Martin
@nitramcod.bsky.social
Deleted all social media, turned off all news, retreated into a dark cave, refusing to think about or talk about what happened during or after the Nov '24 election. Came out of retreat the end of March '25. Gobsmacked.
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Martin
@nitramcod.bsky.social
· May 21
It's been a couple months now, with Bluesky my sole social media/news site. The experiment has made my personal outlook on life worse. There are many good, intelligent, thoughtful, articulate, kind, and compassionate people here.
It's been a couple months now, with Bluesky my sole social media/news site. The experiment has made my personal outlook on life worse. There are many good, intelligent, thoughtful, articulate, kind, and compassionate people here.
May 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
It's been a couple months now, with Bluesky my sole social media/news site. The experiment has made my personal outlook on life worse. There are many good, intelligent, thoughtful, articulate, kind, and compassionate people here.
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A tale of over-ups, poison, sludge, and the last bipartisan environmental issue: PFAS. I interviewed investigative journalist @mariahblake.bsky.social about her new book: They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
The true crime story of forever chemicals ⚠️, with Mariah Blake
Podcast Episode · WHAT IF WE GET IT RIGHT? · 05/20/2025 · 1h 1m
podcasts.apple.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A tale of over-ups, poison, sludge, and the last bipartisan environmental issue: PFAS. I interviewed investigative journalist @mariahblake.bsky.social about her new book: They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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Is it too much to ask for an IRS Commissioner who understands the law?
May 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Is it too much to ask for an IRS Commissioner who understands the law?
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We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the inevitable defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy.
The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight
Justice Riggs is right. We should not have to fight for democracy. But the reality is that we must.
www.democracydocket.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the inevitable defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy.
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House GOP is holding a hearing on their tax bill at 1:00 AM because they don't want us to know about their scheme to strip 13.7 million people of health coverage & they think no one will stay awake for it.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
May 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
House GOP is holding a hearing on their tax bill at 1:00 AM because they don't want us to know about their scheme to strip 13.7 million people of health coverage & they think no one will stay awake for it.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
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WARREN: Can POTUS legally tell the IRS to change someone's nonprofit status?
BILLY LONG: I'm not able to answer
WARREN: You can't read these words and tell me what those words say?!
LONG: I can read the statute and I did
WARREN: Then tell me what they mean!
BILLY LONG: I'm not able to answer
WARREN: You can't read these words and tell me what those words say?!
LONG: I can read the statute and I did
WARREN: Then tell me what they mean!
May 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
WARREN: Can POTUS legally tell the IRS to change someone's nonprofit status?
BILLY LONG: I'm not able to answer
WARREN: You can't read these words and tell me what those words say?!
LONG: I can read the statute and I did
WARREN: Then tell me what they mean!
BILLY LONG: I'm not able to answer
WARREN: You can't read these words and tell me what those words say?!
LONG: I can read the statute and I did
WARREN: Then tell me what they mean!
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EU to lift all remaining economic sanctions on Syria
EU to lift all remaining economic sanctions on Syria
www.euractiv.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
EU to lift all remaining economic sanctions on Syria
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There has never been a European final with finalists so low in the table
But this is by design, as the removal of CL clubs from EL was an “insurance policy” for crisis seasons like United/Spurs
The most desperate final ever throws up wider issues
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
But this is by design, as the removal of CL clubs from EL was an “insurance policy” for crisis seasons like United/Spurs
The most desperate final ever throws up wider issues
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Why ‘shambolic’ Tottenham v Man Utd final is entirely by Uefa’s design
The Europa League has turned into the biggest safety net possible for wealthy clubs in crisis
www.independent.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
There has never been a European final with finalists so low in the table
But this is by design, as the removal of CL clubs from EL was an “insurance policy” for crisis seasons like United/Spurs
The most desperate final ever throws up wider issues
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
But this is by design, as the removal of CL clubs from EL was an “insurance policy” for crisis seasons like United/Spurs
The most desperate final ever throws up wider issues
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Ah yes, the “golden age.”
May 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Ah yes, the “golden age.”
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May 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Napoli.
Inter and Napoli’s Serie A title deciders will start at the same time on Friday, the league has announced.
The Italian league’s top two sides both have a chance to win the title entering the final matchday of the season.
@jameshorncastle.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...
The Italian league’s top two sides both have a chance to win the title entering the final matchday of the season.
@jameshorncastle.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...
May 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Napoli.
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You can also use the link below to sign a comment in opposition to the proposed change
act.defenders.org/page/82866/a...
act.defenders.org/page/82866/a...
Act Now: Oppose the Trump Administration’s attempt to roll back ESA habitat protections!
Urge the Department of the Interior not to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the ESA!
act.defenders.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
You can also use the link below to sign a comment in opposition to the proposed change
act.defenders.org/page/82866/a...
act.defenders.org/page/82866/a...
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Urgent!!! The Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects both near extinct animals and their habitat.
Trump administration is pushing to REMOVE habitat protection from the ESA to expand logging, mining, and drilling.
Public comment ends May 19!!!
Please RESIST by using the link below and repost!
Trump administration is pushing to REMOVE habitat protection from the ESA to expand logging, mining, and drilling.
Public comment ends May 19!!!
Please RESIST by using the link below and repost!
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Urgent!!! The Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects both near extinct animals and their habitat.
Trump administration is pushing to REMOVE habitat protection from the ESA to expand logging, mining, and drilling.
Public comment ends May 19!!!
Please RESIST by using the link below and repost!
Trump administration is pushing to REMOVE habitat protection from the ESA to expand logging, mining, and drilling.
Public comment ends May 19!!!
Please RESIST by using the link below and repost!
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And that's a wrap at the Emirates.. I love my team and I adore our Manager, I won't hear a bad word said about him. Remember it's just outside noise.. #AlwaysArsenal ❤️
May 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
And that's a wrap at the Emirates.. I love my team and I adore our Manager, I won't hear a bad word said about him. Remember it's just outside noise.. #AlwaysArsenal ❤️
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Amen.
Monday. Strong coffee. Nice flowers and standing up for science 🧪
May 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Amen.
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Irony is completely lost on Demented Donnie…
May 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Irony is completely lost on Demented Donnie…
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As fog blanketed Seattle, @knibbs.bsky.social's waited to meet @jay.bsky.team—CEO of Bluesky. Fittingly, just before she arrived, the skies cleared. It felt poetic. Her name, Lantian, means “blue sky” in Mandarin. And her mission? Clear the smog from social media.
Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet
All the lefties fled to Bluesky following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. But CEO Jay Graber says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize how people communicate online.
www.wired.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
As fog blanketed Seattle, @knibbs.bsky.social's waited to meet @jay.bsky.team—CEO of Bluesky. Fittingly, just before she arrived, the skies cleared. It felt poetic. Her name, Lantian, means “blue sky” in Mandarin. And her mission? Clear the smog from social media.
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Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is appealing a judge's ruling that it violated the Endangered Species Act due to wastewater discharges harming manatees in the Indian River Lagoon. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday
May 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is appealing a judge's ruling that it violated the Endangered Species Act due to wastewater discharges harming manatees in the Indian River Lagoon. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday