On-the-Rails
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Hiking, cycling, backpacking, avid reader, history buff, and democracy supporter
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This part can’t be repeated enough. Does anyone actually think this was a coincidence?
July 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This part can’t be repeated enough. Does anyone actually think this was a coincidence?
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In Texas! Wow!
Thousands Join Anti-Trump Events in Texas and More Great News
A new kind of protest in California, million-dollar pledge to help immigrant families, and more
www.dworkinsubstack.com
June 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In Texas! Wow!
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They were supposed to be deporting “gang members” and “criminals.”
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
June 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
They were supposed to be deporting “gang members” and “criminals.”
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
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Cuomo’s management of the MTA was fraught — and offers a look into how he would lead NYC.
Cuomo’s management of the MTA was fraught — and offers a look into how he would lead NYC
The former governor both micromanaged and downplayed responsibility for the sprawling transit system.
www.politico.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Cuomo’s management of the MTA was fraught — and offers a look into how he would lead NYC.
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I was thrilled to see Bernie Sanders, Beto, and others today in Ft. Worth, Texas!
June 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I was thrilled to see Bernie Sanders, Beto, and others today in Ft. Worth, Texas!
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Anyone still want to argue that John Roberts isn’t the worst Chief Justice in SCOTUS history?
June 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Anyone still want to argue that John Roberts isn’t the worst Chief Justice in SCOTUS history?
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Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
June 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
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Instead of CUTTING Social Security benefits, Congress should INCREASE payments by $200 per month and extend the solvency of the Social Security program by 75 YEARS.
How? Make the wealthiest Americans pay a fairer share.
I’ve got a bill to get it done.
How? Make the wealthiest Americans pay a fairer share.
I’ve got a bill to get it done.
Social Security's insolvency date is now a year earlier. Here's how it could impact your benefits.
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
www.cbsnews.com
June 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Instead of CUTTING Social Security benefits, Congress should INCREASE payments by $200 per month and extend the solvency of the Social Security program by 75 YEARS.
How? Make the wealthiest Americans pay a fairer share.
I’ve got a bill to get it done.
How? Make the wealthiest Americans pay a fairer share.
I’ve got a bill to get it done.
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June 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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“Surveillance pricing,” or as it’s sometimes called, “personalized pricing,” is another way for corporations to pull one over on you.
Here to explain how it works (and what we can do about it) is former FTC chair Lina Khan. https://youtu.be/-cbtUYshYM8?si=GGq_tBcBaIR3_Wby
Here to explain how it works (and what we can do about it) is former FTC chair Lina Khan. https://youtu.be/-cbtUYshYM8?si=GGq_tBcBaIR3_Wby
The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (Ft. Lina Khan)
Should corporations be able to weaponize your personal data to rip you off? Well, they may already be doing that thanks
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June 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“Surveillance pricing,” or as it’s sometimes called, “personalized pricing,” is another way for corporations to pull one over on you.
Here to explain how it works (and what we can do about it) is former FTC chair Lina Khan. https://youtu.be/-cbtUYshYM8?si=GGq_tBcBaIR3_Wby
Here to explain how it works (and what we can do about it) is former FTC chair Lina Khan. https://youtu.be/-cbtUYshYM8?si=GGq_tBcBaIR3_Wby
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There is still beauty in the world. (photographer unknown.)
June 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
There is still beauty in the world. (photographer unknown.)
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If you’ve never seen one before, this is a strawberry finch.
June 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you’ve never seen one before, this is a strawberry finch.
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Happy Pride from me and my bike friends at Costco! 🏳️🌈
June 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy Pride from me and my bike friends at Costco! 🏳️🌈
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Some great news: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/pushback-a...
Pushback Against Trump Regime Grows and More Great News
LA Dodgers stand up, Joe Biden’s speech, bad Fox “News” poll for Trump, and more
www.dworkinsubstack.com
June 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Some great news: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/pushback-a...
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A customer told me she couldn't believe this store would put up a Pride display, because what if children see it??
Anyway, it was my display, and I'm proud of it, and you (and your children) should all see it. #BookSky 📚💙
Anyway, it was my display, and I'm proud of it, and you (and your children) should all see it. #BookSky 📚💙
June 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A customer told me she couldn't believe this store would put up a Pride display, because what if children see it??
Anyway, it was my display, and I'm proud of it, and you (and your children) should all see it. #BookSky 📚💙
Anyway, it was my display, and I'm proud of it, and you (and your children) should all see it. #BookSky 📚💙
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The TL is bleak but Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, donated her Tesla to @npr
March 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The TL is bleak but Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, donated her Tesla to @npr
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"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
NSF downsizes summer research program for undergraduates
Many participants are from groups underrepresented in science
www.science.org
March 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
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Yes
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Yes
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.” kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-...
March 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT: “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.” kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-...
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I'm just not sure voters are understanding how much damage is being done every day right now and how hard it will be to put back together that which is smashed by a baseball bat.
March 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I'm just not sure voters are understanding how much damage is being done every day right now and how hard it will be to put back together that which is smashed by a baseball bat.