@epatience.bsky.social
Reposted
“There may be good reason the IGs were fired. We need to know that if so. I’d like further explanation from President Trump. Regardless, the 30 day detailed notice of removal that the law demands was not provided to Congress," @ChuckGrassley says of the inspectors general
January 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“There may be good reason the IGs were fired. We need to know that if so. I’d like further explanation from President Trump. Regardless, the 30 day detailed notice of removal that the law demands was not provided to Congress," @ChuckGrassley says of the inspectors general
Reposted
You know what strikes me? Out of all the things Trump has done this week, not a single one helps a single person. Literally 10s of millions of people are hurt by the things he's done, but not one is helped.
It's beyond cruelty; it's malice by governance.
It's beyond cruelty; it's malice by governance.
January 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Reposted
Imagine watching that sermon and thinking it was "nasty." We elected a man who thinks mercy has no place in a house of worship. God help us.
January 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Imagine watching that sermon and thinking it was "nasty." We elected a man who thinks mercy has no place in a house of worship. God help us.
Reposted
a look at access to birthright citizenship around the world
January 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
a look at access to birthright citizenship around the world
Reposted
share of americans who oppose pardons for jan 6 protesters: 58%
-reuters/ipsos
-reuters/ipsos
January 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
share of americans who oppose pardons for jan 6 protesters: 58%
-reuters/ipsos
-reuters/ipsos
Reposted
This is an interesting explanation of the ills of social media and what can be done. It's worth a listen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRu...
“Uniquely Stupid:” Dissecting the Past Decade of American Life | Amanpour and Company
YouTube video by Amanpour and Company
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is an interesting explanation of the ills of social media and what can be done. It's worth a listen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRu...
Reposted
The Los Angeles wildfires are at risk of contaminating the city's water supply, with ash, pathogens, toxic chemicals, flame retardants, and even melted pipes able to enter reservoirs and aqueducts.
Several communities have advised residents not to drink tap water.
Several communities have advised residents not to drink tap water.
January 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Los Angeles wildfires are at risk of contaminating the city's water supply, with ash, pathogens, toxic chemicals, flame retardants, and even melted pipes able to enter reservoirs and aqueducts.
Several communities have advised residents not to drink tap water.
Several communities have advised residents not to drink tap water.
Reposted
no one wants maduro’s version of liberation
(not even the venezuelans)
(not even the venezuelans)
Nicolás Maduro calls for Puerto Rico invasion to "liberate" island from US
"The freedom of Puerto Rico is pending, and we will achieve it with Brazilian troops," the Venezuelan president said.
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
no one wants maduro’s version of liberation
(not even the venezuelans)
(not even the venezuelans)
Reposted
In 2023 at least 960 #birds died in one day due to window collisions at McCormick Place in #Chicago. After applying bird-friendly window treatments, there were just 18 deaths all last fall. Further proof these simple changes work, and work well! It's time communities start making this a requirement.
Bird deaths plummet at McCormick Place Lakeside Center after safety film installed
Crash fatalities down more than 90% this fall with 18 deaths compared to 1,280 deaths in the fall of 2023, Field Museum expert says.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
In 2023 at least 960 #birds died in one day due to window collisions at McCormick Place in #Chicago. After applying bird-friendly window treatments, there were just 18 deaths all last fall. Further proof these simple changes work, and work well! It's time communities start making this a requirement.
Reposted
The CBO forecast sharply lower population growth in the U.S. over the next three decades than it projected one year ago, reflecting lower rates of immigration and fertility.
Deaths are expected to exceed births in 2033, seven years earlier than projected a year ago
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
Deaths are expected to exceed births in 2033, seven years earlier than projected a year ago
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
January 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The CBO forecast sharply lower population growth in the U.S. over the next three decades than it projected one year ago, reflecting lower rates of immigration and fertility.
Deaths are expected to exceed births in 2033, seven years earlier than projected a year ago
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
Deaths are expected to exceed births in 2033, seven years earlier than projected a year ago
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...