Joe Thoma
@joethoma.bsky.social
WE MUST STOP GENOCIDE. IT IS UP TO ALL OF US! My interests are publishing, education, progressive politics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and plain old human decency.
A job fair at an Oregon prison showed incarcerated men there’s room for them in the labor market, and not just at the bottom.
A Job Fair Behind Bars Sows Seeds of Hope
Public and private companies in Oregon show men behind bars there’s room for them in the labor market, and not just at the bottom.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Businesses are paying more for the products they need, according to a new government report, and those costs could soon make their way downstream to American consumers.
'Something else going on': Analyst highlights data showing Trump policies driving up costs
Businesses are paying more for the products they need, according to a new government report, and those costs could soon make their way downstream to American consumers.The latest Producer Price Index shows producers and manufacturers paid 0.9 percent more last month compared to June, raising the ann...
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August 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Businesses are paying more for the products they need, according to a new government report, and those costs could soon make their way downstream to American consumers.
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President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, is getting hit by critics across the political spectrum, including a number of prominent conservative economists who say the new Labor chief is "utterly unqualified.
'Inability to understand economics': Conservative economists turn on Trump's new nominee
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, is getting hit by critics across the political spectrum, including a number of prominent conservative economists who say the new Labor chief is “utterly unqualified.”“He has either shown a complete misunderstanding of...
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August 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, is getting hit by critics across the political spectrum, including a number of prominent conservative economists who say the new Labor chief is "utterly unqualified.
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The US Steel plant where two workers were killed and ten injured in an explosion had a history of chemical accidents — but the Trump EPA, scrubbed a tracking tool listing dangerous facilities from its website are lobbying from the chemical industry.
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Trump’s EPA Hid Risks at the Steel Plant That Just Exploded
The US Steel plant where two workers were killed and ten injured in an explosion on Monday had a history of chemical accidents. It was one of hundreds of chemical facilities whose risks were hidden fr...
jacobin.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The US Steel plant where two workers were killed and ten injured in an explosion had a history of chemical accidents — but the Trump EPA, scrubbed a tracking tool listing dangerous facilities from its website are lobbying from the chemical industry.
jacobin.com/2025/08/us-s...
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Some ICE agents are now cosplaying as construction workers and won't identify themselves when confronted.
Read more: interc.pt/4omENQa
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ICE Agents Are Wearing Construction Worker Disguises For Surveillance #politics #trump
YouTube video by The Intercept
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August 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Some ICE agents are now cosplaying as construction workers and won't identify themselves when confronted.
Read more: interc.pt/4omENQa
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom, first partner of California, formed her club to urge young people to read and visit libraries. The problem? Libraries themselves are under the Trump administration's siege.
This book club aims to address the children’s literacy crisis while saving libraries
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, first partner of California, formed her club to urge young people to read and visit libraries. The problem? Libraries themselves are under Trump's siege.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, first partner of California, formed her club to urge young people to read and visit libraries. The problem? Libraries themselves are under the Trump administration's siege.
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I think maybe he should’ve focus-grouped this one before rolling it out. Doesn’t seem that helpful.
July 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I think maybe he should’ve focus-grouped this one before rolling it out. Doesn’t seem that helpful.
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CREW sued for the memo and won, and Garland didn't appeal, so the most of the memo was released in August of 2022: 3/ abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj...
DOJ releases memo behind Barr's decision not to prosecute Trump for obstruction
The Justice Department has released a memo used to justify William Barr's decision not to prosecute Donald Trump for obstruction arising from the Russia investigation
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August 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
CREW sued for the memo and won, and Garland didn't appeal, so the most of the memo was released in August of 2022: 3/ abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj...
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Epstein victims speak out: This "smacks of a cover up."
Several victims have sent letters to the judges who will decide whether to grant the DOJ’s request to unseal the grand jury materials in their cases.
Several victims have sent letters to the judges who will decide whether to grant the DOJ’s request to unseal the grand jury materials in their cases.
Epstein victims speak out: This ‘smacks of a cover up’
Several victims have sent letters to the judges who will decide whether to grant DOJ’s request to unseal the grand jury materials in their cases.
www.politico.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Epstein victims speak out: This "smacks of a cover up."
Several victims have sent letters to the judges who will decide whether to grant the DOJ’s request to unseal the grand jury materials in their cases.
Several victims have sent letters to the judges who will decide whether to grant the DOJ’s request to unseal the grand jury materials in their cases.
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Judge Says DOJ/Pam Bondi Made "Demonstrably False" Arguments in Epstein/ Maxwell Case
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Judge Says DOJ/Pam Bondi Made "Demonstrably False" Arguments in Epstein/Maxwell Case
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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August 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Judge Says DOJ/Pam Bondi Made "Demonstrably False" Arguments in Epstein/ Maxwell Case
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Imagine if Biden did this.
Trump Sparks Concern After Repeatedly Confusing Alaska With Russia Ahead Of Putin Meeting
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August 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Imagine if Biden did this.
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"This gave me the chills. This is how I've seen and felt about Trump since 2013. I could never..."
Dark Planet #45.
Read a sneak preview below or getbook.at/DarkPlanet
Dark Planet #45.
Read a sneak preview below or getbook.at/DarkPlanet
November 22, 2024 at 7:44 PM
"This gave me the chills. This is how I've seen and felt about Trump since 2013. I could never..."
Dark Planet #45.
Read a sneak preview below or getbook.at/DarkPlanet
Dark Planet #45.
Read a sneak preview below or getbook.at/DarkPlanet
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A job fair at an Oregon prison showed incarcerated men there’s room for them in the labor market, and not just at the bottom.
A Job Fair Behind Bars Sows Seeds of Hope
Public and private companies in Oregon show men behind bars there’s room for them in the labor market, and not just at the bottom.
prisonjournalismproject.org
June 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A job fair at an Oregon prison showed incarcerated men there’s room for them in the labor market, and not just at the bottom.
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"We have to do everything we can to demand an end to these atrocities and war crimes committed by Israel," says
Greta Thunberg, speaking from the Mediterranean Sea. She and other activists are sailing to Gaza to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid being blocked by Israel.
Greta Thunberg, speaking from the Mediterranean Sea. She and other activists are sailing to Gaza to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid being blocked by Israel.
June 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"We have to do everything we can to demand an end to these atrocities and war crimes committed by Israel," says
Greta Thunberg, speaking from the Mediterranean Sea. She and other activists are sailing to Gaza to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid being blocked by Israel.
Greta Thunberg, speaking from the Mediterranean Sea. She and other activists are sailing to Gaza to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid being blocked by Israel.
Found while digging out. Copan 2006. Drove from Tegoos, which has a crazy "Romancing the Stone" airport. Almost got that big red bus stuck in a riverbed. Maybe one of the last times we used film
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Found while digging out. Copan 2006. Drove from Tegoos, which has a crazy "Romancing the Stone" airport. Almost got that big red bus stuck in a riverbed. Maybe one of the last times we used film
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“It is promising that people are responding to the current moment by showing their distrust of these corporations.” interc.pt/43iMYoC
February 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“It is promising that people are responding to the current moment by showing their distrust of these corporations.” interc.pt/43iMYoC
Great movies coming up at the Enzian
January 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Great movies coming up at the Enzian
Kitchen crew at Rescue Outreach Mission, Sanford
November 24, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Kitchen crew at Rescue Outreach Mission, Sanford
Where can I get Zamboni certified, QUICK!
November 16, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Where can I get Zamboni certified, QUICK!
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DeSantis allowed Alcee Hastings’ seat in Congress to remain vacant for NINE months before holding a special election.
But he is seeking “immediate” elections to fill the seats being vacated by Waltz and Gaetz.
The governor dishonors himself and his office.
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
But he is seeking “immediate” elections to fill the seats being vacated by Waltz and Gaetz.
The governor dishonors himself and his office.
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for immediate special elections to replace GOP congressmen
In a stark departure from when previous vacancies occurred, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants special elections scheduled immediately to fill two congressional vacancies needed to protect Republicans’ majority.
www.tallahassee.com
November 16, 2024 at 2:07 AM
DeSantis allowed Alcee Hastings’ seat in Congress to remain vacant for NINE months before holding a special election.
But he is seeking “immediate” elections to fill the seats being vacated by Waltz and Gaetz.
The governor dishonors himself and his office.
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
But he is seeking “immediate” elections to fill the seats being vacated by Waltz and Gaetz.
The governor dishonors himself and his office.
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
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Anyone you see on your timeline right now praising RFK Jr. is a person you never need to take seriously on anything ever again.
It is difficult to overstate just how extreme, conspiratorial, and insane RFK’s views are, on vaccines, microchips & beyond. He’s Alex Jones in a suit.
It is difficult to overstate just how extreme, conspiratorial, and insane RFK’s views are, on vaccines, microchips & beyond. He’s Alex Jones in a suit.
November 14, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Anyone you see on your timeline right now praising RFK Jr. is a person you never need to take seriously on anything ever again.
It is difficult to overstate just how extreme, conspiratorial, and insane RFK’s views are, on vaccines, microchips & beyond. He’s Alex Jones in a suit.
It is difficult to overstate just how extreme, conspiratorial, and insane RFK’s views are, on vaccines, microchips & beyond. He’s Alex Jones in a suit.
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'It kills everything' - Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil.
Our piece from inside one of the Amazon’s most deforested areas during record droughts and forest fires - most of which are started deliberately👇
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Our piece from inside one of the Amazon’s most deforested areas during record droughts and forest fires - most of which are started deliberately👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Amazon's record forest fires hit Brazil's indigenous communities
More than 62,000 sq km of rainforest has burned in Brazil, this year alone.
www.bbc.com
October 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM
'It kills everything' - Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil.
Our piece from inside one of the Amazon’s most deforested areas during record droughts and forest fires - most of which are started deliberately👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our piece from inside one of the Amazon’s most deforested areas during record droughts and forest fires - most of which are started deliberately👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...