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"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~ Benjamin Franklin
Who wants a "toxic CO2 dumping ground" in their community? "Inside the Grassroots Revolt Against Carbon Capture Pipelines: Seemingly unlikely alliances are springing up in Canada and the U.S. to prevent rural communities from becoming a ‘toxic CO2 dumping ground’. www.desmog.com/2026/08/05/i...
Inside the Grassroots Revolt Against Carbon Capture Pipelines
Seemingly unlikely alliances are springing up in Canada and the U.S. to prevent rural communities from becoming a ‘toxic CO2 dumping ground’.
desmog.com
The left one may not be as "pretty", but more people had jobs, healthcare and a roof over their heads. #FDJT
"doesn't understand the appeal of patina" feels like neat summation of American aesthetics
Stephen Root appreciation post. One of the great character actors. When he shows up in a thing, you know that thing is going to be excellent.
Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a stranded skiff and its crew when his 387ft superyacht had been closer. The billionaire’s yacht, worth reported $300m, is said to have “repeatedly” declined to assist when nearby boat called for help.
Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer
theguardian.com
The one on the left isn't so shiny, but more of its people had jobs and medical care and a roof over their heads. #YouCantEatGold
LEFT: Dignified and belongs in Washington, DC. RIGHT: Tacky as sh*t and belongs in Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas.
Salem Brought a Guillotine To Oppose New Data Center. Company Reps Left, Feeling "Unsafe". Salem rich trials. 🔥🔥🔥
he did this so people would blame the democrates.
Bill Nye breaks down the Science of Skin Color and shows why Racism is Ridiculous.
I stand with Dr. Anthony Fauci …because I value EVIDENCE over conspiracy, DATA over rumors, and SCIENCE over politics. No public official is beyond criticism, but there’s a difference between honest scientific guidance and misinformation. I’ll choose evidence EVERY time. #medsky #publichealth
And no amount of money can replace such a precious natural resource #KillDataCenters
A man digs a stuck turtle out of the beach. Original post
I’m glad the President has his priorities straight.
Tuesday Primary Results bring Wednesday Campaign Withdrawals... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US House ethics panel recommends censure for Republican Chuck Edwards
North Carolina congressman’s campaign rejects committee finding that Edwards ‘engaged in sexual harassment’
theguardian.com
"Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded to state Rep. James Talarico (D) on Wednesday in their competitive Democratic primary for Senate, pledging to help support his bid for the first statewide win for the party in decades." thehill.com/homenews/cam...
Crockett concedes to Talarico, says Texas ‘primed to turn blue’
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded to state Rep. James Talarico (D) on Wednesday in their competitive Democratic primary for Senate, pledging to help support his bid for the first statewide win f…
thehill.com
The poll found that Crockett’s defeat left just 7% of Black Texans less likely to show up in November, while an accompanying TSU survey found that 79% of likely Black voters intend to vote for Talarico, compared to (cont.) #VoteBlueTexas www.texastribune.org/2026/08/04/t...
11 years ago today, Ken Paxton surrendered at the Collin County Jail on felony securities fraud charges. This is his mugshot.
I hope you’re sitting down for this. The shooter at the In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho that killed 3 people and injured 2 people is a Republican, white male, and prob a born again christian. I’m as shocked as you are.
RFK Jr and wife had a soiree at their Hollywood mansion during COVID and required proof of COVID vaccination with RSVP. Watch what they do, not what they say. –Rachel Maddow
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden? $30 million. The amount special interests have spent against @abdulelsayed.bsky.social in the Michigan Senate race? $60 MILLION. Twice as much to try and buy one Senate seat. It’s the many vs. the money. Vote for Abdul.
🚨 After 40 years of research, Brazilian scientist Dr. Mariangela Hungria wins the World Food Prize for pioneering a $2 nitrogen-fixing bacteria treatment that replaces costly fertilizers, saves farmers $25 billion annually, and cuts 230 million tons of CO₂ emissions.