolerate rogue conduct, unauthorized actions, or entrenched bureaucrats resisting change '
www.cnn.com/2025/12/01/p...
Suspended FEMA workers who criticized Trump administration got their jobs back — until DHS leaders found out | CNN Politics
In a dramatic about-face, the Trump administration on Monday re-suspended more than a dozen FEMA employees mere hours after CNN broke the news that they’d been reinstated to the agency following a thr...
www.cnn.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This Administration is itself defined by rogue conduct, unauthorized actions & illegally appointed bureaucrats initiating unconstitutional change .
'This Administration will not tolerate rogue conduct, unauthorized actions, or entrenched bureaucrats resisting change '
www.cnn.com/2025/12/01/p...
'This Administration will not tolerate rogue conduct, unauthorized actions, or entrenched bureaucrats resisting change '
www.cnn.com/2025/12/01/p...
Poor Elise .
First Trump rescinds her appointment as UN ambassador.
Then he undermines her NY governor campaign by embracing Mamdami .
Now Repubs reject her provision to hobble FBI investigations into candidates. (Because that'd stop Trump from investigating Dems).
www.politico.com/live-updates...
First Trump rescinds her appointment as UN ambassador.
Then he undermines her NY governor campaign by embracing Mamdami .
Now Repubs reject her provision to hobble FBI investigations into candidates. (Because that'd stop Trump from investigating Dems).
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Stefanik accuses Johnson of lying, ‘blocking’ her defense bill provision
The New York Republican wants legislative language cracking down on secret federal investigations into political candidates.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Poor Elise .
First Trump rescinds her appointment as UN ambassador.
Then he undermines her NY governor campaign by embracing Mamdami .
Now Repubs reject her provision to hobble FBI investigations into candidates. (Because that'd stop Trump from investigating Dems).
www.politico.com/live-updates...
First Trump rescinds her appointment as UN ambassador.
Then he undermines her NY governor campaign by embracing Mamdami .
Now Repubs reject her provision to hobble FBI investigations into candidates. (Because that'd stop Trump from investigating Dems).
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Al Gore .
His stolen presidency would've saved the world .
Literally .
His stolen presidency would've saved the world .
Literally .
🔥 AL GORE: “We already have way too many subservient cowards in Congress, the last thing we need is to send another one (Van Epps 🤖) — you can make tomorrow the turning point for our country by getting out and voting for Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social .” #TN7
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Al Gore .
His stolen presidency would've saved the world .
Literally .
His stolen presidency would've saved the world .
Literally .
Of course if they had managed to blame the recently retired Admiral who was black, THAT might've played alright with the base .
He knew precisely what was on the way .
He knew precisely what was on the way .
not just morally but it seems obvious politically that underbusing the admiral is a mistake.
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Of course if they had managed to blame the recently retired Admiral who was black, THAT might've played alright with the base .
He knew precisely what was on the way .
He knew precisely what was on the way .
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
Some holiday joy .
November 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Some holiday joy .