Rainbow
@rainofthewoods.bsky.social
Trying to be the person my dog thinks I am.
Star Gazer. Nature Wanderer. Knowledge Seeker. Science. Candle Maker. Bread Baker. Imaginer. Creator. Spooky Things. Biology. Equal Rights. Reproductive Rights. Ancient Mysteries. Forest Folklore.
Star Gazer. Nature Wanderer. Knowledge Seeker. Science. Candle Maker. Bread Baker. Imaginer. Creator. Spooky Things. Biology. Equal Rights. Reproductive Rights. Ancient Mysteries. Forest Folklore.
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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President Donald Trump has in recent months threatened to withhold disaster aid from states led by Democrats and has discussed eliminating FEMA altogether.
Oregon senators push for wildfire disaster relief for Columbia Gorge Scenic Area
President Donald Trump has in recent months threatened to withhold disaster aid from states led by Democrats and has discussed eliminating FEMA altogether.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
President Donald Trump has in recent months threatened to withhold disaster aid from states led by Democrats and has discussed eliminating FEMA altogether.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels. n.pr/47WGe0m
Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.
n.pr
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels. n.pr/47WGe0m
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I would be utterly thrilled to rid the Democratic Party of everyone who was pals with Jeffrey fucking Epstein
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
"This could take down Democrats, too."
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would be utterly thrilled to rid the Democratic Party of everyone who was pals with Jeffrey fucking Epstein
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
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Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally
"It's like modern-day slavery."
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
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"Everything that has been happening is so counter to doctrine, and so counter to what we've been taught"
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
"Everything that has been happening is so counter to doctrine, and so counter to what we've been taught"
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
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Killed by trump super supporter.
November 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Killed by trump super supporter.
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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Why are Republicans spending money on vacations, ballrooms, and private jets when kids are about to go hungry without SNAP benefits?
November 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Why are Republicans spending money on vacations, ballrooms, and private jets when kids are about to go hungry without SNAP benefits?
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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
November 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
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If Zohran Mamdani wins, his success should be a lesson for all progressives and all Democrats across America. Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-five-ingredients-of-zorhans-secret
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-five-ingredients-of-zorhans-secret
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If Zohran Mamdani wins, his success should be a lesson for all progressives and all Democrats across America. Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-five-ingredients-of-zorhans-secret
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-five-ingredients-of-zorhans-secret
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Pass it around.
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Pass it around.
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“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.”
Thou Shalt Not Starve Children While Giving Yourself A Golden Ballroom
“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.” - Tupac Shakur
www.thegodpodcast.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.”
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Our presidents should serve all the states, not just the ones that voted for them.
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our presidents should serve all the states, not just the ones that voted for them.
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“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
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If they can't rig the mid-terms, odds are they flee
Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising'
www.rawstory.com/midterm-2674...
Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising'
www.rawstory.com/midterm-2674...
Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising'
As the 2026 midterm elections fast approach, and with assessments suggesting a potentially strong performance from Democrats, a number of top Trump administration officials may resign in an effort to ...
www.rawstory.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
If they can't rig the mid-terms, odds are they flee
Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising'
www.rawstory.com/midterm-2674...
Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising'
www.rawstory.com/midterm-2674...
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What role does fashion play in far-right movements?
Bellingcat researchers joined our Stage Talk series this week to explore how far-right movements utilise style and symbols to convey their message.
Listen back by searching "Stage Talks with Bellingcat" rss.com/podcasts/bel...
Bellingcat researchers joined our Stage Talk series this week to explore how far-right movements utilise style and symbols to convey their message.
Listen back by searching "Stage Talks with Bellingcat" rss.com/podcasts/bel...
"Identifying Far-Right Fashion" with Bellingcat Researchers | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
This week, we were discussing what role fashion plays for far-right movements. We spoke to Bellingcat's resident experts on the subject. Michael Colborne has been investigating far-right networks for ...
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October 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
What role does fashion play in far-right movements?
Bellingcat researchers joined our Stage Talk series this week to explore how far-right movements utilise style and symbols to convey their message.
Listen back by searching "Stage Talks with Bellingcat" rss.com/podcasts/bel...
Bellingcat researchers joined our Stage Talk series this week to explore how far-right movements utilise style and symbols to convey their message.
Listen back by searching "Stage Talks with Bellingcat" rss.com/podcasts/bel...
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Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
n.pr
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
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A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.
From Texas to Tennessee, even Trump country is marching against Trump
A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.
www.motherjones.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.
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One of Tangle’s promises is that when we offer our opinions, we’ll always be honest — sharing our views as fairly and straightforwardly as we can.
Today, Executive Editor Isaac Saul shared his frank assessment of the state of the country:
www.readtangle.com/yes-things-a...
Today, Executive Editor Isaac Saul shared his frank assessment of the state of the country:
www.readtangle.com/yes-things-a...
Yes, things are pretty bad right now.
A frank assessment of the state of the country.
www.readtangle.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One of Tangle’s promises is that when we offer our opinions, we’ll always be honest — sharing our views as fairly and straightforwardly as we can.
Today, Executive Editor Isaac Saul shared his frank assessment of the state of the country:
www.readtangle.com/yes-things-a...
Today, Executive Editor Isaac Saul shared his frank assessment of the state of the country:
www.readtangle.com/yes-things-a...
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The “No Kings” protests have gone national—and they’re rewriting the map of dissent.
A new study finds anti-Trump demonstrations are happening in more US counties than ever before, including places that voted overwhelmingly for him.
A new study finds anti-Trump demonstrations are happening in more US counties than ever before, including places that voted overwhelmingly for him.
From Texas to Tennessee, even Trump country is marching against Trump
A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.
www.motherjones.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The “No Kings” protests have gone national—and they’re rewriting the map of dissent.
A new study finds anti-Trump demonstrations are happening in more US counties than ever before, including places that voted overwhelmingly for him.
A new study finds anti-Trump demonstrations are happening in more US counties than ever before, including places that voted overwhelmingly for him.