Dr. Montana
@qmont.bsky.social
PhD in Hydrological policy, bicyclist, longtime climate activist, dog mom.
Author, "Worship Your Food"; written in the hope of restoring gratitude for the planet that sustains us.
Author, "Worship Your Food"; written in the hope of restoring gratitude for the planet that sustains us.
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April showers brings #MAYDAY POWER 💥
Working people nationwide are rising up to fight for our collective rights, safety & futures! Together, we are demanding dignity, fair wages & safety for all workers - no matter where they're from.
One Struggle, One Fight, All Workers Unite!
🧵 of NJ actions ⤵️
Working people nationwide are rising up to fight for our collective rights, safety & futures! Together, we are demanding dignity, fair wages & safety for all workers - no matter where they're from.
One Struggle, One Fight, All Workers Unite!
🧵 of NJ actions ⤵️
April 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
April showers brings #MAYDAY POWER 💥
Working people nationwide are rising up to fight for our collective rights, safety & futures! Together, we are demanding dignity, fair wages & safety for all workers - no matter where they're from.
One Struggle, One Fight, All Workers Unite!
🧵 of NJ actions ⤵️
Working people nationwide are rising up to fight for our collective rights, safety & futures! Together, we are demanding dignity, fair wages & safety for all workers - no matter where they're from.
One Struggle, One Fight, All Workers Unite!
🧵 of NJ actions ⤵️
Absolutely the problem.
It used to be clear that Democrats stood on the side of working people.
Then they started chasing the “center.”
Today’s Democratic establishment leaders have brought the party — and the country — down with them.
Then they started chasing the “center.”
Today’s Democratic establishment leaders have brought the party — and the country — down with them.
The Failures of “Centrism”
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich. Watch.
www.youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Absolutely the problem.
They are trying to make us insignificant. Don't let them.
Most Americans can’t afford life anymore — and they just don’t matter to the economy like they once did.
Years of elevated prices have strained all but the wealthiest consumers, and low- and middle-income Americans say something needs to change
www.marketwatch.com/story/most-a...
Years of elevated prices have strained all but the wealthiest consumers, and low- and middle-income Americans say something needs to change
www.marketwatch.com/story/most-a...
Most Americans just don’t matter to the economy like they once did
Years of elevated prices have strained all but the wealthiest consumers, and low- and middle-income Americans say something needs to change.
www.marketwatch.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
They are trying to make us insignificant. Don't let them.
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The top 10% increased their wealth by an additional $1.3 trillion above the normal savings rate since the pandemic, while the bottom 90% only increased their wealth by $291 billion.
Tax breaks and policies benefiting the rich never trickle down.
Tax breaks and policies benefiting the rich never trickle down.
February 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The top 10% increased their wealth by an additional $1.3 trillion above the normal savings rate since the pandemic, while the bottom 90% only increased their wealth by $291 billion.
Tax breaks and policies benefiting the rich never trickle down.
Tax breaks and policies benefiting the rich never trickle down.
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"all serving members are trained to understand that America stands for more than naked self-interest. Above all, it stands up for the Constitution and the rule of law, including the laws of armed conflict and those that restrict the use of the military against American citizens."
Opinion | America Has a Rogue President (Gift Article)
The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"all serving members are trained to understand that America stands for more than naked self-interest. Above all, it stands up for the Constitution and the rule of law, including the laws of armed conflict and those that restrict the use of the military against American citizens."
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When the political leaders fire, for no apparent cause, senior leaders and, as important, the lawyers who embody the protection of the military members under the law... the relationship between the military and the nation has been fundamentally altered.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
We got it wrong: The real crisis in the U.S. military
Thanks to Trump’s Friday night purge, the relationship between the military and the nation has been fundamentally altered
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
When the political leaders fire, for no apparent cause, senior leaders and, as important, the lawyers who embody the protection of the military members under the law... the relationship between the military and the nation has been fundamentally altered.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Hey USA!
We are at the point in the tsunami where the waves have receded and everyone is running across the newly revealed beach towards the water to gawk at the flopping fish...
We are at the point in the tsunami where the waves have receded and everyone is running across the newly revealed beach towards the water to gawk at the flopping fish...
February 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Hey USA!
We are at the point in the tsunami where the waves have receded and everyone is running across the newly revealed beach towards the water to gawk at the flopping fish...
We are at the point in the tsunami where the waves have receded and everyone is running across the newly revealed beach towards the water to gawk at the flopping fish...
For quite some time now.
"Unfortunately, rather than be shocked by each time Trump or one of his closest allies utter something openly authoritarian, we need to take a step back and realize that the Republican Party has become an authoritarian political party."
Transcript: Musk’s Threats Darken as Trump Declares Himself Above Law
An interview with Steven Levitsky, a scholar of democratic breakdown, who explains how the latest threats from Trump and Elon Musk show telltale signs of a country slipping into authoritarian rule.
newrepublic.com
February 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
For quite some time now.
MAGA folks are self-professed Näźis. This administration has seen MANY parallels with the ascension of their leader to power, and with his approach to governance. Know what follows 53 days after his 2025 Inauguration? The deadline on the Debt Ceiling. Auspicious day to trash the economy, eh?
February 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
MAGA folks are self-professed Näźis. This administration has seen MANY parallels with the ascension of their leader to power, and with his approach to governance. Know what follows 53 days after his 2025 Inauguration? The deadline on the Debt Ceiling. Auspicious day to trash the economy, eh?
It’s not just that we will be caught off guard, they won’t even be collecting data.
DOGE is reportedly threatening NOAA with massive staff and budget cuts.
NOAA houses the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center, which produce forecasts and warn people about storms.
This attack on public safety is ripped straight from the pages of Project 2025.
NOAA houses the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center, which produce forecasts and warn people about storms.
This attack on public safety is ripped straight from the pages of Project 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It’s not just that we will be caught off guard, they won’t even be collecting data.
Try to stay aware of what they want you to be unaware of.
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Try to stay aware of what they want you to be unaware of.
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USAID has proven to be an easy political target and yet the nature of its work is inherently apolitical.
Malaria and HIV programs, infectious disease surveillance, maternal health initiatives, all proven to save scores of lives.
We may not feel the impact of its closure, but our children will.
Malaria and HIV programs, infectious disease surveillance, maternal health initiatives, all proven to save scores of lives.
We may not feel the impact of its closure, but our children will.
February 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
USAID has proven to be an easy political target and yet the nature of its work is inherently apolitical.
Malaria and HIV programs, infectious disease surveillance, maternal health initiatives, all proven to save scores of lives.
We may not feel the impact of its closure, but our children will.
Malaria and HIV programs, infectious disease surveillance, maternal health initiatives, all proven to save scores of lives.
We may not feel the impact of its closure, but our children will.
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The policy lead for CDC's H5N1 response has abruptly resigned.
Sources tell me CDC's response to the bird flu pandemic has been severely hobbled by the chaos of the past two weeks.
Sources tell me CDC's response to the bird flu pandemic has been severely hobbled by the chaos of the past two weeks.
February 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The policy lead for CDC's H5N1 response has abruptly resigned.
Sources tell me CDC's response to the bird flu pandemic has been severely hobbled by the chaos of the past two weeks.
Sources tell me CDC's response to the bird flu pandemic has been severely hobbled by the chaos of the past two weeks.
It's obscene.
The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children
I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It's obscene.
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The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.
February 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.
Most people never hear the "corrected" story. If it even gets out there.
"If the 'DOGE' endeavor is working, why can’t the White House just tell the truth about what it's doing?"
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Most people never hear the "corrected" story. If it even gets out there.
Haven't heard anything about this, but with all the DEI cuts, does that mean that research which incorporates female subjects in their studies will now be unfunded? Are we going back to the era of only men in scientific trials? This is the kind of thing that nobody looks into for years, typically. 🤬
February 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Haven't heard anything about this, but with all the DEI cuts, does that mean that research which incorporates female subjects in their studies will now be unfunded? Are we going back to the era of only men in scientific trials? This is the kind of thing that nobody looks into for years, typically. 🤬
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We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
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from today's post —
go read the whole thing. link is here: bit.ly/4h7i06Z
go read the whole thing. link is here: bit.ly/4h7i06Z
January 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
from today's post —
go read the whole thing. link is here: bit.ly/4h7i06Z
go read the whole thing. link is here: bit.ly/4h7i06Z
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I may have to repost this every single day. Thank you, PoliticsGirl.
This woman calls out Democrats sleazing by with excuses of “bipartisanship”…
January 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I may have to repost this every single day. Thank you, PoliticsGirl.
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“He’ll never go that far.”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
January 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“He’ll never go that far.”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
“He’ll never go that far.”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
January 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“He’ll never go that far.”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
“He’s bluffing.”
“He’ll be stopped by our system.”
“He doesn’t have the resources.”
“He doesn’t have the authority.”
“He won’t …”
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I may have to repost this every single day. Thank you, PoliticsGirl.
This woman calls out Democrats sleazing by with excuses of “bipartisanship”…
January 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I may have to repost this every single day. Thank you, PoliticsGirl.