While Trump and Republicans in Congress dream up new ways to make the rich even richer, Democrats are fighting for universal childcare.

Workers' share of the national income is at its lowest point in nearly eight decades. This chart explains one reason we got here — and how we can get out.

Yesterday, 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot and killed by two members of the National Guard in Memphis.

HARRISON FORD in his workshop in 1984. Ford developed his carpentry skills as a way to support himself after arriving in Hollywood in 1964, but it not only helped pay the rent, it was part of a strategy to help him wait-out the acting competition & start picking up the parts.

Nature does not need to be fixed, only understood.

Frida Kahlo born 6th July 1907: "They thought I was a Surrealist, but I wasn't. I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality."

Three egg producers will pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits to settle a price-fixing lawsuit with the DOJ. None of the producers have to admit any wrongdoing. Is this really justice? Or just the cost of doing business?

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Restoration & Renewal in the Desert | Arizona Illustrated This week on Arizona Illustrated, stories of restoration and renewal in the desert. From the rivers to the barrios, we’ll meet people and even some beavers making our community a better place to live. www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ii...

A return to "Little House on the Prairie" - CBS Sunday Morning Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical "Little House on the Prairie" series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation of Wilder's beloved books.

🌱 "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature." —Joseph Campbell

Mulching soil preserves moisture, reduces temperature extremes, and builds organic matter.

He stood by his oath, despite the consequences! A true patriot!

FREE Water was ILLEGAL…He Changed That… with Andrew Millison on Brad Lancaster putting in the first guerilla curb cut and how the city is following suit. Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to Tucson, Arizona to film the epic work of rainwater harvesting pioneer, Brad Lancaster.

Food Security in the Desert Scroll down (about 1/2 way) to see the list: Some ways for Tucson to become more self-sufficient in food production.

The ocean has buffered us from the full force of climate change for decades. But that service is not limitless. I’ve written a short piece on what the latest ocean indicators are telling us, and what we need to do next. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ocean-...

Rise and Shine!! Tove Marika Jansson 1914-2001 Swedish-speakingFinnish author, novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. Brought up by artistic parents, Jansson studied art from 1930 to 1938 in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Paris. She drew illustrations and postcards.

How many have you read? #BookSky

What is freedom? Are you really free if your groceries or medicine are so expensive that you can’t afford them? Or if your boss can change your work schedule on a whim or block you from getting a new job? Lina Khan explains how excessive corporate power makes us less free.

It’s been a year since Donald Trump slashed SNAP funding in his “Big Beautiful Bill.” Here’s how many people have lost food assistance in each state. Alabama: -52,480 Alaska: -422 Arizona: -469,400 Arkansas: -18,549 California: -300,838 Colorado: -26,095 Connecticut: -33,599

One year ago today, Trump signed his and Republicans’ big, ugly bill. Since then, millions have lost healthcare and food stamps — but the super-rich and corporations are doing better than ever.

It’s time to stop letting Republicans claim the mantle of patriotism. They’ve done nothing to deserve it.

Today of all days, let's remember that immigrants make America great.

🌱 "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." —Jane Goodall

Agree with Bernie Sanders.......

We watched this last night and it was fantastic. Just a really good movie. The space scenes made me queasy and gave me an existential crisis 😂 Definitely watching this again 10/10 I forgive Ryan for La La Land now.

The USA celebrates its 251st anniversary

🌱 "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." —Audrey Hepburn

On July 4th, remember this: ICE is one of the most unconstitutional, anti-American forces to operate in the USA in our lifetime. We built PAXIS.app to help people fight back lawfully, constitutionally: gofundme.com/f/PAXIS Help us get it into the hands of every immigrant, every ally.

"THE HOTTEST COUNTRY"—If anyone has 'Drill baby, drill!' people in their lives, ask them how they explain this US heatwave is likely the most dangerous ever recorded—people in hundreds of places are experiencing extreme heat stress, with overnight temperatures failing to drop #ClimateChange 🔥🔥🔥

Electrification: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Didn’t Know Who to Ask Sustainable Tucson Spotlight: July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm on Zoom

Happy 4th of July! As Americans, we embrace our traditions - especially on the holidays. As well we should. They create a sense of community, identity and belonging. As we transition to a more sustainable lifestyle, our traditions can reflect that!

The original No Kings day. Credit: chappatte.com

Today is a reminder that the work of protecting our country never ends. Democracy isn’t something we inherit and then forget about. Every generation has to decide whether it will stand up for it.

No Kings since 1776.

Electrification: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Didn’t Know Who to Ask Sustainable Tucson Spotlight: July 21 at 6:00pm on Zoom Gordon Nuttall, a coach with GoElectricAZ, will share an overview of the opportunities for electrifying our homes and the benefits. us02web.zoom.us/j/8642561175...

Read the article here: https://learndirt.com/learn/ants-in-garden-soil/

CORRECTION: After yesterday's rulings, it's now "legalized *SCOTUS-sponsored* bribery."

Parked but not idle: The buses “will charge up their nearly 200-kilowatt-hour batteries overnight, when the power supply is at its cleanest & cheapest, then send energy back to the grid from 4 pm to 7 pm on days when the grid is strained. The district will earn revenue for the power it shares…”

America's largest #windfarm is now fully operational, marking a major milestone in the transition to #renewableenergy. The massive project consists of hundreds of wind turbines spread across multiple sites generating enough electricity to power one mio homes www.eia.gov/todayinenerg... #ActOnClimate

Donald Trump doesn't care about bringing down your costs.

This is exactly what we need.

As always when it's my birthday, I like to offer you all something, a few words, to say thanks for all the kindness and care over the years. My best to you all. D x 🙏🏿 #SundayThoughts #birthdayvibes