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SC peeps, pay attention to the utility companies, don’t let rate hikes creep in because of this increase in demand. Oh, and watch the water rates and supply too.

Editorial: AI data centers should bring their own electricity to South Carolina www.postandcourier.com/opinion/edit...
Editorial: AI data centers should bring their own electricity to South Carolina
Facebook owner Meta has revived a solar farm to power its Aiken data center; Google has made similar moves as big tech companies nationally go off the grid.
www.postandcourier.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I learned about this investigation while listening to the NYT interview with Jimmy Wales. Something to pay attention to.

oversight.house.gov/release/come...
Comer and Mace Investigate Efforts to Manipulate Information on Wikipedia - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
oversight.house.gov
October 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I almost thought this was another of the Antifa jokes. Turns out it is. A pathetic one, that this administration uses, without cause, against anyone who dares to speak freely about what fascism looks like.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A good day to imagine peace.
HBD, John!
Martha Kays Hruska (@martheranne) on Threads
A good day to imagine peace… HBD, John
www.threads.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Even if you don’t live in SC, do what you can to support Dr Annie Andrews to get Lindsey Graham out of the Senate!

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Annie Andrews Launch Video: "Unafraid"
YouTube video by Annie Andrews
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May 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Question for my librarian friends who are still working, especially those in the area of digital and web archiving. What are the best sources for unfiltered records, statements, speeches, tweets, etc.?

UC Santa Barbara’s American Presidency Project seems to be one.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
White House purges transcripts of Trump's remarks from its website
The White House told NBC News it has decided to post only videos. There still is one transcript remaining online, however: Trump's inaugural address.
www.nbcnews.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is a good presidential address

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Watch Trudeau speak directly to Trump during blistering speech
YouTube video by CNN
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March 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Serious question: Elon now has, what, 14 kids. Why does he only and constantly appear with the one, Lil x??
March 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...

‘At least four lawsuits have been filed in federal court to challenge his authority and the moves by the new administration, but it remains to be seen if judicial review can keep up with Mr. Musk.’
Elon Musk’s Blitz Shakes U.S. Government as He Sweeps Through Agencies (Gift Article)
The billionaire is creating major upheaval as his team sweeps through agencies, in what has been an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It is outrageous that DOGE should have such unchecked authority!

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ELCA responds to false accusations on X 02-02-2025 | Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
YouTube video by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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February 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Charleston and Black history lesson today at Mother Emmanuel AME
February 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Love to see this beautiful exhibit that was dearest my former place of employment.
Ebb and Flow: Giant Kelp Forests through Art, Science and the Archives Documentary
YouTube video by UC San Diego Library
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Even if you contribute as minimally as I have so far, it has to help if everyone Lawyers up… support local ACLU, League of Women Voters, SPLC… what else?
February 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
January 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1/2 Seeing lots of positive posts recommending Man on the Inside here and on Threads. So we watched it this weekend:
Liked it, but not as much as The Good Place.
November 26, 2024 at 3:52 AM
I’m here for the good things: books, photos, and how we can support one another, especially those who feel most threatened.
November 14, 2024 at 1:11 AM