slmetz12.bsky.social
@slmetz12.bsky.social
Reposted
April 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Reposted
45 years ago, Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriguez fled Cuba on a ship provided by the US for people seeking refuge from the Cuban government.

While on his way to work, the 73-year-old grandfather was picked up by ICE agents near his home in Lafayette, LA. He’s being held in an ICE processing center.
ICE agents arrest 73-year-old grandfather in Louisiana who has lived in US for 45 years
The Lafayette man was detained outside of a gas station on his way to work, and his family posted a video begging for prayers and help to bring him home.
www.theadvocate.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Reposted
Open letter from nearly 2000 NAS member scientists: "We see real danger in this moment. We hold diverse political beliefs, but we are united (...) in wanting to protect independent scientific inquiry. We are sending this SOS to sound a warning: the nation’s scientific enterprise is being decimated."
Public Statement on Supporting Science for the Benefit of All Citizens
TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE We all rely on science. Science gave us the smartphones in our pockets, the navigation systems in our cars, and life-saving medical care. We count on engineers when we drive acr...
docs.google.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Reposted
This bears repeating.

The whole, ‘good for your immune system’ rhetoric is nonsense generally, but it’s PARTICULARLY dangerous when it comes to measles 👇
March 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Reposted
Descendants of FDR & his key allies warn that economic security is the backbone of democracy. FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights championed jobs, healthcare, and fair wages to prevent oligarchs from seizing control.

Will Americans accept Trump’s oligarchy, or demand an economy that works for everyone?
Trump’s Project 2025 is a disaster. Here’s what must replace it.
As 'New Deal' descendants, we know economic security for Americans is key to stopping power-hungry oligarchs from endangering our republic.
contrarian.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Reposted
February 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Russell Vought would have immense power to enforce Trump’s extremist agenda if he's confirmed as OMB director. Vought has made it clear he will not hesitate to violate laws and norms in service of MAGA. app.sosha.ai/s/oM64RuwT
Stop the architect of Trump's Project 2025
app.sosha.ai
February 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM