Alexis

@alexisann.bsky.social

24 | Native American 🪶 Reader/writer sometimes ♡ Bad crocheter ♡ thinking out loud 💙💙 See you in the mañana

MAJOR BREAKING: In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held that states may count mail-in ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day, even if they arrive afterward. Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh dissented.

I’m not going to hail Barrett and Roberts for allowing us to count our votes. It’s a huge win for democracy, but it shouldn’t have even been a question. That we were one vote away from disenfranchising votes is all the more reason to expand the court in 2029.

Plug-in solar systems are designed to be used w/o requiring specialized technicians or construction permits. In Europe, systems like this are wildly popular, especially for renters who do not have permission to install permanent solar panels on their buildings. No pay wall.

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

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Reading about the harassment an author of a book I read recently is receiving is really baffling to me. The issue seems to be that readers don't seem to be getting the difference between a statement or opinion held by a bigoted or shallow character is not the opinion of the author?? Bleak.