El Martillo
@theemrhammer.bsky.social
Journeyman Electrician | Trade Unionist | Government Affairs| Austin FC Supporter #LosVerdesATX #COYI⚒️
I talk a lot of about energy, decarbonization, urbanism, labor, and justice.
I talk a lot of about energy, decarbonization, urbanism, labor, and justice.
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No worker should have to risk their life in the Texas heat so a billionaire can make a few extra pennies!
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
Texas Workers Keep Dying in the Heat - Inside Climate News
Despite its blazing temperatures, Texas has no labor protections for heat. That leaves workers, especially immigrants, vulnerable on the job.
insideclimatenews.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
No worker should have to risk their life in the Texas heat so a billionaire can make a few extra pennies!
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
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President Trump has floated the idea of mortgages that take half a century to pay off. Here’s how that could affect Bay Area home prices — and why financial experts don’t like the idea.
Trump floats 50-year mortgages — experts call it ‘a horrible idea.’ Here’s why
President Trump has floated the idea of mortgages that take half a century to pay off. Here’s how that could affect Bay Area home prices — and why financial experts don’t like the idea.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
President Trump has floated the idea of mortgages that take half a century to pay off. Here’s how that could affect Bay Area home prices — and why financial experts don’t like the idea.
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I have in my hands definitive evidence that my opponent has committed a world-historic evil. Evidence that, were it to be released to the public, would cause his supporters to abandon him and his entire world to crumble to dust. I therefore have no choice but to give in to every one of his demands
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I have in my hands definitive evidence that my opponent has committed a world-historic evil. Evidence that, were it to be released to the public, would cause his supporters to abandon him and his entire world to crumble to dust. I therefore have no choice but to give in to every one of his demands
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SCOOP: ICE is allocating as much as $180 million to pay bounty hunters and private investigators who verify the address and location of undocumented people ICE wishes to detain, including with physical surveillance, according to procurement records reviewed by 404 Media.
ICE Plans to Spend $180 Million on Bounty Hunters to Stalk Immigrants
Newly released documents provide more details about ICE's plan to use bounty hunters and private investigators to find the location of undocumented immigrants.
www.404media.co
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SCOOP: ICE is allocating as much as $180 million to pay bounty hunters and private investigators who verify the address and location of undocumented people ICE wishes to detain, including with physical surveillance, according to procurement records reviewed by 404 Media.
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"Wind projects lead to better local schools and lift neighbouring property values by about 3 per cent, according to a surprising new piece of research out of the US this week." reneweconomy.com.au/wind-farms-l... via @racheljourno.bsky.social 🔌💡
reneweconomy.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"Wind projects lead to better local schools and lift neighbouring property values by about 3 per cent, according to a surprising new piece of research out of the US this week." reneweconomy.com.au/wind-farms-l... via @racheljourno.bsky.social 🔌💡
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Got turned down on a piece about ICE in Chicago for an international news org because they believed I couldn’t be objective about my neighbors getting kidnapped. And well, guilty as charged I guess.
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Got turned down on a piece about ICE in Chicago for an international news org because they believed I couldn’t be objective about my neighbors getting kidnapped. And well, guilty as charged I guess.
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Our editorial stance is kidnappings are bad. This is not Real Journalism because it's important to be neutral about atrocities
Got turned down on a piece about ICE in Chicago for an international news org because they believed I couldn’t be objective about my neighbors getting kidnapped. And well, guilty as charged I guess.
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our editorial stance is kidnappings are bad. This is not Real Journalism because it's important to be neutral about atrocities
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Anyone who goes to conservative conferences knows how many groypers and or Nick Fuentes disciples staff Capitol Hill offices, think tanks or lobbying firms.
I wrote a piece a few weeks ago claiming antisemitism was on the verge of going mainstream. It was clear to me that most people had trouble buying it.
That's understandable. But it's happening.
Example: Conservatives themselves are now saying that 30 to 40% of Zoomers in Washington are Groypers.
That's understandable. But it's happening.
Example: Conservatives themselves are now saying that 30 to 40% of Zoomers in Washington are Groypers.
What I Saw And Heard In Washington
Groyperism's Spread Among Generation Z Conservative Apparatchiks Is Real
roddreher.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Anyone who goes to conservative conferences knows how many groypers and or Nick Fuentes disciples staff Capitol Hill offices, think tanks or lobbying firms.
You’ve GOT to be kidding me!
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
You’ve GOT to be kidding me!
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Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
The WPA kept two of my great-grandfathers working.
you ever think about the works progress administration? I sure do. I wish that was a thing now. I would be so glad to contribute my labor to like. A random ass local bridge
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The WPA kept two of my great-grandfathers working.
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Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Paramount Has Blacklist for Stars Deemed “Overtly Antisemitic” — World of Reel
It sure looks like the likes of Javier Bardem, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo won’t be making movies for Paramount in the foreseeable future.
www.worldofreel.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
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I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
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Another thing to keep in mind: www.dmagazine.com/micropost/wi...
Wired: ICE planning a shadow deportation network in Texas
As we’ve mentioned, Dallas will soon discuss whether the Dallas Police Department should participate in the federal 287(g) program, specifically, a part
www.dmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Another thing to keep in mind: www.dmagazine.com/micropost/wi...
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And this is a Marshall Project story about how it could have a negative impact on police retention.
www.dmagazine.com/micropost/th...
www.dmagazine.com/micropost/th...
The Marshall Project says ICE partnerships also hurt local police retention
The City Council isn’t meeting or holding briefings this week, which means the question of whether Dallas should consider participating in the federal
www.dmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
And this is a Marshall Project story about how it could have a negative impact on police retention.
www.dmagazine.com/micropost/th...
www.dmagazine.com/micropost/th...
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Several people have signed up to speak. What's interesting is it's not just a single demographic--they're all being represented so far, and they're all adamantly against the city partnering with ICE.
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Several people have signed up to speak. What's interesting is it's not just a single demographic--they're all being represented so far, and they're all adamantly against the city partnering with ICE.
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wrote about ai real estate listings for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/cult...
Your Dream House Might Be a Fantasy
AI has has invaded the real estate industry, dissolving the boundaries between image enhancement and false advertising.
www.thenation.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
wrote about ai real estate listings for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/cult...
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RFK Jr. peeling out of the meeting like he can't remember whether he's the one who sold that guy the heroin.
holy shit -- one of Trump's toadies just passed out and the White House event is brought to an abrupt end
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
RFK Jr. peeling out of the meeting like he can't remember whether he's the one who sold that guy the heroin.
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All I'm saying is the reason I don't buy that POLITICO article about Rs moving away from Trump is that they could easily just agree to release the Epstein Files and then they wouldn't even have to worry about the political fallout. Media would do the work for them. They want and like him in charge.
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
All I'm saying is the reason I don't buy that POLITICO article about Rs moving away from Trump is that they could easily just agree to release the Epstein Files and then they wouldn't even have to worry about the political fallout. Media would do the work for them. They want and like him in charge.
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If you are a federal worker or know someone who has been impacted by the shutdown, these resources can help: aflcio.org/about-us/pro...
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If you are a federal worker or know someone who has been impacted by the shutdown, these resources can help: aflcio.org/about-us/pro...
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TurboTax makers Intuit have lobbied the government for years to block free public tax-filing.
Now Trump has terminated the free IRS Direct File program, nearly a year after Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Now Trump has terminated the free IRS Direct File program, nearly a year after Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
TurboTax makers Intuit have lobbied the government for years to block free public tax-filing.
Now Trump has terminated the free IRS Direct File program, nearly a year after Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Now Trump has terminated the free IRS Direct File program, nearly a year after Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
If NYC is more than happy to vote for a young Muslim man, then I think that's a pretty strong indicator that 2024 was not about Americans rejecting a woman of color.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If NYC is more than happy to vote for a young Muslim man, then I think that's a pretty strong indicator that 2024 was not about Americans rejecting a woman of color.
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Today, Idaho is the reddest state in the union. The current GOP governor, Brad Little, is considered way too liberal for the right wing of the party despite being pro-life, pro-business, pro-Trump. The Dems haven't won a statewide office in years.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today, Idaho is the reddest state in the union. The current GOP governor, Brad Little, is considered way too liberal for the right wing of the party despite being pro-life, pro-business, pro-Trump. The Dems haven't won a statewide office in years.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font