Candace
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After spending last three days in Wisconsin I’m more convinced than ever April 1 state Supreme Court election a referendum on whether Musk-Trump oligarchy will take over the states or if democracy still has a fighting chance. The stakes are that high www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This progressive judge is Democrats’ best hope to take down Elon Musk
Susan Crawford can strike the first electoral blow against Musk and Trump’s plans for oligarchy.
www.motherjones.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
After spending last three days in Wisconsin I’m more convinced than ever April 1 state Supreme Court election a referendum on whether Musk-Trump oligarchy will take over the states or if democracy still has a fighting chance. The stakes are that high www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.
February 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.
Hear me out though - why don't we just tax the rich?
February 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hear me out though - why don't we just tax the rich?
Nothing brings me joy like the episodic development of @alancumming.bsky.social outfits each episode of this season's Traitors.
January 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Nothing brings me joy like the episodic development of @alancumming.bsky.social outfits each episode of this season's Traitors.
ISO Book recommendations (non-fiction) that speak to the ways societies rebuild after racism, oligarchies, economic downfalls, etc.
I see a lack of unity in how we move forward through the nest 4 years and beyond, and I think learning from the successes of our predecessors could help.
I see a lack of unity in how we move forward through the nest 4 years and beyond, and I think learning from the successes of our predecessors could help.
January 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
ISO Book recommendations (non-fiction) that speak to the ways societies rebuild after racism, oligarchies, economic downfalls, etc.
I see a lack of unity in how we move forward through the nest 4 years and beyond, and I think learning from the successes of our predecessors could help.
I see a lack of unity in how we move forward through the nest 4 years and beyond, and I think learning from the successes of our predecessors could help.
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Please buy books and read them. It will matter moving forward.
January 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Please buy books and read them. It will matter moving forward.
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Romare Bearden, Martin Luther King Jr.—Mountain Top, color screenprint, 1968
January 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Romare Bearden, Martin Luther King Jr.—Mountain Top, color screenprint, 1968
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We’ve stood strong before—this time is no different. Together, we’ve got this.
January 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’ve stood strong before—this time is no different. Together, we’ve got this.
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Enjoy the last day before tomorrow. Then four years…
January 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Enjoy the last day before tomorrow. Then four years…
We could have had Tim!!!
January 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
We could have had Tim!!!
I think the patriarchy is so afraid of women because we hold the ultimate power - humanity. Only we can create it. Take away that choice, and they can feel a little less threatened.
January 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I think the patriarchy is so afraid of women because we hold the ultimate power - humanity. Only we can create it. Take away that choice, and they can feel a little less threatened.
I feel like cows are just giant puppies.
Stop wasting money on fancy video game consoles for your cows when all they want is an old Christmas tree to toss around! 😆 It is beautiful to see Savannah so happy. ❤️
January 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I feel like cows are just giant puppies.
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
I love that we're all wearing jackets as if it isn't 60 degrees outside in mid December #climatechange
December 11, 2024 at 12:20 PM
I love that we're all wearing jackets as if it isn't 60 degrees outside in mid December #climatechange
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Good morning from Peggy bean.
November 20, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Good morning from Peggy bean.
Paul, what did you do??
November 19, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Paul, what did you do??
May you always find a spot of sunshine upon which to take a nap.
November 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM
May you always find a spot of sunshine upon which to take a nap.
Good morning from the East coast. I hope you have a wonderful day 💛
November 19, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Good morning from the East coast. I hope you have a wonderful day 💛
Meet my dogs, Peggy & Julian.
November 19, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Meet my dogs, Peggy & Julian.