Jason West
profjasonwest.bsky.social
Jason West
@profjasonwest.bsky.social
Professor at #UNC Environmental Sciences and Engineering working on air pollution, climate change, global health, energy. Opinions my own.
We could add:
13. Fires ethics officials, inspector generals.
14. Fires government workers, replacing with loyalists.
15. Builds concentration camps.

USA is closer to autocracy than we have ever been.

Congress, the Courts, and the Public must oppose.
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
7. Vilifies marginalized groups.
8. Controls information and the news media.
9. Tries to take over universities.
10. Creates a cult of personality.
11. Uses power for personal profit.
12. Manipulates the law to stay in power.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Reposted by Jason West
Shockingly, because of the government shutdown, the hurricane hunters are going unpaid as they risk their lives for theise data. And staff at the National Hurricane Center are also without pay as they continue to perform their critical duties during this record-breaking storm.
SHUTDOWN: NOAA closes; Hurricane Hunters work without pay
Since the federal government shutdown began, public servants are already feeling the effects of Congress’s failure to move forward with funding.
www.yoursun.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM