Mel
@tvmom.bsky.social
5th generation Californian not leaving because of Cheeto-lini. Equal rights for all and raising two young men for the America we can and will be. Dedicated Dem and 100% tree hugger. Pugs for a better planet.
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@crow.house.gov is serving a resolute #CupOfJoe. More please.
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
@crow.house.gov is serving a resolute #CupOfJoe. More please.
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The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
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“Donald Trump is a man who represents all the things we teach our children not to be. He’s a liar. He’s a thief. He’s a molester. He has no remorse, no shame, no empathy. He has no loyalty to the law, to the Constitution. This man is the lowest character of all.”
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
“Donald Trump is a man who represents all the things we teach our children not to be. He’s a liar. He’s a thief. He’s a molester. He has no remorse, no shame, no empathy. He has no loyalty to the law, to the Constitution. This man is the lowest character of all.”
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I don't much like the title, but the is article very much worth reading.
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
It’s Time for Americans to Start Talking About “Soft Secession”
Blue states are finally learning what red states have known all along: you don’t need federal permission to govern.
medium.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
I don't much like the title, but the is article very much worth reading.
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
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"Defunded by Congress and fearing the Trump administration might pervert the organization to further undermine free media, the board members agreed it was better to salt the earth than leave behind a place for Trump to plant his poisonous, choking weeds." — @lizdye.bsky.social
Corporation for Public Broadcasting's patriotic goodbye
Better nothing than a MAGA mouthpiece.
www.publicnotice.co
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"Defunded by Congress and fearing the Trump administration might pervert the organization to further undermine free media, the board members agreed it was better to salt the earth than leave behind a place for Trump to plant his poisonous, choking weeds." — @lizdye.bsky.social
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This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
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What did those guys standing alongside Trump remind of you of yesterday? I had some thoughts...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
The FAFO Boys Are About to Find Out
The US is being run by a bunch of guys from the back of high school detention room
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM
What did those guys standing alongside Trump remind of you of yesterday? I had some thoughts...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
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How fungi ‘superpowers’ from mushroom pellets are restoring forests across the world
How fungi ‘superpowers’ from mushroom pellets are restoring forests across the world
How fungi ‘superpowers’ from mushroom pellets are restoring forests across the world
www.independent.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 12:42 AM
How fungi ‘superpowers’ from mushroom pellets are restoring forests across the world
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Today is our first day without federal funding. Our commitment to providing trusted, objective journalism hasn't wavered.
For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.
For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.
October 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Today is our first day without federal funding. Our commitment to providing trusted, objective journalism hasn't wavered.
For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.
For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.
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Some good things happened in 2025. Some highlights!
1. Huntington's disease has a treatment.
🧪2. FDA approval of antiviral drug Lenacapavir to prevent HIV
3. Brazil reduces deforestation by 32%
4. Columbia declares that the Amazon is off limits
5. India increases its tiger & lion population
1. Huntington's disease has a treatment.
🧪2. FDA approval of antiviral drug Lenacapavir to prevent HIV
3. Brazil reduces deforestation by 32%
4. Columbia declares that the Amazon is off limits
5. India increases its tiger & lion population
January 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Some good things happened in 2025. Some highlights!
1. Huntington's disease has a treatment.
🧪2. FDA approval of antiviral drug Lenacapavir to prevent HIV
3. Brazil reduces deforestation by 32%
4. Columbia declares that the Amazon is off limits
5. India increases its tiger & lion population
1. Huntington's disease has a treatment.
🧪2. FDA approval of antiviral drug Lenacapavir to prevent HIV
3. Brazil reduces deforestation by 32%
4. Columbia declares that the Amazon is off limits
5. India increases its tiger & lion population
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California takes public health leadership seriously.
Proud to partner with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry to strengthen our work.
Proud to partner with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry to strengthen our work.
Newsom taps former CDC leaders critical of Trump-era health policies for new initiative
Newsom taps former CDC leaders critical of Trump-era health policies for new initiative
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new California-led public health initiative, tapping former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials who publicly clashed with the Trump administration.
www.latimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
California takes public health leadership seriously.
Proud to partner with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry to strengthen our work.
Proud to partner with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry to strengthen our work.
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California and L.A. top most generous communities in 2025, GoFundMe analysis finds
California and L.A. top most generous communities in 2025, GoFundMe analysis finds
California was the most generous state of 2025, and Los Angeles the most generous community, according to a new GoFundMe analysis.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
California and L.A. top most generous communities in 2025, GoFundMe analysis finds
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He can't stay awake. Or walk. Or speak. I'm so sick of the GOP denial. The embarrassing flattery parades. The complicit press standing silent while he drones on incomprehensibly or insults colleagues who dare to question his lies. Or laughing obligatorily at his non-jokes. I'm just so tired of it.
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
He can't stay awake. Or walk. Or speak. I'm so sick of the GOP denial. The embarrassing flattery parades. The complicit press standing silent while he drones on incomprehensibly or insults colleagues who dare to question his lies. Or laughing obligatorily at his non-jokes. I'm just so tired of it.
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California grows one-third of America's vegetables and 2/3 of fruits and nuts. This Thanksgiving, your table is filled with food grown by California farmers. That's worth celebrating. 👏
www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/
www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/
CDFA - Statistics
www.cdfa.ca.gov
November 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
California grows one-third of America's vegetables and 2/3 of fruits and nuts. This Thanksgiving, your table is filled with food grown by California farmers. That's worth celebrating. 👏
www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/
www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/
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A quiet moment in New River Gorge National Park. #NewRiverGorge
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A quiet moment in New River Gorge National Park. #NewRiverGorge
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UPDATE: Since launching our own methane-tracking satellite earlier this year, California has helped close 10 large methane leaks in our state.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
California is moving forward with a groundbreaking satellite project to track and reduce methane emissions.
With this innovative technology, we’ll be able to move faster to cut methane emissions — protecting Californians and tackling harmful pollution.
With this innovative technology, we’ll be able to move faster to cut methane emissions — protecting Californians and tackling harmful pollution.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
UPDATE: Since launching our own methane-tracking satellite earlier this year, California has helped close 10 large methane leaks in our state.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
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Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
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#ResistanceEarth
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Plastic-eating bacteria discovered in the ocean
Beneath the ocean’s surface, bacteria have evolved specialized enzymes that can digest PET plastic, the material used in bottles and clothes. Researchers at KAUST discovered that a unique molecular si...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#ResistanceEarth
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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“Here, taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“Here, taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
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🎵 I threw the sandwich
... but I did not catch the felony 🎶
... but I did not catch the felony 🎶
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🎵 I threw the sandwich
... but I did not catch the felony 🎶
... but I did not catch the felony 🎶
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Tonight, California made it clear: we’re taking back our voice and democracy.
Here’s to proof that when we act together, we win.
Here’s to proof that when we act together, we win.
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Tonight, California made it clear: we’re taking back our voice and democracy.
Here’s to proof that when we act together, we win.
Here’s to proof that when we act together, we win.