Virago
@viragocoalition.bsky.social
Born & raised in L.A., voracious reader, life-long Democrat. I defend Democrats & our base/coalition. Populists will be blocked. Survived governor reagan & his nat'l "revolution" & am too old for nonsense
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If you are in the LA area - Pasadena - you can also buy from a Black Woman owned bookstore with books by BIPOC authors. AND she's a leader in the Altadena / Pasadena community. It's Octavia'S Bookshelf founded by @gofetchgretch.bsky.social
When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations.
When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
March 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If you are in the LA area - Pasadena - you can also buy from a Black Woman owned bookstore with books by BIPOC authors. AND she's a leader in the Altadena / Pasadena community. It's Octavia'S Bookshelf founded by @gofetchgretch.bsky.social
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Yes, everyone is correct. They're not advocating for a "strict meritocracy." Affirmative action is over. They're now suing over the very presence of Black people and Latinos in elite education and white collar careers.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
February 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Yes, everyone is correct. They're not advocating for a "strict meritocracy." Affirmative action is over. They're now suing over the very presence of Black people and Latinos in elite education and white collar careers.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
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Just imagine if as much rage were as directed at the Republicans for what the Republicans are doing as there is at the Democrats for what the Republicans are doing.
February 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just imagine if as much rage were as directed at the Republicans for what the Republicans are doing as there is at the Democrats for what the Republicans are doing.
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Might I suggest now being a good time to rethink your LA Times subscription.
January 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Might I suggest now being a good time to rethink your LA Times subscription.
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Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.
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I just wanna point out that it wouldn’t be hysterical or dramatic or a stretch or biased in any way for major news orgs to state plainly that a president who immediately blames all of the country’s ills, including a random plane crash, on “diversity” is a white supremacist
January 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I just wanna point out that it wouldn’t be hysterical or dramatic or a stretch or biased in any way for major news orgs to state plainly that a president who immediately blames all of the country’s ills, including a random plane crash, on “diversity” is a white supremacist
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Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books.
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January 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books.
bookshop.org/ebooks
bookshop.org/ebooks
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We’re lifting permitting requirements, speeding rebuilding, and helping survivors recover from the LA firestorms.
My office will ensure that red tape and bureaucracy will not hinder the quick recovery of these incredible communities. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/24/h...
My office will ensure that red tape and bureaucracy will not hinder the quick recovery of these incredible communities. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/24/h...
Here’s all the actions Governor Newsom has taken in response to the Los Angeles fires | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
January 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We’re lifting permitting requirements, speeding rebuilding, and helping survivors recover from the LA firestorms.
My office will ensure that red tape and bureaucracy will not hinder the quick recovery of these incredible communities. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/24/h...
My office will ensure that red tape and bureaucracy will not hinder the quick recovery of these incredible communities. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/24/h...
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Get the latest wildfire news, info on repopulation efforts, recovery resources and more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAL...
January 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Get the latest wildfire news, info on repopulation efforts, recovery resources and more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAL...
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TRUTH: The massive fire that destroyed Altadena was not a “forest fire.” The fire had nothing to do with forest management or water policy.
Three main reasons the fire exploded:
1. Drought-like conditions
2. Very low relative humidity
3. Santa Ana winds reaching 100 mph
(Video by Stuart Palley)
Three main reasons the fire exploded:
1. Drought-like conditions
2. Very low relative humidity
3. Santa Ana winds reaching 100 mph
(Video by Stuart Palley)
January 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
TRUTH: The massive fire that destroyed Altadena was not a “forest fire.” The fire had nothing to do with forest management or water policy.
Three main reasons the fire exploded:
1. Drought-like conditions
2. Very low relative humidity
3. Santa Ana winds reaching 100 mph
(Video by Stuart Palley)
Three main reasons the fire exploded:
1. Drought-like conditions
2. Very low relative humidity
3. Santa Ana winds reaching 100 mph
(Video by Stuart Palley)
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Folks, let’s give President @JoeBiden his flowers. He’s been one of the most accomplished presidents I’ve seen in my lifetime.
✅ Created over 16 million jobs
✅ Lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years
✅ Brought manufacturing back to America through the CHIPS and Science Act
✅ Created over 16 million jobs
✅ Lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years
✅ Brought manufacturing back to America through the CHIPS and Science Act
January 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Folks, let’s give President @JoeBiden his flowers. He’s been one of the most accomplished presidents I’ve seen in my lifetime.
✅ Created over 16 million jobs
✅ Lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years
✅ Brought manufacturing back to America through the CHIPS and Science Act
✅ Created over 16 million jobs
✅ Lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years
✅ Brought manufacturing back to America through the CHIPS and Science Act
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Today, I signed an executive order prohibiting greedy land developers from ripping off LA wildfire victims with unsolicited, undervalued offers to buy their destroyed property.
Make no mistake — this is a prosecutable crime.
Make no mistake — this is a prosecutable crime.
January 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Today, I signed an executive order prohibiting greedy land developers from ripping off LA wildfire victims with unsolicited, undervalued offers to buy their destroyed property.
Make no mistake — this is a prosecutable crime.
Make no mistake — this is a prosecutable crime.
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My Congressman is pulling no punches about Republicans trying to withhold aid to California. We’re the economic engine of the United States. If we falter, so does the rest of the country. #CA46
January 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My Congressman is pulling no punches about Republicans trying to withhold aid to California. We’re the economic engine of the United States. If we falter, so does the rest of the country. #CA46
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California massively subsidizes other states with our tax dollars. We do so because we are one country. For Republicans to now single California out with unprecedented conditions on disaster aid — as Los Angeles burns — is deeply despicable.
Jeffries: It is unconscionable that Republicans are suggesting imposing right wing partisan conditions in order for California taxpayers to receive their tax dollars. California is one of those states that sends about five times as much to the federal government every year than they get back
January 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
California massively subsidizes other states with our tax dollars. We do so because we are one country. For Republicans to now single California out with unprecedented conditions on disaster aid — as Los Angeles burns — is deeply despicable.
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In my time in Congress, I've never considered disaster relief based on how a state voted.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
January 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In my time in Congress, I've never considered disaster relief based on how a state voted.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
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Really interesting and illuminating thread
I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
January 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Really interesting and illuminating thread
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As dangerous winds are expected to pick up, we’re prepositioning hundreds of firefighting personnel and equipment across SoCal.
This includes deploying 300+ additional firefighters, adding to the 15,000+ already on the ground in LA.
This includes deploying 300+ additional firefighters, adding to the 15,000+ already on the ground in LA.
January 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
As dangerous winds are expected to pick up, we’re prepositioning hundreds of firefighting personnel and equipment across SoCal.
This includes deploying 300+ additional firefighters, adding to the 15,000+ already on the ground in LA.
This includes deploying 300+ additional firefighters, adding to the 15,000+ already on the ground in LA.
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The news is saying over the next 48 hours, our winds are going to kick back up to 70mph gusts. Those gusts are too strong and will end up grounding the planes and helicopters that are so effective at dropping water and retardant.
Please pray for Los Angeles and all the brave firefighters.
Please pray for Los Angeles and all the brave firefighters.
January 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The news is saying over the next 48 hours, our winds are going to kick back up to 70mph gusts. Those gusts are too strong and will end up grounding the planes and helicopters that are so effective at dropping water and retardant.
Please pray for Los Angeles and all the brave firefighters.
Please pray for Los Angeles and all the brave firefighters.
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The Altadena seed library needs all of the help it can get- if you have native plant seeds to share, please make sure they find their way to this group. Monetary donations are also hugely welcome via gofund.me/6643efc6
January 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Altadena seed library needs all of the help it can get- if you have native plant seeds to share, please make sure they find their way to this group. Monetary donations are also hugely welcome via gofund.me/6643efc6
Air by us looks & smells ok, but I have bad lungs & feel it outside, even with a mask. Hope we're all masking outdoors right now & staying in as much as possible
When something burns, it doesn't vanish... chemicals that made up that object burn & change molecular form, becoming the smoke that is then inhaled by every living thing in the vicinity that has lungs.
It's not just a bonfire of burning wood. It's like an unconfined industrial incinerator.
It's not just a bonfire of burning wood. It's like an unconfined industrial incinerator.
My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.
January 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Air by us looks & smells ok, but I have bad lungs & feel it outside, even with a mask. Hope we're all masking outdoors right now & staying in as much as possible
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It's disgusting that the Governor of California has to dedicate time and effort toward fighting back against Trump's egregious lies about the LA wildfires.
Here's where you can get the facts.
Gavin New some is not fucking around.
gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
Here's where you can get the facts.
Gavin New some is not fucking around.
gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
January 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's disgusting that the Governor of California has to dedicate time and effort toward fighting back against Trump's egregious lies about the LA wildfires.
Here's where you can get the facts.
Gavin New some is not fucking around.
gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
Here's where you can get the facts.
Gavin New some is not fucking around.
gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
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Everyone is talking about the Palisades Fire. Not nearly enough is being discussed about the victims of the Eaton Fire. It's a middle class community and a lot of people inherited their homes. They may not be able to build back and investors may sweep in and gentrify their community. It's tragic.
January 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Everyone is talking about the Palisades Fire. Not nearly enough is being discussed about the victims of the Eaton Fire. It's a middle class community and a lot of people inherited their homes. They may not be able to build back and investors may sweep in and gentrify their community. It's tragic.