Emmifer 🦋
@emmifer.bsky.social
Scientia potentia est. In omnibus caritas. {Knowledge is power. In all things kindness.}
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What do you call humans being kidnapped and sent to another country to be imprisoned in shackles and forced to perform intense physical labor while living in horrid conditions under the threat of daily physical violence and rape?
Open a history book. You can do it. I believe in you.
Open a history book. You can do it. I believe in you.
March 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
What do you call humans being kidnapped and sent to another country to be imprisoned in shackles and forced to perform intense physical labor while living in horrid conditions under the threat of daily physical violence and rape?
Open a history book. You can do it. I believe in you.
Open a history book. You can do it. I believe in you.
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I’ve been suggesting on TV and podcasts—without actual evidence(!)—that it may turn out that DOJ will wind up not having enough lawyers to defend all the lawsuits challenging this administration’s illegal conduct.
Turns out it seems already to be true. 👉
Turns out it seems already to be true. 👉
March 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I’ve been suggesting on TV and podcasts—without actual evidence(!)—that it may turn out that DOJ will wind up not having enough lawyers to defend all the lawsuits challenging this administration’s illegal conduct.
Turns out it seems already to be true. 👉
Turns out it seems already to be true. 👉
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Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
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I support this.
Elon Musk cannot dismantle USAID without an act of Congress.
Democrats must use every lever at our disposal to block his illegal takeover and shutdown of an essential government agency.
Elon Musk cannot dismantle USAID without an act of Congress.
Democrats must use every lever at our disposal to block his illegal takeover and shutdown of an essential government agency.
February 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I support this.
Elon Musk cannot dismantle USAID without an act of Congress.
Democrats must use every lever at our disposal to block his illegal takeover and shutdown of an essential government agency.
Elon Musk cannot dismantle USAID without an act of Congress.
Democrats must use every lever at our disposal to block his illegal takeover and shutdown of an essential government agency.
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Musk has as much legal authority to shut down USAID as I do to shut down Tesla, which is to say: none.
February 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Musk has as much legal authority to shut down USAID as I do to shut down Tesla, which is to say: none.
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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Fourteen hours before the crash. 👇
January 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Fourteen hours before the crash. 👇
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GoFundMe is going to MATCH all donations to this fundraiser up to $250,000
Letz go,!! 🙏🏾
Letz go,!! 🙏🏾
It’s been inspiring to see everyone come together for LA,,, but there’s one community I need to highlight.
Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Donate to Providing Relief for Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires, organized by Flavor Flav
The wildfires in Los Angeles have had a heartbreaking impact,… Flavor Flav needs your support for Providing Relief for Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires
www.gofundme.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
GoFundMe is going to MATCH all donations to this fundraiser up to $250,000
Letz go,!! 🙏🏾
Letz go,!! 🙏🏾
May I please exchange this 2025 for a different one?
Atomic scientists moved their 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine, tensions in other world hot spots, military applications of AI and climate change as factors underlying the risks of global catastrophe reut.rs/3WAqxqR
Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine, tensions in other world hot spots, military applications of artificial intelligence and climate change as factors underlying the risks of global catastrophe.
reut.rs
January 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
May I please exchange this 2025 for a different one?
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BREAKING: The Department of Veterans Affairs has CANCELLED SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING because it includes considerations for the LGBTQ+ community.
Veterans suicide.
Veterans suicide.
January 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Veterans Affairs has CANCELLED SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING because it includes considerations for the LGBTQ+ community.
Veterans suicide.
Veterans suicide.
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Thank you @clemayorsoffice.bsky.social for standing up for immigrant communities in Cleveland.
State and local governments cannot be compelled to carry out the Trump administration's political agenda of sowing fear and division in our communities.
www.wkyc.com/article...
State and local governments cannot be compelled to carry out the Trump administration's political agenda of sowing fear and division in our communities.
www.wkyc.com/article...
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb condemns ICE raids, refuses to enforce federal immigration law
'I fully condemn the concentrated effort to threaten and terrify our most vulnerable populations,' Bibb said in a statement.
www.wkyc.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Thank you @clemayorsoffice.bsky.social for standing up for immigrant communities in Cleveland.
State and local governments cannot be compelled to carry out the Trump administration's political agenda of sowing fear and division in our communities.
www.wkyc.com/article...
State and local governments cannot be compelled to carry out the Trump administration's political agenda of sowing fear and division in our communities.
www.wkyc.com/article...
The Ohio GOP is at it again. Don’t be fooled by this bait and switch.
🚨A new bill purports to repeal Ohio’s death penalty, but includes two “pro-life” provisions that attach unrelated objectives to the policy.
This ‘bait and switch’ bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, slyly designed to limit how public funds can be used for abortion care.🧵
This ‘bait and switch’ bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, slyly designed to limit how public funds can be used for abortion care.🧵
January 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Ohio GOP is at it again. Don’t be fooled by this bait and switch.
There is nothing “woke”, “DEI”, or even “Marxist” (*rolleyes*) about funding school meals for children, healthcare for veterans, and experimental treatments for the sick. All of this a much, much more are funded at least in part by federal aid. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
There is nothing “woke”, “DEI”, or even “Marxist” (*rolleyes*) about funding school meals for children, healthcare for veterans, and experimental treatments for the sick. All of this a much, much more are funded at least in part by federal aid. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Feels like a good time to remind everyone that if you are a public servant wishing to report retaliation, acts of corruption or abuse of government power, I have a page for that on my website: www.wyden.senate.gov/whistleblowe...
January 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Feels like a good time to remind everyone that if you are a public servant wishing to report retaliation, acts of corruption or abuse of government power, I have a page for that on my website: www.wyden.senate.gov/whistleblowe...
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
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To immigrants in Ohio and across the country: You are not alone. We all have rights.
www.acluohio.org/en/campaigns...
www.acluohio.org/en/campaigns...
January 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
To immigrants in Ohio and across the country: You are not alone. We all have rights.
www.acluohio.org/en/campaigns...
www.acluohio.org/en/campaigns...
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One of the CDC's weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and vaccinations wasn't updated.
Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
One of the CDC's weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and vaccinations wasn't updated.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
One of the CDC's weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and vaccinations wasn't updated.
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The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
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Ohio officials should know they have a choice about using local resources on a flawed, inhumane, and arbitrary immigration agenda. Compliance with ICE will not improve public safety or protect our communities. www.ideastream.org/law-justice/...
Immigration advocates call on Ohio sheriffs not to take part in Trump's plans for mass deportations
Sheriffs have no obligation to participate in federal enforcement of immigration policy, advocates said in a letter to Ohio sheriffs.
www.ideastream.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Ohio officials should know they have a choice about using local resources on a flawed, inhumane, and arbitrary immigration agenda. Compliance with ICE will not improve public safety or protect our communities. www.ideastream.org/law-justice/...
Yet another authoritarian move. Again, this helps lower the cost of living how?
NIH appears to have canceled/postponed all of its study sections—the independent review panels that approve federal grants for health research.
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Yet another authoritarian move. Again, this helps lower the cost of living how?
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Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...
Trump Withdraws from Paris Agreement (Again): What This Moment Means for Climate Action
Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement (again) — but here’s how the US can still fight the climate crisis.
www.globalcitizen.org
January 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...
And this lowers the price of eggs how?
The Trump administration urged government employees to inform on each other and their departments in order to root out any attempts to hide diversity programs reut.rs/40IZlbJ
Trump campaign against diversity urges government employees to turn informer
The Trump administration urged government employees to inform on each other and their departments in order to root out any attempts to hide diversity programs.
reut.rs
January 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
And this lowers the price of eggs how?
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the first arrest of a pardoned released J6 offender. There will be scores of others, and just their presence already terrifying victims and others. Trump has unleashed a toxin on the country. The analogy to Hitler's brownshirts is not off base.
abcnews.go.com/US/jan-6-rio...
abcnews.go.com/US/jan-6-rio...
Jan. 6 rioter whose case was tossed after Trump pardon arrested on pending weapons charges
A Florida man who prosecutors alleged attacked police with an explosive device on Jan. 6 was arrested on pending federal gun charges, according to court records.
abcnews.go.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
the first arrest of a pardoned released J6 offender. There will be scores of others, and just their presence already terrifying victims and others. Trump has unleashed a toxin on the country. The analogy to Hitler's brownshirts is not off base.
abcnews.go.com/US/jan-6-rio...
abcnews.go.com/US/jan-6-rio...