Cody Roe
@croewe.bsky.social
STL | Advocate | Researcher | Entrepreneur
Interests: history, agriculture, maps, data & dad jokes
Interests: history, agriculture, maps, data & dad jokes
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Cody Roe
@croewe.bsky.social
· Dec 4
Hi Bluesky- I’m Cody, ally and advocate based in St. Louis, MO. I’ve spent 15+ years researching the agriculture industry and have a passion for history, politics and the power of data to create change.
Also a fan of maps and a good dad joke! Looking to connect w/others who share these interests.
Also a fan of maps and a good dad joke! Looking to connect w/others who share these interests.
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The photographer on that boat was Christopher Anderson, who, 25 years later, snapped the famous photos of the Trump administration for Vanity Fair.
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The photographer on that boat was Christopher Anderson, who, 25 years later, snapped the famous photos of the Trump administration for Vanity Fair.
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there are not enough hotdog gifs in the world
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
there are not enough hotdog gifs in the world
China is expected to buy 25 million metric tons annually for the next three years under the new agreement. They purchased more soy (26-30M metric tons) in every year of the Biden administration.
Trump playbook:
1. Cause problem (tariffs)
2. Offer a worse solution
3. Claim victory
4. Repeat
Trump playbook:
1. Cause problem (tariffs)
2. Offer a worse solution
3. Claim victory
4. Repeat
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
China is expected to buy 25 million metric tons annually for the next three years under the new agreement. They purchased more soy (26-30M metric tons) in every year of the Biden administration.
Trump playbook:
1. Cause problem (tariffs)
2. Offer a worse solution
3. Claim victory
4. Repeat
Trump playbook:
1. Cause problem (tariffs)
2. Offer a worse solution
3. Claim victory
4. Repeat
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Amtrak's restored service between New Orleans and Mobile has far exceeded initial ridership projections since launch in August, just like what happened when the Borealis service was established between Chicago and St. Paul last year.
Amtrak is currently expecting to double the first-year estimates.
Amtrak is currently expecting to double the first-year estimates.
Gulf Coast train line is among the most successful in Amtrak’s history. See ridership totals.
The route’s early success has raised hope for some advocates of regional train travel. See how many people have taken the train since its launch in August.
www.nola.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Amtrak's restored service between New Orleans and Mobile has far exceeded initial ridership projections since launch in August, just like what happened when the Borealis service was established between Chicago and St. Paul last year.
Amtrak is currently expecting to double the first-year estimates.
Amtrak is currently expecting to double the first-year estimates.
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If you ever wondered what GOP gerrymandering looks like in red states with blue cities, I present:
December 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
If you ever wondered what GOP gerrymandering looks like in red states with blue cities, I present:
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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As a historian, I have been torturing myself by watching some of the series that the White House in cooperation with Hillsdale College produced about American Independence (tellingly, they avoid the word "revolution").
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
November 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
As a historian, I have been torturing myself by watching some of the series that the White House in cooperation with Hillsdale College produced about American Independence (tellingly, they avoid the word "revolution").
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s the factcheck.org rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency: www.factcheck.org/2025/10/bide...
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s the factcheck.org rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency: www.factcheck.org/2025/10/bide...
Missouri keeps choosing exclusion then acting confused when both people and $879 million in household income head for the exit. If you make folks feel unwelcome, don’t be surprised when the money packs up too.
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find • Missouri Independent
Researchers and business leaders warn that discriminatory laws are pushing LGBTQ+ Missourians and employers to leave the state.
missouriindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Missouri keeps choosing exclusion then acting confused when both people and $879 million in household income head for the exit. If you make folks feel unwelcome, don’t be surprised when the money packs up too.
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
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Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.
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I was told there was a crisis of free speech on campus that must be reversed
MAGA’s ongoing war on academic freedom, reflected in headlines from the last 24 hours.
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I was told there was a crisis of free speech on campus that must be reversed
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Conservatives claim that structural racism does not exist while simultaneously creating innovative new forms of structural racism like banning discussions of the concept.
Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
“The policy defines race ideology as, among other things, ‘a concept that attempts to shame a particular race or ethnicity.’”
These GOP-led efforts will ruin their states’ public universities. Sad!
“The policy defines race ideology as, among other things, ‘a concept that attempts to shame a particular race or ethnicity.’”
These GOP-led efforts will ruin their states’ public universities. Sad!
Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Conservatives claim that structural racism does not exist while simultaneously creating innovative new forms of structural racism like banning discussions of the concept.
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just a reminder this guy slashed the tires on his much younger female coworkers tires to trick her into getting in his car
he was married at the time
he was married at the time
"All they could do to distract from the Schumer shutdown cover-up is leak Epstein emails ... What a sleazy leak."
Jesse Watters attacks Democrats for releasing Epstein emails
www.mediamatters.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
just a reminder this guy slashed the tires on his much younger female coworkers tires to trick her into getting in his car
he was married at the time
he was married at the time
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The thing about science, what makes it science, is that it's not simply a matter of opinion. It's a rigorous, evidence-based process. That makes it more trustworthy and also means some claims lose.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts."
-Moynihan
I miss that standard.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts."
-Moynihan
I miss that standard.
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The thing about science, what makes it science, is that it's not simply a matter of opinion. It's a rigorous, evidence-based process. That makes it more trustworthy and also means some claims lose.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts."
-Moynihan
I miss that standard.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts."
-Moynihan
I miss that standard.
I wrote the following article about what it will take for robotics and automation to truly gain traction with U.S. farmers.
After spending 18 years in ag, I’ve seen how quickly tech evolves & how adoption depends on more than innovation alone. 1/2
www.globalagtechinitiative.com/in-field-tec...
After spending 18 years in ag, I’ve seen how quickly tech evolves & how adoption depends on more than innovation alone. 1/2
www.globalagtechinitiative.com/in-field-tec...
What Ag Robotics Brands Must Learn to Win Over U.S. Growers - Global Ag Tech Initiative
www.globalagtechinitiative.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I wrote the following article about what it will take for robotics and automation to truly gain traction with U.S. farmers.
After spending 18 years in ag, I’ve seen how quickly tech evolves & how adoption depends on more than innovation alone. 1/2
www.globalagtechinitiative.com/in-field-tec...
After spending 18 years in ag, I’ve seen how quickly tech evolves & how adoption depends on more than innovation alone. 1/2
www.globalagtechinitiative.com/in-field-tec...
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Black American soldiers literally dug these WWII graves. Traumatic. To acknowledge that fact at a cemetery they helped construct is something the Heritage Foundation cannot accept. As Veterans Day approaches, never forget that this country both compels and disrespects Black military service. Always.
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Black American soldiers literally dug these WWII graves. Traumatic. To acknowledge that fact at a cemetery they helped construct is something the Heritage Foundation cannot accept. As Veterans Day approaches, never forget that this country both compels and disrespects Black military service. Always.
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Democrats just ran the table, winning the marquee races -- NJ and VA sweeps, NYC mayor, CA prop, PA Supreme Court -- and lower-profile races in red and purple states across the nation.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Democrats just ran the table, winning the marquee races -- NJ and VA sweeps, NYC mayor, CA prop, PA Supreme Court -- and lower-profile races in red and purple states across the nation.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
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JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
The headlines say China is back to buying U.S. soybeans, which sounds like great news for farmers. But we need to dig deeper to understand what’s really happening.
China bought about 27 million metric tons in 2024 under Biden, then went to zero this year. 🧵 1/2
apnews.com/article/bess...
China bought about 27 million metric tons in 2024 under Biden, then went to zero this year. 🧵 1/2
apnews.com/article/bess...
China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of US soybeans annually, treasury secretary says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders.
apnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The headlines say China is back to buying U.S. soybeans, which sounds like great news for farmers. But we need to dig deeper to understand what’s really happening.
China bought about 27 million metric tons in 2024 under Biden, then went to zero this year. 🧵 1/2
apnews.com/article/bess...
China bought about 27 million metric tons in 2024 under Biden, then went to zero this year. 🧵 1/2
apnews.com/article/bess...
The Trump administration just ended the USDA’s annual food security report, the only long-term measure of hunger in the U.S.
Ending the data doesn’t end hunger. It hides it. Beyond cruel to those most in need.
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/01/cancelling-food-security-data-does-not-cancel-hunger
Ending the data doesn’t end hunger. It hides it. Beyond cruel to those most in need.
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/01/cancelling-food-security-data-does-not-cancel-hunger
Cancelling food security data does not cancel hunger • Missouri Independent
The cancellation of the annual Household Food Security Report will make it harder for not-for-profit agencies to respond to community needs.
missouriindependent.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Trump administration just ended the USDA’s annual food security report, the only long-term measure of hunger in the U.S.
Ending the data doesn’t end hunger. It hides it. Beyond cruel to those most in need.
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/01/cancelling-food-security-data-does-not-cancel-hunger
Ending the data doesn’t end hunger. It hides it. Beyond cruel to those most in need.
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/01/cancelling-food-security-data-does-not-cancel-hunger
If anyone from the ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ crowd wishes to speak up, now seems like a good time.
"Authoritarian Surveillance Technology" can now be used by ICE against Americans without warrants. Biden banned the US Government from using such tech, but Trump reversed the ban.
GIFT ARTICLE
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GIFT ARTICLE
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ICE amps up its surveillance powers, targeting immigrants and antifa
Iris scanners, facial recognition apps, phone-hacking software and cellphone location data are among the agency’s recent technological purchases.
wapo.st
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
If anyone from the ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ crowd wishes to speak up, now seems like a good time.
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Last month, playing tape of Charlie Kirk's words was enough to get people fired for the new category of anti-Kirkist hate speech.
This month, playing tape of Ronald Reagan's words is enough to spark a presidential tantrum and diplomatic breakdown.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
This month, playing tape of Ronald Reagan's words is enough to spark a presidential tantrum and diplomatic breakdown.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Live Updates: Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks With Canada
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Last month, playing tape of Charlie Kirk's words was enough to get people fired for the new category of anti-Kirkist hate speech.
This month, playing tape of Ronald Reagan's words is enough to spark a presidential tantrum and diplomatic breakdown.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
This month, playing tape of Ronald Reagan's words is enough to spark a presidential tantrum and diplomatic breakdown.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Ah yes, of course he’s referring to the notoriously woke Harry S. Truman 🙄
Trump: "We won the first world war, second world war -- I always say, everything before and everything in between -- and then we got woke and we said, 'Well, let's call it Defense.'"
October 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Ah yes, of course he’s referring to the notoriously woke Harry S. Truman 🙄
In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, 98% of funds went to religious institutions. Looks like the ‘choice’ turned into a backdoor church subsidy.
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/13/n...
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/13/n...
Nearly all state funding for Missouri school vouchers used for religious schools • Missouri Independent
As state funding begins directly fueling Missouri's voucher program, a majority of students use the money for religious education.
missouriindependent.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, 98% of funds went to religious institutions. Looks like the ‘choice’ turned into a backdoor church subsidy.
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/13/n...
#moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com/2025/10/13/n...
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With a lot of Republicans out there saying the Affordable Care Act is a “scam”, let me just take a moment to explain what they mean by that. 🧵
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
With a lot of Republicans out there saying the Affordable Care Act is a “scam”, let me just take a moment to explain what they mean by that. 🧵