Hikergurl
@hikergurl55.bsky.social
Old liberal Latina, who posts questions and makes comments. I will be posting cyber alerts and legislation alerts if I find them particularly concerning. 🇺🇲🇵🇷🇮🇹🏳️🌈
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A new method uses mechanical strain to enhance lead-free ferroelectric materials, potentially enabling safer components for electronics and biomedical devices. doi.org/g9xs9h
Lead-free alternative discovered for essential electronics component
Ferroelectric materials are used in infrared cameras, medical ultrasounds, computer memory and actuators that turn electric properties into mechanical properties and vice-versa.
phys.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A new method uses mechanical strain to enhance lead-free ferroelectric materials, potentially enabling safer components for electronics and biomedical devices. doi.org/g9xs9h
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In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. / My latest story for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/wisc...
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. / My latest story for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/wisc...
He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.
Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other states in ensuring that vulnerable women have access to potentially lifesaving ...
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. / My latest story for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/wisc...
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. / My latest story for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/wisc...
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Starbucks workers have dealt with chaotic schedules, chronic short staffing, low wages, and unfair labor practices for far too long.
@sbworkersunited.org is on strike to push stalled negotiations forward and demand the respect and stability they deserve.
Solidarity with every barista on the line.
@sbworkersunited.org is on strike to push stalled negotiations forward and demand the respect and stability they deserve.
Solidarity with every barista on the line.
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Starbucks workers have dealt with chaotic schedules, chronic short staffing, low wages, and unfair labor practices for far too long.
@sbworkersunited.org is on strike to push stalled negotiations forward and demand the respect and stability they deserve.
Solidarity with every barista on the line.
@sbworkersunited.org is on strike to push stalled negotiations forward and demand the respect and stability they deserve.
Solidarity with every barista on the line.
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If workers unionizing together didn’t work, CEOs wouldn’t be hiring entire firms to stop them.
Unions shift power, and corporate America hates that. Let’s keep up the momentum and give them more to hate.
Unions shift power, and corporate America hates that. Let’s keep up the momentum and give them more to hate.
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If workers unionizing together didn’t work, CEOs wouldn’t be hiring entire firms to stop them.
Unions shift power, and corporate America hates that. Let’s keep up the momentum and give them more to hate.
Unions shift power, and corporate America hates that. Let’s keep up the momentum and give them more to hate.
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Quiet displays of support for striking Starbucks baristas have begun appearing at the coffee giant's Seattle headquarters.
Pro-union flyers appear in Starbucks headquarters as some corporate staff quietly support barista strikes
Quiet displays of support for striking Starbucks baristas have begun appearing at the coffee giant's Seattle headquarters.
www.businessinsider.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Quiet displays of support for striking Starbucks baristas have begun appearing at the coffee giant's Seattle headquarters.
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Massachusetts AG Campbell: What you heard from the president and the speaker is total bullshit.
Let’s take a step back. Never in the history of this country — during a war or an emergency shutdown — has the federal government ever stopped funding SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable.
Let’s take a step back. Never in the history of this country — during a war or an emergency shutdown — has the federal government ever stopped funding SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable.
November 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Massachusetts AG Campbell: What you heard from the president and the speaker is total bullshit.
Let’s take a step back. Never in the history of this country — during a war or an emergency shutdown — has the federal government ever stopped funding SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable.
Let’s take a step back. Never in the history of this country — during a war or an emergency shutdown — has the federal government ever stopped funding SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable.
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All I can say is I attended a Democratic Party event in DALLAS, TEXAS 10 days ago with officials and candidates and the biggest cheers were for Mamdani and the most questions/most frequent topic of conversation was Epstein.
We should not overthink this.
We should not overthink this.
Pundits have said Zohran is a strictly-NYC phenomenon. But a DSA member named Kelsea Bond just got elected to the Atlanta City Council. I talked to her about how she won.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
The DSA Candidate Who Won Down South
An interview with newly elected Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond
www.hamiltonnolan.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 AM
All I can say is I attended a Democratic Party event in DALLAS, TEXAS 10 days ago with officials and candidates and the biggest cheers were for Mamdani and the most questions/most frequent topic of conversation was Epstein.
We should not overthink this.
We should not overthink this.
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“Following the arrival of the U.S. Border Patrol in Charlotte Saturday morning, hundreds of protesters gathered at First Ward Park in the afternoon and marched through uptown, delivering a clear message to federal agents: ‘Get out’...”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
People gather in uptown to protest Border Patrol arrests in Charlotte
Community leaders and immigrant families protested federal agents’ presence in Charlotte as agents drove around the city taking people.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 AM
“Following the arrival of the U.S. Border Patrol in Charlotte Saturday morning, hundreds of protesters gathered at First Ward Park in the afternoon and marched through uptown, delivering a clear message to federal agents: ‘Get out’...”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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Them: “I’m sick of subsidizing their groceries when mine cost so much”
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Them: “I’m sick of subsidizing their groceries when mine cost so much”
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
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$96 million for 120 days of work for Starbuck’s CEO.
$15/hour for baristas fighting for enough hours to qualify for benefits.
That’s not leadership, that’s straight-up greed.
$15/hour for baristas fighting for enough hours to qualify for benefits.
That’s not leadership, that’s straight-up greed.
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
$96 million for 120 days of work for Starbuck’s CEO.
$15/hour for baristas fighting for enough hours to qualify for benefits.
That’s not leadership, that’s straight-up greed.
$15/hour for baristas fighting for enough hours to qualify for benefits.
That’s not leadership, that’s straight-up greed.
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Support Starbucks Workers: www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
www.nocontractnocoffee.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Support Starbucks Workers: www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
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Republicans dropped a last-minute provision into the funding bill that would funnel millions of taxpayer dollars to eight Republican senators. People can't afford their food or health care and Republicans are only concerned with enriching themselves.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Republicans dropped a last-minute provision into the funding bill that would funnel millions of taxpayer dollars to eight Republican senators. People can't afford their food or health care and Republicans are only concerned with enriching themselves.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson got it done.
The only thing Bovino is ratcheting up are violations in Use of Force, “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
Look forward to the lawsuits by apartment tenants/owner for the intentional harm/trauma inflicted.
GTFOH adhered to.
The only thing Bovino is ratcheting up are violations in Use of Force, “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
Look forward to the lawsuits by apartment tenants/owner for the intentional harm/trauma inflicted.
GTFOH adhered to.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson got it done.
The only thing Bovino is ratcheting up are violations in Use of Force, “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
Look forward to the lawsuits by apartment tenants/owner for the intentional harm/trauma inflicted.
GTFOH adhered to.
The only thing Bovino is ratcheting up are violations in Use of Force, “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
Look forward to the lawsuits by apartment tenants/owner for the intentional harm/trauma inflicted.
GTFOH adhered to.
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Thinking about how one of the first Epstein victims was trans and got relentlessly mocked in the media when she spoke up www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/when...
When a trans woman first accused Jeffrey Epstein of rape, the media mocked her - LGBTQ Nation
The New York Post called her a "man" and a "gender-bend shocker."
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Thinking about how one of the first Epstein victims was trans and got relentlessly mocked in the media when she spoke up www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/when...
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This budget will leave Americans without proper support – astronomical healthcare costs or no coverage at all, zero protections for federal workers past January 30, leaving veterans without clarity or coverage, and more chaos and corruption.
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This budget will leave Americans without proper support – astronomical healthcare costs or no coverage at all, zero protections for federal workers past January 30, leaving veterans without clarity or coverage, and more chaos and corruption.
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Do Congressional Republicans hate working Americans? Because that’s what this bill makes it seem like.
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Do Congressional Republicans hate working Americans? Because that’s what this bill makes it seem like.
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Dear Humans,
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Dear Humans,
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
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Since Jan, the Trump Admin has evaded accountability through a series of unprecedented, irresponsible & often illegal steps — reversing long-standing bipartisan commitments to integrity & transparency.
This increases the risk of fraud & makes it hard to detect Administration wrongdoing.
This increases the risk of fraud & makes it hard to detect Administration wrongdoing.
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Since Jan, the Trump Admin has evaded accountability through a series of unprecedented, irresponsible & often illegal steps — reversing long-standing bipartisan commitments to integrity & transparency.
This increases the risk of fraud & makes it hard to detect Administration wrongdoing.
This increases the risk of fraud & makes it hard to detect Administration wrongdoing.
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In the Administration's first week, the President illegally removed, without cause, 15 of the 25 presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed inspectors general from their roles.
The mass firing of IGs was, according to a District Court judge, an “obvious” violation of the Inspector General Act.
The mass firing of IGs was, according to a District Court judge, an “obvious” violation of the Inspector General Act.
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In the Administration's first week, the President illegally removed, without cause, 15 of the 25 presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed inspectors general from their roles.
The mass firing of IGs was, according to a District Court judge, an “obvious” violation of the Inspector General Act.
The mass firing of IGs was, according to a District Court judge, an “obvious” violation of the Inspector General Act.
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Trump refusing to take the L on the California Clapback — instead wants to go take another L in court. Man, they really don’t like democracy.
“California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50”
apnews.com/article/cali...
“California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50”
apnews.com/article/cali...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump refusing to take the L on the California Clapback — instead wants to go take another L in court. Man, they really don’t like democracy.
“California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50”
apnews.com/article/cali...
“California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50”
apnews.com/article/cali...
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A Black Hawk helicopter. SWAT teams repelling to the roof. 300 agents. Flash-bang grenades. A TV crew.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A Black Hawk helicopter. SWAT teams repelling to the roof. 300 agents. Flash-bang grenades. A TV crew.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
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Millions of people are bracing for impossible choices.
If Republicans rip away the ACA tax credits, premiums jump 114%. When care becomes unaffordable, people skip meds, skip doctors, and get sick.
That’s families losing care they depend on.
If Republicans rip away the ACA tax credits, premiums jump 114%. When care becomes unaffordable, people skip meds, skip doctors, and get sick.
That’s families losing care they depend on.
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Millions of people are bracing for impossible choices.
If Republicans rip away the ACA tax credits, premiums jump 114%. When care becomes unaffordable, people skip meds, skip doctors, and get sick.
That’s families losing care they depend on.
If Republicans rip away the ACA tax credits, premiums jump 114%. When care becomes unaffordable, people skip meds, skip doctors, and get sick.
That’s families losing care they depend on.
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Host: Agonizing decisions facing millions of Americans buying health care on the ACA marketplace. Nearly all 24 million people who have marketplace insurance receive the tax subsidy, but that is going away. Allowing the subsidies to expire would cause premiums to skyrocket 114%
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Host: Agonizing decisions facing millions of Americans buying health care on the ACA marketplace. Nearly all 24 million people who have marketplace insurance receive the tax subsidy, but that is going away. Allowing the subsidies to expire would cause premiums to skyrocket 114%