Rainy
@kogabear.bsky.social
Happily married…doggo enthusiast…just want to chill, read up on current affairs and see cute/pretty photos & art 💙😬
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President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
President Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
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As of Jan. 15, a biography of Vera Rubin on the observatory’s website included a section titled, “She advocated for women in science.”
That language was gone Monday morning. Some of it was later restored — but not all of it.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
That language was gone Monday morning. Some of it was later restored — but not all of it.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
The Rewriting of a Pioneering Female Astronomer’s Legacy Shows How Far Trump’s DEI Purge Will Go
The federal webpage for an observatory named for the late astronomer Vera Rubin was edited to omit any recognition of the fact that science remains a male-dominated field or that the observatory was…
propub.li
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As of Jan. 15, a biography of Vera Rubin on the observatory’s website included a section titled, “She advocated for women in science.”
That language was gone Monday morning. Some of it was later restored — but not all of it.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
That language was gone Monday morning. Some of it was later restored — but not all of it.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
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In monitoring the March presidential primary, June primary and November general election, auditors found clerk/auditor offices in Piute and Wayne counties were rife with problems, including chain of custody issues, procedural errors and other violations.
Audit: Two southern Utah counties violated state election laws
Election officials's mistakes in two southern Utah counties put the integrity of multiple 2024 elections at risk
www.sltrib.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In monitoring the March presidential primary, June primary and November general election, auditors found clerk/auditor offices in Piute and Wayne counties were rife with problems, including chain of custody issues, procedural errors and other violations.
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Sydney is facing a wave of antisemitic attacks – but what is behind them?
Sydney is facing a wave of antisemitic attacks – but what is behind them?
Police say incidents may have been ‘orchestrated in some manner’ and are ‘chasing every rabbit down every hole’
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On a sleepy road on the outskirts of Sydney sat a caravan that would make…
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Sydney is facing a wave of antisemitic attacks – but what is behind them?
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⚡️US, EU should be part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelensky says.
Zelensky said that the first step for Ukraine is to hold a high-level meeting with Trump, before moving on to peace talks that include Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and the EU.
Zelensky said that the first step for Ukraine is to hold a high-level meeting with Trump, before moving on to peace talks that include Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and the EU.
US, EU should be part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelensky says
Zelensky said that the first step for Ukraine is to hold a high-level meeting with Trump, before moving on to a format for peace talks that includes Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and the EU.
kyivindependent.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
⚡️US, EU should be part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelensky says.
Zelensky said that the first step for Ukraine is to hold a high-level meeting with Trump, before moving on to peace talks that include Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and the EU.
Zelensky said that the first step for Ukraine is to hold a high-level meeting with Trump, before moving on to peace talks that include Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and the EU.
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instead of the Monroe Doctrine, we now have the Moron Doctrine
December 22, 2024 at 1:27 AM
instead of the Monroe Doctrine, we now have the Moron Doctrine
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Good morning, Bluesky Friends! 🗽💙 🌊
December 22, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Good morning, Bluesky Friends! 🗽💙 🌊
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Oh yeah, this will happen... and monkeys will fly outta my butt.
December 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Oh yeah, this will happen... and monkeys will fly outta my butt.
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I’m absolutely done with people pretending he’s not a felon. I’m exhausted by his lies, his smug grin, his terrible makeup, his arrogance, his voice, and his face.
I can’t wait for him to be out of our lives for good.
I can’t wait for him to be out of our lives for good.
November 19, 2024 at 11:30 PM
I’m absolutely done with people pretending he’s not a felon. I’m exhausted by his lies, his smug grin, his terrible makeup, his arrogance, his voice, and his face.
I can’t wait for him to be out of our lives for good.
I can’t wait for him to be out of our lives for good.
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Happy Holidays! 🤣🤣🤣
December 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Happy Holidays! 🤣🤣🤣
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MY MOTHER IS ON RECORD SAYING I WOULD MAKE AN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE POLITICIAN. LITTLE DID SHE KNOW, SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON!
#TRUMP #TRUMP2024 #MAGA
#TRUMP #TRUMP2024 #MAGA
December 2, 2024 at 3:07 AM
MY MOTHER IS ON RECORD SAYING I WOULD MAKE AN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE POLITICIAN. LITTLE DID SHE KNOW, SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON!
#TRUMP #TRUMP2024 #MAGA
#TRUMP #TRUMP2024 #MAGA
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This needs to be said, loud, and often.
November 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM
This needs to be said, loud, and often.
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US Border Patrol agents are denying asylum access to families fleeing violence in Mexico, treating them abusively and dismissively, and returning them to the country they fled in fear.
Current practices violate US and international human rights law.
Current practices violate US and international human rights law.
US: Agents Block, Mistreat Mexican Asylum Seekers
United States Border Patrol agents are denying access to asylum to families fleeing violence in Mexico, in violation of US and international human rights law.
www.hrw.org
December 5, 2024 at 10:57 PM
US Border Patrol agents are denying asylum access to families fleeing violence in Mexico, treating them abusively and dismissively, and returning them to the country they fled in fear.
Current practices violate US and international human rights law.
Current practices violate US and international human rights law.
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#SupremeCourt could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to #climatechange, in a case it will hear next week.
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(J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University) #climatesky 🌎 #environmentallaw
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(J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University) #climatesky 🌎 #environmentallaw
Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to climate change
The Supreme Court will consider how far outward federal agencies should look when they analyze how a proposed action could affect the environment.
buff.ly
December 4, 2024 at 11:12 PM
#SupremeCourt could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to #climatechange, in a case it will hear next week.
https://buff.ly/3CSHplx
(J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University) #climatesky 🌎 #environmentallaw
https://buff.ly/3CSHplx
(J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University) #climatesky 🌎 #environmentallaw
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"He is the consummate ‘people person,’ well respected on both sides of the aisle.”
Trump picks avid poker player and auctioneer to head IRS
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday selected former Rep. Billy Long (R-MO), an auctioneer and ardent poker player, to be the country’s next IRS commissioner. The pick was announced Wednesday on ...
ow.ly
December 4, 2024 at 11:30 PM
"He is the consummate ‘people person,’ well respected on both sides of the aisle.”
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SCOOP: AOC is expected to enter the race for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
"It's going to happen soon," said one of the House Democrats.
"It's going to happen soon," said one of the House Democrats.
Scoop: AOC expected to run for House Democrats' top Oversight Committee role
"It's going to happen soon," said one House Democrat familiar with her comments.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:47 PM
SCOOP: AOC is expected to enter the race for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
"It's going to happen soon," said one of the House Democrats.
"It's going to happen soon," said one of the House Democrats.
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Religious supporters and opponents of transgender rights rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court today, giving voice to opposing theologies as justices heard oral arguments on whether states can ban certain gender-affirming care for young people.
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/04/outside-supreme-c…
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/04/outside-supreme-c…
Outside Supreme Court, religious protesters mostly rally in favor of transgender rights
(RNS) — ‘As a trans person myself, I know that I’m just as much an image of God as a cisgender, heterosexual person of whatever color, race and creed,’ said the Rev. M.E. Eccles, a trans Episcopal…
religionnews.com
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Religious supporters and opponents of transgender rights rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court today, giving voice to opposing theologies as justices heard oral arguments on whether states can ban certain gender-affirming care for young people.
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/04/outside-supreme-c…
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/04/outside-supreme-c…
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For every dollar spent on fluoridation, communities save about $20 in dental treatment costs. These savings come from fewer fillings, extractions and emergency visits.
It provides a baseline of #publichealth protection for the entire community
(@tamu.bsky.social) https://buff.ly/4ikkDDq #episky
It provides a baseline of #publichealth protection for the entire community
(@tamu.bsky.social) https://buff.ly/4ikkDDq #episky
Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice
Although the health benefits of fluoride have been well-documented for decades, some say its use infringes on personal choice.
buff.ly
December 4, 2024 at 10:04 PM
For every dollar spent on fluoridation, communities save about $20 in dental treatment costs. These savings come from fewer fillings, extractions and emergency visits.
It provides a baseline of #publichealth protection for the entire community
(@tamu.bsky.social) https://buff.ly/4ikkDDq #episky
It provides a baseline of #publichealth protection for the entire community
(@tamu.bsky.social) https://buff.ly/4ikkDDq #episky
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It seems possible that Pete Hegseth may not be Defense Secretary after all. Now, Donald Trump is (reportedly) eyeing someone else for the role: Ron Desantis. In 2023, Jasper Craven took a deep dive into the ultimate Florida man’s militaristic vision.
The Sunshine Imperium | Jasper Craven
Ron DeSantis’s blind faith to the military in its worst moments doesn’t bode well should he ever claim the title of commander in chief.
thebaffler.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM
It seems possible that Pete Hegseth may not be Defense Secretary after all. Now, Donald Trump is (reportedly) eyeing someone else for the role: Ron Desantis. In 2023, Jasper Craven took a deep dive into the ultimate Florida man’s militaristic vision.
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Breaking news: The Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed reluctant Wednesday to intervene in a Tennessee law that prohibits transgender minors from using puberty blockers and hormones as part of their gender-transition care.
Live updates: Supreme Court seems wary of blocking Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for minors
The case is the first to come before the Supreme Court testing the constitutionality of laws barring transgender teens from certain gender-affirming treatments.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Breaking news: The Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed reluctant Wednesday to intervene in a Tennessee law that prohibits transgender minors from using puberty blockers and hormones as part of their gender-transition care.