Philippa Bergmann
@philberg.bsky.social
Renewable Energy & DEI Advocate | Currently reading: How Minds Change | Last read: The Ministry for the Future
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In biggest land-back deal in California history, the Yurok get back the final piece of 73 sq mi of their homeland on the state's far northern Klamath River. Good piece by Grist highlights how this Yurok land deal is just part of the extraordinary changes taking place in this part of N America.
In California's largest landback deal, the Yurok Tribe reclaims sacred land around Klamath River
More than 17,000 acres around the Klamath River in northern California,have returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing the largest landback deal in California history.
grist.org
June 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In biggest land-back deal in California history, the Yurok get back the final piece of 73 sq mi of their homeland on the state's far northern Klamath River. Good piece by Grist highlights how this Yurok land deal is just part of the extraordinary changes taking place in this part of N America.
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NEW: TeleMessage, the Signal knockoff used by Mike Waltz and potentially other gov officials to archive group chats in plaintext, has suspended all services after it was hacked *at least twice.* @404media.co reported a hack last night; a different hacker also broke in and gave me evidence.
TeleMessage suspends services after hackers claim breach
The app was seemingly used by Mike Waltz in last week's cabinet meeting, according to a photograph published by Reuters.
www.nbcnews.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
NEW: TeleMessage, the Signal knockoff used by Mike Waltz and potentially other gov officials to archive group chats in plaintext, has suspended all services after it was hacked *at least twice.* @404media.co reported a hack last night; a different hacker also broke in and gave me evidence.
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“It is well established that the Fifth Amendment entitles aliens to due process of law in deportation proceedings.” - Anton Scalia
This is a shockingly mistaken understanding of due process by Stephen Miller. It is likely this misunderstanding that is informing the President’s misunderstanding.
May 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“It is well established that the Fifth Amendment entitles aliens to due process of law in deportation proceedings.” - Anton Scalia
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Another "mistake" -
"The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, was forced to move to a safe house with her children, after the government posted their home address to social media."
newrepublic.com/post/194289/...
"The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, was forced to move to a safe house with her children, after the government posted their home address to social media."
newrepublic.com/post/194289/...
Abrego Garcia’s Wife Forced to Go Into Hiding Thanks to DHS Slip-Up
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wife says she fears for her safety since the Trump administration deported him to a prison in El Salvador.
newrepublic.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Another "mistake" -
"The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, was forced to move to a safe house with her children, after the government posted their home address to social media."
newrepublic.com/post/194289/...
"The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, was forced to move to a safe house with her children, after the government posted their home address to social media."
newrepublic.com/post/194289/...
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I'll give you one guess!
🌎Do you know which country is most responsible for #climate change?
Explore the data from #ClimateWatch➡️ bit.ly/41JR6ga
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April 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I'll give you one guess!
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"...or in other words: it is, in fact, possible that trans people are not inherently sinful by our existence but actually may be in harmony with God in our authenticity."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/who-am-i-t...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/who-am-i-t...
Who Am I to Judge Him?
Francis, Pope of Possibilities, Dies at 88
charlotteclymer.substack.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"...or in other words: it is, in fact, possible that trans people are not inherently sinful by our existence but actually may be in harmony with God in our authenticity."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/who-am-i-t...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/who-am-i-t...
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“We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it.”
—Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
—Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
April 22, 2025 at 3:56 AM
“We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it.”
—Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
—Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
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In a moment when institutions are capitulating to the administration over diversity and race—
Im thinking of offering a condensed version of my short Columbia course on race, media and global history for this moment.
Would y’all sign up?
Im thinking of offering a condensed version of my short Columbia course on race, media and global history for this moment.
Would y’all sign up?
April 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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1/5 Watched @hcrichardson.bsky.social & Sen. Angus King today. Sen. King spoke of writing your Reps. & Sen. How important it is, it does make a difference. Then saw this. A lot of screen shots but a good idea. Stick to issues effecting you or those you know. Be Specific.
April 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
1/5 Watched @hcrichardson.bsky.social & Sen. Angus King today. Sen. King spoke of writing your Reps. & Sen. How important it is, it does make a difference. Then saw this. A lot of screen shots but a good idea. Stick to issues effecting you or those you know. Be Specific.
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NY Times actually used “lie” in a headline
April 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
NY Times actually used “lie” in a headline
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ATLANTIC: “Trump admin acknowledged in a court filing it grabbed a Maryland father with protected legal status and mistakenly deported him to El Salvador, but said courts lack jurisdiction to order his return from the megaprison…”
Outrageous. Criminal.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Outrageous. Criminal.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
April 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
ATLANTIC: “Trump admin acknowledged in a court filing it grabbed a Maryland father with protected legal status and mistakenly deported him to El Salvador, but said courts lack jurisdiction to order his return from the megaprison…”
Outrageous. Criminal.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Outrageous. Criminal.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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@billmckibben.bsky.social found the perfect simile: "It’s as if Rome had elected the Vandals."
JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM
@billmckibben.bsky.social found the perfect simile: "It’s as if Rome had elected the Vandals."
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Again, he's a Special Government Employee, which is a government consultant that can be brought on for a short period of time to provide specific knowledge. They have no decision-making authority or management authority, they report directly to a fed employee. That's it. Press could drumbeat this.
If he & others are Special Government Employees, here are some additional questions to ask:
- who is the sponsoring agency and the supervisor of record?
- have they filed the required financial conflicts of interest paperwork and have any conflicts been adjudicated?
www.gao.gov/assets/d1654...
- who is the sponsoring agency and the supervisor of record?
- have they filed the required financial conflicts of interest paperwork and have any conflicts been adjudicated?
www.gao.gov/assets/d1654...
March 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Again, he's a Special Government Employee, which is a government consultant that can be brought on for a short period of time to provide specific knowledge. They have no decision-making authority or management authority, they report directly to a fed employee. That's it. Press could drumbeat this.
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Signalgate is a window into the administration’s approach to policy issues, but it mostly makes clear that these are stupid, reckless people pursuing stupid, reckless policies.
Trump’s Proudly Incompetent Cabinet
Trump’s Cabinet members should be deeply embarrassed by the inclusion of a prominent journalist in their private war chat. But these MAGA bozos have other ideas.
newrepublic.com
March 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Signalgate is a window into the administration’s approach to policy issues, but it mostly makes clear that these are stupid, reckless people pursuing stupid, reckless policies.
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NEW: Govt data CONFIRMS our estimate that UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4% to 371MtCO2e in 2024
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Govt data CONFIRMS our estimate that UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4% to 371MtCO2e in 2024
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
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This is completely terrifying, a huge violation of the first amendment, and part of the coopting of a distorted version of anti-semitism to justify persecution of people speaking out against Israel's genocide. And the broader pursuit of a police state.
Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
March 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This is completely terrifying, a huge violation of the first amendment, and part of the coopting of a distorted version of anti-semitism to justify persecution of people speaking out against Israel's genocide. And the broader pursuit of a police state.
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Hope to live in a real country someday
March 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hope to live in a real country someday
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It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
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Sanders: We are not a poor country!
There is no excuse on God’s earth for people to have to choose between food and the medicine they need to stay alive.
There is no excuse on God’s earth for people to have to choose between food and the medicine they need to stay alive.
March 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Sanders: We are not a poor country!
There is no excuse on God’s earth for people to have to choose between food and the medicine they need to stay alive.
There is no excuse on God’s earth for people to have to choose between food and the medicine they need to stay alive.
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NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
March 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
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For all those people who think “the left got more radical,” this is what the evolution of the GOP has looked like over the past few years.
March 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
For all those people who think “the left got more radical,” this is what the evolution of the GOP has looked like over the past few years.
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This is so evil that it defies understanding. A transplant surgeon on an H1B visa was deported, despite a court injunction. She had committed no crimes.
This must stop. We must stand together to protect immigrants and visitors against state terrorism.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
This must stop. We must stand together to protect immigrants and visitors against state terrorism.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
Brown Medicine doctor deported despite federal court order. What we know.
A court order that would have delayed the deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh was issued while her plane was on the tarmac, but it took off anyway.
www.providencejournal.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This is so evil that it defies understanding. A transplant surgeon on an H1B visa was deported, despite a court injunction. She had committed no crimes.
This must stop. We must stand together to protect immigrants and visitors against state terrorism.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
This must stop. We must stand together to protect immigrants and visitors against state terrorism.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS motion to HALT deportation under rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798. “A TRO is appropriate for the class members to prevent the removal of the class.”
WOW. Planes in air must turn around.
A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.
WOW. Planes in air must turn around.
A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.
March 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS motion to HALT deportation under rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798. “A TRO is appropriate for the class members to prevent the removal of the class.”
WOW. Planes in air must turn around.
A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.
WOW. Planes in air must turn around.
A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.