Heidi
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Left Coast Crone, perpetually curious, often suspicious and skeptical.
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The damage this man has done is incalculable.
August 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The damage this man has done is incalculable.
08/27/2025 Eastern Oregon Sky
August 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
08/27/2025 Eastern Oregon Sky
Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ to go after his critics — and now he’s demanding George Soros be charged with crimes for supporting pro-democracy groups. This is how authoritarians rule. Add your name to say NO to Trump’s witch hunts: peoplefor.org/NoTrumpWitchHunts
Trump’s Witch Hunts Threaten Democracy
Sign now to stop the weaponization of the Justice Department. President Trump has made it clear: the Justice Department is no longer a guardian of the public good – it is his weapon of choice against ...
peoplefor.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ to go after his critics — and now he’s demanding George Soros be charged with crimes for supporting pro-democracy groups. This is how authoritarians rule. Add your name to say NO to Trump’s witch hunts: peoplefor.org/NoTrumpWitchHunts
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As federal authorities crack down on homeless encampments in D.C., revisit our reporting on the possessions people lose in sweeps — and how these losses can traumatize them, exacerbate health issues and undermine efforts to find housing.
Swept Away: What Cities Really Take When They Sweep Homeless Encampments
People say having their possessions — from birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes — taken in “sweeps” traumatizes them, exacerbates health issues and undermines efforts to find housing and get or…
projects.propublica.org
August 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
As federal authorities crack down on homeless encampments in D.C., revisit our reporting on the possessions people lose in sweeps — and how these losses can traumatize them, exacerbate health issues and undermine efforts to find housing.
When multiple Nobel Prize winners warn that AI could be the end of humanity you’d expect a strong government response.
So… where is it?
aistatement.com
So… where is it?
aistatement.com
Statement on AI Risk | CAIS
A statement jointly signed by a historic coalition of experts: “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear...
aistatement.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
When multiple Nobel Prize winners warn that AI could be the end of humanity you’d expect a strong government response.
So… where is it?
aistatement.com
So… where is it?
aistatement.com
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This is appalling. Civilized countries look at us and are rightly horrified that this idiocy and cruelty is sanctioned by--encouraged by--our government.
(I originally wrote "Other civilized countries look at us..." But do we any longer count in their ranks?)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
(I originally wrote "Other civilized countries look at us..." But do we any longer count in their ranks?)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
New Zealand woman and six-year-old son detained for three weeks by Ice in US enduring ‘terrifying’ ordeal
Sarah Shaw, who has a US visa and lives in Washington state, was detained after attempting to re-enter US from Canada
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This is appalling. Civilized countries look at us and are rightly horrified that this idiocy and cruelty is sanctioned by--encouraged by--our government.
(I originally wrote "Other civilized countries look at us..." But do we any longer count in their ranks?)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
(I originally wrote "Other civilized countries look at us..." But do we any longer count in their ranks?)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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No more statements of condemnation. No more “keeping dialogue open” to allow trickles of aid deliveries. No more complicity in ethnic cleansing and genocide. We call on every government in the world to urgently suspend trade and sanction Israel NOW.
action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
URGENT: No more statements of condemnation. Sanction Israel NOW.
The Israeli government has announced a complete invasion of the Gaza Strip, and last night the IDF murdered five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza including its most prominent reporter Anas Al Sharif. We are w
action.eko.org
August 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
No more statements of condemnation. No more “keeping dialogue open” to allow trickles of aid deliveries. No more complicity in ethnic cleansing and genocide. We call on every government in the world to urgently suspend trade and sanction Israel NOW.
action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
Cirrus clouds in Eastern Oregon, off Hwy 201, late July 2025
August 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Cirrus clouds in Eastern Oregon, off Hwy 201, late July 2025
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Mr. Natural [Robert Crumb] reflects on the current administration.
August 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Mr. Natural [Robert Crumb] reflects on the current administration.
Kindness is Anti-Capitalist
August 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Kindness is Anti-Capitalist
Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell terrorize a young girl. I don't believe it is AI. He is guilty as sin.
July 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell terrorize a young girl. I don't believe it is AI. He is guilty as sin.
Please consider signing: sign.moveon.org/petitions/pr...
Protect NOAA: Our Safety in a Climate-Changed World Depends on It
As part of the Project 2025 assault on basic and essential government functions, President Trump is dismantling the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Congress is not fighting ...
sign.moveon.org
July 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Please consider signing: sign.moveon.org/petitions/pr...
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“Several countries, including longtime allies like Australia, Canada, and the U.K., are now warning their citizens about traveling to the United States.”
Multiple Countries Just Issued Travel Warnings for the U.S.
In a rare reversal, several of America’s closest allies are now warning their citizens about traveling to the U.S., and it could impact your next trip.
www.mensjournal.com
July 6, 2025 at 6:37 AM
“Several countries, including longtime allies like Australia, Canada, and the U.K., are now warning their citizens about traveling to the United States.”
Five Years Ago
Summer Solstice: June 20, 2020 in Northern Colorado
Summer Solstice: June 20, 2020 in Northern Colorado
June 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Five Years Ago
Summer Solstice: June 20, 2020 in Northern Colorado
Summer Solstice: June 20, 2020 in Northern Colorado
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May 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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In a major win for trans people in the country, liberals win in Canada. There was serious concern that a Pierre Polievre victory would have resulted in the same dramatic crackdowns on trans people there that we have seen in the US.
Trans people in Canada can rest easily now.
Trans people in Canada can rest easily now.
Canada election 2025 live: Mark Carney’s Liberal party projected to win after running on anti-Trump platform
Results in key electoral districts too close to determine if the party will be able to form a majority government
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:55 AM
In a major win for trans people in the country, liberals win in Canada. There was serious concern that a Pierre Polievre victory would have resulted in the same dramatic crackdowns on trans people there that we have seen in the US.
Trans people in Canada can rest easily now.
Trans people in Canada can rest easily now.
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“Changes will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington DC, and **close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict**
Rubio might as well announce “We will commit war crimes & global conflict… and will not be accountable” www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/p...
Rubio might as well announce “We will commit war crimes & global conflict… and will not be accountable” www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/p...
Rubio unveils first stage of plan to cut State Department | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rolled out the first stage of a major plan to reorganize the US State Department on Tuesday with changes that will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positio...
www.cnn.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“Changes will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington DC, and **close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict**
Rubio might as well announce “We will commit war crimes & global conflict… and will not be accountable” www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/p...
Rubio might as well announce “We will commit war crimes & global conflict… and will not be accountable” www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/p...
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It isn't that America lacks courage. It's that we’ve become so cut off from one another that many of us feel alone, which makes us feel afraid.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
April 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It isn't that America lacks courage. It's that we’ve become so cut off from one another that many of us feel alone, which makes us feel afraid.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
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Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
April 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
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“Pro-life” but only until they’re born…
April 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“Pro-life” but only until they’re born…
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SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
April 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement