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An environmental philosopher and historical fencer. Born in Texas, living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. πŸ¦Žβš”οΈβ˜•οΈ (he/him)

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Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn

Monitors admit they are struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from widening war

10.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.

But two years later, they haven't β€” and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.

A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.

09.03.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 3284 πŸ” 1051 πŸ’¬ 67 πŸ“Œ 46
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We know that the far-right groups who are pushing anti-trans policies want to go beyond banning youth gender-affirming care; they want to ban care for trans adults, and they have already begun restricting care access. Read more: buff.ly/zqNDKqa

06.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎯🎯

06.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 25856 πŸ” 9339 πŸ’¬ 850 πŸ“Œ 378

I don’t think it’s a coincidence

05.03.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let them drive, Kansas! Let them vote!

28.02.2026 03:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover

The richest man owns X.

The second and third richest men control Google.

The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post.

And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.

See the problem here?

26.02.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 38961 πŸ” 16528 πŸ’¬ 1832 πŸ“Œ 1083

NBC ran a piece where Mary Carrillo went to Norway to find out why they're so good at the Winter Olympics and i was yelling BECAUSE IT'S COLD THERE

then she went to a little tiny ski jump for kids and was like "it's free, equipment is provided, & they don't emphasize results"

and i was like.
oh!

19.02.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 11577 πŸ” 1765 πŸ’¬ 165 πŸ“Œ 158
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With New Momentum, Republican States Push Broader Limits for Trans Americans

Headline correction: β€œWith New Momentum, Republican States Escalate Bullying Campaign Against Trans Youth”

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With New Momentum, Republican States Push Broader Limits for Trans Americans www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...

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Surprise ICE warehouse could house up to 10,000 detainees for months at a time, new documents show After weeks of speculation about what the 400,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise might be used for, the documents confirm it will be retrofitted as an ICE detention center, potentially housing 7,00...

We must stop every single proposed concentration camp. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

19.02.2026 04:57 πŸ‘ 13974 πŸ” 5250 πŸ’¬ 478 πŸ“Œ 253
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β€œI am somebody” shaped how millions of us saw ourselves as kids, including me. That message mattered. It still does.

Rest in power, Jesse Jackson
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17.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 11277 πŸ” 2617 πŸ’¬ 227 πŸ“Œ 144

Recent CBS News news:
1. Anderson Cooper leaves 60 Minutes after two decades
2. Stephen Colbert reveals network won’t let him air interview with Dem
3. Producer says politics dictating what airs
4. Owner’s bid for CNN parent back on the table.
5. Not firing Epstein pal.

17.02.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 16099 πŸ” 5681 πŸ’¬ 449 πŸ“Œ 315

Heaven forbid anyone in that building takes an interest in astronomy. No kids with telescopes allowed here

12.02.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Me with a sticker that reads β€œI voted early”

Me with a sticker that reads β€œI voted early”

It’s voting time

12.02.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Declaration of Independence was written over lesser failures of government than this

10.02.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When did federal vs state employment become a protected discrimination category?

10.02.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We should require immigration detention to be at least a 3 star hotel with full communication access and support. It’s not prison, and should rarely be required or used

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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not β€œmove on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors

08.02.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 44531 πŸ” 16940 πŸ’¬ 966 πŸ“Œ 968

I use β€œkicking puppies” as a throw away example of wrong behavior in my ethics classes, but I guess that’s partisan now?

06.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think we are doing more than shrugging, but still

06.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FBI Election Executive?!

06.02.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think this current moment is ripe for it

05.02.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

I’m sharing Aliya’s entire opening statement. We owe it to her, and those who no longer have a voice, to watch. youtu.be/zrcW8SZtYpI?...

04.02.2026 03:44 πŸ‘ 19545 πŸ” 8850 πŸ’¬ 694 πŸ“Œ 716

I think it’s time for a domestic tear gas ban

03.02.2026 03:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump: β€˜We should take over the voting’ Trump, as usual, offered no evidence for any of his claims.

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump urged Republicans to seize control of elections and place voting under national authority Monday β€” one of his most explicit signals yet that he plans to interfere with the workings of democracy. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

02.02.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 3028 πŸ” 1619 πŸ’¬ 241 πŸ“Œ 221

Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original YouTube video by Rocket

Lady Gaga has put out a gorgeous anthem for Minneapolis.
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...

29.01.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 9265 πŸ” 3053 πŸ’¬ 286 πŸ“Œ 224
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A lawless regime.

reason.com/2026/01/29/f...

30.01.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 855 πŸ” 266 πŸ’¬ 41 πŸ“Œ 17

This is heartbreaking cruelty. They killed Wael

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