Lisa Solomon
@lisamsolomon.bsky.social
Retired History Professor after 24 years in CA community colleges. Foster parent (currently) with two teens. Proud lesbian and LGBTQ+ activist. Support PP, ACLU, HRC, Lambda Legal, Mother Jones, and people who have no voice. Dog mom.
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Venezuela "turning over" oil, with revenue to be personally controlled by Donald Trump?
The European Union's weak response to the capture of Maduro?
If you're struggling to make sense of these moments, a radical new theory could be key to understanding Trump's global takeovers.
The European Union's weak response to the capture of Maduro?
If you're struggling to make sense of these moments, a radical new theory could be key to understanding Trump's global takeovers.
A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers
Neo-royalism challenges us to look beyond a century-old paradigm and see the hierarchical lens through which Trump justifies domination.
www.motherjones.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Venezuela "turning over" oil, with revenue to be personally controlled by Donald Trump?
The European Union's weak response to the capture of Maduro?
If you're struggling to make sense of these moments, a radical new theory could be key to understanding Trump's global takeovers.
The European Union's weak response to the capture of Maduro?
If you're struggling to make sense of these moments, a radical new theory could be key to understanding Trump's global takeovers.
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Achieving Trump's dream of supercharging the country’s oil production would be financially challenging—and if fulfilled, would be “terrible for the climate," experts say.
From our friends at @theguardian.com:
From our friends at @theguardian.com:
Experts: Trump plan to exploit Venezuela’s oil would be “terrible for the climate"
If it comes to pass, "everybody loses."
www.motherjones.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Achieving Trump's dream of supercharging the country’s oil production would be financially challenging—and if fulfilled, would be “terrible for the climate," experts say.
From our friends at @theguardian.com:
From our friends at @theguardian.com:
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NBC has Clayton Kershaw as a top target for a studio analyst role.
dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news...
dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news...
Dodgers News: NBC/Peacock Pursuing Clayton Kershaw For Studio Analyst Role
NBC/Peacock is pursuing retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw for a studio analyst role to broadcast national MLB games.
dodgerblue.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
NBC has Clayton Kershaw as a top target for a studio analyst role.
dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news...
dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news...
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This is the ICE agent who murdered a woman by shooting her multiple times in the face.
January 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This is the ICE agent who murdered a woman by shooting her multiple times in the face.
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FOLKS IN MINNEAPOLIS:
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
January 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
FOLKS IN MINNEAPOLIS:
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
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Evergreen.
Canada says “elbows up.” I say for America, “cameras out.” Film every last one of these brutal criminals. We will need the evidence for their trials.
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Evergreen.
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Today, Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that the US will control the flow of Venezuelan oil “indefinitely.”
The announcement came hours after Trump revealed that Venezuela would be “turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with revenue he intended to personally control.
The announcement came hours after Trump revealed that Venezuela would be “turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with revenue he intended to personally control.
Trump's plans for Venezuelan oil are rapidly unfolding
"That money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America."
www.motherjones.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Today, Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that the US will control the flow of Venezuelan oil “indefinitely.”
The announcement came hours after Trump revealed that Venezuela would be “turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with revenue he intended to personally control.
The announcement came hours after Trump revealed that Venezuela would be “turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with revenue he intended to personally control.
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Just caught this 2011 interview with Bill Moyers posted recently by @democracynow.org -- He saw it coming a long, long time ago. Guessing he wasn't alone. Anyone working in the industry felt it. Thank goodness for independent journalism.👏👏
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/26/r...
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/26/r...
Remembering Bill Moyers: PBS Icon on Corruption of Corporate Media and Power of Public Broadcasting
The legendary journalist Bill Moyers died in June at the age of 91. Moyers, whose long career included helping found the Peace Corps and serving as press secretary for President Lyndon Johnson, was an...
www.democracynow.org
December 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Just caught this 2011 interview with Bill Moyers posted recently by @democracynow.org -- He saw it coming a long, long time ago. Guessing he wasn't alone. Anyone working in the industry felt it. Thank goodness for independent journalism.👏👏
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/26/r...
www.democracynow.org/2025/12/26/r...
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In the first Trump administration, cruelty was the point. Now, it is the norm.
Virtually every part of the immigration system has been made harder and riskier, as if repurposed only to punish people for one of the most universal experiences there is: migration.
Read more: http://bit.ly/3LfsZ3p
Virtually every part of the immigration system has been made harder and riskier, as if repurposed only to punish people for one of the most universal experiences there is: migration.
Read more: http://bit.ly/3LfsZ3p
December 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In the first Trump administration, cruelty was the point. Now, it is the norm.
Virtually every part of the immigration system has been made harder and riskier, as if repurposed only to punish people for one of the most universal experiences there is: migration.
Read more: http://bit.ly/3LfsZ3p
Virtually every part of the immigration system has been made harder and riskier, as if repurposed only to punish people for one of the most universal experiences there is: migration.
Read more: http://bit.ly/3LfsZ3p
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As the year comes to a close, we’re looking ahead with the same purpose that brought us here in the first place.
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At costplusdrugs.com we believe people deserve to know what their medication costs before they order it. No insurance required. No memberships.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
As the year comes to a close, we’re looking ahead with the same purpose that brought us here in the first place.
At costplusdrugs.com we believe people deserve to know what their medication costs before they order it. No insurance required. No memberships.
At costplusdrugs.com we believe people deserve to know what their medication costs before they order it. No insurance required. No memberships.
"No Kings" rally in El Centro, CA. Estimated crowd of 400.
October 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"No Kings" rally in El Centro, CA. Estimated crowd of 400.
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In Hattiesburg, streetlights are getting fixed, debris is being cleared and neighbors who felt ignored are sitting at the table with city leaders.
That’s the impact of the Community Action Team, where a group of residents is reshaping how neighborhoods engage with City Hall.
That’s the impact of the Community Action Team, where a group of residents is reshaping how neighborhoods engage with City Hall.
Hattiesburg Residents Promote Civic Engagement
In Hattiesburg, streetlights are getting fixed, debris is being cleared and neighbors who felt ignored are now sitting at the table with city leaders.
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July 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In Hattiesburg, streetlights are getting fixed, debris is being cleared and neighbors who felt ignored are sitting at the table with city leaders.
That’s the impact of the Community Action Team, where a group of residents is reshaping how neighborhoods engage with City Hall.
That’s the impact of the Community Action Team, where a group of residents is reshaping how neighborhoods engage with City Hall.
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“I don’t think anyone has any idea, even a few years hence, how much electricity data centers are gonna use.”
Fossil fuels and Donald Trump are ready.
Fossil fuels and Donald Trump are ready.
America's worst polluters see a lifeline in power-gobbling AI—and Donald Trump
The president, fossil fuel executives, and tech barons join hands at a Pittsburgh summit and hype-fest.
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“I don’t think anyone has any idea, even a few years hence, how much electricity data centers are gonna use.”
Fossil fuels and Donald Trump are ready.
Fossil fuels and Donald Trump are ready.
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Must-read reportage on ICE tactics in Sacramento:
“volunteers were escorting a man from his hearing when ICE officers swooped in, pulling up their masks to hide their faces and forcefully snatching the man out of the grasp of the women…” 1/2
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“volunteers were escorting a man from his hearing when ICE officers swooped in, pulling up their masks to hide their faces and forcefully snatching the man out of the grasp of the women…” 1/2
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
ICE agents are harassing the courthouse volunteers who assist besieged immigrants
"They want to be doing this with no witnesses."
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Must-read reportage on ICE tactics in Sacramento:
“volunteers were escorting a man from his hearing when ICE officers swooped in, pulling up their masks to hide their faces and forcefully snatching the man out of the grasp of the women…” 1/2
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“volunteers were escorting a man from his hearing when ICE officers swooped in, pulling up their masks to hide their faces and forcefully snatching the man out of the grasp of the women…” 1/2
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Twitter is not real life
June 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Twitter is not real life
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In case you were thinking that American voter apathy is just a recent problem....
Lee Tracy in Washington Merry-Go-Round (1933), a precursor to Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Lee Tracy in Washington Merry-Go-Round (1933), a precursor to Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
June 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In case you were thinking that American voter apathy is just a recent problem....
Lee Tracy in Washington Merry-Go-Round (1933), a precursor to Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Lee Tracy in Washington Merry-Go-Round (1933), a precursor to Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
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UPDATE: “The man who impersonated ICE to intimidate the employees of a Philly auto repair center — and steal about $1,000 — will face numerous felony and misdemeanor charges…”: www.phillyvoice.com/philly-robbe...
Fake ICE agents were inevitable. How can cities be proactive about this?
Fake ICE agents were inevitable. How can cities be proactive about this?
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
UPDATE: “The man who impersonated ICE to intimidate the employees of a Philly auto repair center — and steal about $1,000 — will face numerous felony and misdemeanor charges…”: www.phillyvoice.com/philly-robbe...
Fake ICE agents were inevitable. How can cities be proactive about this?
Fake ICE agents were inevitable. How can cities be proactive about this?
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CARTER: How could you possibly justify the decision to terminate HIV vaccines studies?
RFK JR: We've been promising an HIV vaccine since 1984 and every year Congress pours money into it
CARTER: Because they haven't come up with one, you then cut the forward motion by getting rid of NIH dollars?
RFK JR: We've been promising an HIV vaccine since 1984 and every year Congress pours money into it
CARTER: Because they haven't come up with one, you then cut the forward motion by getting rid of NIH dollars?
June 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
CARTER: How could you possibly justify the decision to terminate HIV vaccines studies?
RFK JR: We've been promising an HIV vaccine since 1984 and every year Congress pours money into it
CARTER: Because they haven't come up with one, you then cut the forward motion by getting rid of NIH dollars?
RFK JR: We've been promising an HIV vaccine since 1984 and every year Congress pours money into it
CARTER: Because they haven't come up with one, you then cut the forward motion by getting rid of NIH dollars?
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Public land selloff is OUT of the Big Beautiful Bill, as the parliamentarian rules it not compliant with the Byrd rule.
Several other sections also killed:
Several other sections also killed:
June 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Public land selloff is OUT of the Big Beautiful Bill, as the parliamentarian rules it not compliant with the Byrd rule.
Several other sections also killed:
Several other sections also killed:
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Purple Heart veteran shot in action self-deports after old drug charge resurfaces: ‘Can’t believe this is happening in America’
Purple Heart veteran self-deports to South Korea after ICE threatened detention
After 48 years in the U.S. and having taken two bullets for the country, Sae Joon Park left for South Korea
www.independent.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Purple Heart veteran shot in action self-deports after old drug charge resurfaces: ‘Can’t believe this is happening in America’
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RFK Jr. is killing Americans with his reckless health policies. We need to state that plainly because it's important and it's true.
Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.
June 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
RFK Jr. is killing Americans with his reckless health policies. We need to state that plainly because it's important and it's true.
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This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
June 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
El Centro, CA this morning. Updated estimate of 250-300 people. Imperial County's population is 180,000.
June 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
El Centro, CA this morning. Updated estimate of 250-300 people. Imperial County's population is 180,000.
While I am glad Chris Taylor gets to continue a career in Southern California, to many of us he will always be CT3 in Dodgers Blue.
May 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
While I am glad Chris Taylor gets to continue a career in Southern California, to many of us he will always be CT3 in Dodgers Blue.