C
@surfsup.bsky.social
Adventurer, Landscape Architect, Arborist, nature lover, bodyboarder, & all around good dude.
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“If you haven’t been poor, don’t legislate for the poor.” - Rep Lateefah Simon, CA-12
May 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“If you haven’t been poor, don’t legislate for the poor.” - Rep Lateefah Simon, CA-12
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The Big Beautiful
Bend Over
Please listen and call your Senators 202 224-3121
Your voices matter
Please call
Bend Over
Please listen and call your Senators 202 224-3121
Your voices matter
Please call
May 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Big Beautiful
Bend Over
Please listen and call your Senators 202 224-3121
Your voices matter
Please call
Bend Over
Please listen and call your Senators 202 224-3121
Your voices matter
Please call
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After months of baseless claims about “extreme levels of fraud” within Social Security, Musk's DOGE has found only 2 likely fraudulent claims out of over 110,000—that makes it a rate of .0018%.
So DOGE found virtually no fraud and made an integral American system less efficient.
So DOGE found virtually no fraud and made an integral American system less efficient.
Surprise! DOGE’s Hunt for Social Security Fraud Ends in Total Bust
Elon Musk and his DOGE minions wrecked the Social Security Administration for no reason at all.
newrepublic.com
May 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
After months of baseless claims about “extreme levels of fraud” within Social Security, Musk's DOGE has found only 2 likely fraudulent claims out of over 110,000—that makes it a rate of .0018%.
So DOGE found virtually no fraud and made an integral American system less efficient.
So DOGE found virtually no fraud and made an integral American system less efficient.
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I am extremely pleased to share this feature articulating why I have lost my sanity lately. www.science.org/content/arti...
U.S. scientists’ lives and careers are being upended. Here are five of their stories
As the second Trump administration sends U.S. science into upheaval, countless researchers are fighting for their futures
www.science.org
May 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I am extremely pleased to share this feature articulating why I have lost my sanity lately. www.science.org/content/arti...
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The NYT Opinion editors have gathered responses from nearly three dozen top legal scholars assessing what the paper calls President Donald Trump’s “first 100 days of lawlessness,” with many warning—one bluntly—that “no U.S. citizen is safe” if Trump can act “in violation of the law.”
'Authoritarian takeover': Legal scholars warn of Trump’s ‘100 days of lawlessness’
The New York Times Opinion editors have gathered responses from nearly three dozen top legal scholars assessing what the paper calls President Donald Trump’s “first 100 days of lawlessness,” with many warning—one bluntly—that “no U.S. citizen is safe” if Trump can act “in violation of the law.”These...
bit.ly
April 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The NYT Opinion editors have gathered responses from nearly three dozen top legal scholars assessing what the paper calls President Donald Trump’s “first 100 days of lawlessness,” with many warning—one bluntly—that “no U.S. citizen is safe” if Trump can act “in violation of the law.”
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When @lastweektonight.com covers a topic, it's usually bad news for it. So, what was the main story this week? #HHS
John Oliver has a way with presenting terrible news in a strangely palatable way. Still, this was tough to watch.
You should still watch it. (1/2) 🧪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H34...
John Oliver has a way with presenting terrible news in a strangely palatable way. Still, this was tough to watch.
You should still watch it. (1/2) 🧪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H34...
RFK Jr. & HHS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
www.youtube.com
April 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
When @lastweektonight.com covers a topic, it's usually bad news for it. So, what was the main story this week? #HHS
John Oliver has a way with presenting terrible news in a strangely palatable way. Still, this was tough to watch.
You should still watch it. (1/2) 🧪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H34...
John Oliver has a way with presenting terrible news in a strangely palatable way. Still, this was tough to watch.
You should still watch it. (1/2) 🧪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H34...
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German institutes are stepping up to help prevent the loss of US science data related to climate and other subjects. I want to say "well done" but also isn't it scary we could lose data because of one administration? 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Major European institutes join race to save US science data
As the administration of US President Donald Trump slashes budgets, crucial data sets on climate and other subjects could disappear.
www.nature.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
German institutes are stepping up to help prevent the loss of US science data related to climate and other subjects. I want to say "well done" but also isn't it scary we could lose data because of one administration? 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Like Trump, Mussolini was an ardent protectionist, adopting a policy of “autarky,” demanding that Italy should consume only products made in Italy ...
Even though it did little to improve the standard of living for his citizens.
Even though it did little to improve the standard of living for his citizens.
Which Past Fascist Does Trump Most Resemble? The Incompetent One.
Donald Trump’s narcissism bears a striking resemblance to Benito Mussolini’s. Which does not bode well.
newrepublic.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Like Trump, Mussolini was an ardent protectionist, adopting a policy of “autarky,” demanding that Italy should consume only products made in Italy ...
Even though it did little to improve the standard of living for his citizens.
Even though it did little to improve the standard of living for his citizens.
Do you stand for the Constitution or another fascist authoritarian trying to play King?
In New England, we don’t tolerate tyrants.
A message was sent at the 250th anniversary of the ride of Paul Revere at Boston’s Old North Church.
#revolution #constitution #freedom #liberty #standunited #riseup
In New England, we don’t tolerate tyrants.
A message was sent at the 250th anniversary of the ride of Paul Revere at Boston’s Old North Church.
#revolution #constitution #freedom #liberty #standunited #riseup
April 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Do you stand for the Constitution or another fascist authoritarian trying to play King?
In New England, we don’t tolerate tyrants.
A message was sent at the 250th anniversary of the ride of Paul Revere at Boston’s Old North Church.
#revolution #constitution #freedom #liberty #standunited #riseup
In New England, we don’t tolerate tyrants.
A message was sent at the 250th anniversary of the ride of Paul Revere at Boston’s Old North Church.
#revolution #constitution #freedom #liberty #standunited #riseup
Fascism. We’ve seen this in other countries. Our own citizens fought against these kinds of dictators in WW2. We all know the only way to end it. #fascism #riseup #beprepared #freedom #justice #fight #revolution
Trump got caught on a hot mic saying he wants to deport U.S. citizens—insinuating to El Salvador’s president he intends to send “homegrown criminals” there.
Let’s be clear: He’s talking about Americans.
This isn’t tough talk. It’s dictator talk. He’d burn the Constitution if it got in his way.
Let’s be clear: He’s talking about Americans.
This isn’t tough talk. It’s dictator talk. He’d burn the Constitution if it got in his way.
April 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Fascism. We’ve seen this in other countries. Our own citizens fought against these kinds of dictators in WW2. We all know the only way to end it. #fascism #riseup #beprepared #freedom #justice #fight #revolution
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As a reminder, we've confirmed the identities and roles of 66 DOGE staffers. Check out our tracker:
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
projects.propublica.org
April 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As a reminder, we've confirmed the identities and roles of 66 DOGE staffers. Check out our tracker:
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A Florida school district has opted not to renew a high school teacher's contract after she referred to a student by a name other than their legal name without parental permission.
Florida high school teacher loses job after using student's preferred name
The high school teacher's annual contract was not renewed after she called a student by their preferred name without obtaining parental consent.
bit.ly
April 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A Florida school district has opted not to renew a high school teacher's contract after she referred to a student by a name other than their legal name without parental permission.
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Researchers are closer than ever to finding a solution for white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of insect-eating bats across North America. Now Trump's funding cuts have put their research at risk. #bcpoli VIA @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social
thenarwhal.ca/bc-bats-rese...
thenarwhal.ca/bc-bats-rese...
Trump funding cuts put Canadian-led bat research at risk | The Narwhal
Researchers are closer than ever to finding a solution to a deadly fungal disease that has killed millions of bats. But Trump put cross-border funding on the chopping block
thenarwhal.ca
April 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Researchers are closer than ever to finding a solution for white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of insect-eating bats across North America. Now Trump's funding cuts have put their research at risk. #bcpoli VIA @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social
thenarwhal.ca/bc-bats-rese...
thenarwhal.ca/bc-bats-rese...
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An economist has claimed the White House used his work in calculating the tariffs, but made a basic mathematical error which caused trade officials to grossly overestimate how much each country “owed” the US
‘Trump used my research to calculate tariffs — but got it wrong’
www.thetimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
An economist has claimed the White House used his work in calculating the tariffs, but made a basic mathematical error which caused trade officials to grossly overestimate how much each country “owed” the US
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Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."
Nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests erupt against Trump and Musk
Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off!"
www.npr.org
April 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."
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His prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2021 but he is back in custody after allegedly assaulting a three year old child.
Convicted drug dealer pardoned by Trump arrested again for assaulting a child
www.irishstar.com
April 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
His prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2021 but he is back in custody after allegedly assaulting a three year old child.
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The Justice Department suspended a veteran lawyer after he said in court that officials mistakenly deported a man to prison in his home country of El Salvador and conceded that he did not know the legal basis for the expulsion.
Justice Dept. suspends lawyer who acknowledged deportation was a mistake
Erez Reuveni had worked at the Justice Department for nearly 15 years, most recently as the acting deputy director of the Office of Immigration Litigation.
wapo.st
April 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Justice Department suspended a veteran lawyer after he said in court that officials mistakenly deported a man to prison in his home country of El Salvador and conceded that he did not know the legal basis for the expulsion.
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The Trump administration has removed environmental protections covering more than half of the land managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the president’s aim to significantly bolster the U.S. logging industry.
Trump administration orders half of national forests open for logging
An emergency order removes protections covering over half the land managed by the U.S. Forest Service as the president aims to boost timber production.
wapo.st
April 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Trump administration has removed environmental protections covering more than half of the land managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the president’s aim to significantly bolster the U.S. logging industry.
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NEW: Donald Trump announced the US was imposing reciprocal tariffs on a small collection of Antarctic islands that are not inhabited by humans, as part of a global trade war aimed at asserting US dominance.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are known for their populations of penguins.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are known for their populations of penguins.
Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
The Heard and McDonald Islands are among the dozens of targets of President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs. But they have no exports, because no one lives there.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
NEW: Donald Trump announced the US was imposing reciprocal tariffs on a small collection of Antarctic islands that are not inhabited by humans, as part of a global trade war aimed at asserting US dominance.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are known for their populations of penguins.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are known for their populations of penguins.
They are going after all opposition like the Gustapo. This what you get with a fascist in charge.
#fascism #trump #savedemocracy
#fascism #trump #savedemocracy
A congressional committee is investigating the legal clinics at Northwestern University’s law school, prompting warnings that the inquiry could damage legal advocacy work throughout the country and even the foundation of the American legal system.
Northwestern faces another congressional investigation
This time, a committee argues that legal clinics at the law school are using tax dollars to “engage in progressive-left political advocacy.”
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
They are going after all opposition like the Gustapo. This what you get with a fascist in charge.
#fascism #trump #savedemocracy
#fascism #trump #savedemocracy
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A congressional committee is investigating the legal clinics at Northwestern University’s law school, prompting warnings that the inquiry could damage legal advocacy work throughout the country and even the foundation of the American legal system.
Northwestern faces another congressional investigation
This time, a committee argues that legal clinics at the law school are using tax dollars to “engage in progressive-left political advocacy.”
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A congressional committee is investigating the legal clinics at Northwestern University’s law school, prompting warnings that the inquiry could damage legal advocacy work throughout the country and even the foundation of the American legal system.
This makes more sense as a means of electricity generation “in the oceans”than windmills.
Electricity generation in the ocean: corpowerocean.com/wave-energy-...
Electricity generation in the ocean: corpowerocean.com/wave-energy-...
Wave Energy Technology – CorPower Ocean
High efficiency and naturally storm-resilient wave energy technology, avoiding extreme loads due to unique, patented technology and with 5x higher energy output per tonne of equipment.
corpowerocean.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
This makes more sense as a means of electricity generation “in the oceans”than windmills.
Electricity generation in the ocean: corpowerocean.com/wave-energy-...
Electricity generation in the ocean: corpowerocean.com/wave-energy-...
The three biggest issues facing the planet (climate change, population growth, & lack of education), could be solved with a better educated populous. The more intelligent a society, the more innovative it can be & the less susceptible to propaganda & dictators it will be.
March 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The three biggest issues facing the planet (climate change, population growth, & lack of education), could be solved with a better educated populous. The more intelligent a society, the more innovative it can be & the less susceptible to propaganda & dictators it will be.