Raff
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Universal love and Solidarity
The world deserves your joy and rage
The world deserves your joy and rage
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It’s important to remember that fossil fuel proponents aren’t just creating a climate crisis threatening the livable atmosphere, they’re also pushing a more expensive form of energy than what is available with renewables.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants
Even without subsidies, renewable energy is staying competitive with power from gas and coal
www.scientificamerican.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It’s important to remember that fossil fuel proponents aren’t just creating a climate crisis threatening the livable atmosphere, they’re also pushing a more expensive form of energy than what is available with renewables.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
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NEW: Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the Citizens United decision & today released a memoir still defending his ruling that lets oligarchs buy elections - yet he's also saying he worries democracy may not survive.
And none of the media he's granting interviews has asked him about Citizens United.
And none of the media he's granting interviews has asked him about Citizens United.
Anthony Kennedy Is Trying To Find The Guy Who Did This
The retired Supreme Court Justice who authored Citizens United is suddenly worried about the future of democracy.
www.levernews.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NEW: Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the Citizens United decision & today released a memoir still defending his ruling that lets oligarchs buy elections - yet he's also saying he worries democracy may not survive.
And none of the media he's granting interviews has asked him about Citizens United.
And none of the media he's granting interviews has asked him about Citizens United.
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The labor movement is in full solidarity with this necessary quorum break!
Texas may be the beginning of this redistricting battle, but workers across this country will win the war. Sign the card: bit.ly/thankyoudems
Texas may be the beginning of this redistricting battle, but workers across this country will win the war. Sign the card: bit.ly/thankyoudems
August 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The labor movement is in full solidarity with this necessary quorum break!
Texas may be the beginning of this redistricting battle, but workers across this country will win the war. Sign the card: bit.ly/thankyoudems
Texas may be the beginning of this redistricting battle, but workers across this country will win the war. Sign the card: bit.ly/thankyoudems
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🚨BREAKING: Trump's IRS nominee Billy Long just had his personal debt paid off by donors whose firms have business before the tax agency he’d lead, according to documents reviewed by The Lever.
If confirmed, Long would be able to do favors for the donors. www.levernews.com/trump-irs-pi...
If confirmed, Long would be able to do favors for the donors. www.levernews.com/trump-irs-pi...
Trump IRS Pick Was Just Enriched By Tax Schemers
New documents show Billy Long’s $130,000 personal debt was suddenly paid off by donors at firms policed by the tax agency he’d lead.
www.levernews.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨BREAKING: Trump's IRS nominee Billy Long just had his personal debt paid off by donors whose firms have business before the tax agency he’d lead, according to documents reviewed by The Lever.
If confirmed, Long would be able to do favors for the donors. www.levernews.com/trump-irs-pi...
If confirmed, Long would be able to do favors for the donors. www.levernews.com/trump-irs-pi...
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A significant reason why our elites got behind ending Jim Crow and respecting free speech and civil liberties had to do with the Soviet Union. We wanted to show we were the land of freedom and equality and opportunity for all and behind the Iron Curtsin was tyranny.
April 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A significant reason why our elites got behind ending Jim Crow and respecting free speech and civil liberties had to do with the Soviet Union. We wanted to show we were the land of freedom and equality and opportunity for all and behind the Iron Curtsin was tyranny.
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The Onion needs to get back to doing satire
April 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The Onion needs to get back to doing satire
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In this News Brief, "Media Continues Painting Musk's Far Right Coup as Good Faith 'Cost-Cutting Effort,'" we detail how NYT, WaPo, CNN and others continue to treat Musk's 'DOGE' committee as an aw shucks effort to "reduce waste" and "find savings" in our government.
News Brief: Media Continues Painting Musk's Far Right Coup as Good Faith
In this News Brief we detail how The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN take a pathological liar with a clear ideological agenda at his word he's worried about
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February 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In this News Brief, "Media Continues Painting Musk's Far Right Coup as Good Faith 'Cost-Cutting Effort,'" we detail how NYT, WaPo, CNN and others continue to treat Musk's 'DOGE' committee as an aw shucks effort to "reduce waste" and "find savings" in our government.
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TEXAS WORKER WIN: Hays County EMS workers with @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 6115 just ratified their first contract 🎉
Workers will receive a pay increase, additional pay for bilingual skills, better access to mental health services, and more.
That’s the union difference! #1u
Workers will receive a pay increase, additional pay for bilingual skills, better access to mental health services, and more.
That’s the union difference! #1u
January 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
TEXAS WORKER WIN: Hays County EMS workers with @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 6115 just ratified their first contract 🎉
Workers will receive a pay increase, additional pay for bilingual skills, better access to mental health services, and more.
That’s the union difference! #1u
Workers will receive a pay increase, additional pay for bilingual skills, better access to mental health services, and more.
That’s the union difference! #1u
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Just a reminder that the International Court of Justice has found that Israel’s entire occupation of the West Bank is illegal and Israel is guilty of the crime of apartheid.
January 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Just a reminder that the International Court of Justice has found that Israel’s entire occupation of the West Bank is illegal and Israel is guilty of the crime of apartheid.
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Drop Site News is calling on the US State Dept. to demand immediate information about Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s whereabouts and to take action for his release.
Please sign the petition urging the U.S. government to secure Dr. Abu Safiya’s safe return.
Sign here now➡️ actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-t...
Please sign the petition urging the U.S. government to secure Dr. Abu Safiya’s safe return.
Sign here now➡️ actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-t...
Drop Site News is calling on the US State Dept. to demand immediate information about Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s whereabouts and to take action for his release. Please sign the petition urging the U.S. government to secure Dr. Abu Safiya’s safe return.
actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-t...
actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-t...
Tell the State Department: Demand the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya!
Throughout the assault on Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya refused to abandon his patients and remained at the hospital through relentless military assaults, including strikes tha...
actionnetwork.org
January 2, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Drop Site News is calling on the US State Dept. to demand immediate information about Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s whereabouts and to take action for his release.
Please sign the petition urging the U.S. government to secure Dr. Abu Safiya’s safe return.
Sign here now➡️ actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-t...
Please sign the petition urging the U.S. government to secure Dr. Abu Safiya’s safe return.
Sign here now➡️ actionnetwork.org/forms/tell-t...
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🚨BOYCOTT STARBUCKS🚨
Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on strike! Here’s how to support: x.com/sbworkersuni...
Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on strike! Here’s how to support: x.com/sbworkersuni...
December 22, 2024 at 8:47 PM
🚨BOYCOTT STARBUCKS🚨
Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on strike! Here’s how to support: x.com/sbworkersuni...
Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on strike! Here’s how to support: x.com/sbworkersuni...