Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them.
New piece ↓
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How do we find our way among so much uncertainty? That’s the question at the heart of "Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home" by Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson. Bill McKibben calls it “invaluable.” Order: www.climatewayfinding.earth @kkwilkinson.bsky.social #climate
Before they were arrested- Vets are demanding an end to the war on Iran at the Cannon Building in Washington, D.C.
Khanna: "You have the pope lecturing America about possible war crimes. You have the president threatening to destroy all power plants. What have we achieved? We've created devastation."
Trump’s speech: “We can’t take care of daycare. We’re a big country ... We’re fighting wars ... It’s not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things.” Your money, our money, our public lands, our kids.”@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social nails it.
Cover of Mother Jones with an image of fingers pointing at John Roberts and the coverline "Blame John Roberts for Everything"
The NYT big expose on SCOTUS today pairs well with @ariberman.bsky.social and @pemalevy.bsky.social's cover story on how ~everything wrong with this country today can be laid at the feet of John Roberts: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"She’s been a court interpreter for over 20 years, the only one licensed in Texas for Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu. Her language skills are requested nationwide..."
"One of her children recently enlisted in the military...
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Today is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
The FBI Director, the DC US Attorney, and the Secretary of Defense walk into a bar.
Apparently like every day.
Missouri's murder rate is 73% HIGHER than California’s.
No amount of right-wing spinning can change reality: our state is investing in prevention, enforcement, and is holding criminals accountable.
The U.S. Senator from Missouri should fix his own failed policies before lecturing us.
Tesla. Disney. CVS Health. United Airlines. PayPal. Billions in profits. $0 in federal corporate income taxes.
That money should be funding schools, healthcare, and public services.
This is why people are mad as hell.
The gaudy gilded monument in Trump’s ostentatious style will be paid for by our taxes. How about affordable prices, healthcare for all, & global peace? Trump’s definition of MAGA is a return to the gilded age on steroids. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Anything to make Putin happy. Trump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/w...
Hmmmm. I wonder why tourists are choosing not to visit America???
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman said, "We are the only major destination in the world losing visitors. That is a problem we need to solve."
How many years will it take to bring visitors back to the USA?
France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces.
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
It's reverse Robin Hood.
Mamdani: When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich
Well, today we're taxing the rich...
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Kaine: "You don't sucker punch somebody in a bar and then blame your buddies when they don't join the fight with you. If the president wanted the support of allies, he should've respected them instead of putting tariffs on their economies and trash talking them."
A bully commander in chief watches cage fighting during Iran negotiations. America First was a ploy full of broken promises to MAGA to reelect him. #Trump #25th www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/u...
Oh, yeah, that was the Obama Iran deal.
Not sure. Probably!
I’m honored to be serving as Master of Ceremonies for the 21st Annual Ridenhour Prizes 4/30 at 6pm at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. It promises to be a meaningful evening recognizing courage, truth-telling, and the vital role of #journalism in holding power to account. www.Ridenhour.org
George Orwell's 1984 scheme looks like a picnic vs. #trump's mad cruelty to destroy democracy, privacy, education, and free speech. @hartmannreport.com open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
Harmeet Dhillon's hypocrisy, cruelty, and cynicism is beyond imagination. But it is America's current reality. The damage to civil rights, education, and our freedoms is uncountable. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
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Beyond Orwellian.
Take 5-mins for this must-watch brutal takedown of the evils of Trump & his loyally incompetent minions. How the fanatic & his regime are destroying the world for personal gain. A brilliantly concise assessment to share widely. #trump #epstein #iran substack.com/@lincolnsqua...
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Trump: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
@pkrugman.bsky.social "If America as a nation doesn’t stand up against this, what are we?"
Answer: An uncivilized terrorist nation.
Will our military refuse to engage in war crimes? open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
