I firmly believe presidents & people with control over medical agencies should understand percentages!
If *you* don’t, no judgment; I will explain in the next couple posts how they work. The short version is that Senator Warren is correct in the clip, and there’s NO interpretation in which RFKJr is
❌ President Trump is dismantling the U.S. Forest Service — which manages 16 million acres of public land in Oregon.
❗️Trump doesn't care about protecting our forests’ future.
The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant, a silver recovery business. An emergency management official says workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility when the leak occurred, causing a chemical gas reaction. n.pr/491vQFO
It's not just the older men in the Trump Administration, even Trump's Dep. Assistant Secretary of DHS in charge of Counter-Terrorism is into the 'sex for money' scam, only in her case she advertises for men to sponsor her lavish lifestyle in exchange for being her 'boyfriend.' Only for big spenders.
This is your periodic reminder that Democrats introduced legislation in 2021 to ban gerrymandering nationwide and every republican voted against it except two who were absent.
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What do Levi’s, Hanes, and Chewy have in common?
California AG Rob Bonta just revealed evidence alleging that Amazon used its power to pressure them, and countless other brands, to inflate prices of listings on rival online marketplaces as part of wide-ranging price-fixing scheme.
Inflation AND shrinkflation. Waiting for prices to "back down" to pre-pandemic levels?
the average family of four is now spending $741 more a year than in 2020 for the exact same groceries, and $41 of that increase is attributable to package-size decreases.
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Looks like Rev. David Black, the Presbyterian pastor who was shot in the head and body with pepper balls by DHS agents as he was praying outside an ICE facility in IL, is back on the Hill today.
He's testifying at a Homeland Security committee hearing on "ICE and CBP attacks on U.S. citizens."
The acting head of the CDC has canceled the publication of a study that found that the Covid vaccine sharply cut the odds of hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter
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On the pod, @gtconway.bsky.social lays out accountability agenda if Dems win House:
*Impeach Trump and top officials
*Criminal referrals to DOJ
*25th Amendment commission
*Fix Impoundment Act
*Codify DOJ independence
There's much more here. It's a good discussion:
newrepublic.com/article/2091...
Indictment of @splcenter.org is based on clear false narrative.
False: DOJ and Kash Patel's claim that SPLC supported white supremacist groups via paying informants.
Reality:
“We frequently shared what we learned from informants with local and federal law enforcement, including the FBI."
At least 34 tankers linked to Iran, including vessels carrying crude oil, have successfully bypassed the U.S. blockade, per FT
Thrilled, honored, and so proud of @wired.com for winning the 2026 Hillman Prize for Magazine Journalism:
"WIRED’s stories were not only groundbreaking; they were singular."
If not for Trump, what's the emoluments clause for? What's impeachment for? What's the 25th Amendment for? What's section 3 of the 14th Amendment for? What are checks and balances for?
The baddies are cherrypicking the Constitution the same way they do the bible: for their own benefit.
I also want to shout @lataco.bsky.social's great feature on the organizing in Monterey Park, aptly titled "How to Stop a Data Center in Your Backyard":
Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post That He Had Access To 'Vatican Files' And Could Bring Down 'The Entire Catholic Church Overnight' -- Fake Post
#CheckTok #FactCheck #DonaldTrump #Vatican #CatholicChurch #TruthSocial
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Incredible shots of the exchange between Rep. AOC and RFK, Jr. at today’s congressional hearing.
(image credit: WSJ reporter @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social)
Turns out the phrase “America First” is preceded by the words “Sell Out.”
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for its tracking of hate groups, said that the Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the nonprofit regarding their use of informants.
WARREN: That's not my question. Are you refusing to tell us if you have investments in vehicles set up by Jeffrey Epstein?
KEVIN WARSH: Those assets will be sold if I'm confirmed
I had the opportunity to confront Pete Hegseth's bigoted spiritual mentor, Pastor Doug Wilson, and call him out on his history of hate, his misreading of the Bible, his hijacking of Jesus, and his cosplay Crusading.
It was worth it.
A US army sergeant with 27 years of military service – including deployment to Afghanistan – has said that federal immigration agents recently arrested his wife during an appointment at an El Paso, Texas, immigration office.
Mass shooting in Winston Salem NC kills 2 kids and 8 injured Schools nearby all went on lockdown all day! Not even a blip on the radar really. 😔🤷🏻♀️ #NC #NCpol wlos.com/news/local/m...
Emails released on Monday by California’s attorney general show Amazon allegedly colluding with other companies to raise the prices of pet treats, khaki pants, eyedrops and other products sold online
Today's ELECTION DAY!
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Polls are open 6am-7pm.
Well, at least the BBC is covering this.
