@whimsydmg.bsky.social
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Clay Higgins was the only member of the House to vote against releasing the Epstein files.
His record also includes allegedly putting a gun to the head of one of his ex-wives, voting for a neo-Nazi, and assaulting an unarmed Black man while working as a cop.
@nlanard.bsky.social's post from Sept:
His record also includes allegedly putting a gun to the head of one of his ex-wives, voting for a neo-Nazi, and assaulting an unarmed Black man while working as a cop.
@nlanard.bsky.social's post from Sept:
Rep. Clay Higgins’ racist tweet is only the tip of the iceberg
His record includes allegedly putting a gun to the head of one his three ex-wives, voting for a neo-Nazi, and assaulting an unarmed Black man.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Clay Higgins was the only member of the House to vote against releasing the Epstein files.
His record also includes allegedly putting a gun to the head of one of his ex-wives, voting for a neo-Nazi, and assaulting an unarmed Black man while working as a cop.
@nlanard.bsky.social's post from Sept:
His record also includes allegedly putting a gun to the head of one of his ex-wives, voting for a neo-Nazi, and assaulting an unarmed Black man while working as a cop.
@nlanard.bsky.social's post from Sept:
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I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
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It was an honor for MK and me to meet with Pope Leo XIV – a son of Illinois – to express the pride and reverence of the people of this great state. Pope Leo XIV’s message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions.
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It was an honor for MK and me to meet with Pope Leo XIV – a son of Illinois – to express the pride and reverence of the people of this great state. Pope Leo XIV’s message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions.
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This Ohio county banned commercial wind and solar. Not so fast, residents said. [via @canarymedia.com]
This Ohio county banned commercial wind and solar. Not so fast, residents said.
The state, shockingly, lets local officials block renewables projects—but not fossil-fuel ones.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This Ohio county banned commercial wind and solar. Not so fast, residents said. [via @canarymedia.com]
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At least 4,900 Minnesotans are at risk of being pushed to the streets because of Trump’s cuts to housing - children, seniors, veterans.
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
'A drastic cut': New HUD rules affect 1,600 beds for homeless in Northeastern Minnesota
Last week, the Trump administration said only 30% of the national Continuum of Care program’s $3.9 billion can be used for permanent housing, down from approximately 90% this year.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
At least 4,900 Minnesotans are at risk of being pushed to the streets because of Trump’s cuts to housing - children, seniors, veterans.
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
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Well done elder white women in Nebraska using their social status for good: “We love the immigrants“ www.klkntv.com/we-love-the-...
#PissedOffGrandmas
#NoICEDetentionCenters
#PissedOffGrandmas
#NoICEDetentionCenters
'We love the immigrants': Nebraska grandparents protest McCook ICE facility
A group called "Pissed Off Grandmas" gathered outside of the governor's mansion to sing in protest on Monday.
www.klkntv.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Well done elder white women in Nebraska using their social status for good: “We love the immigrants“ www.klkntv.com/we-love-the-...
#PissedOffGrandmas
#NoICEDetentionCenters
#PissedOffGrandmas
#NoICEDetentionCenters
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NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
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New polling from Marist shows Democrats holding a 14-point lead nationally on the 2026 generic congressional ballot—55% vs 41%. (Link in reply)
November 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
New polling from Marist shows Democrats holding a 14-point lead nationally on the 2026 generic congressional ballot—55% vs 41%. (Link in reply)
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NEW: Trump’s climate policies could lead to 1.3 million more temperature-related deaths by 2115, our analysis found.
“The sheer numbers are horrifying,” a climate advocate said. “These are people with lives, with families, with hopes and dreams.”
“The sheer numbers are horrifying,” a climate advocate said. “These are people with lives, with families, with hopes and dreams.”
Trump’s Anti-Green Agenda Could Lead to 1.3 Million More Climate Deaths. The Poorest Countries Will Be Impacted Most.
Most of the people expected to suffer these temperature-related deaths live in poor countries in Africa and South Asia that are least prepared to cope with the increasing heat from climate change.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Trump’s climate policies could lead to 1.3 million more temperature-related deaths by 2115, our analysis found.
“The sheer numbers are horrifying,” a climate advocate said. “These are people with lives, with families, with hopes and dreams.”
“The sheer numbers are horrifying,” a climate advocate said. “These are people with lives, with families, with hopes and dreams.”
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You've probably seen Marjorie Taylor Greene on the airwaves denouncing the "toxic politics" in the United States. So, let's revisit the evidence of who helped make these politics so toxic.
WATCH:
WATCH:
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
You've probably seen Marjorie Taylor Greene on the airwaves denouncing the "toxic politics" in the United States. So, let's revisit the evidence of who helped make these politics so toxic.
WATCH:
WATCH:
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
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That they have lived with this trauma & pain for so long is truly heartbreaking. How anyone can support protecting the perpetrators any longer is hard to believe & a complete disgrace!
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
Epstein survivors just demanded the release of the files in this new PSA. Watch it here.
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
That they have lived with this trauma & pain for so long is truly heartbreaking. How anyone can support protecting the perpetrators any longer is hard to believe & a complete disgrace!
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
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NEW: After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s influence over state government.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
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Epstein documents released last week showed dozens of email exchanges between Summers and Epstein from 2016 to 2019.
Epstein Files Fallout: Larry Summers Steps Back From Public Roles, Says He’s ‘Deeply Ashamed’
Epstein documents released last week showed dozens of email exchanges between Summers and Epstein from 2016 to 2019.
www.forbes.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Epstein documents released last week showed dozens of email exchanges between Summers and Epstein from 2016 to 2019.
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"Quiet, piggy!"
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"Quiet, piggy!"
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“Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
In a bombshell decision on Tuesday, a federal court in Texas blocked a new congressional map that was created after President Trump demanded that the state redraw district lines to hand Republicans five new seats.
In a bombshell decision on Tuesday, a federal court in Texas blocked a new congressional map that was created after President Trump demanded that the state redraw district lines to hand Republicans five new seats.
A Trump-appointed judge just blocked Trump’s Texas gerrymander
Trump could lose the redistricting war he started.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
In a bombshell decision on Tuesday, a federal court in Texas blocked a new congressional map that was created after President Trump demanded that the state redraw district lines to hand Republicans five new seats.
In a bombshell decision on Tuesday, a federal court in Texas blocked a new congressional map that was created after President Trump demanded that the state redraw district lines to hand Republicans five new seats.
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“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.”
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.”
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
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President Trump was dead set against releasing the Epstein files until he realized they had the votes in the House with or without him.
After the House vote today, the Senate needs to act.
It’s time to release the files.
After the House vote today, the Senate needs to act.
It’s time to release the files.
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
President Trump was dead set against releasing the Epstein files until he realized they had the votes in the House with or without him.
After the House vote today, the Senate needs to act.
It’s time to release the files.
After the House vote today, the Senate needs to act.
It’s time to release the files.
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We just started a project converting a state property in Riverside into 150 affordable housing units for low-income Californians.
Whether it's transforming state land or repealing NIMBY roadblocks, we're using an all-of-the-above mindset to take on the housing crisis.
Whether it's transforming state land or repealing NIMBY roadblocks, we're using an all-of-the-above mindset to take on the housing crisis.
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We just started a project converting a state property in Riverside into 150 affordable housing units for low-income Californians.
Whether it's transforming state land or repealing NIMBY roadblocks, we're using an all-of-the-above mindset to take on the housing crisis.
Whether it's transforming state land or repealing NIMBY roadblocks, we're using an all-of-the-above mindset to take on the housing crisis.
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"The science is evolving quite rapidly and time is running out to do anything about it because the tipping point may well be quite close," says PIK's @rahmstorf.bsky.social in this piece on Iceland declaring the potential collapse of #AMOC a national security risk. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
Iceland on alert amid Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse | REUTERS
YouTube video by Reuters
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November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"The science is evolving quite rapidly and time is running out to do anything about it because the tipping point may well be quite close," says PIK's @rahmstorf.bsky.social in this piece on Iceland declaring the potential collapse of #AMOC a national security risk. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
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NEW STORY // Harrell Concedes to Wilson, Ushering in a New Era in Seattle
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/h...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/h...
Harrell Concedes to Wilson, Ushering in a New Era in Seattle » The Urbanist
# On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to progressive challenger Katie Wilson, surrounded by supporters in the lobby of Seattle City Hall. His speech vacillated between a conciliator...
www.theurbanist.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NEW STORY // Harrell Concedes to Wilson, Ushering in a New Era in Seattle
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/h...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/h...
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Had 4 years of outrage media coverage of Hunter Biden having a board seat but not quite as much energy directed to what is basically legalized bribery. Need your tariffs cut? Just hand Trump a <checks notes> $130,000 solid gold bar and a bespoke Rolex desk clock. Media shrugs.
November 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Had 4 years of outrage media coverage of Hunter Biden having a board seat but not quite as much energy directed to what is basically legalized bribery. Need your tariffs cut? Just hand Trump a <checks notes> $130,000 solid gold bar and a bespoke Rolex desk clock. Media shrugs.
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While Trump has banned any government officials from attending the critical UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil, he is spending billions of dollars concentrating an armada of destroyers, amphibious boats, and the largest aircraft carrier in the Navy, plus dozens of fighter jets and other...
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
While Trump has banned any government officials from attending the critical UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil, he is spending billions of dollars concentrating an armada of destroyers, amphibious boats, and the largest aircraft carrier in the Navy, plus dozens of fighter jets and other...
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Families are getting crushed by Trump’s economy: food prices sky-high, foreclosures spiking, and hiring slowing.
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Families are getting crushed by Trump’s economy: food prices sky-high, foreclosures spiking, and hiring slowing.