POWER PLAY? A Nebraska lawmaker wants to stop public power district boards from closing or altering energy generation facilities in the state, a move likely aimed at preventing migration from coal to other power sources.
From Juan Salinas II:
Watch closely: Donald Trump is plotting to rig the midterms.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
I really liked Riot Women, the latest show from Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright, about a middle-aged female punk band. My review:
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
The Citizens United decision empowered Trump to lead the most corrupt administration in American history.
Here’s Senator Mark Kelly saying the quiet part out loud:
It is important to acknowledge who is standing up and who is just trying to get by. Every day Americans are standing up while the powerful are mostly standing by.
Why aren't law firms standing up and sending lawyers to Minneapolis. Why aren't the corporations speaking out? Why isn't the media?
GPS pioneer and mathematician Gladys West has died. She was 95.
I feel your pain. Doing what I can.
PILLEN CUTS: Facing a projected $471 million budget deficit, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to the Nebraska DHHS for the largest chunk of his proposed budget cuts.
From Erin Bamer, with help from Zach Wendling:
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NO-BID CONTRACT: Auditor Mike Foley alleges Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen steered a $2.5 million contract to someone he knew — and that DED failed to explain why no bids were needed.
Team Pillen says her work was worth the cost.
From Aaron Sanderford:
This is great! Reminiscing about SharpieGate, too.
📽️NEW: Last week, Arizona Sec. of State @adrianfontes.bsky.social said the DOJ would “have to put [him] in jail” if it wants his state’s voter data. Now, he’s joining @marcelias.bsky.social to unpack why Arizona elections remain a top target for anti-democratic forces👇
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
This is why people say our economy is rigged. Watch.
Creating new nouns is “all the rage” these days. Just don’t touch the Oxford comma!
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the chemical industry.
This is why you always follow the money.
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For decades, NASA has been a driver of scientific innovation that benefits our economy and national security. Now, we risk losing that if this Administration continues to gut NASA’s workforce and its budget.
Read my New York Times op-ed on why it’s not too late to change course.
Nebraska Public Media has always been a leader in public media. It was built and proudly funded by generations of Nebraskans. The mission is always to serve Nebraska. This is a disgrace.
HITTING HOME? Nebraska's U.S. senators voted to cut $9 billion that the federal government had previously approved for international aid and public media.
From Juan Salinas II:
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Thank you PBS for giving us heroes
A considerable number of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not respond adequately to standard treatment. This is based on a mixed-method research by academics from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Morning in the Dinosaur National Monument about 20 miles from the popular "Skinwalker Ranch" TV show and phenomenon. We have the numbers. Force the government of 47 to care for our resources. #NationalPark #SkinwalkerRanch #Photography #LFK #Peace
One of the thing CA illustrates is that the coalition that made sure anti-Trump protesters stayed AWAY from Jan. 6 was an incredibly smart preemptive move. They were counting on that to trigger/justify exactly the reaction we are seeing now 1/
The really critical thing to know about the Trump/Musk throw down is that the “Big Beautiful Bill” would explode the debt, exacerbate economic inequality, and cause cruel and grievous harm to the most vulnerable Americans and we really should be talking about that a whole lot more.
emotion wheel starting with "joy, fear, anger" in the center and then lapsing into gibberish
a friend of mine shared this ai-generated "emotion wheel" and unfortunately i have been laughing my ass off at it for like 15 minutes now. today i am feeling Fnliinneon
The Congressional Budget Office said the sweeping Republican bill to cut taxes and slash federal programs would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years. Fewer services for the American people, but yet more debt.
This makes me sick
Think about it
Meals on Wheels
SNAP
MEDICAID & MEDICARE
RURAL Hospitals
Veterans Care
Childcare
Senior Care
#HealthCareCutsKill
When I got this last week, I was floored. What child should have to ‘borrow’ money to be fed? One of the most grotesque things that I have ever seen 🤬
JUST IN: Attorneys for Burmese and Vietnamese migrants accuse the Trump administration deporting them to South Sudan in violation of a court order.
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The trade talks in Geneva between the U.S. and China yielded greater-than-expected de-escalation in the ongoing trade war, but it won’t be so easy to undo the damage this skirmish has done to U.S. trade credibility and the role of the dollar on the global stage. (via @cfr.org)
