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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
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Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. https://to.pbs.org/3KUcGsH
Humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, study finds
LONDON (AP) — Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is ...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. https://to.pbs.org/3KUcGsH
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Remember that rank choice voting is a cool system that we could have which would fix SOME of the problems with our election system... if we get elections again...
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
I'm so tired
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
I'm so tired
Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote
Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
fairvote.org
July 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Remember that rank choice voting is a cool system that we could have which would fix SOME of the problems with our election system... if we get elections again...
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
I'm so tired
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
I'm so tired
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Happy No Kings Day!
June 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Happy No Kings Day!
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In America, we have no kings.
June 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In America, we have no kings.
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On the list to be sunsetted in Sept.
April 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
On the list to be sunsetted in Sept.
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Somehow amid the chaos of *waves hands*, I missed the full list of this one. Let’s talk about how this is going to result in the deaths of A LOT of birds…particularly if we sunset the Migratory Bird Treaty Act 1/
April 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Somehow amid the chaos of *waves hands*, I missed the full list of this one. Let’s talk about how this is going to result in the deaths of A LOT of birds…particularly if we sunset the Migratory Bird Treaty Act 1/
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Yet Another Illegal Trump Action: “Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting” Executive Order Defies Law
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Yet Another Illegal Trump Action: “Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting” Executive Order Defies Law
Washington, DC – Today, the Sierra Club responded to Donald Trump’s sweeping “Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting” executive order which seeks to retire key safeguards and would hollow out nearly all envi...
www.sierraclub.org
April 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Yet Another Illegal Trump Action: “Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting” Executive Order Defies Law
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
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Every anti-energy regulation at the EPA, the Department of Energy, the Interior Department, and Corps of Engineers will sunset unless specifically designated for re-promulgation under Trump's new "Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting" executive order.
committeetounleashprosperity.com/hotlines/tru...
committeetounleashprosperity.com/hotlines/tru...
Trump Proposes one of the Greatest Deregulations Ever - Unleash Prosperity
Every anti-energy regulation at the EPA, the Department of Energy, the Interior Department, and the Army Corps of Engineers will sunset unless specifically designated for…
committeetounleashprosperity.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Every anti-energy regulation at the EPA, the Department of Energy, the Interior Department, and Corps of Engineers will sunset unless specifically designated for re-promulgation under Trump's new "Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting" executive order.
committeetounleashprosperity.com/hotlines/tru...
committeetounleashprosperity.com/hotlines/tru...
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New Executive Order Seeks to Sunset Key Energy Regulations | McCarter & English, LLP
https://www.europesays.com/1997816/
President Trump signed on April 9, 2025 an executive order titled Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy…
https://www.europesays.com/1997816/
President Trump signed on April 9, 2025 an executive order titled Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy…
New Executive Order Seeks to Sunset Key Energy Regulations | McCarter & English, LLP - EUROPE SAYS
President Trump signed on April 9, 2025 an executive order titled Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy that seeks to deregulate the
www.europesays.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New Executive Order Seeks to Sunset Key Energy Regulations | McCarter & English, LLP
https://www.europesays.com/1997816/
President Trump signed on April 9, 2025 an executive order titled Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy…
https://www.europesays.com/1997816/
President Trump signed on April 9, 2025 an executive order titled Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy…
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A list of acts impacted:
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Endangered Species Act
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Endangered Species Act
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
April 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A list of acts impacted:
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Endangered Species Act
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Endangered Species Act
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
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Called my congressman who voted for the SAVE act.
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
April 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Called my congressman who voted for the SAVE act.
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
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Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
www.washingtonpost.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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🦬 This is a national embarrassment on par with "Gulf of America", and it's evil as well. This administration is using a girl's death to whip up a moral panic over immigrants, just like they did with Laken Riley.
Anahuac is an Aztec word meaning "close to water" — and we will continue to use it.
Anahuac is an Aztec word meaning "close to water" — and we will continue to use it.
Department of the Interior Renames Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Honor of Jocelyn Nungaray | U.S. Department of the Interior
Secretary Doug Burgum signed a Secretary’s Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, following an executive order issued by Preside...
www.doi.gov
March 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🦬 This is a national embarrassment on par with "Gulf of America", and it's evil as well. This administration is using a girl's death to whip up a moral panic over immigrants, just like they did with Laken Riley.
Anahuac is an Aztec word meaning "close to water" — and we will continue to use it.
Anahuac is an Aztec word meaning "close to water" — and we will continue to use it.
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Democrats absolutely should let the government shut down.
Should Democrats let the government shut down? — Vox
Once again, the country is on the brink of a government shutdown.
apple.news
March 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Democrats absolutely should let the government shut down.
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This might sound like a dig or hyperbole. But not enough mention of this. It says quite explicitly in 2.11 Exec Order that end-state level after all cuts is permanent level of govt to equal what it is during a full government shut down. Seems like worth highlighting this?
Trump Orders Permanent Govt Shutdown – No, Really … talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trump...
Trump Orders Permanent Govt Shutdown – No, Really …
It hasn’t gotten a lot of attention but Donald Trump’s February 11th...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This might sound like a dig or hyperbole. But not enough mention of this. It says quite explicitly in 2.11 Exec Order that end-state level after all cuts is permanent level of govt to equal what it is during a full government shut down. Seems like worth highlighting this?
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A bill invalidating driver's licenses some states issue to undocumented immigrants thrusts the state into uncharted waters, Gov. Mark Gordon says.
Still, he allowed the bill, which could keep undocumented people working in the state off the roads, to become law without his signature.
Still, he allowed the bill, which could keep undocumented people working in the state off the roads, to become law without his signature.
Wyoming will invalidate out-of-state driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants - WyoFile
Gov. Gordon did not sign the bill and acknowledged lawmakers had thrust the state into uncharted waters.
wyofile.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A bill invalidating driver's licenses some states issue to undocumented immigrants thrusts the state into uncharted waters, Gov. Mark Gordon says.
Still, he allowed the bill, which could keep undocumented people working in the state off the roads, to become law without his signature.
Still, he allowed the bill, which could keep undocumented people working in the state off the roads, to become law without his signature.
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“How can we produce technologies that can work for everybody, not only for people that make $500,000?”
Colorado School of Mines project hopes to warm houses, lower bills in mobile home communities.
Colorado School of Mines project hopes to warm houses, lower bills in mobile home communities.
Colorado School of Mines project hopes to warm houses, lower bills in mobile home communities
3-year program hopes to bring energy efficiency to low-income families in Lake County and create a model for other communities
buff.ly
March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“How can we produce technologies that can work for everybody, not only for people that make $500,000?”
Colorado School of Mines project hopes to warm houses, lower bills in mobile home communities.
Colorado School of Mines project hopes to warm houses, lower bills in mobile home communities.
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"John Deere investors voted overwhelmingly against a resolution aimed at its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on Wednesday, continuing a pattern of shareholder distaste for anti-DEI measures despite Republican political pressure on executives."
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
John Deere investors firmly reject anti-DEI resolutions at annual meeting
Investors at John Deere's annual meeting reject anti-DEI resolutions despite company distancing itself from diversity measures
www.desmoinesregister.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"John Deere investors voted overwhelmingly against a resolution aimed at its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on Wednesday, continuing a pattern of shareholder distaste for anti-DEI measures despite Republican political pressure on executives."
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
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We are firing Rangers at National Parks, scientists & aid workers that treat/prevent/research disease and feed the poor, & disabled vets helping fellow vets at VA hospitals, but the good news is we are going to buy a shit ton of crypto so Trump & his friends can make billions.
March 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We are firing Rangers at National Parks, scientists & aid workers that treat/prevent/research disease and feed the poor, & disabled vets helping fellow vets at VA hospitals, but the good news is we are going to buy a shit ton of crypto so Trump & his friends can make billions.
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"The real enemy is not me, the dedicated employee and disabled veteran... The real enemy is the reckless decision-making that puts Americans, patriots, civil servants, and civilians in danger while undermining the very functions that keep this government — and this nation — strong."
‘What fresh hell awaits me today?’ Federal workers share their stories.
Maryland is home to about 327,000 federal workers. They share their stories of stress and uncertainty as they watch colleagues fired and contend with the Trump administration's demands to document…
buff.ly
March 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"The real enemy is not me, the dedicated employee and disabled veteran... The real enemy is the reckless decision-making that puts Americans, patriots, civil servants, and civilians in danger while undermining the very functions that keep this government — and this nation — strong."
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The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is exempt from public records requests, according to the Trump administration.
Trump admin. argues DOGE is exempt from records requests in FOIA lawsuit
Elon Musk promised "maximum transparency," but that apparently doesn't include Freedom of Information requests to DOGE.
reason.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is exempt from public records requests, according to the Trump administration.
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“This is going to be a massive loss of life overall,” a surgeon who formerly led USAID’s global health initiatives tells @gregsargent.bsky.social. “Children are likely already dying, and will clearly be dying in large numbers.”
Musk’s Purges Suddenly Take a Horrific Turn—and Wreck an Ugly MAGA Lie
We can now be depressingly confident that their mass cuts are killing people.
newrepublic.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“This is going to be a massive loss of life overall,” a surgeon who formerly led USAID’s global health initiatives tells @gregsargent.bsky.social. “Children are likely already dying, and will clearly be dying in large numbers.”