Paging bsky.app/profile/bill..., who recently wrote that the view that “cataclysmic climate change will decimate civilization” is wrong.
“People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future.”
www.gatesnotes.com/work/acceler...
Dear Senator Cornyn:
John. We know each other. You were one of the only Republicans to reach out to me when I joined Congress.
You are causing long-term harm to American democracy by encouraging federal law enforcement to arrest lawmakers over political disagreements. (1/2)
Better late than never… so proud of this project which I’ve co-lead with @lauranix.bsky.social in partnership with the inspiring team at @fedsagainstdoge.bsky.social.
Special thnx to the courageous workers who risked their livelihoods to speak out about the outrages they’re witnessing.
Check out our new audio series, 'I Do Solemnly Swear' - live now. Featuring interviews with anonymous federal workers, hear how DOGE is dismantling essential public services. Created with @fedsagainstdoge.bsky.social @marcnweiss.bsky.social and a fantastic documentary team. linktr.ee/FedsSpeakOut
Bone chilling.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
…They marched against tariffs and oligarchs, dark money and fascism, the deportation of legal immigrants and the Department of Government Efficiency.”
Embarrassing for @TheAtlantic.com, one of the best magazines out there.
Contrast this quote with the lead paragraph of The NY Times story:
“They came out in defense of national parks and small businesses, public education and health care for veterans, abortion rights and fair elections….
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“On the Mall, it was difficult to pinpoint a chief complaint or singular demand. Hands off what, exactly? I asked.”
Really? The whole point of today was to highlight the assault on a long list of things. Did @elaigodfrey.bsky.social not see this graphic?
Journalistic malpractice
Fire Elon Musk.
Use every legislative, judicial, and public pressure tactic at our disposal until we get it done.
We called for Dems to play hardball with Trump's Energy pick, fracking CEO Chris Wright, as LA burns and the globe breaches 1.5 degrees C of warming.
Dems in the hearing: "Happy birthday! I hope we're not boring your grandson! Will you come visit my state?"
www.energy.senate.gov/hearings/202...
Wild weekend reading: Exxon consultant DCI hacked enviro critics, shared that info with the oil company, then leaked it right-wing interests which used the stolen material to push narrative there was a conspiracy aiming to destroy Exxon www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Important story: Will @kathyhochul.bsky.social be the leader my kids — and families across the state — need her to be?
(I’m briefly quoted.)
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
The Inflation Reduction Act's $7,500 EV tax credit is incentivizing U.S. EV supply chain investment, and that's by design. Killing it, as Trump is contemplating, would be a big gift for China.
insideevs.com/news/741162/... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
Trump asked for a billion dollars and Big Oil CEO Harold Hamm asked for Chris Wright. As we fight for our clean energy future, they’re putting a fossil in charge. www.cnn.com/2024/11/16/p...
Cutting government spending has consequences. In New York City Adams’s budget cuts have fueled fires in the parks. hellgatenyc.com/parks-budget...
My guess
* Thou shalt have no other gods before Oil
* Thou shall kill
* Thou shalt steal
* Covet thy neighbor's proven reserves
Axios, presented by Chevron greenwashing
Love to read @axios.com!
Post your own guesses on Chevron's core beliefs...
One of the changes I’m really trying to make (and I’m breaking yeeeears of habit here) is:
1) don’t post mad
2) don’t engage with people who are posting mad
A must read
This place feels like moving into a new home and having to use a bowl to drink your first coffee because you haven’t found the mugs yet
But you love it and the mugs are around somewhere
A lot of people responsible for poor decisions are on a press tour right now because if they didn’t, people would rightfully be questioning THEIR leadership and they know it.
It’s weak even by normal left-punching standards. Zero evidence more Liz Cheney would have won this. The opposite, actually.
Good question. It may be a little early for that. And the problem is that the exit polls aren’t all that reliable. You really do have to wait for the more in-depth stats
Essential insights from long-time organizer Nellini Stamp
Do you want to know why Trump won? Here are some of the reasons. Dems need to listen to these good people. @aoc.bsky.social
Just to be clear: the incoming Trump administration is going to war against their own Republican senate majority and the constitution's advice and consent provision so they can make a man investigated for ***sex trafficking a minor*** into the most powerful law enforcement officer in the country.
This is worth following— but take frequent breaks to walk in a park.
The United States has oligarchs now.
Not merely rich people with more personal influence on politics than poorer people have, but a few extremely rich people closely connected to the national leader who act in government-like roles despite never being elected or nominated to any official position.
This is a handy list of House Democrats who do not have a fucking clue what we’re up against.