Very insightful comments from the leader of the Catholic Church. Those who say that they had to vote from Trump because of their Catholic faith are selective in which part of their religions they decide to pay attention to. How about we all respect all life — past, present and future?

This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.

One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.

@vanjones.bsky.social: "Violence like this should compel people in both parties to turn down the heat, seek common ground and look for off-ramps from the vitriol — as Kirk was doing with me, the day before he died."

My recent article about cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics, particularly the elimination of the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (#RVLT) project. There's still a chance to save America's civil #VTOL scientific research leadership if Congress approves NASA's full budget! www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...

Turkey already demonstrated the most effective response to Russian violations of NATO airspace 10 years ago: Warn them off, and if they ignore the warning, shoot them down. Do nothing and Russia will keep coming. Hit back and they back down. The choice is ours. #Article4 #Estonia

This policy is a baseless violation on the freedoms of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.

Freedom of expression is critical to the health of our democracy. ABC and Nexstar's decision to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands threaten our First Amendment rights.

The Aug. 28 Trump Executive Order states #NASA that is "determined to have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." So it can no longer have a labor union. @nasawatch.bsky.social with the story: nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...

Shameful. Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.

When he's right, he's right.

Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.

White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.

The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! This issue features the US Army's Flight School Next #helicopter pilot training, along with stories about MagLev Aero, MightyFly and Sikorsky: vtol.org/news/septemb... Join the Vertical Flight Society for a free subscription! vtol.org/what-we-do/b...

The First Amendment is clear: Government officials cannot use their power to censor free speech.

For years, @kaine.senate.gov and I tried to raise the alarm – DCA was already at capacity and never needed additional flights. The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.

Happy 78th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Thank you to the men and women of the Air Force for your service and sacrifice. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I will keep working to support our servicemembers and ensure the Air Force has the resources to defend America and our skies.

High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.

The Trump administration can’t threaten to punish media organizations like ABC and the New York Times because they don't like what they have to say. The right to speak freely, protest peacefully, choose our own religious practice, and access a free press is foundational to our democracy.

Whether it's private television companies or nonprofit organizations, any government attempt to pressure an organization or individual to stop its speech because of its viewpoint violates the First Amendment — and the highest court in our nation agrees.

The Trump administration is villainizing and punishing those who dare to express anything but unequivocal support for its political views. Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.

Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #eVTOL aircraft and #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft #aviation including Vertical Aerospace wing-borne flights! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

I started writing commentaries for Forbes.com again. Here's are two recent ones: Cuts to #Army #Aviation scientists: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi... Cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics research: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi... @nasawatch.bsky.social #helicopter #VTOL #AAM #drone #eVTOL #UAS #UAV

GE Aerospace is partnering with Beta Technologies to develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator, and is also making a $300M equity investment in the Vermont-based eVTOL developer. I caught up with both companies to discuss their new strategic partnership: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...

Thank you @space.com for covering our upcoming protest on Monday! www.space.com/space-explor... #nasaneedshelp #fundingcuts #nasa #sciencestandstogether

Exclusive: The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

Dozens of Palestinians were killed, many while waiting for food aid, amid a deepening starvation crisis and despite Israeli assurances of a humanitarian pause in some areas of the territory.

An aid worker in northern Gaza tells NPR that people are starving, water is scarce and basic supplies are out of reach. He warns thousands could die in the coming days if nothing changes.

When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together. With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection. If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq

The head of NCAA said there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes in USA colleges There are currently over 1200 measles cases in USA. Guess which fox news focuses on.

Check out the second half of the Vertical Flight Society directory of #electric #aviation being developed in #China! Excellent reporting by Jennifer Meszaros of China #eVTOL News @chinamediaproject.bsky.social. Story online and in the forthcoming #Vertiflite magazine: evtol.news/news/chinese...

I started writing this book as a bit of a joke… but now it seems to have become a field guide. - Get it at your favourite bookshop or here: MagnaCata.com

10 years ago today, a Flight For Life helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Frisco, Colorado. In 2018, I interviewed one of the survivors, flight nurse Dave Repsher, about his incredible survival story: verticalmag.com/features/aga...

Narrowbodies - an animated history A look back at 62 years of single-aisle production weekly.visualapproach.io/p/narrowbodi...

On this day, July 4th, we celebrate the birth of the United States of America in 1776 and all the ideals that it represents to the world. Photo source: www.incirlik.af.mil/News/Photos/...

Having flown in many helicopters without air conditioning (because AC is heavy and helos are weight-sensitive) I was intensely curious how Joby would tackle the problem for its *ultra* weight-sensitive eVTOL. Its solution is pretty neat—and is now flying in Dubai. theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...

61 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law. It finally outlawed segregation in everyday places, such as restaurants, theaters, and hotels. We’ve come a long way since, but there’s still a lot of progress to be made. Today, let’s continue that work.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, under continued attack from President Trump, says the impact of tariffs on inflation should become clearer in the coming months.

The Electric VTOL News for June 24 is online! This issue of the VFS resource for advanced air mobility #AAM includes developments from the Paris Air Show #PAS25 on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation! Companies featured range from Archer to ZeroAvia: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

Read about the groundbreaking presentations on #hydrogen #H2 #fuelcell #aviation presented in April at the Vertical Flight Society's fourth annual #H2Aero Symposium! Story in the latest issue of #Vertiflite magazine: evtol.news/news/hydroge...

Register for the upcoming VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium #EAS2025 on July 19–20 to join top #electric #aviation developers and #technology experts the weekend before EAA #OSH25! Speakers include Gregory Blatt, co-founder of H-55. Sign up to attend both online or in person: vtol.org/news/press-r...

Why are so many eVTOL developers flying their aircraft like conventional airplanes? There are a number of reasons, but a big one is burning down risk for a crewed flight test program. Full explanation in my latest story for @theaircurrent.com: theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...

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If passed, the SAVE Act would limit access to our democracy for millions of eligible voters. The House has already passed it, but the Senate can still stop it in its tracks. Tell your Senator to REJECT this bill in defense of our voting rights.

President Trump claims to support free speech. His record so far — targeting media outlets, detaining pro-Palestine advocates, censoring scientific research, banning books, and more — proves otherwise.

#OTD in 1884, Harry S. Truman was born. CVN-75 was named in honor of the 33rd president of the United States.

Army’s Future Tiltrotor Gets Heavier So It Can Rapidly Convert Into Special Ops Variant Turning UH-60s into Night Stalker MH-60s is a complicated process, and the hope is to avoid that with the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft. Story: www.twz.com/air/armys-fu...

US brain drain? "Choose Europe for Science" EU plans $566M more for research: "The promise comes as US researchers face funding cuts under President Donald Trump's administration. Several [EU] members have already signaled desire to lure disgruntled academics to Europe." www.dw.com/en/eu-pledge...