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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · 15d

Deranged man hold UN General Assembly hostage. youtu.be/yfGENxnnwds?...

Kodak 'true colors' commercial

YouTube video by RebelBabe505

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Rapture Day!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump's brain is now incoherently flitting from topic to topic as the UN sits listening him to complete silence

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · 21d

Oh be quiet.

Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 21d

LA Mayor Karen Bass is requesting a veto on transit-oriented development bill SB 79, which is headed to Gavin Newsom's desk: "While SB 79 allows for local ordinances as an alternative compliance, it does not provide a viable path for a pro-housing city like Los Angeles"

September 17, 2025
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 79 (Wiener) - Housing development: transit-oriented development
Los Angeles Mayor Bass - REQUEST FOR VETO
Dear Governor Newsom, I write to respectfully request your veto on Senate Bill 79 (Wiener). While I support the intent to accelerate housing development statewide, as written, Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) risks significant unintended consequences for many of Los Angeles' diverse communities. As Mayor, creating more affordable housing remains a top priority, and I have cut red tape and spearheaded local initiatives, such as the Citywide Housing Incentive Program, to
accelerate housing development. We must create more housing near transit hubs and areas with access to jobs, education, and amenities. We must streamline the production of housing for all Angelenos. However, we must do so in a way that does not erode local control, diminish community input on planning and zoning, and disproportionately impact low-resource neighborhoods. The City of Los Angeles has already made substantial efforts to align with state housing goals and
increase housing development citywide and will continue to do so. While SB 79 allows for local ordinances as an alternative compliance, it does not provide a viable path for a pro-housing city like Los Angeles. For these reasons, I respectfully request
your veto on SB 79.
Sincerely,
Kaven Bass
KAREN BASS
Mayor

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · 29d

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Your Zodiac Sign Is 2,000 Years Out of Date (Gift Article)

Over millennia, our view of the stars has shifted, because of Earth’s wobble. It may be time to rethink your sign.

www.nytimes.com

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Seamless Bay Area @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social · 29d

Transit riders throughout the Bay stepped up and together we won BIG!

@transbaycoalition.bsky.social @sftru.bsky.social @streetsforallsf.org

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hats off to advocates in SF for fighting for transit funding. (And nice shirt.)

With Bay Area transit funding on ‘life support,’ advocates rally in S.F. for state money

While there’s concern Gov. Newsom’s office will table a key transit loan until next year, politicians suggest there’s still hope for the funding measure to find approval before this week’s...

www.sfchronicle.com

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · 29d

“May every day be
a wonderful secret.”

Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · Jul 16

No Brainer Advocacy Action:
Comment on the Department of Toxic Substances Control/Cal EPA rulemaking package to add microplastics to the Candidate Chemicals List and allow DTSC identify and regulate as Priority Products. This is WAY WAY WAY overdue.
dtsc.ca.gov/2025/06/20/d...

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · Jun 13

Did Israel bomb Iran to blow up a potential US/Iran deal?

(deal that was in place before Trump blew it up in 2016)

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · Jun 11

This is the real Gulf of America.

Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · May 30

RIP #Rocco

Condolences to his best pal Klay.

@klaythompson.bsky.social

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · May 29

#TACO

Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · May 23

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What did you do during the genocide in Gaza? | Arwa Mahdawi

When future generations read about Gaza with horror and wonder how we allowed a livestreamed genocide to happen, what will you say?

www.theguardian.com

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NPR @npr.org · May 22

UPDATE: The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.

Upending norms, the Senate votes to undo California's EV rules

The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.

www.npr.org

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Acterra #ClimateAction @planetacterra.bsky.social · May 22

Cutting federal funding for clean transportation programs harms people across the country.

The #ChargingUsForward Communities map shows what's at risk, with real people sharing how publicly funded clean transportation projects have helped them.

www.chargingusforward.com/charge-commu...

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Jordan Grimes @cafedujord.bsky.social · May 19

In a truly tectonic Overton Window shift, the California Assembly just voted 63-0 to advance #AB609, a major new bill by Buffy Wicks to create a statutory exemption from CEQA for environmentally friendly infill housing.

Fantastic news for both housing and the environment!

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Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · May 17

when the tribunal asks me if i am now or ever have been an abundance liberal i'll just say "no, i am a supply-side progressive"

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · May 8

CONGRESS, the Judiciary and the Executive are co-equal branches…

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · May 8

“I never thought the leopards would eat MY judiciary.”

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Dennis Murphy @ge0jetter.bsky.social · Apr 28

@aoc.bsky.social time?

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Apr 28

I truly wish him the best and thank him for his service.

The Dems now have to demonstrate that they are prepared to forge a new path forward in which leadership is selected based on the range of skills we need to effectively navigate this emergency, not exclusively on “next man up” seniority.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Apr 28

Breaking: Rep. Gerry Connolly announces that he is not running for re-election and will step down as ranking member of the Oversight Committee.

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UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab @cssl.bsky.social · Apr 27

4/27/25 9:40am Update:
Another 4.3" (11 cm) of #snow over the last day brings our season total to 362.99" (922 cm), ~3" (7 cm) over our median annual snowfall of 360" (915 cm).

We had 100% of April 1 median for SWE and are now above average for accumulation too! 1/2

#CAwx #CAwater