My latest podcast from Maryland Capital -- Donny Stepp is a former bail bondsman who helped Baltimore Police GTTF ringleader Wayne Jenkins sell stolen drugs. He now works to connect people to drug treatment. This is a story of second chances. Worth a listen. open.spotify.com/episode/2SmP...

From GTTF To a Second Chance

Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller · Episode

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Renewable energy is reliable. Good example here:

Governor Jay Inslee@govjayinslee.bsky.social · 19h ago

The Texas grid failed in 2021, with devastating results. Solar power + batteries were key to making sure that didn’t happen again when the heat index reached 116ºF last month. Clean power made the grid more reliable and likely kept Texans alive. www.yahoo.com/news/science...

Trump's new inspector generals are aiming at state level fraud (probably blue states) rather than federal level. Independent oversight of Trump and his administration. Gone.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 18h ago

During the first year of President Trump’s second term, he is installing his allies in the offices of inspector general, which are meant to provide independent government oversight.

Angie Nixon was way outspent in the Florida primary. Didn't raise enough to buy TV ads. But she won. The question now -- Can she repeat in November by organizing as she did in the primary. And will the Democratic Party get behind her

Forbes@forbes.com · yesterday

Nixon is the latest in a line of left-leaning anti-establishment candidates who have scored wins in the Democratic Party’s primaries.

This is a good synopsis of what Trump is doing with suppressing information and controlling education. Following the authoritarian playbook.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 2d ago

Trump has deleted or modified hundreds of federal datasets on everything from labor, the environment, and health. Why is he so hell-bent on removing our access to critical information? It’s all part of his attack on the American mind. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEH7sF6pA4s

Darlene Graham: "National security is not my thing." This is in the South Carolina senate race to replace her brother. She's Trump choice.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Darlene Graham just bumbled through one of the worst responses to a question during a political debate you'll ever see

Can't say I disagree.

DrDinD.bsky.social@drdind.bsky.social · 2d ago

As seen yesterday on CA 24

There is no excuse for striking Assateague ponies with one's vehicle. Drive slowly where they live. It won't happen.

Baltimore Banner@thebaltimorebanner.com · 2d ago

2 beloved Assateague ponies have been killed by vehicles this summer

This is quite the midterm message. So people are expected to vote for the GOP majority just to keep Trump in a place where there is no accountability?

dc2daylight.bsky.social@dc2daylight.bsky.social · 2d ago

Vote to make this happen.

Pete Hegseth going to Iowa. To test out a 2028 presidential run? Don't dismiss it. He would be a culture war candidate which comes with an automatic following

Matthew Gertz@mattgertz.bsky.social · 2d ago

Take a future Hegseth presidential bid seriously. A pure culture war candidacy by a former Fox host with Christian nationalist ties makes much more sense than a Rubio run which strikes me as a total fantasy without a real constituency. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

First it was South Korea. Now Oman. Trump threatening and turning away from long time allies. All because his war with Iran is not going his way

Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦@insideukraine.bsky.social · 2d ago

www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Trump tends to like dictators. At the expense of long time alliances such as South Korea.

Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social · 3d ago

Trump Hands North Korea’s Kim Jong Un a Massive Gift Donald Trump appears to think North Korea’s murderous dictator is his friend.

Dems need to get their act together. Not going to win in November if policy proposals are labeled progressive or centrist. The current health care system is broken. Everyone wants a better system. Work on that.

Dean Obeidallah@deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 3d ago

The new spin by Hakeem Jeffries and corporate Democrats is to say Medicare for All is part of DSA agenda so he opposes it. 90% of all Democrats support Medicare for All. This is what happens when donations from health insurance companies are more important than us www.newsweek.com/hakeem-jeffr...

Trump tells Hegseth to reduce military exercises with South Korea, a long time ally. And, at the same time, emphasizes his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Congress, where are you?

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d ago

For the first time in US history, America betrays South Korea, one of our closest allies for over 75 years. These exercises in various forms have taken place every year since 1974.

The Constitution is clear on this. But Trump has no respect for it. And would SCOTUS uphold it?

Republicans Against Trumpism@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 5d ago

Trump just posted “TRUMP 2028” and “We are going to win.” But remember, he’s just “trolling.”

Agree! 100%

Barking Squirrel 🏳️‍🌈👩🏻‍🦰🇺🇸🇨🇦@barkingsquirrel.bsky.social · 5d ago

Every ground parking lot in America should be covered with solar panels and giving us nature’s energy. Walmart alone could be helping to power cities.🌞🌞☀️☀️

US isn't even in the Top Ten. Guess it's too much to ask when the current administration is resisting renewable energy and completely favors fossil fuels..

The federal food safety infrastructure is being dismantled. Piece by piece.

Mandy Kilpatrick@mandypandaren.bsky.social · 5d ago

Just a reminder of what they did that caused this. Trump is the GOP

This is Trump's lawyer. Pays no attention to the Hatch Act.

Blue Woman Voting 📎@bluewomanvoting123.bsky.social · 5d ago

Not even days in office and already violating the useless Hatch Act.

This is why Trump pushes for data centers. So he can keep producing AI videos like this.. Nonsensical.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d ago

While gas prices soar Americans lose health care and trapped sailors eat rotten meat

Social Security rules have not kept up with the ever widening wealth gap. Lift the cap. Stabilize the system.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 6d ago

If all income in excess of $400,000 were subject to the Social Security payroll tax, Social Security’s solvency would be guaranteed forever. We could also expand Social Security benefits. There’s no reason even to consider reducing Social Security benefits or raising the age of eligibility.

We are 18 months into the Trump presidency. Way past time to stop blaming the predecessor for problems the current administration is creating.

Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦@marlenerobertson.bsky.social · 6d ago

Bessent on the national debt that is about to cross a record breaking $40T: “We did get it under control. We inherited a mess… we had to refund the tariffs.” This imbecile thinks we are all maga-level stupid.

Trump never served in the military. He clearly has no concern for those who serve. And exactly how long should record long deployment be?

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 6d ago

NEWS: Trump dismisses concerns from military families about deplorable conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, then says their record-long deployment is “not nearly long enough” before heading to his private club in Bedminster.

Elections are the backbone of democracy. Trump does not control them. He can threaten but he can't control them.

Owen From Ohio@owenfromohio.bsky.social · 6d ago

Trump is monetizing everything he does. This is blatant insider trading to give investors advance notice of Trump's decisions that can affect markets

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 6d ago

President Trump’s media company has forged ahead with selling investors advance access to top Truth Social posts despite legal and ethical questions as it faces renewed scrutiny over its financial stability and relevance.

No subsidy. Will produce electricity for 1.1 mil homes. Trump needs to pay attention.

Mark Z. Jacobson@mzjacobson.bsky.social · 7d ago

Will produce electricity for 1.1 million homes by later this summer. All turbines are now installed in Germany's largest offshore wind farm, 960 MW. Built with no subsidy. www.energyglobal.com/wind/1308202...

Agreed.

Brant Reeves@bireeves95.bsky.social · last wk.

Agreed…. “Not sure if you've noticed, but the world is burning. We don't need any more oil rigs, pipelines, data centers, or polluting industries.”

Wonder if Miller, Rubio and Bessent raised any questions about why they were left in the 'decoy' plane while Trump was taken away in the catering vehicle

Aida 🇵🇷🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🐾🌊🦋🗽💙🐸@latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social · last wk.

This man doesn’t care about anyone! #Pinks #USDemocracy

A federal judge previously ruled on this. Now Trump's allies on the Kennedy Center board are closing it for 2 years and then put Trump's name back on it. Arrogance. No respect for the rule of law.

Norm Eisen@normeisen.bsky.social · 7d ago

BREAKING: What just happened at the Kennedy Center board meeting is a slap in the face to the rule of law. We will see the president and his corrupt cronies in court. This will not stand. Official statements @repbeatty.bsky.social @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG👇

If TV news wants to save itself it needs to devote time and resources to enterprise reporting and investigative reporting. And cover local communities like a blanket. Yes. I'm old school on this. Let's see if the experiment in Baltimore works

Baltimore Banner@thebaltimorebanner.com · 7d ago

A newscast without anchors? Maryland’s oldest TV station tries a new format.