Mike L
@ecfsigma.bsky.social
Scientist by training, software developer/product manager by necessity, retired by choice.
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We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
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ICE is hog tying protesters in Portland and removing them on Dollies.
This is dangerous and could cause serious injury.
The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke.
They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”.
Stay strong Portland.
This is dangerous and could cause serious injury.
The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke.
They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”.
Stay strong Portland.
October 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
ICE is hog tying protesters in Portland and removing them on Dollies.
This is dangerous and could cause serious injury.
The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke.
They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”.
Stay strong Portland.
This is dangerous and could cause serious injury.
The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke.
They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”.
Stay strong Portland.
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The president of the United States is a fucking moron.
September 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The president of the United States is a fucking moron.
Let’s face it: abundance is another trickle down. So far Whoever wins, productivity goes up and it only benefits the richest 1%. Workers care about pay, healthcare and cost. Wake up. Democrats Look for a New Villain: The Groups or the Billionaires newrepublic.com/article/2006... via @newrepublic.com
Democrats Look for a New Villain: The Groups or the Billionaires
The latest divide among the liberals bucking to define the party’s next big campaign: Should they take on the oligarchs, or take their money?
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September 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Let’s face it: abundance is another trickle down. So far Whoever wins, productivity goes up and it only benefits the richest 1%. Workers care about pay, healthcare and cost. Wake up. Democrats Look for a New Villain: The Groups or the Billionaires newrepublic.com/article/2006... via @newrepublic.com
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Goebbels Ends Careers of Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime (Published 1939)
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September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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“.. They’re being extorted and bullied individually, but in private discourse, they’re really upset,” said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a Yale management professor who organized the event ..
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September 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“.. They’re being extorted and bullied individually, but in private discourse, they’re really upset,” said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a Yale management professor who organized the event ..
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We've seen the same reporting of the same kinds of claims about how Republican elites really feel since 2016 but... no one speaks up or organizes effectively against Trump and most end up bending the knee or quietly leaving politics
“.. They’re being extorted and bullied individually, but in private discourse, they’re really upset,” said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a Yale management professor who organized the event ..
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September 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We've seen the same reporting of the same kinds of claims about how Republican elites really feel since 2016 but... no one speaks up or organizes effectively against Trump and most end up bending the knee or quietly leaving politics
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Talk to friends and family members who have never protested before and get them out on October 18.
No Kings Unveils a Big New Trump Protest, and the Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
Ezra Levin of Indivisible on how protest can stop Donald Trump’s authoritarianism.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Talk to friends and family members who have never protested before and get them out on October 18.
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FIGHT FOR SCIENCE RALLY ‼️🧬💪
⏰WHEN: Weds, Sept. 17th at 8am ET
📍WHERE: 1200 New York Ave NW, Washington DC
🔗📲JOIN US at the LINK in BIO, or in the REPLIES BELOW ⬇️
⏰WHEN: Weds, Sept. 17th at 8am ET
📍WHERE: 1200 New York Ave NW, Washington DC
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September 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
FIGHT FOR SCIENCE RALLY ‼️🧬💪
⏰WHEN: Weds, Sept. 17th at 8am ET
📍WHERE: 1200 New York Ave NW, Washington DC
🔗📲JOIN US at the LINK in BIO, or in the REPLIES BELOW ⬇️
⏰WHEN: Weds, Sept. 17th at 8am ET
📍WHERE: 1200 New York Ave NW, Washington DC
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Let’s be clear on this - he’s still going to be working for the White House while serving on the FOMC. And GOP senators are okay with it
Senate moves swiftly on Miran nomination to Fed board. Senate Banking Committee likely to OK the nomination on party line vote today. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump's Fed nominee Miran heads toward swift Senate confirmation
Stephen Miran, a top White House economic advisor, is expected to clear a U.S. Senate hurdle on Wednesday, advancing his nomination as Federal Reserve governor and furthering President Donald Trump’s effort to exert more direct control over interest rate policy and the central bank’s broader role.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Let’s be clear on this - he’s still going to be working for the White House while serving on the FOMC. And GOP senators are okay with it
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Makes perfect sense and also Brad Lander is known and respected in the 10th district because it includes his old stomping ground as a city councilman. www.semafor.com/article/09/1...
Progressive poll: Mamdani skeptic is vulnerable in NY primary
A left-wing group wants Brad Lander to mount a primary challenge to pro-Israel Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Makes perfect sense and also Brad Lander is known and respected in the 10th district because it includes his old stomping ground as a city councilman. www.semafor.com/article/09/1...
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The GAO reports that if we faced the same catastrophic hurricanes as we did last Sept. and Oct., FEMA's response would be severely undermined by Trump's cuts.
We are already seeing an age of disasters enhanced and worsened by climate change. Now is not the time to gut FEMA.
We are already seeing an age of disasters enhanced and worsened by climate change. Now is not the time to gut FEMA.
Staff losses at FEMA could compromise disaster response, says watchdog agency
Recent staff losses at the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the departure of two dozen senior leaders, could compromise the agency's ability to respond to natural disasters this year, according to a report by a government watchdog agency.
www.reuters.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The GAO reports that if we faced the same catastrophic hurricanes as we did last Sept. and Oct., FEMA's response would be severely undermined by Trump's cuts.
We are already seeing an age of disasters enhanced and worsened by climate change. Now is not the time to gut FEMA.
We are already seeing an age of disasters enhanced and worsened by climate change. Now is not the time to gut FEMA.
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ICE snipers is just not a thing I want to see ever anywhere
Scoop: A sudden no-bid ICE contract for specialized sniper training has gone to a decorated former Marine who is also the brother of a GOP lawmaker.
Reached by WIRED, he says there was no hookup; 20 years in a reconnaissance unit and even more as an instructor simply left him uniquely qualified.
Reached by WIRED, he says there was no hookup; 20 years in a reconnaissance unit and even more as an instructor simply left him uniquely qualified.
US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers
DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota's firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.
www.wired.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICE snipers is just not a thing I want to see ever anywhere
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August 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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🧪 Adding here- she was hired months earlier. And she drew a salary from this grant. Most federal grants, including this one, include funds for auxiliary costs for equipment needed to do the research. This might be only one of many individual grants, but the collective loss will be significant.
July 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🧪 Adding here- she was hired months earlier. And she drew a salary from this grant. Most federal grants, including this one, include funds for auxiliary costs for equipment needed to do the research. This might be only one of many individual grants, but the collective loss will be significant.
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Totally illegal cuts to scientific funding also cut off any hope of life-saving medicine & economic growth. #Hoosiersky #NowIsTheTime #standupforscience Emulate @dominicshayler.bsky.social Tell your story & www.standupforscience.net/take-action
July 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Totally illegal cuts to scientific funding also cut off any hope of life-saving medicine & economic growth. #Hoosiersky #NowIsTheTime #standupforscience Emulate @dominicshayler.bsky.social Tell your story & www.standupforscience.net/take-action
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Donald Trump is attacking me because he is desperate to distract from his war on working people. We must and we will fight back.
July 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Donald Trump is attacking me because he is desperate to distract from his war on working people. We must and we will fight back.
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House Minority Leader Jeffries has been speaking for nearly five hours, which buys us more time to put some last-minute pressure on Republicans.
Call your GOP representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Or plan a visit to your local congressional office: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Call your GOP representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Or plan a visit to your local congressional office: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
July 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
House Minority Leader Jeffries has been speaking for nearly five hours, which buys us more time to put some last-minute pressure on Republicans.
Call your GOP representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Or plan a visit to your local congressional office: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Call your GOP representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Or plan a visit to your local congressional office: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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ICE now has over 70 billion dollars to build more concentration camps.
Just in time for Independence Day.
God damn you, America.
Just in time for Independence Day.
God damn you, America.
July 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
ICE now has over 70 billion dollars to build more concentration camps.
Just in time for Independence Day.
God damn you, America.
Just in time for Independence Day.
God damn you, America.
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I've got some further confirmation that this is happening to people who signed the declaration with their names, fwiw.
As of now there are 620 named signers, with another 387 signing anonymously. Here's my story on it from earlier this week, with some comments from both types of signers:
As of now there are 620 named signers, with another 387 signing anonymously. Here's my story on it from earlier this week, with some comments from both types of signers:
July 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I've got some further confirmation that this is happening to people who signed the declaration with their names, fwiw.
As of now there are 620 named signers, with another 387 signing anonymously. Here's my story on it from earlier this week, with some comments from both types of signers:
As of now there are 620 named signers, with another 387 signing anonymously. Here's my story on it from earlier this week, with some comments from both types of signers:
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BILLIONAIRE: Lying Zohran Mamdani says that the rich have too much power. Here is the politician I have personally selected to be mayor instead.
July 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
BILLIONAIRE: Lying Zohran Mamdani says that the rich have too much power. Here is the politician I have personally selected to be mayor instead.
Great organization, I think of it as our crowd funded answer to the Koch brothers, without the astroturfing.
Agreed. I encourage anyone with a few bucks to spare, to support organizations like @runforsomething.net, which helps support YOUNG candidates to run for entry level political positions like city councils, school boards, & even Congress.
If we want strong leaders, we've got to build the farm teams.
If we want strong leaders, we've got to build the farm teams.
July 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great organization, I think of it as our crowd funded answer to the Koch brothers, without the astroturfing.
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Evers signs ‘compromise’ budget quickly after Wisconsin Legislature gives final OK. Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social was there to the not so bitter end! wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/03/e...
Evers signs 'compromise' budget quickly after Wisconsin Legislature gives final OK • Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Evers signed the budget, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, at 1:32 a.m. in his office Thursday, less than an hour after the Assembly passed it.
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July 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Evers signs ‘compromise’ budget quickly after Wisconsin Legislature gives final OK. Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social was there to the not so bitter end! wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/03/e...
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I’ve spent the last 24 hours in the Capitol as Republicans caved and advanced their Big Ugly Bill in the dead of night.
A final vote is set for this morning.
This will be the biggest transfer of wealth from our everyday working people to the rich—and it will devastate our country.
A final vote is set for this morning.
This will be the biggest transfer of wealth from our everyday working people to the rich—and it will devastate our country.
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’ve spent the last 24 hours in the Capitol as Republicans caved and advanced their Big Ugly Bill in the dead of night.
A final vote is set for this morning.
This will be the biggest transfer of wealth from our everyday working people to the rich—and it will devastate our country.
A final vote is set for this morning.
This will be the biggest transfer of wealth from our everyday working people to the rich—and it will devastate our country.
What Centrist Democrats Need to Learn From Zohran Mamdani newrepublic.com/article/1973... via @newrepublic.com
What Centrist Democrats Need to Learn From Zohran Mamdani
He has a certain quality that’s far too rare among elected Democrats.
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June 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
What Centrist Democrats Need to Learn From Zohran Mamdani newrepublic.com/article/1973... via @newrepublic.com