Vania
@dawookie.bsky.social
- Proud cat herder & homeostatic vibe-shifter
- Devil's advocate & altruism bully (in recovery)
Currently: On a quest to save democracy and the world for selfish cat-based comfortable retirement reasons
- Devil's advocate & altruism bully (in recovery)
Currently: On a quest to save democracy and the world for selfish cat-based comfortable retirement reasons
This is the energy of a person high on ALTRUISTIC motivation, excited to deliver FOR OTHERS.
Notice how different it FEELS from the energy demonstrated by tRump's sychophants' self-righteous POWER highs - smug smiles and snark - where they feel PERSONALLY safe & DISMISSIVE of others.
#BetterDems
Notice how different it FEELS from the energy demonstrated by tRump's sychophants' self-righteous POWER highs - smug smiles and snark - where they feel PERSONALLY safe & DISMISSIVE of others.
#BetterDems
ZOHRAN: “The next challenge is fulfilling the agenda so people understand they were right to demand more.”
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social tells @adamfriedlandshow.bsky.social he’s ready for the fight.
Full: youtu.be/hsi5C_5HpoY?...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social tells @adamfriedlandshow.bsky.social he’s ready for the fight.
Full: youtu.be/hsi5C_5HpoY?...
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is the energy of a person high on ALTRUISTIC motivation, excited to deliver FOR OTHERS.
Notice how different it FEELS from the energy demonstrated by tRump's sychophants' self-righteous POWER highs - smug smiles and snark - where they feel PERSONALLY safe & DISMISSIVE of others.
#BetterDems
Notice how different it FEELS from the energy demonstrated by tRump's sychophants' self-righteous POWER highs - smug smiles and snark - where they feel PERSONALLY safe & DISMISSIVE of others.
#BetterDems
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New England winters can get wicked cold. Last week, five of the region’s states, including NH, launched a $450 million effort to warm more of the homes in the often-frigid region with energy-efficient, low-emission heat pumps instead of burning fossil fuels. From Sarah Shemkus via @canarymedia.com
New England kicks off $450M plan to supercharge heat pump adoption • New Hampshire Bulletin
New England winters can get wicked cold. Last week, five of the region’s states launched a $450 million effort to warm more of the homes in the often-frigid region with energy-efficient, low-emission…
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New England winters can get wicked cold. Last week, five of the region’s states, including NH, launched a $450 million effort to warm more of the homes in the often-frigid region with energy-efficient, low-emission heat pumps instead of burning fossil fuels. From Sarah Shemkus via @canarymedia.com
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Prioritizing the interests of energy producers over the interests of energy consumers has caused prices to skyrocket.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Prioritizing the interests of energy producers over the interests of energy consumers has caused prices to skyrocket.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
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The COP30 climate conference wrapped up on Sat and we have thoughts!
@amywestervelt.bsky.social, @fisherdanar.bsky.social and I discuss the bad news--how the COP30 agreement didn't mention fossil fuels, the good news--new opportunities for climate policy, and the overall utility of global meetings.
@amywestervelt.bsky.social, @fisherdanar.bsky.social and I discuss the bad news--how the COP30 agreement didn't mention fossil fuels, the good news--new opportunities for climate policy, and the overall utility of global meetings.
Ep.5: Early PostMortem on COP30
Podcast Episode · The COPOut Podcast · 11/24/2025 · 55m
podcasts.apple.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The COP30 climate conference wrapped up on Sat and we have thoughts!
@amywestervelt.bsky.social, @fisherdanar.bsky.social and I discuss the bad news--how the COP30 agreement didn't mention fossil fuels, the good news--new opportunities for climate policy, and the overall utility of global meetings.
@amywestervelt.bsky.social, @fisherdanar.bsky.social and I discuss the bad news--how the COP30 agreement didn't mention fossil fuels, the good news--new opportunities for climate policy, and the overall utility of global meetings.
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URGENT: if you want to stop this crap, do ONE THING: support Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social in TN-07. Special election on Dec2. If she wins, Repubs will be scared shitless of supporting ending healthcare coverage, gutting child nutrition, etc.
Send her $$$ NOW, save us all!!
Send her $$$ NOW, save us all!!
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he’s already working on a second reconciliation package that would include health care policy and “a lot” of other GOP priorities. The OBBB was disastrous enough, it’s like they all won’t be satisfied until everyone is sick, broke, homeless, or dead.
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
URGENT: if you want to stop this crap, do ONE THING: support Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social in TN-07. Special election on Dec2. If she wins, Repubs will be scared shitless of supporting ending healthcare coverage, gutting child nutrition, etc.
Send her $$$ NOW, save us all!!
Send her $$$ NOW, save us all!!
I'd like a future where fulfilling, meaningful work helps you get ahead. Laboring for the benefit of society doesn't actually HAVE to suck.
Existing systems brainwash us into serving money-go-up above EACH OTHER but Ohioans deserve to be taught/inspired to believe we ALL deserve BETTER.
#BetterDems
Existing systems brainwash us into serving money-go-up above EACH OTHER but Ohioans deserve to be taught/inspired to believe we ALL deserve BETTER.
#BetterDems
Ohioans are looking for a future where hard work actually helps you get ahead – that’s why I’m running for Senate.
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I'd like a future where fulfilling, meaningful work helps you get ahead. Laboring for the benefit of society doesn't actually HAVE to suck.
Existing systems brainwash us into serving money-go-up above EACH OTHER but Ohioans deserve to be taught/inspired to believe we ALL deserve BETTER.
#BetterDems
Existing systems brainwash us into serving money-go-up above EACH OTHER but Ohioans deserve to be taught/inspired to believe we ALL deserve BETTER.
#BetterDems
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Trump, Musk, and the GOP killed hundreds of thousands of kids around the world.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump, Musk, and the GOP killed hundreds of thousands of kids around the world.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
America supports oppression of the weak by the strong just like Christianity supports wholesale abuse and slaughter of brown children.
It's not what WE stand for but we accidentally got on this super messed up mailing list and haven't yet bothered making the effort of making it stop.
#BetterDems
It's not what WE stand for but we accidentally got on this super messed up mailing list and haven't yet bothered making the effort of making it stop.
#BetterDems
One thing that is not getting enough attention is that Trump has normalized the idea of the United States supporting the transfer of territory and millions of people from a democracy to a dictatorship.
The ending of freedom for millions is now the official US position.
The ending of freedom for millions is now the official US position.
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
America supports oppression of the weak by the strong just like Christianity supports wholesale abuse and slaughter of brown children.
It's not what WE stand for but we accidentally got on this super messed up mailing list and haven't yet bothered making the effort of making it stop.
#BetterDems
It's not what WE stand for but we accidentally got on this super messed up mailing list and haven't yet bothered making the effort of making it stop.
#BetterDems
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Folks in New England are waking up to temps below freezing. It's a reminder that winter brings times of greatest stress to the power grid.
Offshore wind farms could keep the lights when gas plants are underperforming. But Trump has prevented all but five projects from moving forward.
NEW from me👇
Offshore wind farms could keep the lights when gas plants are underperforming. But Trump has prevented all but five projects from moving forward.
NEW from me👇
Feel the cold? Offshore wind alleviates grid woes in winter, study…
A sector despised by President Trump can boost grid reliability on the East Coast when people crank up the heat and gas plants are tested by extreme…
www.canarymedia.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Folks in New England are waking up to temps below freezing. It's a reminder that winter brings times of greatest stress to the power grid.
Offshore wind farms could keep the lights when gas plants are underperforming. But Trump has prevented all but five projects from moving forward.
NEW from me👇
Offshore wind farms could keep the lights when gas plants are underperforming. But Trump has prevented all but five projects from moving forward.
NEW from me👇
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We saw it with big tobacco, we saw it with the fossil fuels industry. When their own internal research showed the harm from their product, the defunded the research and attacked independent researchers coming to the very same conclusions.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We saw it with big tobacco, we saw it with the fossil fuels industry. When their own internal research showed the harm from their product, the defunded the research and attacked independent researchers coming to the very same conclusions.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
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Remind your congressman/woman that permanent Daylight Saving Time is worse than the status quo—health, safety, education, and economy need permanent Standard Time! www.votervoice.net/ditchDST/Cam...
Tell Congress & the President: Ditch Daylight Saving Time!
Ask your congress members and the president to oppose permanent Daylight Saving Time (“Sunshine Protection”) and to support instead permanent Standard Time!
www.votervoice.net
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Remind your congressman/woman that permanent Daylight Saving Time is worse than the status quo—health, safety, education, and economy need permanent Standard Time! www.votervoice.net/ditchDST/Cam...
A miracle? We don't need miracles. We need HEROES. Vote for Aftyn Tennessee. Leave NO DOUBT about the integrity, bravery, and heart inherent in the American story.
We're for EACH OTHER. Selfishness is NOT our highest value.
#BetterDems
We've got a planet to save.
We're for EACH OTHER. Selfishness is NOT our highest value.
#BetterDems
We've got a planet to save.
The Holler’s Justin Kanew on TN-7 in @thehill: “Everybody understands the reality of the landscape here in Tennessee, but there are enough reasons to think if there was ever a time for a miracle now would be the time.”
thehill.com/homenews/cam...
thehill.com/homenews/cam...
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A miracle? We don't need miracles. We need HEROES. Vote for Aftyn Tennessee. Leave NO DOUBT about the integrity, bravery, and heart inherent in the American story.
We're for EACH OTHER. Selfishness is NOT our highest value.
#BetterDems
We've got a planet to save.
We're for EACH OTHER. Selfishness is NOT our highest value.
#BetterDems
We've got a planet to save.
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I’m beyond honored to have the support of Sunrise Movement! Together we will win a Green New Deal and finally make polluters pay.
There’s so much work to be done but I’m proud to be in this fight with you, @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social 🌞 evanstonnow.com/abughazaleh-...
There’s so much work to be done but I’m proud to be in this fight with you, @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social 🌞 evanstonnow.com/abughazaleh-...
Abughazaleh scores top climate endorsement - Evanston Now
Group to support her campaign with volunteers across district.
evanstonnow.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I’m beyond honored to have the support of Sunrise Movement! Together we will win a Green New Deal and finally make polluters pay.
There’s so much work to be done but I’m proud to be in this fight with you, @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social 🌞 evanstonnow.com/abughazaleh-...
There’s so much work to be done but I’m proud to be in this fight with you, @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social 🌞 evanstonnow.com/abughazaleh-...
TIME TO LEVEL UP, HEROES!
The world isn't going to save itself.
#BetterDems
#ClimateEmergency
The climate science is clear. Now we have to use BRAIN science to move societies in more pro-social directions, FAST.
The world isn't going to save itself.
#BetterDems
#ClimateEmergency
The climate science is clear. Now we have to use BRAIN science to move societies in more pro-social directions, FAST.
The final agreement from COP30 does not align with science and leaves millions of people in frontline communities “exposed to the worst impacts and with few options for their survival,” Oxfam Brasil executive director Viviana Santiago told @markhertsgaard of @coveringclimatenow.org.
Backsliding in Belem
Petrostates at COP30 quash fossil-fuel and deforestation phase outs.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
TIME TO LEVEL UP, HEROES!
The world isn't going to save itself.
#BetterDems
#ClimateEmergency
The climate science is clear. Now we have to use BRAIN science to move societies in more pro-social directions, FAST.
The world isn't going to save itself.
#BetterDems
#ClimateEmergency
The climate science is clear. Now we have to use BRAIN science to move societies in more pro-social directions, FAST.
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Excellent new video from Youtube channel “Just Have a Think” explaining how African nations are trying to catch up with Pakistan to import record levels of Chinese solar PV and batteries.
Excellent video. Worth watching:
Excellent video. Worth watching:
How an African energy revolution could save ALL of us.
YouTube video by Just Have a Think
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Excellent new video from Youtube channel “Just Have a Think” explaining how African nations are trying to catch up with Pakistan to import record levels of Chinese solar PV and batteries.
Excellent video. Worth watching:
Excellent video. Worth watching:
It's a seriously HEAVY LIFT to keep insisting on doing the LEAST ethical things in ALL situations.
It would be impressive if it wasn't so damaging to people, democracy, and the planet, honestly.
Imagine if the "good guy" side fought THIS hard to SAVE the country?
#BetterDems
It would be impressive if it wasn't so damaging to people, democracy, and the planet, honestly.
Imagine if the "good guy" side fought THIS hard to SAVE the country?
#BetterDems
The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's a seriously HEAVY LIFT to keep insisting on doing the LEAST ethical things in ALL situations.
It would be impressive if it wasn't so damaging to people, democracy, and the planet, honestly.
Imagine if the "good guy" side fought THIS hard to SAVE the country?
#BetterDems
It would be impressive if it wasn't so damaging to people, democracy, and the planet, honestly.
Imagine if the "good guy" side fought THIS hard to SAVE the country?
#BetterDems
Hell yeah!
If you're not for the PLANET, you're not for everyone, and if you're not for everyone, you're not for anyone.
#BetterDems
If you're not for the PLANET, you're not for everyone, and if you're not for everyone, you're not for anyone.
#BetterDems
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been endorsed by Sunrise Movement! @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
A Green New Deal and aggressive climate action are essential for our future — I promise to fight for both when I’m in Congress and also on the campaign trail.
A Green New Deal and aggressive climate action are essential for our future — I promise to fight for both when I’m in Congress and also on the campaign trail.
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hell yeah!
If you're not for the PLANET, you're not for everyone, and if you're not for everyone, you're not for anyone.
#BetterDems
If you're not for the PLANET, you're not for everyone, and if you're not for everyone, you're not for anyone.
#BetterDems
We really need an altruism score index to keep track of pro-social vs anti-social policies. No reason BIG corporations CAN'T behave better. They're just not incentivized to.
Anyone working on THAT org/app? It would require HIGH values, quality research, community trust & good lawyers!
#BetterDems
Anyone working on THAT org/app? It would require HIGH values, quality research, community trust & good lawyers!
#BetterDems
But what can I do??? Deny your dollars to all who aid, abet and amplify fascism. Let the corporations funding fascism know we #AintBuyingIt.
Spare those resources for local business and/or mutual aid in your community.
boycotthomedepot.network
Spare those resources for local business and/or mutual aid in your community.
boycotthomedepot.network
Boycott Home Depot - Protect Our Communities from ICE
The Economic Toolkit To Fight for Our Rights! BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT TAKE ACTION TODAY VIEW FULL TOOLKIT STOP Home Depot ICE Raids Everyday, we open the news and see another immigration raid taking place ...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We really need an altruism score index to keep track of pro-social vs anti-social policies. No reason BIG corporations CAN'T behave better. They're just not incentivized to.
Anyone working on THAT org/app? It would require HIGH values, quality research, community trust & good lawyers!
#BetterDems
Anyone working on THAT org/app? It would require HIGH values, quality research, community trust & good lawyers!
#BetterDems
Are you serious with this nonsense?
You cannot be IN science when you 1. do not understand the scientific method 2. actively seek to undo the lifesaving work of genuine scientists
Way to do villain stuff instead of hero stuff, @theatlantic.com
#BetterDems
This is an idiot who gets people killed.
You cannot be IN science when you 1. do not understand the scientific method 2. actively seek to undo the lifesaving work of genuine scientists
Way to do villain stuff instead of hero stuff, @theatlantic.com
#BetterDems
This is an idiot who gets people killed.
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Are you serious with this nonsense?
You cannot be IN science when you 1. do not understand the scientific method 2. actively seek to undo the lifesaving work of genuine scientists
Way to do villain stuff instead of hero stuff, @theatlantic.com
#BetterDems
This is an idiot who gets people killed.
You cannot be IN science when you 1. do not understand the scientific method 2. actively seek to undo the lifesaving work of genuine scientists
Way to do villain stuff instead of hero stuff, @theatlantic.com
#BetterDems
This is an idiot who gets people killed.
We're protecting the children vs No, WE'RE protecting the children has devolved into You HATE us vs NO, YOU HATE US!
Money-go-up algorithms trained you to FEEL hate AND to SEE hate.
Gotta work educating & HEALING divisions if we want to keep the country.
It's simple, not easy
#BetterDems
Money-go-up algorithms trained you to FEEL hate AND to SEE hate.
Gotta work educating & HEALING divisions if we want to keep the country.
It's simple, not easy
#BetterDems
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We're protecting the children vs No, WE'RE protecting the children has devolved into You HATE us vs NO, YOU HATE US!
Money-go-up algorithms trained you to FEEL hate AND to SEE hate.
Gotta work educating & HEALING divisions if we want to keep the country.
It's simple, not easy
#BetterDems
Money-go-up algorithms trained you to FEEL hate AND to SEE hate.
Gotta work educating & HEALING divisions if we want to keep the country.
It's simple, not easy
#BetterDems
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WE ARE SO CLOSE, HENCE THE RELENTLESS ATTACKS
The margins are shrinking, which is why they're getting louder. Channel all of your upset and frustration into talking to voters. This race is winnable, and together, we will flip this seat on December 2nd!
{Link in bio to sign up!}
The margins are shrinking, which is why they're getting louder. Channel all of your upset and frustration into talking to voters. This race is winnable, and together, we will flip this seat on December 2nd!
{Link in bio to sign up!}
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
WE ARE SO CLOSE, HENCE THE RELENTLESS ATTACKS
The margins are shrinking, which is why they're getting louder. Channel all of your upset and frustration into talking to voters. This race is winnable, and together, we will flip this seat on December 2nd!
{Link in bio to sign up!}
The margins are shrinking, which is why they're getting louder. Channel all of your upset and frustration into talking to voters. This race is winnable, and together, we will flip this seat on December 2nd!
{Link in bio to sign up!}
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Cornelius City Council meeting
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Cornelius City Council meeting
Impeachment isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent.
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Trump Wrongly Indicted Me, I’ll Rightly Impeach Him | Kat Abughazaleh Speaks at Lincoln Memorial
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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My MVP for this week: I've discovered some folks who could do a much better job running American trade policy. #Econ101 #GoBlue #TeachEcon
November 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
My MVP for this week: I've discovered some folks who could do a much better job running American trade policy. #Econ101 #GoBlue #TeachEcon
Should be law that social media companies are required to relinquish control of algorithms to the users AND you should be able to DIY, buy, sell, etc.
Optimizing for money-go-up fosters addiction/anti-social behaviors. They should be set to ENLIGHTEN.
#enlightenment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO14...
Optimizing for money-go-up fosters addiction/anti-social behaviors. They should be set to ENLIGHTEN.
#enlightenment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO14...
I’m Building an Algorithm That Doesn’t Rot Your Brain
YouTube video by New York Times Opinion
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Should be law that social media companies are required to relinquish control of algorithms to the users AND you should be able to DIY, buy, sell, etc.
Optimizing for money-go-up fosters addiction/anti-social behaviors. They should be set to ENLIGHTEN.
#enlightenment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO14...
Optimizing for money-go-up fosters addiction/anti-social behaviors. They should be set to ENLIGHTEN.
#enlightenment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO14...