One lesson I'm starting to learn from the ongoing chaos is that US conservatives are in fact willing to accept higher prices but only in the service of a rich man's ego, not if it helps anyone else or God forbid the planet

The head of our country’s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.

Was not expecting to see something like this from NPR, but I guess terror and intimidation are the new normal for working in government. I guess it makes morbid sense that the party that wants us to fear the government so they can shrink it are actively making it scarier to all.

If anyone was wondering why universities are often targets of people consolidating power, see their historical track record of keeping critical thinking alive in times of oppression. If only we had such bold leadership in the current rise of authoritarianism: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/o...

You're welcome.

And yes, kid 3rd from the front in the red shirt that is too into it? That is exactly how I lived my marching band life.

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Imagine a 2% wealth tax that increases the stability of the middle class, upgrades infrastructure, and underwrites a new generation of high tech manufacturing facilities.

Or if the wealthy investors refuse you could tax trade, which will only cost investors *checks news* ~9% and counting.

With names being rebranded and reinvented at the speed of skeets, this article points out the distraction tactic of vilifying DEI. Those in power have done this for decades to other causes to move the conversation away from their role in the unjust systems we live under.
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Your April Fools' Day reminder that trickle-down economics is the greatest trick of all. It's nothing more than a cruel hoax designed to enrich corporations and the super-rich at your expense. Don't fall for it.

My grandfather's family fled Mussolini's rise to America. Would be a shame if they only secured 2 generations of freedom and opportunity for the trouble

This whole administration is an exercise in obviously illegal, but will anyone be able to make it stick. Last time there was at least a veneer of propriety from the executive. This time it seems like being technically legal is a plus not a requirement

When national disasters pile up and our economy is less competitive than it's been in decades, I want a straight line drawn to the short sighted and vindictive cuts to federal personnel and services.

While there is plenty to improve in the public sector, nuance is a requirement not a luxury.

I’m seeing an awful lot of posts from people on Bluesky responding to despairing scientists with the words “please keep going, the world needs you”.

Scientists cannot keep going if we can’t keep a roof over our heads and our mouths fed.

Lord knows I’m not a constitutional scholar not even a lawyer (and I’ve yet to check in with @kateshaw.bsky.social) but a legal regime in which “you can do crimes if you’re buddies with the president or praise him publicly” is *on its face* a violation the equal protection of the laws.

This is insane. There are lots of scientists in the US who are on “soft money”, which means that without government grants, they’re out of jobs. This is how you destroy the best research and development in the world.

Even though it could use some sustainable urbanists fighting to reduce GHGs through better city-building (like those in the pack @katharinehayhoe.com & I co-curated), this is still a GREAT pack, & you should follow the folks in it! #UrbanistShoutOut @costasamaras.com go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ