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Staffing at the air traffic control tower at D.C. airport was "not normal" at the time of last night's collision, according to the FAA.
1 controller was handling helicopters while also giving instructions to planes. This is usually done by 2 controllers - NYT
1 controller was handling helicopters while also giving instructions to planes. This is usually done by 2 controllers - NYT
January 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Staffing at the air traffic control tower at D.C. airport was "not normal" at the time of last night's collision, according to the FAA.
1 controller was handling helicopters while also giving instructions to planes. This is usually done by 2 controllers - NYT
1 controller was handling helicopters while also giving instructions to planes. This is usually done by 2 controllers - NYT
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America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up.
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Trump’s neofascism is here now. Here are 10 things you can do to resist | Robert Reich
America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up. Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up.
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
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Billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk all had a front-row seat to Trump's inauguration.
Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances.
We saw it in 1930s Germany, and we're seeing it again today.
Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances.
We saw it in 1930s Germany, and we're seeing it again today.
Why Big Money Supports Trump | Robert Reich
Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances. It happened in 1930s Germany, and it’s happening again today.
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk all had a front-row seat to Trump's inauguration.
Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances.
We saw it in 1930s Germany, and we're seeing it again today.
Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances.
We saw it in 1930s Germany, and we're seeing it again today.
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pls take a 10s emotional break and look at my cat
January 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
pls take a 10s emotional break and look at my cat
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The combined net worth of Trump's small circle of inauguration attendees yesterday is over $1 trillion.
Remember that when Trump said "I am your voice," this is who he was talking to.
Remember that when Trump said "I am your voice," this is who he was talking to.
Trump’s Inauguration Revealed Whom He Really Serves: the Billionaires and the Crypto Bros
In front of Trump stood a handful of CEOs whose combined wealth topped $1.2 trillion. They and the crypto scammers are the true beneficiaries of Trump’s second term.
www.thenation.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The combined net worth of Trump's small circle of inauguration attendees yesterday is over $1 trillion.
Remember that when Trump said "I am your voice," this is who he was talking to.
Remember that when Trump said "I am your voice," this is who he was talking to.
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A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
January 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
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"Dr Curran, who is a doctor of nursing and has a masters of public health and diploma in infection control, says one of the problems is that all these viruses – including norovirus – are in the air, but some people mistakenly believe it all stems around hand washing."
Source: archive.md/irlrJ
Source: archive.md/irlrJ
January 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
"Dr Curran, who is a doctor of nursing and has a masters of public health and diploma in infection control, says one of the problems is that all these viruses – including norovirus – are in the air, but some people mistakenly believe it all stems around hand washing."
Source: archive.md/irlrJ
Source: archive.md/irlrJ
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We owe a great debt to the firefighting crews now battling the blazes. Those crews, not incidentally, include over 900 inmates from California prisons.
Some thoughts 👇
Some thoughts 👇
Those who are fighting the blaze
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We owe a great debt to the firefighting crews now battling the blazes. Those crews, not incidentally, include over 900 inmates from California prisons.
Some thoughts 👇
Some thoughts 👇
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2024 was the world's warmest year on record, but we still have Republicans claiming the climate crisis is a "hoax" as they do the bidding of Big Oil and other polluters.
What planet are they living on?
What planet are they living on?
Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history
NASA found that 2024 was hotter than any other year since at least 1880. Previously, 2023 had been considered the warmest on record.
www.nbcnews.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
2024 was the world's warmest year on record, but we still have Republicans claiming the climate crisis is a "hoax" as they do the bidding of Big Oil and other polluters.
What planet are they living on?
What planet are they living on?
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The six biggest banks in the U.S. have quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance just before Trump's inauguration.
The alliance was formed with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Let this serve as another reminder that so-called “corporate social responsibility” is a sham.
The alliance was formed with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Let this serve as another reminder that so-called “corporate social responsibility” is a sham.
Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration
Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The six biggest banks in the U.S. have quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance just before Trump's inauguration.
The alliance was formed with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Let this serve as another reminder that so-called “corporate social responsibility” is a sham.
The alliance was formed with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Let this serve as another reminder that so-called “corporate social responsibility” is a sham.
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
so sad.
January 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
so sad.
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LOL! Round of applause when it's announced that Matt Gaetz won't serve in this Congress
January 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
LOL! Round of applause when it's announced that Matt Gaetz won't serve in this Congress
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"There's a storm coming, Mr. Bezos. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us."
www.rawstory.com/amazon-wareh...
www.rawstory.com/amazon-wareh...
Amazon denies New Orleans truck attack victim's request for leave of absence: report
A woman who was seriously injured in the New Year's Eve truck attack in New Orleans says that the Amazon warehouse where she works has denied her request for a leave of absence.In an interview with Th...
www.rawstory.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"There's a storm coming, Mr. Bezos. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us."
www.rawstory.com/amazon-wareh...
www.rawstory.com/amazon-wareh...
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70% of the world’s population has universal healthcare, but not the US
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
January 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
70% of the world’s population has universal healthcare, but not the US
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
We are the only highly developed nation without it
Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation
US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
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increasingly unclear what the point of Prime is now that the shows all have commercials and shipping has gone from 2-day to "idk maybe next week"
January 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
increasingly unclear what the point of Prime is now that the shows all have commercials and shipping has gone from 2-day to "idk maybe next week"
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The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
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It's about damn time.
January 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
It's about damn time.
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We possess the technology to create products that nearly never break. We were doing it in the 70's & 80's.
Then came 'planned obsolescence' - intentionally designing products to become obsolete or break quickly within a set time frame.
This is that- but in reverse.
Then came 'planned obsolescence' - intentionally designing products to become obsolete or break quickly within a set time frame.
This is that- but in reverse.
Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'
Goldman Sachs warns sales from the most successful disease treatments are difficult to maintain.
www.cnbc.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We possess the technology to create products that nearly never break. We were doing it in the 70's & 80's.
Then came 'planned obsolescence' - intentionally designing products to become obsolete or break quickly within a set time frame.
This is that- but in reverse.
Then came 'planned obsolescence' - intentionally designing products to become obsolete or break quickly within a set time frame.
This is that- but in reverse.
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I couldn’t say it better myself.
December 27, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I couldn’t say it better myself.
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I’m sorry I posted this again but I can’t get over this is going to be into the WH again. ☠️
December 27, 2024 at 2:04 PM
I’m sorry I posted this again but I can’t get over this is going to be into the WH again. ☠️
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Blue birds huddling together for warmth
December 27, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Blue birds huddling together for warmth
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The House Dems need to demand a vote to decertify the 14th Amndmnt's prohibition against insurrectionists holding federal office, to enable #TheRapistTraitor to be seated, also per the 14th. Only Congress can allow him to take office. BUT THE GOP DOESN'T HAVE THE 2/3rd majority VOTES TO CARRY IT.
December 26, 2024 at 9:56 PM
The House Dems need to demand a vote to decertify the 14th Amndmnt's prohibition against insurrectionists holding federal office, to enable #TheRapistTraitor to be seated, also per the 14th. Only Congress can allow him to take office. BUT THE GOP DOESN'T HAVE THE 2/3rd majority VOTES TO CARRY IT.