Steve Erickson
@zambezi13.bsky.social
Common sense is often used to explain away one's lack of critical thinking skills.
February 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Common sense is often used to explain away one's lack of critical thinking skills.
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This was all too real with Steward in our state: private equity companies are vampires, sucking out value from our health care system and funneling it to their investors. And patients suffer.
This is a great report, and I have a bill to stop private equity's abusive practices.
This is a great report, and I have a bill to stop private equity's abusive practices.
January 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This was all too real with Steward in our state: private equity companies are vampires, sucking out value from our health care system and funneling it to their investors. And patients suffer.
This is a great report, and I have a bill to stop private equity's abusive practices.
This is a great report, and I have a bill to stop private equity's abusive practices.
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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...
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A new study finds about a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction.
apnews.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A new study finds about a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
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X has ~18m daily USA users. @bsky.app, ~1.5m.
Is it worth 20 MINS a day to proactively recruit and bring your friends, neighbors,relatives, businesses, anyone who is or could be a user, to @bsky.app?
If Bluesky ends up with more users than the others, you destabilize musk, zuck, trump.
X has ~18m daily USA users. @bsky.app, ~1.5m.
Is it worth 20 MINS a day to proactively recruit and bring your friends, neighbors,relatives, businesses, anyone who is or could be a user, to @bsky.app?
If Bluesky ends up with more users than the others, you destabilize musk, zuck, trump.
January 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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🚨 ALEX TUCH HAT TRICK ALERT 🚨
December 28, 2024 at 2:24 AM
🚨 ALEX TUCH HAT TRICK ALERT 🚨
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BIG WIN: If you or a loved one have asthma, you may see the price of your inhaler go down.
I’ve sounded the alarm about companies like Teva rigging the patent system to keep the price of inhalers high.
The FTC is fighting to bring your health care costs down, and winning.
I’ve sounded the alarm about companies like Teva rigging the patent system to keep the price of inhalers high.
The FTC is fighting to bring your health care costs down, and winning.
December 26, 2024 at 3:45 PM
BIG WIN: If you or a loved one have asthma, you may see the price of your inhaler go down.
I’ve sounded the alarm about companies like Teva rigging the patent system to keep the price of inhalers high.
The FTC is fighting to bring your health care costs down, and winning.
I’ve sounded the alarm about companies like Teva rigging the patent system to keep the price of inhalers high.
The FTC is fighting to bring your health care costs down, and winning.
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NEW: They’re already trying to cut social security. Dems in the senate saved it.
December 21, 2024 at 4:51 AM
NEW: They’re already trying to cut social security. Dems in the senate saved it.
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The Clash release “London Calling”, their 3rd studio LP, today in 1979.
“Punk rock isn’t something you grow out of,” Joe Strummer said. “Punk rock is an attitude, and the essence of that attitude is, ‘Give us some truth.’”
“Train in Vain”
“Punk rock isn’t something you grow out of,” Joe Strummer said. “Punk rock is an attitude, and the essence of that attitude is, ‘Give us some truth.’”
“Train in Vain”
December 15, 2024 at 12:54 AM
The Clash release “London Calling”, their 3rd studio LP, today in 1979.
“Punk rock isn’t something you grow out of,” Joe Strummer said. “Punk rock is an attitude, and the essence of that attitude is, ‘Give us some truth.’”
“Train in Vain”
“Punk rock isn’t something you grow out of,” Joe Strummer said. “Punk rock is an attitude, and the essence of that attitude is, ‘Give us some truth.’”
“Train in Vain”
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Today, we hold the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and their families in our hearts.
It's been 12 years. The scourge of gun violence is still horrific.
The Democratic Party must remain steadfast to our commitment to commonsense gun violence prevention—and protecting kids.
It's been 12 years. The scourge of gun violence is still horrific.
The Democratic Party must remain steadfast to our commitment to commonsense gun violence prevention—and protecting kids.
December 15, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Today, we hold the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and their families in our hearts.
It's been 12 years. The scourge of gun violence is still horrific.
The Democratic Party must remain steadfast to our commitment to commonsense gun violence prevention—and protecting kids.
It's been 12 years. The scourge of gun violence is still horrific.
The Democratic Party must remain steadfast to our commitment to commonsense gun violence prevention—and protecting kids.
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Rochester is ranked No. 15 this year for Most Arts-Vibrant Communities in the United States!
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
December 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Rochester is ranked No. 15 this year for Most Arts-Vibrant Communities in the United States!
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
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Yaaaayyy!! Bluesky just hit 25 MILLION users!! 🎉 🥳 🎊
bsky-users.theo.io
bsky-users.theo.io
December 13, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Yaaaayyy!! Bluesky just hit 25 MILLION users!! 🎉 🥳 🎊
bsky-users.theo.io
bsky-users.theo.io
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I hope the Senate hears this important message.
77 Nobel Prize Winners Write Open Letter Urging Senate Not To Confirm RFK Jr. As HHS Secretary
They know what's at stake.
www.comicsands.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM
I hope the Senate hears this important message.
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So close! Ferrari 2025! #F1 #ScuderiaFerrari
December 8, 2024 at 6:14 PM
So close! Ferrari 2025! #F1 #ScuderiaFerrari
Congratulations for such a historic career with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton! Now, on to red livery to do some more. #ScuderiaFerrari
From @theathletic.bsky.social: It is the most successful driver-team partnership in F1 history: 12 years, 84 race wins, 6 World Championships.
This weekend marks Lewis Hamilton’s final lap with Mercedes. nyti.ms/3B6Hthh
This weekend marks Lewis Hamilton’s final lap with Mercedes. nyti.ms/3B6Hthh
December 8, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Congratulations for such a historic career with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton! Now, on to red livery to do some more. #ScuderiaFerrari
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From @theathletic.bsky.social: It is the most successful driver-team partnership in F1 history: 12 years, 84 race wins, 6 World Championships.
This weekend marks Lewis Hamilton’s final lap with Mercedes. nyti.ms/3B6Hthh
This weekend marks Lewis Hamilton’s final lap with Mercedes. nyti.ms/3B6Hthh
December 6, 2024 at 10:22 PM
From @theathletic.bsky.social: It is the most successful driver-team partnership in F1 history: 12 years, 84 race wins, 6 World Championships.
This weekend marks Lewis Hamilton’s final lap with Mercedes. nyti.ms/3B6Hthh
This weekend marks Lewis Hamilton’s final lap with Mercedes. nyti.ms/3B6Hthh
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BREAKING: President Biden will become the first President in American history to register job growth in every single month during his Presidency. This is huge.
December 7, 2024 at 8:47 PM
BREAKING: President Biden will become the first President in American history to register job growth in every single month during his Presidency. This is huge.
5 consecutive AFC East titles. Go Bills!!!
December 3, 2024 at 2:26 AM
5 consecutive AFC East titles. Go Bills!!!