I think it's worth noting that nothing is being done now. Johnson has kept congress home for most of the year over the Epstien files. The two year average is 284 stand alone bills passed. This congress has passed 38....they hold all 3 branches. These are not serious people.

Federal prosecutors today charged an ICE agent with lying about the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant. Last night, we reported that the prosecutor had planned to bring more serious civil rights charges but was blocked by DOJ officials in D.C.

Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections

A prosecutor planned to file civil rights charges — similar to those brought against the officers who killed George Floyd — against an ICE agent. In an email we exclusively obtained, he reveals that T...

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US data centers directly consumed about 66 billion liters (17.4 billion gallons) of water in 2023, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, with indirect water use from electricity generation adding nearly 800 billion liters more. Source: gpusmith.com/articles/en/...

For nearly 50 yrs under the Clean Air Act major polluters had to prove their facilities won't pollute and harm the air we breathe BEFORE they break ground. Trump's EPA wants to illegally end that requirement for data centers, power plants other industrial polluters. actionnetwork.org/petitions/he...

Stand with the NRDC Action Fund to Protect Our Planet.

One year into President Trump's second term, the assault on our environment has been relentless — the Arctic opened to oil and gas drilling, coal plants given a free pass to pollute, pristine lands ha...

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A couple days ago, Mike Johnson mocked Thomas Massie for suggesting House leadership could keep Congress out to avoid the new Epstein Files Transparency Act, calling the idea “stupid” and “nonsensical.” Now he has canceled the final two weeks of September.

I don’t get it. Trump and Republicans have been telling us every day for 6 months that Iran’s military is completely wiped out but these things keep happening.

NEWS: Billionaire Leon Black is SUING the House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas in its Epstein investigation and is refusing to appear for testimony today. Black paid Epstein more than $158 million over six years. Rep. Robert Garcia is now calling for Black to be held in contempt of Congress

It's an urban legend that it's hard to ditch Meta, Amazon and Google. It's really not difficult - at most, an inconvenience (at first) to support their competitors. WE THE PEOPLE can weaken monopolies by direct source buying and using alternatives such as Mozilla and DuckDuckGo. #monopolies

Long COVID is not a mystery anymore. The field is finally moving from “What is happening?” to “How do we fix it?” 🧬 A must-read Nature feature on where the science is heading: www.nature.com/articles/d41... #LongCovid

When do infections lead to long COVID? Scientists close in on triggers and treatments for post-viral syndromes

Hundreds of millions of people have long-term conditions as a result of an infection. Researchers are working out how to help them.

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Happy Thursday! We are almost through the week! We had rain this morning, so I had a glorious extra couple of hours to sleep in. Here was the third place winner from Sunday's amazing sunrise. Tap for full size. I hope you have a great day!

🎁 Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/b...

Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students (Gift Article)

The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.

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Chicago Street Photography 📸 By: knacqua

A 3D printed Moon lamp. [🌕 thisis3dprinted] Original post

This gentleman speaking and telling the jerk to look him in the eyes is what everyone should do. These aholes are our EMPLOYEES

Blue Turquoise@bluet-urquoise.bsky.social · yesterday

It didn't go well for GOP youtu.be/tA_a0pO79XA?...

A rusting U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Thailand: An embarrassing testament to the gross incompetence of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Losing, for all the world to witness. China must be giddy at our shameful demise.

The NYT lost the Pulitzer for their transphobic podcast series with Azeen Ghorayshi to Pablo Torre and his reporting on the Clippers. They're salty about it so of course they're not going to properly credit him.

Facts! #Pinks

We need this fierce, unapologetic energy every single day. No more holding back or playing it safe; it is time to fight relentlessly for real progress, bold change, and justice for everyone.

Wowww. A federal prosecutor in Minnesota was going to bring charges against ICE agent Castro for shooting Sosa-Celis, but Blanche’s DOJ blocked it. Castro was let out of prison by Gov. Abbott last week in defiance of state prosecutors extradition warrant. www.propublica.org/article/doj-...

Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections

A prosecutor planned to file civil rights charges — similar to those brought against the officers who killed George Floyd — against an ICE agent. In an email we exclusively obtained, he reveals that T...

propublica.org

Trump’s poorly educated, Fox indoctrinated MAGA Cult Sheep STILL believe that criminal, fascist, lying, Kremlin owned, kleptocratic, child-raping scumbag traitor Trump is making America “great”, just because he’s destroying hard working immigrant families? But GOP Senators know he’s DESTROYING USA!!

Raider@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · yesterday

George Orwell is rolling in his grave right now. Representative Jim Himes

As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude. Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

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Blaming the people for Trump's failing economy. Our laziness and underearning are dragging the rich down. This is disgusting.

Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it. This is a danger to us all.

ACLU@aclu.org · 2d ago

Enough is enough. Tell Congress to put a stop to these illegal and immoral strikes at aclu.org/stop-boat-strikes-

“Sometimes it's about less is more. It's about the seed. Thinking about this gigantic tree that you think is so beautiful but it started with this just seed.” - Fred Durst. #photography

Who knew watching ink dry could be relaxing? @pradeep_calligrapher does brush pen calligraphy with Tombow Pastel Brush Pens: #AGoodPlace

Colors in glass Chihuly in Seattle Circles, ovals and squares in a mixture of nearly every color. Part of a ceiling display. If you hold your camera face up like you are taking a selfie you can get some great pics without bending your back out of shape. Pieces made by various artisans. 🌱🌿🍃🐬

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