@astrofern46.bsky.social
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“Democrats don’t talk about Trump’s faltering economy as much as they could.
Once, Democrats were a party of economic growth. As JFK put it in 1960, “let’s get America moving again.” It wouldn’t be a bad thing if more Democrats echoed that sentiment today.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/can-we-eve...
Once, Democrats were a party of economic growth. As JFK put it in 1960, “let’s get America moving again.” It wouldn’t be a bad thing if more Democrats echoed that sentiment today.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/can-we-eve...
Can We Ever Repair This Moral Rot
MAGA can learn grace from the folks their leader wrongfully imprisoned.
www.thebulwark.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“Democrats don’t talk about Trump’s faltering economy as much as they could.
Once, Democrats were a party of economic growth. As JFK put it in 1960, “let’s get America moving again.” It wouldn’t be a bad thing if more Democrats echoed that sentiment today.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/can-we-eve...
Once, Democrats were a party of economic growth. As JFK put it in 1960, “let’s get America moving again.” It wouldn’t be a bad thing if more Democrats echoed that sentiment today.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/can-we-eve...
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This morning I spoke with Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes.
Her story is one that needs to be shared everywhere.
Take a minute. Listen to her. And please, spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Her story is one that needs to be shared everywhere.
Take a minute. Listen to her. And please, spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
NEWS: Jeffrey Epstein Survivor Jess Michaels Speaks Out. Share Her Story.
Please watch this powerful interview. I also highlight all the news you missed overnight in this newsletter.
open.substack.com
July 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This morning I spoke with Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes.
Her story is one that needs to be shared everywhere.
Take a minute. Listen to her. And please, spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Her story is one that needs to be shared everywhere.
Take a minute. Listen to her. And please, spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Journalists carry a good deal of confidential information, including reporting materials and information about sources. It’s therefore important to prepare devices in advance before traveling.
Our security team put together a checklist to help.
Our security team put together a checklist to help.
Preparing devices for travel through a US border
US border searches of electronic devices put journalists’ work at risk. But there’s a lot you can do to be prepared
freedom.press
June 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Journalists carry a good deal of confidential information, including reporting materials and information about sources. It’s therefore important to prepare devices in advance before traveling.
Our security team put together a checklist to help.
Our security team put together a checklist to help.
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Opinion: The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science
The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science
Opinion | Severe cuts in research funding will cause a complex cascade of effects across the United States and the world.
undark.org
May 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Opinion: The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science
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Do this today, please!
Two days remain to comment on the US FWS and NMFS rule change that undermines the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This proposal rescinds the definition of “harm,” limiting protections to actions that directly injure or kill listed species, leaving their habitats vulnerable. Please submit comments! 🧪
Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively referred to as the Services or we) are proposing to rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" ...
www.federalregister.gov
May 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Do this today, please!
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The extra-extreme members of the House Budget Committee voted "present" tonight so that the Medicaid-cuts-to-fund-tax-giveaways-for-the-rich bill could pass out of committee 17-16.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
May 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The extra-extreme members of the House Budget Committee voted "present" tonight so that the Medicaid-cuts-to-fund-tax-giveaways-for-the-rich bill could pass out of committee 17-16.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
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We reviewed the bill.
We now know the details on how they plan to cut your healthcare to pay for tax cuts for the uber-wealthy.
7 ways they are cutting healthcare 🧵👇🏼
We now know the details on how they plan to cut your healthcare to pay for tax cuts for the uber-wealthy.
7 ways they are cutting healthcare 🧵👇🏼
May 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We reviewed the bill.
We now know the details on how they plan to cut your healthcare to pay for tax cuts for the uber-wealthy.
7 ways they are cutting healthcare 🧵👇🏼
We now know the details on how they plan to cut your healthcare to pay for tax cuts for the uber-wealthy.
7 ways they are cutting healthcare 🧵👇🏼
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“Can you believe all this waste?! There’s a scientist studying *mold* and whether eating it can stop infections! We need DOGE to put an end to this!”
— dumdums in 1928 hearing about Alexander Fleming
— dumdums in 1928 hearing about Alexander Fleming
May 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“Can you believe all this waste?! There’s a scientist studying *mold* and whether eating it can stop infections! We need DOGE to put an end to this!”
— dumdums in 1928 hearing about Alexander Fleming
— dumdums in 1928 hearing about Alexander Fleming
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Geography lesson at today’s Pro-Due-Process rally.
April 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Geography lesson at today’s Pro-Due-Process rally.
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Breaking, per NBC News @garygrumbach.bsky.social --
Judge Paula Xinis in the District of Maryland has ruled that the United States Government must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States by April 7 at 11:59p
Judge Paula Xinis in the District of Maryland has ruled that the United States Government must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States by April 7 at 11:59p
April 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Breaking, per NBC News @garygrumbach.bsky.social --
Judge Paula Xinis in the District of Maryland has ruled that the United States Government must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States by April 7 at 11:59p
Judge Paula Xinis in the District of Maryland has ruled that the United States Government must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States by April 7 at 11:59p
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This was….five months ago
April 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This was….five months ago
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Being a historian, people ask me if I think the US is living through Germany 1933.
I answer no, analogies are always imperfect but to me it feels more like Russia 1999: a blatant theft of state assets and liberals in a fugue state, refusing to believe the arc of progress is bending against them.
I answer no, analogies are always imperfect but to me it feels more like Russia 1999: a blatant theft of state assets and liberals in a fugue state, refusing to believe the arc of progress is bending against them.
March 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Being a historian, people ask me if I think the US is living through Germany 1933.
I answer no, analogies are always imperfect but to me it feels more like Russia 1999: a blatant theft of state assets and liberals in a fugue state, refusing to believe the arc of progress is bending against them.
I answer no, analogies are always imperfect but to me it feels more like Russia 1999: a blatant theft of state assets and liberals in a fugue state, refusing to believe the arc of progress is bending against them.
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my kingdom ($7.14) to anyone who asks him what an “illegal protest” is, and then follows up with “what does that mean” until he gives a coherent answer or dies whichever comes first
March 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
my kingdom ($7.14) to anyone who asks him what an “illegal protest” is, and then follows up with “what does that mean” until he gives a coherent answer or dies whichever comes first
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The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
A thread. 🧵1/14
A thread. 🧵1/14
March 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
A thread. 🧵1/14
A thread. 🧵1/14
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You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
February 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
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Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
February 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
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from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
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Mike Pence just reposted an old article he wrote about the limitations on the powers of a president. For some reason. Here is a part of it.
February 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Mike Pence just reposted an old article he wrote about the limitations on the powers of a president. For some reason. Here is a part of it.
45 was sitting and Stinky was standing.
February 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
45 was sitting and Stinky was standing.
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FML. NOAA is searching for terms like "climate," "methane," "nitrous oxide," "greenhouse gas," "climate science," "carbon," the "Paris Agreement." That's what my NOAA grants are focused on.
NOAA told to search its grants for climate change terms
The search would provide a list of NOAA's climate change-related grants.
www.axios.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
FML. NOAA is searching for terms like "climate," "methane," "nitrous oxide," "greenhouse gas," "climate science," "carbon," the "Paris Agreement." That's what my NOAA grants are focused on.
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Trump ended the first-ever National Nature Assessment, which was trying to reveal how nature loss influences climate change and impacts humanity, but the researchers are trying to publish it anyway.
Trump Killed a Major Report on Nature. They’re Trying to Publish It Anyway. (Gift Article)
The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Trump ended the first-ever National Nature Assessment, which was trying to reveal how nature loss influences climate change and impacts humanity, but the researchers are trying to publish it anyway.
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My coworker is an immigrant from Afghanistan. She said “I survived three wars. If you have lentils and water, we can get through this. I will make sure.”
January 31, 2025 at 6:39 AM
My coworker is an immigrant from Afghanistan. She said “I survived three wars. If you have lentils and water, we can get through this. I will make sure.”
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👏🎯💯👏🎯💯😎
John Fugelsang 💥💥💥
John Fugelsang 💥💥💥
January 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
👏🎯💯👏🎯💯😎
John Fugelsang 💥💥💥
John Fugelsang 💥💥💥