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Ally to Democracy

@allyhartwell.bsky.social

Just a Mom who believes in equality, social justice, healthy democracy & the power of science to change humanity The Amur Leopard is the rarest cat on earth, found in a small area within Russia and China, the world's largest autocracies. For now.

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Drop Site@dropsitenews.com · 6mo ago

Maine Sen. Susan Collins appeared on the Senate floor today & announced her support for the Homeland Security funding bill, which would add billions to ICE’s budget despite nationwide outrage over the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. In her remarks, Collins...

Maine Senator Susan Collins appeared on the Senate floor today and announced her support for the Homeland Security funding bill, which would add billions to ICE’s budget despite nationwide outrage over the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. In her remarks, Collins referenced the killing of Pretti but repeated his name incorrectly while urging colleagues to approve the broader DHS package. Collins claimed she “shares the concern” about the killing but pivoted to defend the DHS funding bill, insisting that over 80% of the money goes to non‑immigration, non‑border security functions, even as the package includes billions more for agencies like ICE that have been widely criticized for violence and lack of accountability.
Ally to Democracy@allyhartwell.bsky.social · 8mo ago

🦋 Will @rafaelbehr.bsky.social get quote of the year for 2025? "The product [AI] is truly phenomenal but flawed in ways that encode the deformed character of its progenitors, whose talents are salesmanship and financial engineering." 🦋 #AI #TechBros

When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr

The US economy is pumped up on tech-bro vanity. The inevitable correction should prompt a global conversation, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

theguardian.com

Max Berger@maxberger.bsky.social · 9mo ago

It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends. We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over. We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.

Ricky Davila@therickydavila.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Tyson Foods announces that they’ll be closing a major beef-processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska with 3,200 employees. Lexington has a population of 11,205. Nebraska overwhelmingly voted for the orange felon over VP Kamala Harris. I hope they’re enjoying their vote.

Just Jack@just-jack-1.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Piggy has signed off on the release of the Epstein files. There is a loophole in the law that lets the DOJ withhold anything they deem is part of an active investigation. It’s precisely what Piggy is counting on.

Ally to Democracy@allyhartwell.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🦋 Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO02) & Assistant House Minority Leader to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY08): "There's a reason that Steve Bannon has compared the Congress to the Duma [Russian lower house] It's because that is the way in which Speaker Johnson and House Republicans are functioning" 🦋

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 9mo ago

"Let's go over Pothole Pete's record" -- Hannity brought on Sean Duffy to attack Peter Buttigieg and blame him for his own failures

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 9mo ago

VITTERT: What do you say to people struggling with higher prices? NAVARRO: We feel your pain. We are literally doing everything we can. VITTERT: But the president calls it a "con job." How can people think he feels their pain?

Nature Portfolio@natureportfolio.nature.com · 9mo ago

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm spoke with Nature about efforts by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy to inform vaccine recommendations and maintain public-health awareness during the Trump administration. go.nature.com/43oZK4g #episky 🧪

Vaccine advice based on science: US centre fills gaps in public-health information

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm talks about efforts by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy to inform vaccine recommendations and maintain public-health awareness during the Trump administration.

go.nature.com

Hannah Harris Green@whatsitlike.me · 9mo ago

Last week, Medicaid admin Dr. Oz posted on X, claiming that CMS audits found $1 billion of taxpayer money went to Medicaid for “illegal immigrants.” But, according to experts, the audits he was referring to were routine and unrelated to immigration. My latest. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Medicaid chief’s claim $1bn is spent on healthcare for ‘illegal immigrants’ is false, say experts

Mehmet Oz made claim about audits, but experts say he misidentified routine administrative errors

theguardian.com

Ally to Democracy@allyhartwell.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🦋 The only language Trump & Republicans understand is money #SoftSecession 👇

StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻@strictlychristo.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Soft secession Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.