The United States Treasury: An ATM for the Rich and Powerful
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“I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein’s brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.” - Stephen Jay Gould
First rule when you're in a hole: stop digging. But you have to admit, Miller has been working really hard to prove that "common sense" is in fact a very rare commodity in some circles.
Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · yesterdayMax Miller: When I was reported for child abuse, for my daughter, for a broken collarbone, my daughter was in my ex-wife's care 9 out of the last 11 days, and she took her to the emergency room, which is a contempt violation from our shared parenting plan
“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
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BREAKING: The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.
In a country with a president who is such a destructive sore loser, politicians who are both helpful and gracious in defeat is a greatly appreciated novelty.
Voters in Kansas saw through a blatant political power grab and sent a message — our courts are not for sale.
Protected bike lanes ensure this kind of delivery behavior. Build more of them.
Things are looking good in my little corner of WA. Our Congresswoman sailed to an easy win, and looks like she'll be good in the general as well. In the state house Renee Hernandez Garcia is beating her D(ish) opponent, between them I think there is a good chance that Katy Cornell will lose in Nov.
Regardless who wins in the MI Senate race I sure hope the hit Rogers hard and often with questions about Trumps crimes and demand that he show us if he has a spine before November – knowing full well that taking a seat on the R side in the Senate is tantamount to a spinectomy.
🚨MINI MAMDANI ALERT🚨 Three progressives might SWEEP Michigan today. We’re rooting for Abdul El-Sayed, Donavan McKinney, and Will Lawrence.
On this day in 1944, the Gestapo found Anne Frank and her family in their Secret Annex. Her diary stands as a warning against hatred and persecution. Eighty years later, we should recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.🙂↕️
Any Senator who votes to confirm Todd Blanche is also siding with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell – and is actively participating in covering-up their numerous and heinous crimes.
Gill: All 100 senators last week passed a non-binding resolution condemning any pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. They're simultaneously considering confirming the guy who met with her and moved her to a low-security facility as the top cop in the United States. That is so insane to me.
This bears watching. And reaching out to your representatives in Congress… It sounds like having some principles & a backbone could cost you your passport.
Transgender World@transgenderreport.com · yesterdayThe State Department is likely asserting the power to deem U.S. citizens who they determine to be ideologically "far-left", and who seem to be especially active in transgender advocacy, as "national security" risks. theneedlenews.com/20... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Whitehouse: "Today I think is a sad and embarrassing day for this committee as it looks like on a party-line vote we are going to advance out of this committee probably the most discreditable person ever to seek the office of attorney general. Let's start with the Epstein files ... "
A data center was just shut down in Wisconsin after the town council refused to have private talks with the developer and told them everything would include public approval That’s how it’s done, folks
Hundreds rally in Fishers, Indiana to support immigrants and oppose a nearby ‘mass deportation’ event.
Hundreds rally in Fishers to support immigrants and oppose nearby 'mass deportation' event - Indianapolis Recorder
Two groups with opposing views on immigration hosted events Saturday in Central Indiana. One was a private rally in support of mass ...
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Once upon a time you’d think “Couldn’t happen to a better %*#!” but these days the competition is too steep to make that call.
Forbes@forbes.com · 2d agoSeveral governing bodies have said they’ve lost faith in the FIFA president and soccer leadership in England, Wales and Finland have formally withdrawn their support for his reelection.
Michigan, this is OUR moment. Vote Tuesday, August 4th.
I have, with my own eyes, watched my tax dollars in the form of missiles as they hit buildings inhabited by civilians. I'd much prefer subsidizing a grocery story I don't use.
USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 2d agoOpinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.
BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Five months ago, we learned that ICE seized drawings and letters from children in the Dilley ICE concentration camp. I sued under the Freedom of Information Act. Today, I got responsive documents. www.muellershewrote.com/p/breaking-e...
BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: ICE Seized Drawings from Children in Detention. I Sued, and Today I Got Them.
Five months ago, I filed a Freedom of Information Act Request for papers seized from children at the Dilley ICE Detention Center. Today, I got a heartbreaking response.
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"I support cyclists and their right to ride safely on the road but only if they follow the rules all of the time" is an absolutely unhinged thing to say in a country where we have drivers killing tens of thousands of people each year and speeding while playing on your phone is normal and accepted
The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1990: 25% 2020: 13% Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate. That is how we will pay for it.
I have no intentions of dying any time in the near future, but should I tragically perish before my time, I would just like it noted that my final request is to have my dead body violently chucked at Russ Vought, in a final, ultimate act of spite.