Most Texans have never heard of "artificial daylight." But ranchers say massive data centers are lighting up the night and disrupting livestock breeding cycles. These Corrupt Bigshots shouldn't get to experiment on our communities and our food supply.

Alice Dalton Brown (American, b.1939) "My Dappled Pink," 1992 Oil on canvas 61 x 78 in #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

every fiction book i've bought this year has been because someone on here posted about it. Not once have i regretted it. if you like a book TELL THE WORLD. this post brought to you by Ada Palmer's Too Like the Lightning which is MAGNIFICENT. Go read it. my thanks to whoever shared that on my feed

Elias Law Group is currently litigating 80 voting and election cases in 41 states (plus DC). 4 in SCOTUS. 18 in Federal Courts of Appeal. 6 in State Appeals/Supreme Courts. When we fight we win!

Rainbow "meteor shower" Feldspar silver pendant, Tanzania.

“During the press conference, Talarico criticized Paxton’s handling of the case, saying, ‘Ken Paxton had the chance to protect a child. Instead, he protected a predator. I find that unconscionable, and I think most Texans do, too.’” www.fox44news.com/news/local-n...

#BlueSkyArtShow #curve #Photography #Wildlifephotography #ECK #Africa 📸 Demetrioymedio @demetrio.bsky.social

Perryman: it’s quite remarkable that you have a DOJ that is willing to make statements to a court in its briefing that it’s not willing to swear to. If you’re making these representations as an officer of the court, then why is it too much to ask that you make them under penalty of perjury?

Art Nouveau door, Brussels Belgium, photographer unknown

No surprises. According to court filings, investigators say several members of the group embraced anti government extremism, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and beliefs about secret elites controlling the country.

So apparently the newest complaint du jour is that it’s ableist if authors use big words in their books. Now don’t get me wrong. I have read some books that were more tediously written than necessary. But ableist? That feels like claiming victim status where no crime exists…

"You're an author? Would I know anything you've written?" "Have you heard of the book Eat Pray Love?" "Oh wow. I have, actually!" "Well, one of my books was printed in a typeface not totally dissimilar to the one in that."

Deborah Sandidge Photography "A Great Egret in beautiful breeding plumage preens her long lacy aigrettes in gentle breeze in the heart of the wetlands. Filmed with my Nikon Z9, Z 600mm f/4 TC VR lens."

I just learned about the nut running for governor in Colorado! Whew. Colorado, you guys have some work to do.

As the screwworm spreads... Remember that Elon Musk’s DOGE cut $15M from a screwworm monitoring program. And we're now learning that Trump’s USDA delayed a project to develop new ways to contain the parasite and held up construction of a monitoring facility. The incompetence is dangerous.

"Rosie No. 1" created in 2016 by Brooklyn-based artist Tim Okamura.

The African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta) is a tiny, vividly colored bird measuring just 12 cm in length. Unlike most kingfishers, it hunts on land—primarily eating insects. Original post

How is it possible that this document has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world on the internet but a senior senator on the Intel Committee hasn’t?

In California, solar is up and gas is down.

Shadows #cats #catart #artsky #kleineKunstklasse

- Grandala (Grandala coelicolor) in India - Photo courtesy of Adityaa Chavan. - instagram.com/adityaa_chav...

Trump is paying nearly $800 million in taxpayer dollars to kill offshore wind projects and NOT produce American energy. Especially here in Long Beach, offshore wind development creates jobs and lowers costs. This will hurt our neighbors and delay our country's clean energy future.

These centers suck in more water and electricity than countless major cities, which's literally displacing communities and farmland and generating billions for the greedy owners! www.instagram.com/p/DZsqBpxH3hO/

THEY SPITTIN' FACTS

Just letting everyone know that I’ve sold 3 whole books today…..in one day. 🙂‍↕️ #booksky #books #KU #thriller #suspense #romance #novels #geopolitical #mythological #darkromance #women #contemporary #fiction #fantasy #crime #amazon #sifi #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #readers #indie

Do vaccines save lives? Yep! Does antivaxx BS kill? Yep. 👇 Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Obama Center Reflecting Pool

My God. The opening ceremony of the Obama Center is a beautiful display of American hope, diversity, and integrity. What a contrast to the pathetically stupid display at the White House last weekend.

We used to have presidents who exhibited character, honesty, integrity, kindness, and empathy. Those are all things that I think all of us long for once again. We were reminded today by Barack Obama that we can have that.

Talarico: I was required by law to report any indication there was abuse at home, and I would hope that the top law enforcement official in Texas would be held to the same standard as a middle school teacher. Ken Paxton had the opportunity to protect a child, but instead he protected a predator

Rereading a lot of Stephen King lately. Really appreciate the fake horror over the reality of horrors in the world. Also everyone must go read Needful Things, it’s just such a fantastic book with such a sharp point.

It’s been five years since Alex Jones lost InfoWars to the Sandy Hook families. As the verdict came down, he asked: “Do these people actually believe they’re getting any money?” He hasn't paid them a penny. Well, The Onion is going pay them anyway. The new InfoWars begins July 2nd at 8 p.m. ET.

at the grocery store today buying a jumbo bag of organic blueberries. clerk: "$21.99." me: "i think they're on sale for $15.99." clerk: "let me check. ah, you're right." (punches in $5.99) me: "excuse me, it should be $15.99 not $5.99." clerk: "i gave you a discount because we got it wrong. 😳

This was in Los Angeles. I want to know who this woman is so we can make her life and FIFA's life miserable. Sorry, if we're going to host a World Cup, then the fans of Countries we may not like, get to come and hoist their flags. What she is doing is immoral and may be actionable.

"Plug-in and portable solar are not replacing rooftop solar. They are creating a new lane. They are for people who want a lower-cost way to use solar without a roof project. They are for renters, apartment residents, campers, and homeowners who want backup power for smaller loads."

No lies detected.

Love this German interpretation!

When we win, the first bill I’m filing is a comprehensive anti-corruption package: Overturn Citizens United Ban corporate PACs and super PACs Ban members of Congress from trading stocks Once we defeat the most corrupt politician in America, we can defeat this entire corrupt system.

Historically, the GOP, now known as the Magat Party has never been fiscally responsible when it's in power.

OMB nominee Hal Duncan: “This administration is committed to gold standard science and wants to advance the best cancer research that we possibly can.” Sen. Slotkin: “Slashing cancer research…is not a way to uphold a gold standard for cancer research.”

When I head to Washington, I will be the first woman in Congress with a science PhD. That matters. At a time when science is under attack, Congress needs more leaders who understand the value of evidence-based decision-making.

Warnock: Right before they passed that ugly bill that cut $1 trillion out of medicaid, the Speaker of the House joined with other legislators and said a prayer, and then they went and voted for that bill. I just want to know what was in that prayer.

Angry guy has a point

Attended a terrific talk yesterday with @profmmurray.bsky.social, moderated by @asharangappa.bsky.social regarding Prof Murray's new book on the #Constitution. It's a must read; the more of us who support our activism with a deeper understanding of our framing document, the better equipped we are.

Littles in progress #dailyart #blueskyart #artstudio #painting

Directed by Sean Penn

First video preview of THE AMATEUR! I wrote the novel in an alchemic frenzy, and I'm still gobsmacked by the idea Publishers Weekly called it "a masterpiece." If you like what you see, please consider preordering THE AMATEUR, or click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/52xwccpp