The MFP stays fucking winning.

Ashton Pittman@ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 2h ago

Days after Nick Judin reported that Mississippi had suddenly denied scholarships to 170 Mississippi foster students, a nonprofit has pledged $800k and colleges are working to ensure their education isn't disrupted. Lawmakers are also vowing to fix it. This is what impactful journalism looks like.

I was interviewed by Colorado Public Radio about how the the current FCC Commissioner is working to eliminate diversity in media ownership, local reporting, and viewpoint by ignoring Congressional oversight.

FCC expected to get rid of ownership caps for local TV

The FCC chair pushing the move says it will help local news, but others disagree. Vote will determine the future of television news across the country.

cpr.org

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.

Utilities de-energize power lines when an active wildfire is too close to its equipment, as cutting power lowers the risk of a secondary ignition. https://mrf.lu/21tdD

Yeppers. I am no longer going to conferences in the U.S. And I am not alone.

Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm

A Johns Hopkins University researcher was detained at an airport by immigration officials and later released. Cases like hers make travel fraught for foreign scholars.

insidehighered.com

jesusfuckingchrist

Oregon senators warn prediction markets allowing betting on wildfires could incentivize arson

A public report urges the CFTC to ban prediction market contracts on destructive wildfires, raising concerns over public safety and potential arson.

kptv.com

Remember when we thought they were NEVER going to leave that corner? Now they're everywhere!

Hey #Minterland! We're almost halfway to goal for our fren Shirley's ( @smf0600.bsky.social) moving fundraiser! Let's share and get her moved! www.gofundme.com/f/help-shirl...

Donate to Help Shirley Get Back on Her Feet: Moving Fund, organized by Cee Eyes

Hi everyone, I'm raising money to help Shirley (also known as smf0600) cover t… Cee Eyes needs your support for Help Shirley Get Back on Her Feet: Moving Fund

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Mama is PLAYING and the kittens are BAFFLED. They didn't know she could do that!

What’s so striking is that the media told us Trump won in 2024 due to voter perception that he was better at….what’s the word….affordability!! Now it’s the word he disdains and says is made up. Aren’t you tired? I mean downright exhausted? I know I am…

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2h ago

Trump: "And as illegal aliens go home, the cost of rent, groceries, and other staples is coming down very fast ... it was a word they devised -- 'affordability'"

This guy never served. He faked an injury to avoid the draft. None of his children have served. He called those who did serve their country "suckers and losers." He skipped the centenary memorial for servicemen who died in WWI because it was drizzling. This is more than usually repellent.

Of all the lies ever told in America, this is one of the worst. All those billionaires are firing thousands of workers as we speak. And they're never going to rehire them.

Wilmington / Coastal NC: This beautiful boy showed up at our house a few weeks ago very skinny, so we've been feeding him. He is super affectionate and has the best personality. Clearly he used to be an indoor cat and he loves people. Would love to find him a home. DM or contact link in bio.

Donald Trump dodged the draft but is happy to post photos of himself in uniform while he sends our kids to die in his war.

Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.

Nothing says “normal political party in a constitutional democracy” like attracting people to your event by raffling off a shit ton of guns and ammo.

Trump’s namesake warships could cost $275 billion

Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More

President Trump’s goal of building a “golden fleet” of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.

nl.nytimes.com

this is legit the correct response every time

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 6h ago

no they don't

NEW: Republicans tried to get Missourians to effectively kill direct democracy and ballot initiatives. Last night, Missourians literally laughed in their face — rejecting the measure by a massive 80% to 20%. Here’s what to know:

Missourians Reject Measure That Threatened to Kill Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives - Bolts

Missourians on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted against a measure to restrict direct democracy, while state officials are trying to block even more citizen-led reforms from the November ballot.

boltsmag.org

We know have 40+ results updated from key elections and primaries that happened yesterday. Just startled by how much is important. If you want to get a really full picture of what's happening around the country — make sure to read @boltsmag.org's guides. boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...

Not JUST lies. Organized disinformation. #Wildfires #ClimateChange

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · last wk.

“Claims that wildfires can be prevented by [forest management] are not only inaccurate, but they’re also part of a broader pattern of disinformation in response to climate-fueled extreme weather… deflecting from what experts say is the biggest driver of worsening fires: the rapidly warming climate.”

Outdoor pools, sports camps, a Tigard concert and other events are among the casualties of Wednesday's hazardous air and 96-degree heat. https://mrf.lu/2ZJ1p

Good morning from PDX. One of Mt. Hood from April 19, 2026. 💛🏔️ Smoky conditions and poor air quality remain today. The Grasshopper Fire near Hood is 19% contained. Much gratitude to the firefighters.🌲💚🏔️ #Photography #Scape #PNW #PDX #Oregon #Mountains #MountHood #Forests

What Trump did to the Kennedy Center—slapping his name on it, throwing it into chaos—is a preview of what he's trying to do with the Smithsonian. It's about control. He wants to turn these institutions into propaganda machines, rewriting history and erasing anything he thinks is “too divisive."

I hope the MAHA Moms are proud of themselves.

Michael Hobbes@michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 10h ago

I'm calling it: "Start smoking" is going to be mainstream MAHA / Republican health advice by 2028. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Our very existence is anathema to the conservative project.

Blanche refuses to say whether he was aware that Pirro was going to drop the charges against Hearn or approved her decision

Q: The president has publicly criticized Pirro for her decision to drop the reflecting pool case. Do you agree with the move to dismiss the charges? BLANCHE: *stammering word salad that doesn't answer question*

Here's my Cosmo piece about how segregated bathrooms have impacted my own health www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a6...

Avoiding Public Bathrooms Damaged My Bladder—Now, As a Trans Man, I’m Finally Letting Go

Inside the emotional and physical toll of holding it in.

cosmopolitan.com

Sandy Ernest Allen@sandyernestallen.bsky.social · 14h ago

Efforts to police bathrooms are evil and will impact peoples' health. Segregated bathrooms themselves must be done away with, it's the only solution. I reported this question out, years ago for @99pi.org 99percentinvisible.org/episode/wher...

in 2016 Elon Musk said he would build a fully automated factory in Fremont, California for the upcoming Model 3 and he then spent on the order of $2 billion on production lines that didn't work, forcing Tesla to assemble cars by hand in a tent but sure, now he's gonna do it on the moon