Victoria Finkler Rome
@vgfrome.bsky.social
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Reposted by Victoria Finkler Rome
Increasing energy demand strains an electric grid that still relies on aging fossil-fuel power plants. And as the Trump administration cuts solar and wind programs, we’re forced to continue relying on those old, expensive energy sources.
Why Your Electricity Bill Is So High
How we got here and what we can do about it.
www.nrdc.org
December 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Increasing energy demand strains an electric grid that still relies on aging fossil-fuel power plants. And as the Trump administration cuts solar and wind programs, we’re forced to continue relying on those old, expensive energy sources.
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Celebrity chefs want to kill @benallenca.bsky.social's #SB682 that would ban dangerous PFAS from cookware in California. These chefs either sell or endorse cookware lines that use these ‘forever chemicals’, putting their personal profits over public health.
California Wants to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pans. These Chefs Say Don’t Do It.
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Celebrity chefs want to kill @benallenca.bsky.social's #SB682 that would ban dangerous PFAS from cookware in California. These chefs either sell or endorse cookware lines that use these ‘forever chemicals’, putting their personal profits over public health.
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California’s legislature must act now to reauthorize a strong cap-and-invest program. This is a necessary tool for the state to meet its climate goals and continue its world-leading climate programs.
Cap-and-invest needs renewal to keep progress
Cap-and-invest needs renewal to keep progress
enewspaper.montereyherald.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
California’s legislature must act now to reauthorize a strong cap-and-invest program. This is a necessary tool for the state to meet its climate goals and continue its world-leading climate programs.
#caleg should fix SB 131 asap!
Toxic industries shouldn’t get a free pass. SB 131’s exemption for “advanced manufacturing” threatens groundwater & public health, especially in communities already burdened by pollution. Lawmakers must fix this. Read more from Deja McCauley via Maven’s Notebook.
mavensnotebook.com/2025/07/25/c...
mavensnotebook.com/2025/07/25/c...
August 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#caleg should fix SB 131 asap!
Let’s make it happen, CA!
#SB540 can make California’s electricity cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable—but the bill needs key fixes to keep the state a clean energy leader. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
Crucial California energy reform hinges on critical fix to Senate Bill 540 | Opinion
“Lawmakers should remove the poison pill from SB 540 and strengthen California’s energy alliances before it’s too late.”
www.sacbee.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Let’s make it happen, CA!
@sacbee_news: California electricity bills are out of control. But lawmakers already have the tools to deliver immediate relief: use cap-and-trade climate credits to bring down bills — and build energy justice. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
How California lawmakers can address sky-high electricity bills right now | Opinion
“Lawmakers have options at their fingertips to provide immediate rate relief and address longer-term affordability without any new programs.”
www.sacbee.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
@sacbee_news: California electricity bills are out of control. But lawmakers already have the tools to deliver immediate relief: use cap-and-trade climate credits to bring down bills — and build energy justice. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
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The fact we have secret police whisking people off the streets doesn’t get enough attention. It ain’t normal and we’re further down the road to authoritarianism than you think.
July 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The fact we have secret police whisking people off the streets doesn’t get enough attention. It ain’t normal and we’re further down the road to authoritarianism than you think.
SB 682 to curb unnecessary uses of "forever chemicals" just passed the senate floor! Thank you to Sen. Allen and our coalition. @benallenca.bsky.social On to the Asm! Here's a video to explain why these PFAS chemicals are a threat to our health and environment:https://vimeo.com/1079587795/f33c2cff3d
June 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
SB 682 to curb unnecessary uses of "forever chemicals" just passed the senate floor! Thank you to Sen. Allen and our coalition. @benallenca.bsky.social On to the Asm! Here's a video to explain why these PFAS chemicals are a threat to our health and environment:https://vimeo.com/1079587795/f33c2cff3d
#CA business and clean air organizations, including #IBEW CA, oppose the attacks on CA's Clean Air Act authority, which has put people to work across the state. Protecting the Advanced Clean Cars Program ensures more work is on the horizon! ibew.org/ibew-califor... Thanks to our friends, #IBEW!
IBEW California Opposes Attacks on California’s Clean Vehicle Standards! - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The Clean Transportation Sector: A Vital Source of IBEW Jobs and Work! House Republicans are aggressively pushing to repeal California’s emissions regulations, undermining the state’s authority to set...
ibew.org
April 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#CA business and clean air organizations, including #IBEW CA, oppose the attacks on CA's Clean Air Act authority, which has put people to work across the state. Protecting the Advanced Clean Cars Program ensures more work is on the horizon! ibew.org/ibew-califor... Thanks to our friends, #IBEW!
Support public education.
Hello from Columbus, OH!
@rweingarten.bsky.social is here for the @npeaction.bsky.social Conference with @dianeravitch.bsky.social & @governorwalz.mn.gov. #ProtectOurKids
@rweingarten.bsky.social is here for the @npeaction.bsky.social Conference with @dianeravitch.bsky.social & @governorwalz.mn.gov. #ProtectOurKids
April 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Support public education.
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It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
ICYMI: Seventeen business and clean air organizations took out a full-page ad in @Sacbee_news to remind #CA’s leaders that the state’s #EV industry employs over a quarter of a million people, paying nearly $100,000 a year on average.
www.cleancarstates.org/evs-for-a-pr...
www.cleancarstates.org/evs-for-a-pr...
ACCII Defense Campaign — Clean Car States
www.cleancarstates.org
March 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
ICYMI: Seventeen business and clean air organizations took out a full-page ad in @Sacbee_news to remind #CA’s leaders that the state’s #EV industry employs over a quarter of a million people, paying nearly $100,000 a year on average.
www.cleancarstates.org/evs-for-a-pr...
www.cleancarstates.org/evs-for-a-pr...
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Religious extremists are taking an increasingly visible role in influencing education policy. On April 5th & 6th this panel will expose extremists, their objectives & identify where they are operating. Don’t miss this incredible panel networkforpubliceduc... #NPE2025Columbus
March 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Religious extremists are taking an increasingly visible role in influencing education policy. On April 5th & 6th this panel will expose extremists, their objectives & identify where they are operating. Don’t miss this incredible panel networkforpubliceduc... #NPE2025Columbus
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We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
February 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
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Congrats, everyone—the Elon boycott is working! Reports indicate that Tesla inventory is swelling, especially with Cybertrucks piling up outside their factory. Keep the boycott going, and don’t forget—today is the Economic Blackout!
February 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Congrats, everyone—the Elon boycott is working! Reports indicate that Tesla inventory is swelling, especially with Cybertrucks piling up outside their factory. Keep the boycott going, and don’t forget—today is the Economic Blackout!
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April 5th & 6th hear from powerhouse organizations like the Wisconsin Public Education Network. They will present at the #NPEColumbus2025 conference & discuss how to demand, & deliver the schools our students deserve. Register today champ.ly/6fbtAmns
February 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
April 5th & 6th hear from powerhouse organizations like the Wisconsin Public Education Network. They will present at the #NPEColumbus2025 conference & discuss how to demand, & deliver the schools our students deserve. Register today champ.ly/6fbtAmns
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We the people are pissed! Nationwide protests TODAY, MONDAY, Feb. 17th, #NoKingsDay.
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #BuildTheResistance #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard @polrev.bsky.social
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #BuildTheResistance #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard @polrev.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We the people are pissed! Nationwide protests TODAY, MONDAY, Feb. 17th, #NoKingsDay.
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #BuildTheResistance #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard @polrev.bsky.social
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #BuildTheResistance #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard @polrev.bsky.social
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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
This article is really interesting: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/o...
Opinion | Something Extraordinary Is Happening All Over the World (Gift Article)
Migration is central to our politics and our world, but nobody really understands it.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This article is really interesting: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/o...
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Trump wants to distract you from the fact that he gutted the Aviation Safety Committee and ousted the FAA administrator last week.
Don’t let him.
Don’t let him.
January 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Trump wants to distract you from the fact that he gutted the Aviation Safety Committee and ousted the FAA administrator last week.
Don’t let him.
Don’t let him.
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No number of pardons or lies will change what happened on January 6. Donald Trump can’t change history. It was domestic terrorism, it was treason, plain and simple.
It Happened
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
youtu.be
January 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
No number of pardons or lies will change what happened on January 6. Donald Trump can’t change history. It was domestic terrorism, it was treason, plain and simple.