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This piece published last week, as I was at Green Man, swimming in the River Usk and dancing under ancient trees.
If companies get legal personhood, then it shouldn't be a stretch to give rights to nature too
🎁 link via @opinion.bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
If companies get legal personhood, then it shouldn't be a stretch to give rights to nature too
🎁 link via @opinion.bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
We Grant Personhood to Companies. Why Not to Nature?
Giving legal rights to rivers, forests and mountains is a useful way to elevate consideration of the ecosystem.
www.bloomberg.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This piece published last week, as I was at Green Man, swimming in the River Usk and dancing under ancient trees.
If companies get legal personhood, then it shouldn't be a stretch to give rights to nature too
🎁 link via @opinion.bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
If companies get legal personhood, then it shouldn't be a stretch to give rights to nature too
🎁 link via @opinion.bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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For years we've heard from the right about "welfare queens" and other so-called "freeloaders" pulling one over on the government.
But actually, it's the wealthy who are the real freeloaders — pulling one over on us all by skirting their taxes.
Where is the outrage over that?
But actually, it's the wealthy who are the real freeloaders — pulling one over on us all by skirting their taxes.
Where is the outrage over that?
June 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
For years we've heard from the right about "welfare queens" and other so-called "freeloaders" pulling one over on the government.
But actually, it's the wealthy who are the real freeloaders — pulling one over on us all by skirting their taxes.
Where is the outrage over that?
But actually, it's the wealthy who are the real freeloaders — pulling one over on us all by skirting their taxes.
Where is the outrage over that?
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The GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is Robin Hood in reverse: it takes from the poor to give to the rich.SNAP (used to be Food Stamps…which Tabby and I used back in 1972) is gone. Medicare is going.
May 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is Robin Hood in reverse: it takes from the poor to give to the rich.SNAP (used to be Food Stamps…which Tabby and I used back in 1972) is gone. Medicare is going.
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This is absolutely terrible news.
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
Moderna withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine
Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and COVID combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
www.reuters.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is absolutely terrible news.
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
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-A 10-year ban on state AI regulations
-A "nonprofit killer" clause that would stifle dissent
-Selling off public lands to Big Oil
It's not just healthcare/food assistance cuts for the poor and tax breaks for the rich in the GOP's "big, beautiful bill."
It's much worse.
-A "nonprofit killer" clause that would stifle dissent
-Selling off public lands to Big Oil
It's not just healthcare/food assistance cuts for the poor and tax breaks for the rich in the GOP's "big, beautiful bill."
It's much worse.
May 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
-A 10-year ban on state AI regulations
-A "nonprofit killer" clause that would stifle dissent
-Selling off public lands to Big Oil
It's not just healthcare/food assistance cuts for the poor and tax breaks for the rich in the GOP's "big, beautiful bill."
It's much worse.
-A "nonprofit killer" clause that would stifle dissent
-Selling off public lands to Big Oil
It's not just healthcare/food assistance cuts for the poor and tax breaks for the rich in the GOP's "big, beautiful bill."
It's much worse.
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Republicans are spreading the same old lies about Medicaid work requirements. Here are the facts:
-The vast majority of Medicaid recipients who can work are already working
-Work requirements do not increase employment
-Access to affordable healthcare, like Medicaid, does
Know the truth.
-The vast majority of Medicaid recipients who can work are already working
-Work requirements do not increase employment
-Access to affordable healthcare, like Medicaid, does
Know the truth.
May 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Republicans are spreading the same old lies about Medicaid work requirements. Here are the facts:
-The vast majority of Medicaid recipients who can work are already working
-Work requirements do not increase employment
-Access to affordable healthcare, like Medicaid, does
Know the truth.
-The vast majority of Medicaid recipients who can work are already working
-Work requirements do not increase employment
-Access to affordable healthcare, like Medicaid, does
Know the truth.
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Trump's budget cuts:
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
May 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Trump's budget cuts:
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
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Trump's budget calls for a 22% cut that would hit the CDC, NIH, FEMA, EPA loan programs aimed at protecting drinking water, and much more.
All to finance giant tax cuts for the rich.
Oh and Trump is proposing a record $1 trillion military budget.
"Fiscal responsibility."
All to finance giant tax cuts for the rich.
Oh and Trump is proposing a record $1 trillion military budget.
"Fiscal responsibility."
May 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump's budget calls for a 22% cut that would hit the CDC, NIH, FEMA, EPA loan programs aimed at protecting drinking water, and much more.
All to finance giant tax cuts for the rich.
Oh and Trump is proposing a record $1 trillion military budget.
"Fiscal responsibility."
All to finance giant tax cuts for the rich.
Oh and Trump is proposing a record $1 trillion military budget.
"Fiscal responsibility."
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Senate Republicans voted to kill an EPA rule limiting the seven most hazardous air pollutants emitted by chemical plants and other industrial facilities.
Inhaling even small amounts of these pollutants can cause brain damage and cancer.
How is this Making America Healthy Again?
Inhaling even small amounts of these pollutants can cause brain damage and cancer.
How is this Making America Healthy Again?
May 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Senate Republicans voted to kill an EPA rule limiting the seven most hazardous air pollutants emitted by chemical plants and other industrial facilities.
Inhaling even small amounts of these pollutants can cause brain damage and cancer.
How is this Making America Healthy Again?
Inhaling even small amounts of these pollutants can cause brain damage and cancer.
How is this Making America Healthy Again?
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Excited to get a hold of my new book!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Super-...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Super-...
April 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Excited to get a hold of my new book!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Super-...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Super-...
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Chemical additives in plastics (phthalates) and cardiovascular mortality
www.thelancet.com/journals/ebi...
www.thelancet.com/journals/ebi...
April 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Chemical additives in plastics (phthalates) and cardiovascular mortality
www.thelancet.com/journals/ebi...
www.thelancet.com/journals/ebi...
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Best lab assessment for coronary artery risk consists of ApoB particles and LP(a)
academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad...
academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad...
April 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Best lab assessment for coronary artery risk consists of ApoB particles and LP(a)
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academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad...
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Democratic lawmakers warn top law firms that deals with Donald Trump may be illegal
https://www.ft.com/content/9ed5a9dd-09f6-495a-9b29-766a78cf9c0d
https://www.ft.com/content/9ed5a9dd-09f6-495a-9b29-766a78cf9c0d
Democratic lawmakers warn top law firms that deals with Donald Trump may be illegal
Legislators argue pro bono agreements with US president may violate bribery and extortion laws
www.ft.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Democratic lawmakers warn top law firms that deals with Donald Trump may be illegal
https://www.ft.com/content/9ed5a9dd-09f6-495a-9b29-766a78cf9c0d
https://www.ft.com/content/9ed5a9dd-09f6-495a-9b29-766a78cf9c0d
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Tesla's quarterly profits are down 71% from a year ago.
As Elon complains about "government waste," Tesla would have reportedly posted a Q1 loss this year if not for EV credits established under Biden.
Hello?
As Elon complains about "government waste," Tesla would have reportedly posted a Q1 loss this year if not for EV credits established under Biden.
Hello?
April 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Tesla's quarterly profits are down 71% from a year ago.
As Elon complains about "government waste," Tesla would have reportedly posted a Q1 loss this year if not for EV credits established under Biden.
Hello?
As Elon complains about "government waste," Tesla would have reportedly posted a Q1 loss this year if not for EV credits established under Biden.
Hello?
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
Reposted by Jeremy
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~25 million lost lives, 2025-2040
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding
Models estimate the ginormous potential impact of foreign-aid cuts.
www.nature.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
~25 million lost lives, 2025-2040
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Trump signed an executive order that will delay Medicare price negotiations for a range of prescription drugs.
This will raise the price of life-saving medicine for millions of seniors and cost taxpayers money.
It's a big win for Big Pharma.
A "new Golden Age" for whom?
This will raise the price of life-saving medicine for millions of seniors and cost taxpayers money.
It's a big win for Big Pharma.
A "new Golden Age" for whom?
April 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Trump signed an executive order that will delay Medicare price negotiations for a range of prescription drugs.
This will raise the price of life-saving medicine for millions of seniors and cost taxpayers money.
It's a big win for Big Pharma.
A "new Golden Age" for whom?
This will raise the price of life-saving medicine for millions of seniors and cost taxpayers money.
It's a big win for Big Pharma.
A "new Golden Age" for whom?
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“If you’re really worried about the ingredients in cereal,” said one former worker, “wait until you find out about the thousands of chemicals that are contained in cigarettes.”
Why CDC cuts are being called ‘the greatest gift to tobacco industry in the last half-century’
The Office on Smoking and Health at the CDC is no more, putting state quitlines and national data on youth tobacco use at risk.
www.statnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“If you’re really worried about the ingredients in cereal,” said one former worker, “wait until you find out about the thousands of chemicals that are contained in cigarettes.”
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House Republicans voted to overturn the CFPB's cap on excessive overdraft fees — which was expected to save consumers $5 billion annually.
The House also struck down CFPB oversight over payment apps run by Big Tech companies.
The GOP is the party of letting you get ripped off.
The House also struck down CFPB oversight over payment apps run by Big Tech companies.
The GOP is the party of letting you get ripped off.
April 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
House Republicans voted to overturn the CFPB's cap on excessive overdraft fees — which was expected to save consumers $5 billion annually.
The House also struck down CFPB oversight over payment apps run by Big Tech companies.
The GOP is the party of letting you get ripped off.
The House also struck down CFPB oversight over payment apps run by Big Tech companies.
The GOP is the party of letting you get ripped off.
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Good morning.
Today is the 80th day that the U.S. President is running a backdoor bribery scheme in which any CEO or foreign oligarch can send him money secretly through his crypto coin scam in exchange for favors.
It's the biggest scandal in the history of the Presidency.
Today is the 80th day that the U.S. President is running a backdoor bribery scheme in which any CEO or foreign oligarch can send him money secretly through his crypto coin scam in exchange for favors.
It's the biggest scandal in the history of the Presidency.
April 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Good morning.
Today is the 80th day that the U.S. President is running a backdoor bribery scheme in which any CEO or foreign oligarch can send him money secretly through his crypto coin scam in exchange for favors.
It's the biggest scandal in the history of the Presidency.
Today is the 80th day that the U.S. President is running a backdoor bribery scheme in which any CEO or foreign oligarch can send him money secretly through his crypto coin scam in exchange for favors.
It's the biggest scandal in the history of the Presidency.
Robert Reich really gets something very few fully
understand. He explains how the rich engineered the tax system so that they can effectively never pay tax on their huge income gains. They get richer and richer,
amass more and more power, all while free riding on the backs of
all of us.
understand. He explains how the rich engineered the tax system so that they can effectively never pay tax on their huge income gains. They get richer and richer,
amass more and more power, all while free riding on the backs of
all of us.
From tax loopholes to defunding the IRS: how America’s tax system is rigged in favor of the rich (and what we can do about it).
https://youtu.be/wkiO0_uSJAk?si=nSy4Eh2aDSdfRkkc
https://youtu.be/wkiO0_uSJAk?si=nSy4Eh2aDSdfRkkc
Can We Fix Our Rigged Tax System?
For nearly a half century, trickle-down economic policies have resulted in a tax system rigged in favor of the rich. This is not only bad for our economy, but it’s leading to a billionaire takeover of our democracy as well. Watch.
youtu.be
April 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Robert Reich really gets something very few fully
understand. He explains how the rich engineered the tax system so that they can effectively never pay tax on their huge income gains. They get richer and richer,
amass more and more power, all while free riding on the backs of
all of us.
understand. He explains how the rich engineered the tax system so that they can effectively never pay tax on their huge income gains. They get richer and richer,
amass more and more power, all while free riding on the backs of
all of us.
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Gearing up mRNA vaccines ("tolerogenic") to prevent autoimmune diseases, vital science that is currently under irrational and reckless attack
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Generation of tolerogenic antigen-presenting cells in vivo via the delivery of mRNA encoding PDL1 within lipid nanoparticles - Nature Biomedical Engineering
Therapeutic tolerogenic antigen-presenting cells can be generated in vivo by delivering, via lipid nanoparticles, mRNA coding for the inhibitory protein programmed death ligand 1, as shown in mouse mo...
www.nature.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Gearing up mRNA vaccines ("tolerogenic") to prevent autoimmune diseases, vital science that is currently under irrational and reckless attack
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.
March 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.