We’re old enough to remember when Congress existed

Have we learned nothing? Hitler’s annexation of countries was initially met with appeasement, encouraging more annexation; after WW 2 the United Nations was created to prevent WW 3 by outlawing annexation. Winston Churchill: “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last”

The silence from many media-hyped 2028 contenders today is shocking. If you cannot oppose this regime change war for oil, you don't have the moral clarity or guts to lead our party or nation.

"I'm not scared of Israel. I'm scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity. Greta thunberg

A hearty congrats to RFK Jr., as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status after 25 years, with the most cases since the early 1990s.

As of 2024, 2,100 US children died of COVID-19. Over 91% of those deaths were in unvaccinated children. But @nytimes.com would rather promote the Trump FDA claim that 10 children died from the vaccine, instead of talking about the 2,100 that died without it.

"There’s no question about why the administration is doing what it’s doing. Project 2025 enforcer Russell Vought said NCAR must go because it's “one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country.” This is stupid—it’s like closing the fire depart. because it’s a source of “fire alarmism."

“If we are stuck talking about this from just a scientific or political standpoint, that’s an incredibly narrow set of stories to tell, when this is the biggest story on the planet.”https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/26/us-voters-link-climate-crisis-affordability?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Seyðisfjörður, a small town in the east of Iceland, hit 19.8C on 24 December. Average December temperatures in Iceland are between -1C and 4C. If we keep burning fossil fuels Iceland will have to change their name to “Land” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

For Albertans who want to continue to engage on @corblund.bsky.social's coal petition you can follow @coalpetition.bsky.social and sign up on the website at: www.coalpetition.ca

Why is it that we have solutions to many problems but are unwilling to implement them?

"Prof. Siegel said multiple studies have shown that improved air quality in classrooms results in better student performance on standardized tests, reduced absenteeism and less spread of infectious disease."

Wow: The share of U.S. counties where 95% + of kindergartners were vaccinated against measles — the number doctors say is needed to achieve “herd immunity” — has dropped from 50 percent before the pandemic to 28 percent

Good morning. Let's make a collective resolution: this will be the year in which we start to turn things round.

AI overlords: "we are all-knowing and will deliver higher intelligence that will solve all of the world's problems" Also AI overlords: "we are going to build all of the water hungry data centers in areas without water"

Ten years ago, when Trump proposed a ban on Muslims, leading Republicans spoke up against him. But this month, he delivered a tirade against Somali Americans, calling them "garbage"—and his whole cabinet applauded. Horrifying. My nomination for @thebulwark.com's list of astonishing events of 2025.

NEW: A judge in the Kilmar Abrego case just UNSEALED a Dec 3rd order showing DOJ lied to the court when it said that Blanche's office didn't have anything to do with the decision to prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.

Same sign in Berkeley CA

Another Climate Change casualty. "Ghost Resorts" 🔥🌎💥☄️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Kansas City Chiefs are relocating from Missouri to Kansas and getting a new $3 billion stadium. 60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth. This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...

Agree. Sharyn Alfonsi is standing up. People need to stand up with her and for her.

If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.

That’s something I can say « amen » to!

Exxon has a new plan to sell more fossil fuels: stick carbon capture on massive gas-fired power plants for AI and brand them as climate friendly. Critics say that's a dangerous fiction. Thrilled to have @emorwee.bsky.social as my editor on this one! www.exxonknews.org/p/exxon-prom...

"Testing established vaccines in a country with high rates of hepatitis B and a fragile health system “reeks of a neocolonialist attitude” and risks expanding global mistrust of the US and science, said @gavinyamey.bsky.social."

Truly the darkest of times and should be condemned by every government. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

The Epstein case didn’t just expose a criminal. It exposed a system willing to bend, hide, and protect itself. What Americans learned watching that unfold can’t be unlearned...and it explains everything that came after.👇 www.jackhopkinsnow.com

Say it with me: IMPEACH PAM BONDI Every member of Congress voted to release the Epstein files except for one holdout. The DOJ blew the legal deadline because they’re running cover for Trump. Bondi broke the law.

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐥. 💔 For the first time in 20 years, a bird species has disappeared from the country.

I feel like that makes it worse, bc it underscores that it's not just (using just loosely) RFK Jr randomly being a conspiracy addled eugenicist wackjob -- this catastrophe was coordinated and had the backing of the conservative legal movement

Funding was pulled from the Academy of Pediatrics in retaliation for criticizing RFKjr. Programs for autism screening, mental health & rural care were cut. When ideology replaces medicine, our kids lose evidence-based care & public health becomes a loyalty test. #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory

For every 1°C that we heat the atmosphere can hold approximately 7% more water. Extreme precipitation willl become more frequent putting people living near seasonal rivers at great risk. We need robust early warning systems for people living near rivers! youtu.be/93K0ZyfTUPs #ClimateLiteracy

Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it

If we're not doing laws anymore, then Democratic governors, mayors and councils can stop recognizing federal authority in the areas of law enforcement and taxation

Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances: “I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.” (Published October w/ @newyorker.com)

Rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” alert issued by NWS Boulder, CO for Friday in the Foothills for gusts up to 100 mph!! It’s due to a strong “downslope” wind. Air accelerates downhill and also drys out, making for damaging gusts and potentially rapid fire spread.

5th grade is optimistic, given many of their statements.

We can make big oil irrelevant as soon as we choose the safer, cheaper alternatives.

LOL - Senate (and House) Republicans are ending their "probe" into Hegseth's boat strikes after they got Schumer, Durbin and majority of the Senate Democratic Caucus to vote for a $900 billon defense authorization bill for Trump/Hegseth.

FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years. It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.

Yikes!!

You know what evil and murder look like? Creepy MAGA scumbag Mike Johnson blocking votes on extending ACA subsidies knowing healthcare costs are set to skyrocket as many desperately rely on coverage whilst orange felon says his golden ballroom will now cost taxpayers $400M.

Not a good look for a fossil-fuel enamoured province that claims to contribute so much to the economic wellbeing of Canadians.

🚨Democrats in both the House and Senate have introduced War Powers Resolutions to block further military assaults on Venezuela. Urge your representatives to support these resolutions: act.indivisible.org/sign/tell-co... #indivisible

The Pulitzer Board is actually fighting back against one of Trump’s vexatious lawsuits, saying, ‘If you were harmed, prove it — with medical and financial records.’ Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen. newrepublic.com/post/204475/...