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Eric Opel
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My opinions are my own and they can get personal because protecting our environment and fighting for democracy and world peace IS personal 🌎

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Fani Willis knows how to cut through the lies and BS like a pro. 👍
Fani Willis has no more fucks to give‼️🔥💥🔥Listen as she goes scorched earth on State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-GA) who is running for Lieutenant Governor. He’s questioning her about bringing the case against Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election. This is how it’s done!
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
And this is why the 4 time bankrupt buffoon went bankrupt 4 times.

Guess who he’s bankrupting now?
Trump announces his golden ballroom may now cost $400 million, which is double the original estimate of $200 million.

This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
December 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Responsible gun legislation should be decided by and for the American people, not the gun lobby.
the gun lobby only partially accounts for failure to enact national common sense gun laws. We cannot ignore the role played by a reactionary ideology antithetical to US progress and reform, badly ignorant of our history and dependent on judicial fiat to get its way.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Two Countries
Two responses to gun massacres
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Never have there been more truer words.
McGovern: "When billionaire CEOs need something, Republicans move at lightning speed. But when it comes to working people needing affordable health care, suddenly the story changes. There's hand wringing and the money is gone. My friends, if you are ok with that, we do not share the same values."
December 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
All of this makes perfect sense except one small thing.. what exactly is “Republican leadership”?
Unemployment is at a 4-year high, costs are rising, and Republicans failed to stop healthcare prices from skyrocketing.

Democrats now have enough bipartisan support to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years.

Republican leadership must bring this bill to the floor NOW.
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It looks like youth is actually not wasted on the young. 😁🙏
To the Brown University community: you are NOT defined by the tragedy in your life.

But you can define yourself by the goodness you choose to put in the world in spite of it.

That’s why I’m running for Congress.

Donate now: secure.actblue.com/donate/camer...
December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I think the astounding-ness has fully migrated to the depraved souls who support and enable him.
It's actually quite amazing Donald Trump can still astound us with his depravity.
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thoughts, prayers AND tougher gun laws, it’s really not that complicated.
December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Hero’s are everywhere and they come from all corners of the earth ~ Ahmed is one of them.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.

His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."

He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.

www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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January 1st, 2026
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Truly is sad how many duped American’s have fallen for #DonTheCon

The silver lining is a movement for change and universal well being is underway and it feels unstoppable.
December 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Don’t give an inch
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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#NYC is one of the most unequal cities in the country, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As democratic socialists, we’re building working class power to challenge the dominance of the wealthy and the powerful in the 5 boroughs. If you want to build a better New York, join us! socialists.nyc/join
November 30, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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Progressive in energy ≠ progressive in action.

We’re seeing many candidates being framed as “progressive” without a platform centered around uplifting the material conditions of the working class.

Don’t say “progressive” before you see the policy.

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December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Breaking news: Indiana’s French Lick renamed to Sue Glick!
Speaks volumes…

Indiana GOP Senator Sue Glick got a call she “thought was coming from…her aide. ‘No,’ the caller replied, ‘this is Mike Johnson from Washington.’ Perplexed, Glick asked him, ‘And who are you with?’ He replied that he was the speaker of the House.”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Why Indiana Republicans Are Standing Up to Trump
Small-c conservatism is still a point of pride in the state.
www.theatlantic.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“Advancing energy efficiency across the US reduces demand on our energy system.”
Energy-efficient buildings are performing well and creating more jobs, new reports find
Data from the National Association of Realtors and the Building Performance Association show that energy efficiency is a priority in the building sector.
www.techbrew.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New healthcare plan in a couple of months… 10 years later.

End the Russian war in Ukraine on day 1… 1 year and counting.

Release my taxes next week… 10 years and counting.

But, evidence of a stolen election in a couple of months… sure.
"A couple months" is Trump's version of "The dog ate my homework."
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Want to feel hopeful about climate action? Look to local politics.

75% of the commitments that the US made at the Paris climate agreement can be reached entirely without federal support.

I dug into this for @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Inside the climate group working everywhere but DC: ‘You can still have huge wins’
Climate Cabinet supports candidates in state and city races as the federal government ignores the climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Please explain to me why we need the permission of the perpetrators to show us the evidence of them murdering non-threatening human beings at sea?
The killing of shipwrecked survivors at sea is a textbook violation of the laws of war.

If Hegseth is so proud of the killing of these survivors, the Pentagon should release the full video, just like they have with other boat strikes.

The American people deserve full transparency & accountability.
December 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The other loser is the American people and our reputation around the world.
"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
‘A sad, cruel moment’: 58 Florida children leaving US amid parent deportations
“The only losers are the children.”
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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John Brown Lives hosted an Awesome Patriotic event called “Loving Our Country” at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid! Thank you to the students and faculty from SUNY Plattsburgh, and to Martha Swan for building programs that sow UNITY.
December 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Watch this space ~ the market is dictating the future of energy and sustainability.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Poised to Nearly Double by 2030
Fueled by over $200 billion in global government funding, the hydrogen fuel cell market is forecast to nearly double its value to $5.9 billion by 2030, driven by the decarbonization needs of the trans...
finance.yahoo.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
More evidence of renewable tech leading our energy future.
Energy storage industry set aggressive goals for 2025 — and already crushed them
The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to become one of the largest new sources of power on the grid.
finance.yahoo.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Oui! to whatever he just said. 😁
La confiance n’est jamais un acquis. Elle ne peut être gagnée que par le partenariat.

À l’Assemblée de l’APN, j’ai déclaré que notre gouvernement serait un véritable partenaire dans les travaux réalisés pour mener à bien de grands projets et renforcer les communautés.
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The 6th grade boy ethos permeates Trump’s entire cabinet and most of the “magnificent” tech CEOs… truly mind blowing 🤔
Such a national embarrassment.
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM