J McGowan
@goodoldjimmyboy.bsky.social
“It is for us the living to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.”—A. Lincoln
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EXCLUSIVE: the Working Families Party is putting out a recruitment call for people opposed to data centers in their communities to run for local office
the recruitment effort comes just 2 days after Bernie Sanders called for a moratorium on data center construction
the recruitment effort comes just 2 days after Bernie Sanders called for a moratorium on data center construction
Opposed to Data Centers? The Working Families Party Wants You to Run for Office
The influential progressive third party announced Thursday that it was putting out a recruitment call for candidates specifically opposed to data centers.
www.wired.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
EXCLUSIVE: the Working Families Party is putting out a recruitment call for people opposed to data centers in their communities to run for local office
the recruitment effort comes just 2 days after Bernie Sanders called for a moratorium on data center construction
the recruitment effort comes just 2 days after Bernie Sanders called for a moratorium on data center construction
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One of the great failures of contemporary political news coverage in a lot of media is the unspoken principle that no violation of norms or decency by Trump is really news, worthy of sustained attention, unless it also upsets people who love him. It isn't "not taking the bait"; it's sleepwalking.
December 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
One of the great failures of contemporary political news coverage in a lot of media is the unspoken principle that no violation of norms or decency by Trump is really news, worthy of sustained attention, unless it also upsets people who love him. It isn't "not taking the bait"; it's sleepwalking.
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Any Democrat who thinks it's appropriate to "find common ground" with the Republicans on issues like high school sports teams is negotiating with a political party that does not believe trans people should exist. This policy will kill people, so maybe stop wringing your hands about volleyball.
"Men are men. Men can never become women. Women are women. Women can never become men."
December 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Any Democrat who thinks it's appropriate to "find common ground" with the Republicans on issues like high school sports teams is negotiating with a political party that does not believe trans people should exist. This policy will kill people, so maybe stop wringing your hands about volleyball.
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Russell Vought announced that the National Science Foundation will “break up” the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado calling it a source of “climate alarmism” and saying its work should be dismantled and redistributed.
December 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Russell Vought announced that the National Science Foundation will “break up” the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado calling it a source of “climate alarmism” and saying its work should be dismantled and redistributed.
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"I was only involved with the criminal financial part of Epstein's dealings, not the other stuff" will be an interesting position a lot of these guys are going to take.
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"I was only involved with the criminal financial part of Epstein's dealings, not the other stuff" will be an interesting position a lot of these guys are going to take.
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In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
December 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
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Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
Exxon’s new greenwashing ploy
The oil giant claims it can eliminate more than 90 percent of emissions from gas-powered AI facilities. Critics say that’s nonsense.
www.exxonknews.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol - who commutes to Seattle from CA using a company-provided private jet - made $96 million for just 4 months of work.
Brian makes 6,666 times the average Starbucks worker. That's the largest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500!
The visuals write themselves...
Brian makes 6,666 times the average Starbucks worker. That's the largest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500!
The visuals write themselves...
December 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol - who commutes to Seattle from CA using a company-provided private jet - made $96 million for just 4 months of work.
Brian makes 6,666 times the average Starbucks worker. That's the largest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500!
The visuals write themselves...
Brian makes 6,666 times the average Starbucks worker. That's the largest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500!
The visuals write themselves...
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Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
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I enjoyed that Mully and Huh had sports business "expert" Marc Ganis on to talk about this really could happen, and at no time did they point out that he's being paid by the Bears to "advise" them on this, just like he got paid by the Cubs to carry their water during the renovation.
abc7 please stop treating “the bears could move to northwest indiana” like it’s a serious story/threat
December 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I enjoyed that Mully and Huh had sports business "expert" Marc Ganis on to talk about this really could happen, and at no time did they point out that he's being paid by the Bears to "advise" them on this, just like he got paid by the Cubs to carry their water during the renovation.
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Jed Hoyer's ideas are Patrick Wisdom and Reverse Patrick Wisdom.
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Jed Hoyer's ideas are Patrick Wisdom and Reverse Patrick Wisdom.
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Important thread from AG Ellison
I am committed to vigorously defending Minnesota’s medical providers who do incredible work to treat and care for all Minnesotans, including our trans neighbors. I have already taken the Trump Admin to court to stop them from scapegoating the trans community. I will not hesitate to do so again.
December 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Important thread from AG Ellison
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Zooming in on Puka’s celebration after a big catch
December 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Zooming in on Puka’s celebration after a big catch
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We wanted an apology. We got one. I agree with Mina, the bigger issue is the general influence of these bigoted streamer guys on a whole generation of young men, including athletes and non athletes.
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We wanted an apology. We got one. I agree with Mina, the bigger issue is the general influence of these bigoted streamer guys on a whole generation of young men, including athletes and non athletes.
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BREAKING: The Florida Supreme Court upheld Florida’s law, making it the only state to allow juries split 8-4 to sentence people to death.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BREAKING: The Florida Supreme Court upheld Florida’s law, making it the only state to allow juries split 8-4 to sentence people to death.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
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Puka Nacua did an antisemitic little dance: defector.com/puka-nacua-d...
Puka Nacua Did An Antisemitic Little Dance | Defector
We need to keep all NFL players away from streamers. Or, at the very least, one streamer in particular: Adin Ross. When we last checked in with Ross he was hanging out in what was surely a crazy-smell...
defector.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Puka Nacua did an antisemitic little dance: defector.com/puka-nacua-d...
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To all the young people in New York and across our country who count on gender-affirming care:
I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.
Your health care is still legal and protected.
I'll always fight for you.
I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.
Your health care is still legal and protected.
I'll always fight for you.
December 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
To all the young people in New York and across our country who count on gender-affirming care:
I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.
Your health care is still legal and protected.
I'll always fight for you.
I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.
Your health care is still legal and protected.
I'll always fight for you.
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Had to make a call to the IRS I wasn't looking forward to. The matter was handled quickly, simply, and the person was pleasant. Dealing with the government can be a drag sometimes, but when one actually deals with it one usually sees how ridiculous cable news-style demonization of it is.
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Had to make a call to the IRS I wasn't looking forward to. The matter was handled quickly, simply, and the person was pleasant. Dealing with the government can be a drag sometimes, but when one actually deals with it one usually sees how ridiculous cable news-style demonization of it is.
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JUST IN: This morning, hundreds of baristas have joined our national ULP strike.
☕ The solidarity is strong: For every one barista on strike, dozens more allies have shown up in force to back our cause.
Our strike continues to grow in strength and power! #NoContractNoCoffee
☕ The solidarity is strong: For every one barista on strike, dozens more allies have shown up in force to back our cause.
Our strike continues to grow in strength and power! #NoContractNoCoffee
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
December 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
JUST IN: This morning, hundreds of baristas have joined our national ULP strike.
☕ The solidarity is strong: For every one barista on strike, dozens more allies have shown up in force to back our cause.
Our strike continues to grow in strength and power! #NoContractNoCoffee
☕ The solidarity is strong: For every one barista on strike, dozens more allies have shown up in force to back our cause.
Our strike continues to grow in strength and power! #NoContractNoCoffee
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it is very funny when the the bears try to sell us on an "enhanced fan experience" in the suburbs or gary or the quad cities or whatever when it means that you must pay $70 to park and then your only option to eat is at somewhere called like The Papa Bar where you can buy a $38 "Beartini"
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
it is very funny when the the bears try to sell us on an "enhanced fan experience" in the suburbs or gary or the quad cities or whatever when it means that you must pay $70 to park and then your only option to eat is at somewhere called like The Papa Bar where you can buy a $38 "Beartini"
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the Kevin Warren tenure has been the biggest boom we've ever seen for Chicago-area stadium renderings sector
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
the Kevin Warren tenure has been the biggest boom we've ever seen for Chicago-area stadium renderings sector
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Warnock: He's got a lot of nerve saying that I'm using faith to divide people. This is a man who literally had protesters gassed and beaten down so he could hold up a bible in front of a church.
December 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Warnock: He's got a lot of nerve saying that I'm using faith to divide people. This is a man who literally had protesters gassed and beaten down so he could hold up a bible in front of a church.
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Someone come get grandpa he’s yelling again, and we’re concerned
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Someone come get grandpa he’s yelling again, and we’re concerned