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Today the Trump administration suspended leases for 5 offshore wind farms in federal waters that would generate electricity to some 2.5 million homes.
I wrote about the high cost of Trump's fossil fuel industry-induced opposition to to wind for @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
I wrote about the high cost of Trump's fossil fuel industry-induced opposition to to wind for @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Today the Trump administration suspended leases for 5 offshore wind farms in federal waters that would generate electricity to some 2.5 million homes.
I wrote about the high cost of Trump's fossil fuel industry-induced opposition to to wind for @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
I wrote about the high cost of Trump's fossil fuel industry-induced opposition to to wind for @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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"SpaceX and two other companies…" Guess who one of those other companies is?
Energy Transfer, a.k.a. the Big Oil company that has a $660+ million verdict against Greenpeace entities 😒
The oligarchy is attacking free speech, the right to protest, and now union rights. It's #TimeToResist
Energy Transfer, a.k.a. the Big Oil company that has a $660+ million verdict against Greenpeace entities 😒
The oligarchy is attacking free speech, the right to protest, and now union rights. It's #TimeToResist
This is what oligarchy looks like:
Today, 2 Trump judges ruled that the NLRB’s structure is unconstitutional giving Elon Musk, worth $410 billion, & other union busters the absolute power to exploit workers & violate labor law with impunity.
This disastrous decision cannot stand.
Today, 2 Trump judges ruled that the NLRB’s structure is unconstitutional giving Elon Musk, worth $410 billion, & other union busters the absolute power to exploit workers & violate labor law with impunity.
This disastrous decision cannot stand.
SpaceX Keeps Labor Board Case Frozen With Fifth Circuit Win (2)
SpaceX and two other companies can keep their court orders freezing unfair labor practice cases as they litigate their constitutional challenges to the National Labor Relations Board, a federal appeal...
news.bloomberglaw.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"SpaceX and two other companies…" Guess who one of those other companies is?
Energy Transfer, a.k.a. the Big Oil company that has a $660+ million verdict against Greenpeace entities 😒
The oligarchy is attacking free speech, the right to protest, and now union rights. It's #TimeToResist
Energy Transfer, a.k.a. the Big Oil company that has a $660+ million verdict against Greenpeace entities 😒
The oligarchy is attacking free speech, the right to protest, and now union rights. It's #TimeToResist
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In Sacramento yesterday morning a US citizen is tackled by ICE agents as his horrified wife screams.
July 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In Sacramento yesterday morning a US citizen is tackled by ICE agents as his horrified wife screams.
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We must stop ourselves from referring to what Trump et al are doing as “immigration policy.” Immigration is movement of people into a country for purposes of residency. Raids, abductions, travel bans, concentration camp construction isn’t “immigration policy.”
They’re crimes against humanity.
They’re crimes against humanity.
July 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We must stop ourselves from referring to what Trump et al are doing as “immigration policy.” Immigration is movement of people into a country for purposes of residency. Raids, abductions, travel bans, concentration camp construction isn’t “immigration policy.”
They’re crimes against humanity.
They’re crimes against humanity.
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What’s happening: In the last year, two refineries in CA have announced plans to close – and Big Oil is taking the opportunity to shakedown taxpayers and maximize profits on their way out, making Californians foot the bill for their pollution ❌❌ stoptheoilshakedown.org
July 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
What’s happening: In the last year, two refineries in CA have announced plans to close – and Big Oil is taking the opportunity to shakedown taxpayers and maximize profits on their way out, making Californians foot the bill for their pollution ❌❌ stoptheoilshakedown.org
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Yesterday, @politico.com ran an article about this week’s @calenergy.bsky.social meeting claiming that climate and environmental justice groups are lining up behind a plan that would “pump the brakes” on the transition away from fossil fuels. It’s time to set the story straight ⬇️⬇️
July 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Yesterday, @politico.com ran an article about this week’s @calenergy.bsky.social meeting claiming that climate and environmental justice groups are lining up behind a plan that would “pump the brakes” on the transition away from fossil fuels. It’s time to set the story straight ⬇️⬇️
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In March, a jury in North Dakota on a 'SLAPP' lawsuits taken by the pipeline company Energy Transfer found Greenpeace International and Greenpeace in the USA liable for over $660 million
Yesterday, Greenpeace had its first hearing in Dutch court to use the EU's new anti-SLAPP law to fight back
Yesterday, Greenpeace had its first hearing in Dutch court to use the EU's new anti-SLAPP law to fight back
Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech - Greenpeace International
In a first, landmark test case of the EU's new legislation to protect freedom of expression and stop abusive lawsuits, Greenpeace International challenges the US oil pipeline company, Energy Transfer,...
www.greenpeace.org
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
In March, a jury in North Dakota on a 'SLAPP' lawsuits taken by the pipeline company Energy Transfer found Greenpeace International and Greenpeace in the USA liable for over $660 million
Yesterday, Greenpeace had its first hearing in Dutch court to use the EU's new anti-SLAPP law to fight back
Yesterday, Greenpeace had its first hearing in Dutch court to use the EU's new anti-SLAPP law to fight back
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On 10 July, it will be 40 years since the French secret service bombed the Rainbow Warrior, killing photographer Fernando Pereira
The powerful still seek to repress protest and silence critics
They have more weapons than bullets and bombs – defunding NGOs and tying them up in spurious legal fights
The powerful still seek to repress protest and silence critics
They have more weapons than bullets and bombs – defunding NGOs and tying them up in spurious legal fights
Court attacks and defunding NGOs: a growing pattern of silencing protest in Europe
This week, Greenpeace had its first hearing in a Dutch court to use the EU’s new protections against these types of spurious lawsuits to shut down free speech – the first time this EU law will be put ...
euobserver.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On 10 July, it will be 40 years since the French secret service bombed the Rainbow Warrior, killing photographer Fernando Pereira
The powerful still seek to repress protest and silence critics
They have more weapons than bullets and bombs – defunding NGOs and tying them up in spurious legal fights
The powerful still seek to repress protest and silence critics
They have more weapons than bullets and bombs – defunding NGOs and tying them up in spurious legal fights
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The IBEW thinks the One Big Horrible Bill sucks too.
“Make no mistake, this bill will cost hundreds of thousands of good-paying construction jobs, billions of work hours, and hundreds of billions in lost wages and economic benefits to America’s middle class."
“Make no mistake, this bill will cost hundreds of thousands of good-paying construction jobs, billions of work hours, and hundreds of billions in lost wages and economic benefits to America’s middle class."
June 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The IBEW thinks the One Big Horrible Bill sucks too.
“Make no mistake, this bill will cost hundreds of thousands of good-paying construction jobs, billions of work hours, and hundreds of billions in lost wages and economic benefits to America’s middle class."
“Make no mistake, this bill will cost hundreds of thousands of good-paying construction jobs, billions of work hours, and hundreds of billions in lost wages and economic benefits to America’s middle class."
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If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
June 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
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Just awful: A 75-year-old man just died in ICE custody, ICE has revealed in a notice to Congress.
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
Isidro Perez came to the United States from Cuba nearly 60 years ago. This is who Stephen Miller is going after now?
newrepublic.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Just awful: A 75-year-old man just died in ICE custody, ICE has revealed in a notice to Congress.
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
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"cost savings" is DC speak for "dead grandmas"
News: Sen. Rick Scott amendment lowering federal match for Medicaid expansion has been filed. Would be "grandfathering" in beneficiaries until 2030 at 90 percent match, lower state-specific rate kicks in in 2031. Cost savings of $313 billion
full copy: cdn.sanity.io/files/ifn0l6...
full copy: cdn.sanity.io/files/ifn0l6...
cdn.sanity.io
June 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"cost savings" is DC speak for "dead grandmas"
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Every major health system in Louisiana is warning Speaker Mike Johnson and the rest of the state's congressional delegation that the Senate GOP's Medicaid cuts "would be historic in their devastation."
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Louisiana hospitals warn Mike Johnson of 'devastation' from megabill
www.politico.com
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every major health system in Louisiana is warning Speaker Mike Johnson and the rest of the state's congressional delegation that the Senate GOP's Medicaid cuts "would be historic in their devastation."
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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If you live in Louisiana Congressional District 04
You need to know that Mike Johnson is aware of this 👇
And still has plans to push the OBBB through anyway
You need to know that Mike Johnson isn't serving your best interests
You need to know that Mike Johnson is aware of this 👇
And still has plans to push the OBBB through anyway
You need to know that Mike Johnson isn't serving your best interests
Every major health system in Louisiana is warning Speaker Mike Johnson and the rest of the state's congressional delegation that the Senate GOP's Medicaid cuts "would be historic in their devastation."
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Louisiana hospitals warn Mike Johnson of 'devastation' from megabill
www.politico.com
June 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
If you live in Louisiana Congressional District 04
You need to know that Mike Johnson is aware of this 👇
And still has plans to push the OBBB through anyway
You need to know that Mike Johnson isn't serving your best interests
You need to know that Mike Johnson is aware of this 👇
And still has plans to push the OBBB through anyway
You need to know that Mike Johnson isn't serving your best interests
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I am not a lawyer but I cannot think of a single definition of "free market" that would accurately describe the production and distribution of fossil fuels in the United States
June 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I am not a lawyer but I cannot think of a single definition of "free market" that would accurately describe the production and distribution of fossil fuels in the United States
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Happening Now: Mahmoud Khalil's bail hearing in his New Jersey habeas corpus case.
Khalil is currently detained for inconsistencies on his residency application. A judge ruled that he can't be detained for his potential foreign policy impact.
Following live for @courthousenews.bsky.social
Khalil is currently detained for inconsistencies on his residency application. A judge ruled that he can't be detained for his potential foreign policy impact.
Following live for @courthousenews.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Happening Now: Mahmoud Khalil's bail hearing in his New Jersey habeas corpus case.
Khalil is currently detained for inconsistencies on his residency application. A judge ruled that he can't be detained for his potential foreign policy impact.
Following live for @courthousenews.bsky.social
Khalil is currently detained for inconsistencies on his residency application. A judge ruled that he can't be detained for his potential foreign policy impact.
Following live for @courthousenews.bsky.social
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Judge Farbiarz: "Petitioner is not a flight risk." He's also "not a danger to the community."
"Period, full stop."
He says it's "highly unusual" for the government to continue detaining Khalil, particulaly given the "thick record" in his favor that the gov't hasn't objected to.
"Period, full stop."
He says it's "highly unusual" for the government to continue detaining Khalil, particulaly given the "thick record" in his favor that the gov't hasn't objected to.
June 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Judge Farbiarz: "Petitioner is not a flight risk." He's also "not a danger to the community."
"Period, full stop."
He says it's "highly unusual" for the government to continue detaining Khalil, particulaly given the "thick record" in his favor that the gov't hasn't objected to.
"Period, full stop."
He says it's "highly unusual" for the government to continue detaining Khalil, particulaly given the "thick record" in his favor that the gov't hasn't objected to.
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🚨BREAKING: 8 out of 10 surveyed around the world think that polluters - not the people - should pay for climate damages.
That’s an OVERWHELMING majority saying - it’s time to make polluters pay.
Sign the Polluters Pay Pact today 👇
act-int.greenpeace.org/polluters-pa...
That’s an OVERWHELMING majority saying - it’s time to make polluters pay.
Sign the Polluters Pay Pact today 👇
act-int.greenpeace.org/polluters-pa...
Polluters broke it, we're paying for it. Make Polluters Pay
Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay.
act-int.greenpeace.org
June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨BREAKING: 8 out of 10 surveyed around the world think that polluters - not the people - should pay for climate damages.
That’s an OVERWHELMING majority saying - it’s time to make polluters pay.
Sign the Polluters Pay Pact today 👇
act-int.greenpeace.org/polluters-pa...
That’s an OVERWHELMING majority saying - it’s time to make polluters pay.
Sign the Polluters Pay Pact today 👇
act-int.greenpeace.org/polluters-pa...
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Now with Israel's attack on Iran, the airports are shut down, and our three remaining 'Madleen' team members, Pascal Maurieras, Yanis Mhamdi, and Marco van Rennes may face an extra month, illegally detained in Israeli prison.
Contact their government and demand they protect their citizens.
Contact their government and demand they protect their citizens.
June 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Now with Israel's attack on Iran, the airports are shut down, and our three remaining 'Madleen' team members, Pascal Maurieras, Yanis Mhamdi, and Marco van Rennes may face an extra month, illegally detained in Israeli prison.
Contact their government and demand they protect their citizens.
Contact their government and demand they protect their citizens.
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The workers who feed us are not criminals. Most have been here for decades. We need to protect the workers who are already here from being hunted down in the fields.
If President Trump is in charge, these raids against farms will stop immediately.
If President Trump is in charge, these raids against farms will stop immediately.
June 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The workers who feed us are not criminals. Most have been here for decades. We need to protect the workers who are already here from being hunted down in the fields.
If President Trump is in charge, these raids against farms will stop immediately.
If President Trump is in charge, these raids against farms will stop immediately.
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Note the point @padilla.senate.gov was making when he was assaulted by Noem's team: That she keeps cycling thru six cases as her justification for the gulag.
June 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Note the point @padilla.senate.gov was making when he was assaulted by Noem's team: That she keeps cycling thru six cases as her justification for the gulag.
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There's no word to describe physically assaulting a US Senator for attending a press conference and asking a question other than authoritarianism.
Wow. California Sen. Alex Padilla is wrestled and detained by federal officers after showing up to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference in LA. (video from Bill Melugin of Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There's no word to describe physically assaulting a US Senator for attending a press conference and asking a question other than authoritarianism.
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Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
June 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
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NEW 🌶️🌶️🌶️ POLL: We worked with Impact Research to investigate suspected vulnerabilities in Trump’s immigration agenda. We found a clear strategic opportunity and imperative for Dem leaders to go on offense on immigration, with coverage in Politico and on our podcast. 🧵here.
June 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
NEW 🌶️🌶️🌶️ POLL: We worked with Impact Research to investigate suspected vulnerabilities in Trump’s immigration agenda. We found a clear strategic opportunity and imperative for Dem leaders to go on offense on immigration, with coverage in Politico and on our podcast. 🧵here.