@im2old4this.bsky.social
I'm attending Indivisible Chicago's event, “No Kings Rally and March” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
No Kings Rally and March · Mobilize
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Join Indivisible Chicago and our partner organizations for a rally and march in downtown Chicago as we come together to say NO KINGS!
This national d...
www.mobilize.us
May 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I'm attending Indivisible Chicago's event, “No Kings Rally and March” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…
February 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…
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Sepsis soared due to abortion ban.
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021. The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester.
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021. The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester.
Texas banned abortion. Then sepsis rates soared
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban. by Lizzie ...
www.dailykos.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Sepsis soared due to abortion ban.
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021. The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester.
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021. The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester.
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I absolutely love this idea.
February 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I absolutely love this idea.
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Really excited to have a copy of @avindman.bsky.social’s new book, The Folly of Realism. Geeky college int’l relations major here-this one just went straight to the top of my “must read now” stack.
February 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Really excited to have a copy of @avindman.bsky.social’s new book, The Folly of Realism. Geeky college int’l relations major here-this one just went straight to the top of my “must read now” stack.
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Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
Gulf Map Generator - MapQuest
Explore and customize your own Gulf region map with our interactive map tool.
gulfof.mapquest.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
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We are hiring a Communications Director at @thejcpa.bsky.social!
At a moment of dire threats to democracy and increasingly-normalized antisemitism and hate, this work is so incredibly urgent.
Please share: jewishpublicaffairs.org/director-of-...
At a moment of dire threats to democracy and increasingly-normalized antisemitism and hate, this work is so incredibly urgent.
Please share: jewishpublicaffairs.org/director-of-...
Director of Communications - Jewish Council for Public Affairs
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) is the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive American democracy. For 80 years, JCPA has brought together national an...
jewishpublicaffairs.org
February 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We are hiring a Communications Director at @thejcpa.bsky.social!
At a moment of dire threats to democracy and increasingly-normalized antisemitism and hate, this work is so incredibly urgent.
Please share: jewishpublicaffairs.org/director-of-...
At a moment of dire threats to democracy and increasingly-normalized antisemitism and hate, this work is so incredibly urgent.
Please share: jewishpublicaffairs.org/director-of-...
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I’m hearing National Archives in College Park MD is prepping for a visit from Elon. If you’re there and want to confirm, you can reach out anonymously to the signal in my bio.
February 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I’m hearing National Archives in College Park MD is prepping for a visit from Elon. If you’re there and want to confirm, you can reach out anonymously to the signal in my bio.
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Yes indeed! Gotta get everyone to the polls
SPECIAL ELECTIONS: 🇺🇸VOTE
April 1st: Gay Valimont, FL-01
April 1st: Joshua Weil, FL-06
TBD: Blake Gendebien, NY-21
April 1st: Gay Valimont, FL-01
April 1st: Joshua Weil, FL-06
TBD: Blake Gendebien, NY-21
There are 2 special elections in Florida and 1 in NY. We need to mobilize everyone to support these 3 candidates! Make sure your friends in FL and NY are registered. And help make sure they get out and vote!!!
February 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yes indeed! Gotta get everyone to the polls
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I’m sure there’s a very good reason why @housedemocrats.bsky.social haven’t bothered to post anything whatsoever on Bluesky. Anyone want to guess why House Democrats have made no effort to reach out to the 31 million users on this platform? 🤷🏼♂️
February 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’m sure there’s a very good reason why @housedemocrats.bsky.social haven’t bothered to post anything whatsoever on Bluesky. Anyone want to guess why House Democrats have made no effort to reach out to the 31 million users on this platform? 🤷🏼♂️
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THIS is how we break the felon’s power.
Rep. Jamie Raskin brings the wisdom, fire, and constitutional expertise to hold him accountable.
Listen, learn, and fight back 🔥🔥🔥
Rep. Jamie Raskin brings the wisdom, fire, and constitutional expertise to hold him accountable.
Listen, learn, and fight back 🔥🔥🔥
February 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
THIS is how we break the felon’s power.
Rep. Jamie Raskin brings the wisdom, fire, and constitutional expertise to hold him accountable.
Listen, learn, and fight back 🔥🔥🔥
Rep. Jamie Raskin brings the wisdom, fire, and constitutional expertise to hold him accountable.
Listen, learn, and fight back 🔥🔥🔥
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The erasure of the Jan. 6 records comes while the administration is also seeking to whitewash the teaching of U.S. history, threatening to withhold funds from schools that teach about America’s troubled history of racial and gender discrimination.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
Memory-Holing Jan. 6: What Happens When You Try to Make History Vanish?
The Trump administration’s decision to delete a DOJ database of cases against Capitol riot defendants places those who seek to preserve the historical record in direct opposition to their own…
propub.li
February 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The erasure of the Jan. 6 records comes while the administration is also seeking to whitewash the teaching of U.S. history, threatening to withhold funds from schools that teach about America’s troubled history of racial and gender discrimination.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
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Great summary by Mel Gurtov, prof emeritus of political sci.
🚨If Musk has the power to halt payments from the Treasury, he can make laws meaningless, that means Congress is meaningless, & our votes are meaningless, as is our citizenship.
TELL FOLKS IRL WHO DON'T KNOW!
melgurtov.com/2025/02/05/p...
🚨If Musk has the power to halt payments from the Treasury, he can make laws meaningless, that means Congress is meaningless, & our votes are meaningless, as is our citizenship.
TELL FOLKS IRL WHO DON'T KNOW!
melgurtov.com/2025/02/05/p...
Post #450: The Trump-Musk Outlaw Regime–The Scorecard So Far
In just two weeks, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their minions have managed to alienate, disrupt, disparage, and defy Americans and foreign friends alike. They have openly mocked Congress, the Const…
melgurtov.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Great summary by Mel Gurtov, prof emeritus of political sci.
🚨If Musk has the power to halt payments from the Treasury, he can make laws meaningless, that means Congress is meaningless, & our votes are meaningless, as is our citizenship.
TELL FOLKS IRL WHO DON'T KNOW!
melgurtov.com/2025/02/05/p...
🚨If Musk has the power to halt payments from the Treasury, he can make laws meaningless, that means Congress is meaningless, & our votes are meaningless, as is our citizenship.
TELL FOLKS IRL WHO DON'T KNOW!
melgurtov.com/2025/02/05/p...
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This is the most comprehensive list of elections for this coming week that I've seen anywhere, and I had NO idea about most of them.
States: OK, WA, KS, DE, MN, LA, GA, NE and NY
Thanks to @ariellaelm.bsky.social for compiling.
Have a look:
ariellaelm.substack.com/p/election-d...
States: OK, WA, KS, DE, MN, LA, GA, NE and NY
Thanks to @ariellaelm.bsky.social for compiling.
Have a look:
ariellaelm.substack.com/p/election-d...
Election Day is Every Tuesday 2/10-2/16
New series alert!
ariellaelm.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This is the most comprehensive list of elections for this coming week that I've seen anywhere, and I had NO idea about most of them.
States: OK, WA, KS, DE, MN, LA, GA, NE and NY
Thanks to @ariellaelm.bsky.social for compiling.
Have a look:
ariellaelm.substack.com/p/election-d...
States: OK, WA, KS, DE, MN, LA, GA, NE and NY
Thanks to @ariellaelm.bsky.social for compiling.
Have a look:
ariellaelm.substack.com/p/election-d...
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American Medical Association is providing regular updates on bird flu and other infectious diseases on YouTube. I highly recommend subscribing to their page, especially since CDC has been axed by FOTUS #Voices4Victory
m.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
m.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Our mission is to promote ...
m.youtube.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
American Medical Association is providing regular updates on bird flu and other infectious diseases on YouTube. I highly recommend subscribing to their page, especially since CDC has been axed by FOTUS #Voices4Victory
m.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
m.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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The American Medical Association has a youtube channel where they are giving daily updates. This is the type of thing the @democrats.org should be doing. But, since they aren't, let's amplify the AMA - as the kids say "like and subscribe!"
www.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
www.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Our mission is to promote ...
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The American Medical Association has a youtube channel where they are giving daily updates. This is the type of thing the @democrats.org should be doing. But, since they aren't, let's amplify the AMA - as the kids say "like and subscribe!"
www.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
www.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
Plan B Question…I would like to stock up (I’m way past needing this for myself) and would appreciate suggestions on brands and how many to purchase. Thanks
February 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Plan B Question…I would like to stock up (I’m way past needing this for myself) and would appreciate suggestions on brands and how many to purchase. Thanks
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Jasmine is on FIRE 🔥 🔥🔥
"...we are going to be in your face, we are going to be on your asses, and we are going to make sure you understand what democracy looks like...
...and this ain't it!"
"...we are going to be in your face, we are going to be on your asses, and we are going to make sure you understand what democracy looks like...
...and this ain't it!"
February 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Jasmine is on FIRE 🔥 🔥🔥
"...we are going to be in your face, we are going to be on your asses, and we are going to make sure you understand what democracy looks like...
...and this ain't it!"
"...we are going to be in your face, we are going to be on your asses, and we are going to make sure you understand what democracy looks like...
...and this ain't it!"
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These are the people who stole your private data
February 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
These are the people who stole your private data
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For all federal employees:
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
February 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For all federal employees:
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
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And it begins.
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
February 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And it begins.
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
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A bunch of economists and an elephant walk into a room and ignore each other www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/b...
The U.S. Economy Is Racing Ahead. Almost Everything Else Is Falling Behind. (Gift Article)
The gap between Americans’ prosperity and quality of life has grown since the 1990s.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A bunch of economists and an elephant walk into a room and ignore each other www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/b...