@samozayde.bsky.social
Environmental lawyer, grandfather, LA Dodgers fan.
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Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
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The Washington Post has laid off least 14 climate journalists, newsroom sources told @sammyroth.bsky.social, effectively decimating one of the most important reporting teams in American climate journalism.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The Washington Post has laid off least 14 climate journalists, newsroom sources told @sammyroth.bsky.social, effectively decimating one of the most important reporting teams in American climate journalism.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
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“That is why the Upper Basin should let go of its thirsty aspirations and accept that the era of Western expansion is over. It’s 2026, not 1922.”
These Four States Are in Denial Over a Looming Water Crisis www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/o...
These Four States Are in Denial Over a Looming Water Crisis www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/o...
Opinion | These Four States Are in Denial Over a Looming Water Crisis
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 AM
“That is why the Upper Basin should let go of its thirsty aspirations and accept that the era of Western expansion is over. It’s 2026, not 1922.”
These Four States Are in Denial Over a Looming Water Crisis www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/o...
These Four States Are in Denial Over a Looming Water Crisis www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/o...
U.S. Dept of Energy just published a new NEPA categorical exemption for advanced nuclear reactors, meaning no environmental review. What could go wrong?
February 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
U.S. Dept of Energy just published a new NEPA categorical exemption for advanced nuclear reactors, meaning no environmental review. What could go wrong?
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Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
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Holy shit. So this just happened at Minneapolis's legendary First Avenue club. That's Tom Morello introducing Springsteen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jHe...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Minneapolis - First Ave 260130
YouTube video by Nate Reiter
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Holy shit. So this just happened at Minneapolis's legendary First Avenue club. That's Tom Morello introducing Springsteen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jHe...
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This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
CA Atty General Bonta announced that CA is suing the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Agency in the 9th Circuit over the Sable oil pipeline. PHMSA asserted jurisdiction based on the bogus Trump emergency emergency Exec Order.
January 23, 2026 at 7:17 PM
CA Atty General Bonta announced that CA is suing the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Agency in the 9th Circuit over the Sable oil pipeline. PHMSA asserted jurisdiction based on the bogus Trump emergency emergency Exec Order.
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“There are no sidelines any more, friends.” - @philtajitsunash.bsky.social
1942. Mochida Family awaiting deportation in Centerville, CA. Photo by Dorothea Lange.
2026. Five year old Liam Ramos taken away by ICE returning home from pre-school, Photo via Columbus Heights Elementary, Minneapolis.
1942. Mochida Family awaiting deportation in Centerville, CA. Photo by Dorothea Lange.
2026. Five year old Liam Ramos taken away by ICE returning home from pre-school, Photo via Columbus Heights Elementary, Minneapolis.
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
“There are no sidelines any more, friends.” - @philtajitsunash.bsky.social
1942. Mochida Family awaiting deportation in Centerville, CA. Photo by Dorothea Lange.
2026. Five year old Liam Ramos taken away by ICE returning home from pre-school, Photo via Columbus Heights Elementary, Minneapolis.
1942. Mochida Family awaiting deportation in Centerville, CA. Photo by Dorothea Lange.
2026. Five year old Liam Ramos taken away by ICE returning home from pre-school, Photo via Columbus Heights Elementary, Minneapolis.
59 years old, more pertinent than ever. youtu.be/TXVe2XH5rpk?...
The Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth (Live At Monterey Pop Festival 1967)
YouTube video by the Flower Child [mu sick]
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 5:13 AM
59 years old, more pertinent than ever. youtu.be/TXVe2XH5rpk?...
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So tomorrow (energycommerce.house.gov/events/full-...), House Republicans are expected to vote on strict party lines to take away Americans' right to safe, clean air AND authorize the greatest increases in dangerous air pollution in the history of the U.S. Clean Air Act from 1,000s of polluters. 18/
Full Committee Markup of 11 Bills
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing com...
energycommerce.house.gov
January 20, 2026 at 7:10 PM
So tomorrow (energycommerce.house.gov/events/full-...), House Republicans are expected to vote on strict party lines to take away Americans' right to safe, clean air AND authorize the greatest increases in dangerous air pollution in the history of the U.S. Clean Air Act from 1,000s of polluters. 18/
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“Everybody came, partly to see the girl geophysicist, but also to hear what the revolution could mean for them.”
Absolutely delighted by this story of my friend, mentor, & scientific hero, TANYA ATWATER ⚒️ 🌊 🧪
www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/...
h/t @floragraham.bsky.social
cc @drwendyrocks.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted by this story of my friend, mentor, & scientific hero, TANYA ATWATER ⚒️ 🌊 🧪
www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/...
h/t @floragraham.bsky.social
cc @drwendyrocks.bsky.social
How plate tectonics revolutionized our understanding of Earth - High Country News
And how scientist Tanya Atwater was at the center of it all.
www.hcn.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:49 AM
“Everybody came, partly to see the girl geophysicist, but also to hear what the revolution could mean for them.”
Absolutely delighted by this story of my friend, mentor, & scientific hero, TANYA ATWATER ⚒️ 🌊 🧪
www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/...
h/t @floragraham.bsky.social
cc @drwendyrocks.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted by this story of my friend, mentor, & scientific hero, TANYA ATWATER ⚒️ 🌊 🧪
www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/...
h/t @floragraham.bsky.social
cc @drwendyrocks.bsky.social
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Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker to record-breaking deal. Incredible. dodgersdigest.com/2026/01/15/d... @dodgersdigest.bsky.social
Dodgers to sign consensus top free agent Kyle Tucker to 4-year, $240 million deal - Dodgers Digest
Oh man, people are going to be pissed. BREAKING: Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dod
dodgersdigest.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker to record-breaking deal. Incredible. dodgersdigest.com/2026/01/15/d... @dodgersdigest.bsky.social
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Trump's EPA just rolled back a requirement for modern air pollution control equipment for a key category of "combustion turbines" that EPA knows are multiplying like poisonous mushrooms to power data centers across the U.S.—admitting it relies on old data that ignores these trends.
Reckless. 1/
Reckless. 1/
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Trump's EPA just rolled back a requirement for modern air pollution control equipment for a key category of "combustion turbines" that EPA knows are multiplying like poisonous mushrooms to power data centers across the U.S.—admitting it relies on old data that ignores these trends.
Reckless. 1/
Reckless. 1/
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Martin Peterson's creative response to being banned from teaching Plato (shared with his permission).
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Martin Peterson's creative response to being banned from teaching Plato (shared with his permission).
I feel that US foreign policy is now an episode of Rocky & Bullwinkle except that it’s not funny and people re dying.
January 3, 2026 at 11:18 PM
I feel that US foreign policy is now an episode of Rocky & Bullwinkle except that it’s not funny and people re dying.
Anyone can misplace a million documents, you know?
December 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Anyone can misplace a million documents, you know?
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I just read this out loud to my wife. If you have a spouse or partner, try it, especially if they don’t know what’s coming. Hearing it out loud makes the bonkers-ness sink in.
Reading this to unsuspecting people should be a TikTok meme.
Reading this to unsuspecting people should be a TikTok meme.
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I just read this out loud to my wife. If you have a spouse or partner, try it, especially if they don’t know what’s coming. Hearing it out loud makes the bonkers-ness sink in.
Reading this to unsuspecting people should be a TikTok meme.
Reading this to unsuspecting people should be a TikTok meme.
Trump proposed today a 37% reduction in the federal auto fuel economy requirement from now until 2031, from 54.9 mpg to 34.5 mpg. This will increase families’ fuel costs by $billions.
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Trump proposed today a 37% reduction in the federal auto fuel economy requirement from now until 2031, from 54.9 mpg to 34.5 mpg. This will increase families’ fuel costs by $billions.
Trump’s attack on the ESA is for the alligator snapping turtle, the California spotted owl, the Florida panther, the monarch butterfly, the Saltmarsh sparrow, the Sunflower sea star, and the wolverine. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
Analysis: Seven Animals Jeopardized by Trump Plan to Ax Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON— A new Center for Biological Diversity analysis identifies seven endangered animal species that would be pushed to the brink of extinction by a Trump administration effort to radically weak...
biologicaldiversity.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump’s attack on the ESA is for the alligator snapping turtle, the California spotted owl, the Florida panther, the monarch butterfly, the Saltmarsh sparrow, the Sunflower sea star, and the wolverine. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
I flew back to LAX last night from Mexico. Got to passport control, there was a row of electronic cameras, one scanned my face, a light on top turned green, and the dude in uniform standing next to it said “You’re good to go” and that was it. Very convenient, but unsettling too.
November 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I flew back to LAX last night from Mexico. Got to passport control, there was a row of electronic cameras, one scanned my face, a light on top turned green, and the dude in uniform standing next to it said “You’re good to go” and that was it. Very convenient, but unsettling too.
Hey @gottalaff.bsky.social , good to see you here. (From David P).
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Hey @gottalaff.bsky.social , good to see you here. (From David P).
ICE was picking up people in Santa Monica again today.
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
ICE was picking up people in Santa Monica again today.
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Sweet merciful lawd Freddie Freeman finally ends it in 6:39 and 18 innings
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Sweet merciful lawd Freddie Freeman finally ends it in 6:39 and 18 innings