John Gibb Millspaugh

@johngimi.bsky.social

Writer and editor, intersectional food justice organizer, ecofeminist vegan, pro-compassion, -justice, -people, -animals, & -Earth Unitarian Universalist minister.

BREAKING: USDA confirms @farmforward.bsky.social’s findings of systemic animal abuse at the “Certified Humane” Alexandre Family Farm. Alexandre finally cops to (egregious) violations…and one of two legal cases against the megadairy clears its first hurdle. www.farmforward.com/news/usda-co...

USDA Confirms Animal Abuse and Cruelty at Alexandre Family Farm; Dairy Now Admits Wrongdoing; Legal Case Moves Forward | Farm Forward

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“legal experts and activists warn that the [executive order] could gut enforcement of landmark civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by making it nearly impossible to challenge discriminatory practices that disproportionately harm marginalized groups.”

Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Civil Rights Act of 1964

In a sweeping move that civil rights advocates say could unravel decades of progress toward racial and gender equity, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that seeks to dis...

dailykos.com

To the world: We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom. —With love, Your American allies.

Head of the ACLU optimistic about fate of birthright citizenship, the Executive’s limits thanks to federal judges (65% appointed by Obama and Biden), some of the dozens of lawsuits filed to block executive orders, and our public (& corporate!) ability to shut down the country if it comes to that.

We Might Have to “Shut Down the Country”

Anthony Romero, the A.C.L.U.’s executive director, talks about what he thinks could happen if the Trump Administration defies the authority of the courts.

newyorker.com

The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH** * Currently paused by Executive Order ** Grant reviews now all canceled www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...

Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect

Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.

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