Michael Strauss
@earth-media.bsky.social
Executive Director, Earth Media
Writer, campaigner. Media Coordinator to UN NGOs. Adviser on enviro, social & political strategies
From NYC, so we always knew Donny was a dangerous fraud. What we didn't know was how many would be conned, cowed or just cave
Writer, campaigner. Media Coordinator to UN NGOs. Adviser on enviro, social & political strategies
From NYC, so we always knew Donny was a dangerous fraud. What we didn't know was how many would be conned, cowed or just cave
Reposted by Michael Strauss
This is the reverse of the 3 Wise Men story.
3 Masked Men drag Joseph out of the manger, taking gold, frankincense, myrrh, all the hay & the animals with them.
3 Masked Men drag Joseph out of the manger, taking gold, frankincense, myrrh, all the hay & the animals with them.
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This is the reverse of the 3 Wise Men story.
3 Masked Men drag Joseph out of the manger, taking gold, frankincense, myrrh, all the hay & the animals with them.
3 Masked Men drag Joseph out of the manger, taking gold, frankincense, myrrh, all the hay & the animals with them.
Reposted by Michael Strauss
Not sure I understand why the Trump administration cares about Christians in Nigeria and not Christians in Ukraine
December 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Not sure I understand why the Trump administration cares about Christians in Nigeria and not Christians in Ukraine
Guessing she's smart enough to see thru CEO flattery.
“Lina Khan is an incredibly smart person.
If they say big business is bad, we’re going to make them pay & give you free services, that does not work.
If they look at gov't spending, she could do incredible things.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
“Lina Khan is an incredibly smart person.
If they say big business is bad, we’re going to make them pay & give you free services, that does not work.
If they look at gov't spending, she could do incredible things.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
With Help of Lina Khan, Mamdani Looks to Quickly Cut Costs for New Yorkers
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Guessing she's smart enough to see thru CEO flattery.
“Lina Khan is an incredibly smart person.
If they say big business is bad, we’re going to make them pay & give you free services, that does not work.
If they look at gov't spending, she could do incredible things.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
“Lina Khan is an incredibly smart person.
If they say big business is bad, we’re going to make them pay & give you free services, that does not work.
If they look at gov't spending, she could do incredible things.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
Any story with the words
'indictment of the Trump administration' is a good story .
'This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate & silence the people who dare to hold this government accountable.'
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
'indictment of the Trump administration' is a good story .
'This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate & silence the people who dare to hold this government accountable.'
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
A federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney
www.washingtonpost.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Any story with the words
'indictment of the Trump administration' is a good story .
'This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate & silence the people who dare to hold this government accountable.'
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
'indictment of the Trump administration' is a good story .
'This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate & silence the people who dare to hold this government accountable.'
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The producers & staff may have resisted, but CBS still caved .
'The voice-over intro before the broadcast announced the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors” over the center’s old logo & text that said “the following is a Donald J. Trump & Kennedy Center Production.”'
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
'The voice-over intro before the broadcast announced the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors” over the center’s old logo & text that said “the following is a Donald J. Trump & Kennedy Center Production.”'
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
On CBS, it was still the Kennedy Center Honors
The network used the Kennedy Center’s original name in its broadcast, and CBS News instructed staff to do the same, an email shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The producers & staff may have resisted, but CBS still caved .
'The voice-over intro before the broadcast announced the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors” over the center’s old logo & text that said “the following is a Donald J. Trump & Kennedy Center Production.”'
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
'The voice-over intro before the broadcast announced the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors” over the center’s old logo & text that said “the following is a Donald J. Trump & Kennedy Center Production.”'
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
And I'll bet they throw in some free doctor visits for the poorer kids, too !
this year, I'm giving all my Christmas gifts to the richest child in the neighborhood. I'm sure they'll trickle down to all the other kids eventually
December 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
And I'll bet they throw in some free doctor visits for the poorer kids, too !
Or maybe it's this -
Before AI, interaction meant teaching machines how to assist us .
After AI, interaction will mean machines teaching us how to adapt to them.
'before AI, interaction meant adapting to machine; after AI, machines adapt to us.'
-Snowflake CEO
www.washingtonpost.com/creativegrou...
Before AI, interaction meant teaching machines how to assist us .
After AI, interaction will mean machines teaching us how to adapt to them.
'before AI, interaction meant adapting to machine; after AI, machines adapt to us.'
-Snowflake CEO
www.washingtonpost.com/creativegrou...
The body of AI: Power, minerals and machines
Artificial intelligence depends on the physical world to exist. It runs on minerals and material from the earth and the same power plants that light up our homes and cities. Learn how the race to meet...
www.washingtonpost.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Or maybe it's this -
Before AI, interaction meant teaching machines how to assist us .
After AI, interaction will mean machines teaching us how to adapt to them.
'before AI, interaction meant adapting to machine; after AI, machines adapt to us.'
-Snowflake CEO
www.washingtonpost.com/creativegrou...
Before AI, interaction meant teaching machines how to assist us .
After AI, interaction will mean machines teaching us how to adapt to them.
'before AI, interaction meant adapting to machine; after AI, machines adapt to us.'
-Snowflake CEO
www.washingtonpost.com/creativegrou...
Reposted by Michael Strauss
Reposted by Michael Strauss
It is impossible to deny that the #Trump administration is now on Russia's side in the war.
In all of 2025, they have not made a single attempt to force #Russia to the negotiating table, but instead are aiding the enemy in every way they can.
#Ukraine
In all of 2025, they have not made a single attempt to force #Russia to the negotiating table, but instead are aiding the enemy in every way they can.
#Ukraine
US quietly removes sanctions from firms accused of supplying Russia's military - Euromaidan Press
Treasury dropped sanctions on Cyprus, Dubai, Turkish, and Finnish firms tied to Russian military supplies - without explanation.
euromaidanpress.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Support this woman .
(The not totalitarian one .)
(The not totalitarian one .)
🔥 @repdeliaramirez to @KristiNoem: “Bottom Line: You lie with impunity. You reject checks & balances. You ignore Congress & the courts… you can either resign, Trump will fire you, or you’ll be impeached.
You’re going to be held accountable. I’m going to make sure of that.”
You’re going to be held accountable. I’m going to make sure of that.”
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Support this woman .
(The not totalitarian one .)
(The not totalitarian one .)
So apparently there's a wannabe dictator's playbook .
Wonder who else has it ?
'South Korea's ousted president Yoon plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate rivals and monopolize power '
Associated Press
share.google/XIXEF7e22IVN...
Wonder who else has it ?
'South Korea's ousted president Yoon plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate rivals and monopolize power '
Associated Press
share.google/XIXEF7e22IVN...
South Korea's ousted president plotted martial law to eliminate rivals, probe finds
Investigators have concluded that South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate rivals and monopolize power
share.google
December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So apparently there's a wannabe dictator's playbook .
Wonder who else has it ?
'South Korea's ousted president Yoon plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate rivals and monopolize power '
Associated Press
share.google/XIXEF7e22IVN...
Wonder who else has it ?
'South Korea's ousted president Yoon plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate rivals and monopolize power '
Associated Press
share.google/XIXEF7e22IVN...
Utter nonsense.
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
Opinion | A Climate Study Retraction for the Ages
A much-hyped study in the journal Nature turns out to have been full of errors.
share.google
December 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Utter nonsense.
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
The scandal of our age has been the 4-decade campaign of the oil industry to keep the public ignorant of its catastrophic impacts.
WSJ has gladly assisted.
'One scandal of our age is the attempt to sell the public on the narrative of climate catastrophe'
share.google/Ot6BM9m14FOh...
Reposted by Michael Strauss
This man doesn't just lead from the rear.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This man doesn't just lead from the rear.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
Jessica Tarlov may be quietly influencing more Trump voters to reconsider their support than all elected Democrats combined .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
🔥 @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “If he was at the ‘top of his game’ Indiana Republicans would’ve approved his maps… people are saying we put you in to lower prices and you’re building ballrooms and saying we can only have 2 pencils.”
December 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Jessica Tarlov may be quietly influencing more Trump voters to reconsider their support than all elected Democrats combined .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
From inside the Fox propaganda machine .
Great work .
Zelensky is a hero .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
December 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Zelensky is a hero .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
Putin is a liar .
Trump is a coward .
Let Ukraine Win .
Reposted by Michael Strauss
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
'Now that the new US global strategy declares that Europe's democracies are its main adversaries - without even mentioning Russia or China - we are confident that our boy Trumpski has completely fallen into line .'
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that all "misunderstandings" with the United States over Ukraine had been resolved following a meeting earlier this month between President Vlad...
www.reuters.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
'Now that the new US global strategy declares that Europe's democracies are its main adversaries - without even mentioning Russia or China - we are confident that our boy Trumpski has completely fallen into line .'
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
'America has caved . The war has been won !'
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
If you want to know whose Trump's allies are, now thst he's attacked Europe.
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
If you want to know whose Trump's allies are, now thst he's attacked Europe.
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
'The Trump administration sided w Saudi Arabia, Russia & Iran to block a UN report about the dire state of the planet bec it called for phasing out fossil fuels & switching to clean energy.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
Did not think I'd be praising Indiana Repubs for their courage .
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Did not think I'd be praising Indiana Repubs for their courage .
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
'A majority of the caucus voted against the map.
Sen. Deery said “I see no justification that outweighs the harms it would inflict upon the people’s faith in the integrity of our system of government.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is starting a law firm with three other attorneys who investigated President Donald Trump and his supporters.
Jack Smith to Launch New Law Firm With Ex-Prosecutor Team
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is starting a law firm with three other attorneys who investigated President Donald Trump and his supporters.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A fun article, until -
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
Two of the 12 jurors who found the accused DC sandwich thrower not guilty of assaulting a federal officer discuss why the case didn’t hold up.
Jurors in Sandwich Thrower Case Found Charges ‘Bunch of Baloney’
Two of the 12 jurors who found the accused DC sandwich thrower not guilty of assaulting a federal officer discuss why the case didn’t hold up.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A fun article, until -
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
“We lived through Jan. 6,” the tech worker added.
“We know what assaults on an officer look like.”
Trump's comments 'trying to break apart' alliance between Europe and US, Pope Leo warns .
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
María Corina Machado ‘safe’ and ‘will be’ in Oslo, Nobel committee says, but will miss peace prize ceremony – Europe live
Peace prize winner Machado has been seen only once in public since going into hiding in August last year
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Trump's comments 'trying to break apart' alliance between Europe and US, Pope Leo warns .
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
“It’s a programme President Trump & his advisers put together.
While perhaps many in the US would be in agreement, I think many others will see things in a different way.”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Because nobody in those countries - or virtually any European nation - wants to come to the shithole country you've turned the US into.
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump rails on affordability ‘hoax’ and immigrants in rally-style speech
President sought to rehab image after criticism of being out of touch, but speech aimed at midterms took different turn
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Because nobody in those countries - or virtually any European nation - wants to come to the shithole country you've turned the US into.
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Why can’t we have some people from Norway, Sweden. Let us have a few. From Denmark . Send us some nice people. Do you mind ?'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Says the Corrupter-in-Chief who every day is attacking
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump rails on affordability ‘hoax’ and immigrants in rally-style speech
President sought to rehab image after criticism of being out of touch, but speech aimed at midterms took different turn
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Says the Corrupter-in-Chief who every day is attacking
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
defenseless civilian ships .
‘We always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime. The only thing they’re good at is going after ships.'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Michael Strauss
And maybe fourth time’s a charm: Europeans should by now have enough data on the Trump administration’s repeatedly failed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine to give them the confidence that Trump will not be able to coerce Ukraine into just any kind of deal.
December 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
And maybe fourth time’s a charm: Europeans should by now have enough data on the Trump administration’s repeatedly failed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine to give them the confidence that Trump will not be able to coerce Ukraine into just any kind of deal.