Hoopsthecat
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There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
Meet the TikTok stars demanding oil companies clean up their mess
There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
www.motherjones.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
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35 million Americans live in poverty, and yet, this is what our president is focused on.
December 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
35 million Americans live in poverty, and yet, this is what our president is focused on.
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One of the most incredible shots I've ever gotten, in Yellowstone. This coyote walked over a ridge in the blowing snow and posed for me, with a small grin on its face, the snowfalkes like stars in the background.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
December 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
One of the most incredible shots I've ever gotten, in Yellowstone. This coyote walked over a ridge in the blowing snow and posed for me, with a small grin on its face, the snowfalkes like stars in the background.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
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My dad worked as an usher for events at Anaheim Stadium—greeting the entertainment. He said Alice Cooper was the nicest man; Alice Cooper made sure everyone in his entourage was taken care of before he would be escorted to his area.
Every Christmas, #AliceCooper serves hundreds of in-need children free meals at his Cooper's Town restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. 🖤🎄🎁
December 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My dad worked as an usher for events at Anaheim Stadium—greeting the entertainment. He said Alice Cooper was the nicest man; Alice Cooper made sure everyone in his entourage was taken care of before he would be escorted to his area.
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This is the problem of people who have no grasp of history. Robert McNamara - JFK and LBJ's SECDEF - was the one who consistently buried the truth that we were losing. We know this from a very important source:
Robert McNamara
Robert McNamara
And it was Nixon & Company who kept lying about how well it was going, at every opportunity.
December 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This is the problem of people who have no grasp of history. Robert McNamara - JFK and LBJ's SECDEF - was the one who consistently buried the truth that we were losing. We know this from a very important source:
Robert McNamara
Robert McNamara
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Von der Leyen: “In 2026, the EU Commission will continue to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin, sustain our support to Ukraine, and work intensely to accompany Ukraine on its path toward EU membership.”
December 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Von der Leyen: “In 2026, the EU Commission will continue to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin, sustain our support to Ukraine, and work intensely to accompany Ukraine on its path toward EU membership.”
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Immigration is incredible because it's one of the few policy areas where people are willing to suffer real, concrete consequences in order to solve completely imaginary problems.
ICE raids appear to be 100% responsible for the current housing crunch in south Texas. Indeed, they have brought residential construction to an end.
South Texas homebuilders say ICE arrests have slowed work
More than 380 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
www.texastribune.org
December 28, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Immigration is incredible because it's one of the few policy areas where people are willing to suffer real, concrete consequences in order to solve completely imaginary problems.
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Since my dad was both a radar man and in the FAA, I’ve always had a love of the NORAD Tracks Santa program run every Christmas Eve out of Colorado Springs
If you want to know more @hcrichardson.bsky.social just posted a fun video about its creation.
If you want to know more @hcrichardson.bsky.social just posted a fun video about its creation.
Tracking Santa’s Sleigh | Talk & Draw with Liza Donnelly and Heather Cox Richardson
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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December 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Since my dad was both a radar man and in the FAA, I’ve always had a love of the NORAD Tracks Santa program run every Christmas Eve out of Colorado Springs
If you want to know more @hcrichardson.bsky.social just posted a fun video about its creation.
If you want to know more @hcrichardson.bsky.social just posted a fun video about its creation.
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“.. some engineers argued for mechanical handles,” but “Musk’s directive was clear: Virtually everything in the new vehicle — including the doors — should be controlled electrically ..
“.. 15 people have died in crashes where Tesla doors wouldn’t open ..”
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
“.. 15 people have died in crashes where Tesla doors wouldn’t open ..”
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
December 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“.. some engineers argued for mechanical handles,” but “Musk’s directive was clear: Virtually everything in the new vehicle — including the doors — should be controlled electrically ..
“.. 15 people have died in crashes where Tesla doors wouldn’t open ..”
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
“.. 15 people have died in crashes where Tesla doors wouldn’t open ..”
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Jim Beam is shutting down its distillery for 2026. They blame a "glut" on the market even though the industry produced 55 million less gallons this year than last.
Some glut.
People aren't buying MAGA whiskey.
Score another one for the Canadian boycott.
whiskycast.com/beam-to-shut...
Some glut.
People aren't buying MAGA whiskey.
Score another one for the Canadian boycott.
whiskycast.com/beam-to-shut...
whiskycast.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Jim Beam is shutting down its distillery for 2026. They blame a "glut" on the market even though the industry produced 55 million less gallons this year than last.
Some glut.
People aren't buying MAGA whiskey.
Score another one for the Canadian boycott.
whiskycast.com/beam-to-shut...
Some glut.
People aren't buying MAGA whiskey.
Score another one for the Canadian boycott.
whiskycast.com/beam-to-shut...
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It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released by the CFPB would eviscerate longstanding fair lending and consumer protections in three dangerous ways:
nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: "There is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not suffered from Russian attacks, but we are fighting"
After each strike, we try to restore everything as quickly as possible.
While diplomatic processes are underway, Russia's strikes continue.
After each strike, we try to restore everything as quickly as possible.
While diplomatic processes are underway, Russia's strikes continue.
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: "There is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not suffered from Russian attacks, but we are fighting"
After each strike, we try to restore everything as quickly as possible.
While diplomatic processes are underway, Russia's strikes continue.
After each strike, we try to restore everything as quickly as possible.
While diplomatic processes are underway, Russia's strikes continue.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Well, fuck.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
BREAKING: Person of interest in Brown University shooting being released by police, mayor says. Gunman is still at large
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Well, fuck.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
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13 years ago today.
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
13 years ago today.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
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Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
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and just realized my colleague @betseystevenson.bsky.social is on here: give her a follow!
My son watched his mom in an interview/conversation with Bill O'Reilly, and just commented "he's trying to mansplain capitalism to an economist." www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6H...
America's Economic Future Under Trump: Bill O'Reilly Debates a Former Obama Economist
Dr. Betsey Stevenson, former Chief Economist for the Department of Labor under former President Obama, joins the No Spin News to talk about the essence of capitalism and Trump’s claims that the…
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December 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
and just realized my colleague @betseystevenson.bsky.social is on here: give her a follow!
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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“‘All we can do right now is pray for the victims, and for those that were very badly hurt.’
No, Mr. President, that is not all you can do.”
@willbunch.bsky.social
No, Mr. President, that is not all you can do.”
@willbunch.bsky.social
A mass shooting at my alma mater Brown University hit hard, proving no community is safe from senseless violence in a land with more guns than people
Trump added insult to injury by claiming there is "nothing you can do." We can do a lot about guns
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/brow...
Trump added insult to injury by claiming there is "nothing you can do." We can do a lot about guns
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/brow...
Mass shooting at Brown U.: When gun heartbreak comes home | Will Bunch
A mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis.
www.inquirer.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“‘All we can do right now is pray for the victims, and for those that were very badly hurt.’
No, Mr. President, that is not all you can do.”
@willbunch.bsky.social
No, Mr. President, that is not all you can do.”
@willbunch.bsky.social
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Hero, this is the guy all those Americans with their guns claim they'll be during a mass shooting, but never are. This man actually disarmed the mass shooting terrorist loser while being himself unarmed
Bless the Muslim man who disarmed a terrorist shooter in Australia!
Bless The Muslim Man Who Disarmed a Terrorist Shooter in Australia
So shines a good deed in a weary world.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hero, this is the guy all those Americans with their guns claim they'll be during a mass shooting, but never are. This man actually disarmed the mass shooting terrorist loser while being himself unarmed
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As Trump escalates attacks on Somali community, ICE pulls over Ilhan Omar's son
Ilhan Omar Says ICE Pulled Over Her Son in Minnesota, Asked For ID
President Trump has repeatedly targeted the Somali-born congresswoman amid a surge in immigration raids in the Twin Cities.
www.motherjones.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
As Trump escalates attacks on Somali community, ICE pulls over Ilhan Omar's son
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“Where in the United States does Antifa exist” proved to be a real stumper to the guy who just said Antifa is the biggest terrorism threat in the United States.
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Where in the United States does Antifa exist” proved to be a real stumper to the guy who just said Antifa is the biggest terrorism threat in the United States.