Posts by Mara
still can’t believe that given the choice between “bountiful, free, clean energy from the earth, wind, and sun” and “poisonous dead animal sludge price sensitive to global politics” we keep choosing the latter
Do not stop talking about the Epstein files!
A great cartoon by @guyvenables.bsky.social - The #art of an #editorial #cartoon with a little joke on the #War #Iran - #USA + The blockade of the #StraitofHormuz + #Oil #Market #Manipulation
Coffee & remembering what Obama said 2019
"I'm absolutely confident that for 2 years if every nation on earth was run by women you would see a significant improvement across the board on just about everything "
BUT AMERICA wouldn't vote for the black lady & now we have a diaster
History has shown us that every setback in American history has been followed by a wave of innovation and change. We are right at the precipice of change.
So—even in this dark time—we have to be honest about where we are, but also prepare for what is possible.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions. -Robert Lynd, writer (20 Apr 1879-1949) from Anu Garg’s Wordsmith.org
There’s no routine screening for pancreatic cancer, most cases aren’t operable, and the five year survival rate after diagnosis is around 13%. It’s a traumatic news.
But new personalized mRNA immunotherapy is showing encouraging results in Phase 1 clinical trials.
Keep funding science!
Help Our Pollinators
“It’s mental health” “it’s the guns” well okay the second thing is part of it, but the real missing piece is MEN’S VIOLENCE AGAINST NON-MEN. That is the story and that is what far too many are unwilling to address.
Please Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service. THANY YOU!
Write a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Here it is, my annual reminder: don't spray spring dandelions with roundup.
One flower can be visited by 100+ bees in a day, and your chemicals will kill all of them. 🌻
Here it is, my annual reminder: don't spray spring dandelions with roundup. One flower can be visited by 100+ bees in a day, and your chemicals will kill all of them. 🌻
These incredible Buff Tip Moths blend in so well with branches that you might mistake them for sticks. Nature's masters of disguise are truly fascinating!
Medicare for All: "Who's going to pay for it?"
April 15, 2026 - US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
I hope people understand that Louisiana, and the South, are the way they are because the people in power will do everything they can to keep us down. Good for him for saying it to their faces.
🎥VIDEO: As long as Republicans continue waging an all-out war on voting rights in court, we’ll keep beating them.
In this video, Marc Elias is joined by Democracy Docket's Legal Content Editor Ashley Cleaves to run back all of the recent wins for the pro-democracy movement👇
https://bit.ly/4tmfy2H
#RISEUP We must be what they fear. The #USA is an evil Empire of corporate interests. There is no republic, no great leader coming to our rescue. Just regional managers as far as the eye can see.
He looks like Mr Personality or Mr Handsome Personality. I am sorry for your loss. ❤️🩹 He was lucky to have you.
Uncanny
Same, I can’t stop watching. Got to get it on a loop. 😁
“Berries are a fruit, Sue.”👇
Janey Godley in a floral pink and orange top is holding a white sign with blue text that reads "TRUMP IS A CUNT." She is giving a high five to a police officer in a high-visibility yellow vest and black uniform. Several other police officers in similar uniforms stand in the blurred background against a blue sky and water.
A reminder...
This is completely unacceptable and Congress must investigate.
Service members aboard the USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln are rationing food and going without fresh produce.
There's a lot of questions about what Oversight Democrats are doing to hold Pam Bondi accountable for ignoring her lawful, bipartisan subpoena on the Epstein files. Let's talk about it.
The majestic mother of this Clydesdale horse accompanies her young foal on his first walk . 😍
This is what happens when you have an incompetent fool with no experience in charge of the Pentagon. Pete likes to put on makeup and appear on camera, boasting about war and its warriors, while essential tasks, like making sure those warriors are fed, are not seen as flashy enough to bother with.