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Ceramic artist and painter, Long COVID, passionate about film noir, saving democracy, public education, celebrating medical research, vaccines, National Parks, and space exploration
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Tell President Trump and Elon Musk: HANDS OFF OUR SOCIAL SECURITY
Trump is giving Elon Musk the power to steal benefits that people earned. He's using the standard MAGA Republican playbook: Make an issue out of a non-issue, cause chaos, and then get rid of it and cl...
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February 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Thank you, Stephanie, for this incredible starter pack—I'm truly humbled to be included. The United States must stand strong in protecting Ukraine. Putin must be stopped—Poland could be next. 💙💛🇺🇦👊
#FactRussiaInvadedUkraine
#FactRussiaInvadedUkraine
February 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thank you, Stephanie, for this incredible starter pack—I'm truly humbled to be included. The United States must stand strong in protecting Ukraine. Putin must be stopped—Poland could be next. 💙💛🇺🇦👊
#FactRussiaInvadedUkraine
#FactRussiaInvadedUkraine
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I'm not going to say that it must have felt good to be the Capitol Police officers arresting this seditionist thug.
Because Capitol Police officers are very professional.
But I know that if *I* were a Capitol Police officer making this arrest, I'd be feeling good about it.
Because Capitol Police officers are very professional.
But I know that if *I* were a Capitol Police officer making this arrest, I'd be feeling good about it.
NEW: It was supposed to be a triumphant return to Capitol Hill for Jan. 6ers vowing to sue the Justice Department.
It ended with Enrique Tarrio's arrest for suspected simple assault. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
It ended with Enrique Tarrio's arrest for suspected simple assault. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
February 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'm not going to say that it must have felt good to be the Capitol Police officers arresting this seditionist thug.
Because Capitol Police officers are very professional.
But I know that if *I* were a Capitol Police officer making this arrest, I'd be feeling good about it.
Because Capitol Police officers are very professional.
But I know that if *I* were a Capitol Police officer making this arrest, I'd be feeling good about it.
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Most of my friends are in the theatre and it breaks my heart that there are no policies in place to protect them.
Viruses will rip through the company - especially considering singing spreads more virus than talking.
If theatres implanted clean air and mandated masks - this wouldn’t happen.
Viruses will rip through the company - especially considering singing spreads more virus than talking.
If theatres implanted clean air and mandated masks - this wouldn’t happen.
Still doing the same thing; still expecting a diff. result? How is this affecting show insurance?
Gypsy "has been canceling shows every day this week, citing illness within the...company. The latest cancelation...came just before the start of a two-show day."
www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainmen...
Gypsy "has been canceling shows every day this week, citing illness within the...company. The latest cancelation...came just before the start of a two-show day."
www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainmen...
‘Gypsy' cancels both Saturday performances, sets date to resume Broadway revival
“Gypsy” remained in the dark on Saturday as illnesses responsible for plaguing the cast forced the cancelation of two more shows. The latest revival of Stephen Sondheim’s hit Broadway musical has been...
www.nbcnewyork.com
December 29, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Most of my friends are in the theatre and it breaks my heart that there are no policies in place to protect them.
Viruses will rip through the company - especially considering singing spreads more virus than talking.
If theatres implanted clean air and mandated masks - this wouldn’t happen.
Viruses will rip through the company - especially considering singing spreads more virus than talking.
If theatres implanted clean air and mandated masks - this wouldn’t happen.
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I lost loved ones because people didn’t take the last plague seriously.
December 29, 2024 at 1:28 AM
I lost loved ones because people didn’t take the last plague seriously.
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Musk's security clearances are already under review.
"Elon Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, have repeatedly failed to comply with federal reporting protocols aimed at protecting state secrets"
Few Americans talk to hostile foreign leaders more than Musk.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
"Elon Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, have repeatedly failed to comply with federal reporting protocols aimed at protecting state secrets"
Few Americans talk to hostile foreign leaders more than Musk.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules (Gift Article)
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter sa...
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Musk's security clearances are already under review.
"Elon Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, have repeatedly failed to comply with federal reporting protocols aimed at protecting state secrets"
Few Americans talk to hostile foreign leaders more than Musk.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
"Elon Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, have repeatedly failed to comply with federal reporting protocols aimed at protecting state secrets"
Few Americans talk to hostile foreign leaders more than Musk.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
December 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
A MUST WATCH: Sarah Longwell absolutely tears into Kevin McCarthy for his role in enabling Trump:
It's funny that you roll your eyes at this, Kevin, because you're the one who went down & resurrected him…You should never be allowed to get away with this
It's funny that you roll your eyes at this, Kevin, because you're the one who went down & resurrected him…You should never be allowed to get away with this
December 11, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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On this day in 1941, 2,300 US servicemen were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, victims of the fight against #Fascism
Don’t let them have died in vain.
Don’t let them have died in vain.
December 7, 2024 at 10:04 PM
On this day in 1941, 2,300 US servicemen were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, victims of the fight against #Fascism
Don’t let them have died in vain.
Don’t let them have died in vain.
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“Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand had the highest number of fatal crashes per mile.”
Tesla Named 'Deadliest Car Brand in America' in Bombshell Car Safety Study
Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand to have the most fatal crashes per mile.
www.latintimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:56 AM
“Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand had the highest number of fatal crashes per mile.”
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Exactly this. The point of the FBI Director having a ten-year term was so that it would cut across presidential terms. "Trump announces FBI pick" is not a normal thing.
This is what has me so crazy about Kash Patel. Everyone has jumped right to the merits of Patel and no one has even paused to say, “Presidents don’t get to fire the FBI director without paying a huge political price.”
There seems to be a vast under-appreciation for the lines we’ve crossed and the world we’re in.
Trump’s win has basically put us in a post-rules world.
People in power don’t feel constrained by rules and any remaining checks don’t feel empowered to be checks.
This reality has not set in yet.
Trump’s win has basically put us in a post-rules world.
People in power don’t feel constrained by rules and any remaining checks don’t feel empowered to be checks.
This reality has not set in yet.
December 2, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Exactly this. The point of the FBI Director having a ten-year term was so that it would cut across presidential terms. "Trump announces FBI pick" is not a normal thing.
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According to a whistleblower report
One of the reasons Hegseth was sacked from his posts with veterans groups was that he was
"fostering a hostile work environment for female staffers"
Why. Am. I. Not. Surprised.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
One of the reasons Hegseth was sacked from his posts with veterans groups was that he was
"fostering a hostile work environment for female staffers"
Why. Am. I. Not. Surprised.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Pete Hegseth forced out of non-profit leadership roles for misconduct – report
Whistleblower report accuses Trump Pentagon pick of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexist behavior
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:15 PM
According to a whistleblower report
One of the reasons Hegseth was sacked from his posts with veterans groups was that he was
"fostering a hostile work environment for female staffers"
Why. Am. I. Not. Surprised.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
One of the reasons Hegseth was sacked from his posts with veterans groups was that he was
"fostering a hostile work environment for female staffers"
Why. Am. I. Not. Surprised.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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Proselytize for democracy!
Send family members links to the Constitution & Bill of Rights.
Talk about the history of Tyranny & autocracy.
Preach about the beauty of liberty to your children & friends.
Be fearless!
#Resist
Send family members links to the Constitution & Bill of Rights.
Talk about the history of Tyranny & autocracy.
Preach about the beauty of liberty to your children & friends.
Be fearless!
#Resist
December 2, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Proselytize for democracy!
Send family members links to the Constitution & Bill of Rights.
Talk about the history of Tyranny & autocracy.
Preach about the beauty of liberty to your children & friends.
Be fearless!
#Resist
Send family members links to the Constitution & Bill of Rights.
Talk about the history of Tyranny & autocracy.
Preach about the beauty of liberty to your children & friends.
Be fearless!
#Resist
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“Every time we think Trump couldn’t possibly make a more shocking or egregious appointment or nomination, the president-elect goes & proves us wrong.”
Me, for Zeteo, on 7 things you need know to about Kash Patel, Trump's dangerous pick for FBI director:
Me, for Zeteo, on 7 things you need know to about Kash Patel, Trump's dangerous pick for FBI director:
7 Things You Need to Know About Kash Patel, Trump’s Dangerous Pick for FBI Director
Meet the unqualified, right-wing sycophant who could soon be in charge of America’s top domestic intelligence and law enforcement agency.
zeteo.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:17 PM
“Every time we think Trump couldn’t possibly make a more shocking or egregious appointment or nomination, the president-elect goes & proves us wrong.”
Me, for Zeteo, on 7 things you need know to about Kash Patel, Trump's dangerous pick for FBI director:
Me, for Zeteo, on 7 things you need know to about Kash Patel, Trump's dangerous pick for FBI director:
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“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
December 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM
“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
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Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
November 29, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
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My shelves are overflowing with books. My closet can't fit any more clothes, most of which I haven't worn in years. My attic is filled to the brim.
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
Do we really need more stuff?
A proposal for a recycled economy
robertreich.substack.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:32 AM
My shelves are overflowing with books. My closet can't fit any more clothes, most of which I haven't worn in years. My attic is filled to the brim.
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
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The vicious cycle of monopolization:
1) Corporations argue that their growth is just part of the free market.
2) Use their monopoly power to gouge consumers.
3) Take a portion of their profits to make political donations.
4) Lobby against antitrust enforcement.
5) Repeat.
1) Corporations argue that their growth is just part of the free market.
2) Use their monopoly power to gouge consumers.
3) Take a portion of their profits to make political donations.
4) Lobby against antitrust enforcement.
5) Repeat.
November 30, 2024 at 4:30 AM
The vicious cycle of monopolization:
1) Corporations argue that their growth is just part of the free market.
2) Use their monopoly power to gouge consumers.
3) Take a portion of their profits to make political donations.
4) Lobby against antitrust enforcement.
5) Repeat.
1) Corporations argue that their growth is just part of the free market.
2) Use their monopoly power to gouge consumers.
3) Take a portion of their profits to make political donations.
4) Lobby against antitrust enforcement.
5) Repeat.
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Good to see the Times picking up on a theme some of us have been hammering for a while: Trump's tariffs, and especially an opaque exemption process, will be an engine of massive crony capitalism 1/ www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/u...
Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals
Donald Trump has a record of pardoning favored companies from tariffs. Companies are once again lining up to try to influence him.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Good to see the Times picking up on a theme some of us have been hammering for a while: Trump's tariffs, and especially an opaque exemption process, will be an engine of massive crony capitalism 1/ www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/u...
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Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site.
November 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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