@BerkeleyLab scientists feel like they have Trump’s ‘ax hanging above their head.’ Nearly 1 in 30 staffers have been laid off. The term “climate change” is banned from new proposals. And federal budget cuts could destroy world-class research teams. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/09/22/l...

Oh no. ‘A mighty redwood of a man has fallen.’ Remembering Malcolm Margolin, founder of Heyday books www.berkeleyside.org/2025/08/20/m...

Never before in U.S. history has one man exercised such unbridled discretion affecting the lives of so many, while simultaneously preventing others — Congress, the courts, the American people — from having a say or even knowing what he’s going to do next. This is dictatorship.

For now #UCBerkeley’s RIch Lyons is off the hook since the latest anti-semitism on campuses hearing of House Committee on Education and Workforce scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. But this from @frannydink.bsky.social on what’s at stake is worth a read. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/07/07/u...

The Trump administration hasn't targeted UC Berkeley and the UC system as aggressively as it has Columbia and Harvard. Still, Cal has lost $30-$40 million in grants. The UC system has lost about $600M. I explain the stakes. and how they are fighting back. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/07/07/u...

You may have seen clips of this speech, but if you haven't yet, you really ought to watch the entire thing and then share it with everyone you know! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8slq...

"Two young men from DOGE, one who dropped out of college, commandeered the offices of the NEH in early April and unilaterally decided, without consulting any of the experts inside the agency, to cancel 1,500 grants"

After 58 years of fed support, two kids cancel the $450,000 grant that keeps Mark Twain’s work alive. Another reason to get out on No Kings Day June 14th. Sam Clemens would be there. So would Mark Twain. Also - read this really good piece from @frannydink.bsky.social about why it really matters.

"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. We must remember always that accusation is not proof and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law...And remember that we are not descended from fearful men." - Famous Murrow speech just got cheers on Bway

Watching “Good Night and Good Luck” about Ed Murrow and CBS news on CNN makes me hope that CBS stands firm in Trump’s lawsuit vs @60minutes.bsky.social There is a tradition to uphold!

The #Trump Administration canceled a large grant to the amazing Mark Twain [email protected]. In this opinion piece for @sfchronicle.com, I argue we can't be exhausted by the pace and breadth of the cuts, but must fight back. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

It's sad to know US scientists invented the most sophisticated weather forecasting models in the world, the satellites and instruments to measure atmospheric conditions, and an advanced alert system to warn the public of coming disasters, and the Trump administration is destroying it all.

Today, our client Rümeysa Öztürk was released on bail from ICE detention in Louisiana, and she will return to New England to continue her studies. 📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro

He has a short attention span: "Trump announced #Alcatraz reopening just hours after ‘Escape from Alcatraz’ aired on a South Florida PBS station" www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Not a single international cargo ship at the Port of Seattle. The port is dead. The last ship from China will dock at a West coast port on the 29th, and the last Chinese ship will dock on the East coast around May 10th. After that, there will be no more shipments arriving from China. We’re screwed.

I work on #alameda next to the #portofoakland in #oakland #ca. Normally, 10-15 container ships are at port, with a staggering array of containers. Right now, there is ONE. Sure, would be great IF we made things here, but now most imports are of #inexpensive #parts and etc. Stuff is gonna be $$$ soon

Why has construction in downtown Berkeley stalled? Berkeleyside lists at least four factors: - interest rates - tariffs and materials costs - falling rents - supply competition from the university’s new dorms www.berkeleyside.org/2025/04/04/b...

Why aren’t you wearing a suit? Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?

This is a real tweet posted by the official White House government account. Yes, really.

I interviewed a woman who defaces Teslas. She uses Elmer's glue to affix stickers of Elon Musk doing the Nazi salute. “We are under Nazi attack now,” she said.“It’s as if planes are flying overhead. Civil disobedience is appropriate at this time.” #Teslatakedown www.berkeleyside.org/2025/03/27/b...

So fun to see my high school put together an Alumni Authors page! Lots of fun names here including @frannydink.bsky.social @erikalenkert.bsky.social Maggie Nelson, @johnmuirlaws.com and Shira Gill. Some I knew, others I've never met... but still a great list www.urbanschool.org/alumni/authors

MoveOn, Indivisible, and Working Families Power have created a new Substack, How We Fight Back, to offer shape and ideas for the #Trumpresistance. #Trump howwefightback.substack.com

I covered a #TeslaTakedown protest in #Berkeley on 3/22 that was peaceful until a Trump supporter tried to disrupt it. A few demonstrators surrounded his e-bike. He pulled out a stun gun to scare them away. Police arrested him. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/03/22/b...

Is this more than $1 a word? My math is rusty.

Tesla closed another 4.79% down today. 37% percent down year to date.

Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.

DOGE signed an agreement with Louis DeJoy to slash 10,000 jobs from the already-understaffed USPS. The USPS is the nation’s lifeline, ensuring delivery to every corner of the country. We cannot allow it to be dismantled, sold off, and handed over to billionaires for profit.

Are you subscribed to Democracy Docket? Here, they explain that the court has the power to appoint someone to execute civil contempt if the Marshall’s are ordered by Bondi to ignore them. 👀

#ProudBlue I hope @democracydocket.com or @aclu.org fights this immediately. We cannot have him deporting people without guardrails. Deeper down in the abyss we go. abc7.com/post/preside...

I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people. So Tesla, you’re fired! New ride coming soon.

Pelosi statement on funding bill (she says “vote No!”). pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...

After a huge fight with my husband about #elonmusk and my account on X, I deleted it. I had relied on it for news and knowing what is happening. But he argued even having an X account helped the guy who is dismantling our government. So Bluesky, I now rely on you.

All he had to do was not tweet and also NOT disassemble the federal government….

From @oliverdarcy.bsky.social: Trump-licking: Jeff Bezos on Monday struck a deal to acquire streaming rights to “The Apprentice”—a move that directly pads the president’s pockets, given his substantial stake in the show. Amazon also paid $40 million for a Melania Trump documentary,

NIH announces that it will move all grant reviews to Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and terminate about half of its review staff. This comes as there is already a building backlog from cancelled review meetings and layoffs. "We're already massively behind schedule," a review officer tells me.

This is outrageous and terrible.

🎧 Listen to the podcast! @clarajeffery.bsky.social , @frannydink.bsky.social & Mad Puff Stickers owner Matthew Hiller spoke w/ @mina-kim.bsky.social on if Elon Musk & the Trump Administration's actions are affecting what people are or aren't buying. 🔗:

I was a guest on @kqedforum.bsky.social today talking about the backlash to Elon Musk and Tesla as well as threats to Tesla owners. There was a lot to discuss! #tesla #TeslaTakeover www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

🎙️ON AIR: We're speaking w/ @clarajeffery.bsky.social , @frannydink.bsky.social & Mad Puff Stickers owner Matthew Hiller on if Elon Musk & the Trump Administration's actions are affecting what people are or aren't buying. ❓How have your consumer habits changed since Trump took office? 📻 Listen:

Come here about what kind of protests against Musk and Tesla are happening in the Bay Area. Are they effective?

He’s the president

Democracy dies in primer… #bezos

I remember when 18F was created. I was a contractor at Department of State and one of few developers part of redesigning the US Embassy websites. They had a heavy influence on the work we did at the time. Thank you all for your service and I'm so sorry this happened...

It’s a sold out house at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social to see @hcrichardson.bsky.social. Heather Cox Richardson. Most of these people hate Trump and probably will push back even more against his policies.

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

The White House follows up on President Trump’s Truth Social post where he referred to himself as a king with a fake magazine cover in the style of Time Magazine.

At least a thousand people are protesting Trump and Musk at SFCity Hall. Come join us!

Just went to the #teslatakeover in SF. Crowd of about 60, many of whom had never been to any kind of protest before. Will have some video later