A New Jersey data center will reportedly receive $77 million in tax breaks — while only creating one permanent job.
One job, in exchange for higher utility bills, noise pollution, and potential groundwater pollution.
Is it any wonder communities are organizing to stop data centers?
The Trump administration is removing protections for over 59 million acres of the National Forest System, opening untouched land to logging.
Doctor to patient: "Try to reduce your stress level, and if you somehow succeed please let me know how in God's name you did it."
I thought this felt relatable
@washingtonpost.com lives up to its motto ("democracy dies in darkness") with this expose about CDC killing a scientifically reviewed report already approved for publication. The findings? The COVID vaccine is a good thing that works. By @lenasun.bsky.social Gift link 🎁 wapo.st/41JhAhb
NEW MEMO from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee memo shows Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer plans to make big changes to the hearing process, including not requiring witnesses to swear in. trib.al/rjIltID
I think it’s good politics to speak loudly and clearly about the climate crisis. Time to end the climate hushing
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I thought this point Eric made about how libraries are early introductions to a social contract was really interesting, too:
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hey look that's me, doing my thing (talking about how damning it is for the Supreme Court to even hear oral argument in the birthright citizenship case in the first place)
@the14thcenter.bsky.social
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Hope John Roberts, who assured us that absolute immunity would prevent presidents from going after their predecessors, sees this
If you've ever wondered about this GOP being a cult...
Daily Reminder: Release th Epstein Files👇🏻
James Comer is under fire after a memo revealed Republicans are shifting away from traditional hearings on the Epstein Files.
Instead of formal proceedings, the committee is moving to “roundtables”—informal sessions with no authority.
Witnesses are not even required to be under oath.
We fought for the release of $4 million in federal funding for the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, which advances natural disaster research that protects millions across our country.
An important step forward — onwards!
High gas prices caused by Trump’s war on Iran are boosting Big Oil profits at your expense.
And they’re still getting billions of dollars in tax breaks every year — meaning you’re effectively getting charged twice.
Here’s what you need to know about Big Oil’s one-two punch.
A small ask from an author: if you’re an avid reader and you pick up a book from a small press or an indie author, please consider leaving a review if you enjoyed it.
Even one or two sentences makes a difference. You have no idea how much that means.
#AuthorSky #BookSky
California and Virginia actually let their voters have a say in redistricting! Did Texas let their voters have a say? Nope!
"They went door-to-door to tell their neighbors what the city had not told them: The data center would use twice as much electricity as all of Monterey Park."
The city’s notification in English reached only 40 people living within 500 feet. Activists worked in English, Chinese, Spanish & more!
The Brits appear ready to shame the US news media into covering this, distracted as they are by gazing at their own navels ...
Washington is pretending to look busy with phony investigations—but don't let them distract you from the cover-up.
The Epstein files remain hidden, and Pam Bondi still hasn’t appeared for questioning.
No hearings. No deposition date. No answers.
Great to see them putting women right at the front of sport …
"This is an important thing to think about."
So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out
So, first the Trump DOJ diverts law enforcement resources away from monitoring white supremacist extremism. And then targets one of the organizations most committed to monitoring the white extremist threat. Message received. Loud and clear.
Not a penny to make life more affordable for American families, but $70 BILLION for ICE to terrorize our communities.
This is your reminder that it's been ten months since the assassination of Melissa Hortman, her husband and her dog, and there hasn't been even a hint of justice for her family, friends or colleagues.
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.
JFC
