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Adora @adora08.bsky.social · 2d

"‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-6orSh5m0/E...

‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies (Politico)

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 5d

NEWS: Mainstream media unites to rebuke Pete Hegseth's crackdown on the press, Trump rages about Time Magazine's photo choice of him, report shows the right to protest is under attack in America, and more.

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NEWS: Conservative and Liberal Media Unite to Rebuke Pete Hegseth’s Crackdown on the Press

Mainstream media unites to rebuke Pete Hegseth's crackdown on the press, Trump rages about Time Magazine's photo choice of him, report shows the right to protest is under attack in America, and more

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 8d

NEWS: Massive anti-billionaire campaign launched across America.

Learn more: act.link/gi-moap

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Donald Trump does not win Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado does, White House and MAGA blast decision with some blaming "affirmative action," Judge blocks troop deployments in Chicago, and more.

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NEWS: MAGA Extremely Upset as Trump Does Not Win Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump does not win Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado does, White House and MAGA blast decision with some blaming "affirmative action," Judge blocks troop deployments in Chicago, and more

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 16d

NEWS: MAGA voters blame Trump and Republicans for shutdown, the White House violates the Hatch Act during the shutdown, Trump/Epstein statute is back up in front of the Capitol, and more.

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NEWS: MAGA Voters Blame Donald Trump and Republicans for Government Shutdown

MAGA voters blame Trump and Republicans for shutdown, the White House violates the Hatch Act during the shutdown, Trump/Epstein statute is back up in front of the Capitol, and more.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18d

Mike Johnson has to be one of the most empty little suits that's ever been in the speaker's chair.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18d

STEPHANOPOULOS: Hold on a second. Answer the question. As Speaker, do you believe it's appropriate to use American cities as training grounds for the military, calling those people 'the enemy within'?

JOHNSON: I'm not comment on your characterization of what the president said.

S: Those are quotes

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NPR @npr.org · 18d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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Grist @grist.org · 21d

After Trump cut the National Science Foundation by 56 percent, a venerable Arctic research center closes its doors.

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After Trump cut the National Science Foundation by 56 percent, a venerable Arctic research center closes its doors

The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States funded programs that aided Indigenous communities and tracked melting sea ice, among dozens of initiatives.

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Grist @grist.org · 22d

This philanthropist wants to fund the dismantling of the fossil fuel industry.

Jessie Bluedorn is channeling her family’s wealth into climate action, arts, and comedy to spark change.

Meet her and the rest of the #Grist50 crew: grist.org/fix/grist-50...

#Comedy #Art #Climate #Entertainment #NY

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 25d

Here are two minutes of lowlights from Trump’s rambling, hour-long address to the UN General Assembly that Twitter is calling one of the most embarrassing moments in recent US history.

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Forbes @forbes.com · 27d

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at a landscape artist designing “sponge cities” and the push by Volvo Cars to make recycled vehicles.

These 50 People Are Leading The Charge On Sustainability

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at a landscape artist designing “sponge cities” and the push by Volvo Cars to make recycled vehicles.

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Grist @grist.org · 25d

When extreme weather strikes, thousands turn to @weatherwest.bsky.social. 🌩️ Daniel Swain, climate scientist and prolific communicator, makes complex #science clear for the public.

Meet him in this year’s #Grist50 list: grist.org/fix/grist-50...

#Weather #Disaster #Climate #Floods #Hurricane

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 26d

“You can't have the guy who just said ‘kill everyone’ go on TV and say what Jimmy Kimmel said was so offensive.”

Watch @mehdirhasan.bsky.social and @premthakker.bsky.social discuss the hypocrisy of the Right in the latest episode of Ask the Editor.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 26d

“This move benefits only Israel as it absolves it of its hideous crimes and provides a timely distraction.”

Fatima Bhutto calls out the UK and France’s recognition of Palestine’s statehood as nothing but theater to distract from the continuing genocide.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 27d

“Imagine your land, which you've been living on for generations, and a settler comes over & steals it.”

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social asks @owenjones.bsky.social how he’d explain what’s happening in the West Bank to the average Londoner.

Watch the full ‘Two Outspoken’ episode: zeteo.com/p/are-britis...

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 29d

BREAKING: Trump claims media bias is illegal, Trump claims negative coverage of him is not covered under the 1st Amendment, boycotts of ABC and Disney surge, and much more.

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BREAKING: Trump Claims Media Bias is Illegal and Boycotts of ABC Surge

Trump claims media bias is illegal, Trump claims negative coverage of him is not covered under the 1st Amendment, boycotts of ABC and Disney surge, and much more.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 29d

“Trump has managed to demean himself, the presidency, and the country he fooled into electing him all at once.”

Branko Marcetic unpacks Trump's dangerous and dumb version of Biden’s Foreign policy.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · Sep 19

“The New York Times... is deeply complicit in this genocide."

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social and Gaza volunteer Dr. @ferozesidhwa.org answer a question at Georgetown on how reporting on genocide can sway public opinion.

Watch the full conversation here: zeteo.com/p/sold-out-s...

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · Sep 19

Trump FCC Chair Who Demanded Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Once Slammed Censoring ‘Late-Night Comedians’

Read @premthakker.bsky.social's latest:
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Trump FCC Chair Who Demanded Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Once Slammed Censoring ‘Late-Night Comedians’

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr also once said Trump bears responsibility for the “political violence” on January 6.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · Sep 18

“For the next 40 months, America is stuck with an amoral president who exploits division for his personal benefit.”

John Harwood explains how Trump is using Charlie Kirk’s assassination to inflame division.

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · Sep 18

Human-caused climate change led to unusual heat worldwide, report shows

Human-caused climate change led to extreme heat worldwide between June and August, a new report by Climate Central shows. Kristina Dahl, vice president for s...

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · Sep 18

🚨 The executive branch is actively consolidating power and the people deserve to know the truth.

Learn more: www.checktheexec.org?utm_source=i...

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · Sep 17

A cruel troll is being canonized so liberals and leftists can be silenced.

Republicans Leverage Charlie Kirk’s Death to Declare War on Free Speech

A cruel troll is being canonized so liberals and leftists can be silenced.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · Sep 17

NEWS: Trump threatens to revoke media licenses if Kimmel is not suspended, Trump's Deputy Attorney General supports charging protestors under RICO, Kash Patel won't commit to meeting Epstein victims, and much more.

We must fight back. Join me. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

NEWS: Trump Administration Threatens to Revoke Media Licenses if Jimmy Kimmel is not Suspended

Trump threatens to revoke media licenses if Kimmel is not suspended, Trump's Deputy Attorney General supports charging protestors under RICO, Kash Patel won't commit to meeting Epstein victims

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Grist @grist.org · Sep 15

US mines are literally throwing away critical minerals.

There’s enough lithium in one year of U.S. mine waste to power 10 million electric vehicles.

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#Mines #Mining #Climate #Lithium #EV #Cars #Minerals #Policy #Politics

US mines are literally throwing away critical minerals

The U.S. discards vast quantities of critical minerals in mine waste each year - including enough lithium to power 10 million EVs.

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