Erica Schwartz is confirmed 51-44 to be the Director of the CDC. Tim Kaine voted yea. This is his 44th yea for a Trump nominee this session.

Fascist Dem Tracker@fascistdemtracker.bsky.social · 2d ago

ArsTechnica did not have great things to say about Schwartz's Senate hearing where she stated the US should leave the WHO, wouldn't commit to unpublishing sections of the CDC website that falsely claim that vaccines cause autism, and generally avoided direct answers.

You want some trivia? This is the first year since 2002 in which the Dems won't be running anyone for Senate in three states: Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota. There is also a push to get the nominee in Montana, Alani Bankhead to drop out. If she does, the Dems will set the party record at 4.

A Brief History of US Senate Elections without Democrats on the Ballot - Smart Politics

Democrats have already tied a party record without nominees in three states this cycle.

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Once again, the Green Party needs to get its house in order and run campaigns before things like this happen.

Pennsylvania Green Party Warns That Candidates Are Petitioning Under Its Label Without Approval

The Green Party of Pennsylvania has issued a warning to voters that an unknown group is helping candidates seek ballot access under its name this cycle without its involvement, raising questions about...

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Seems important to note that Hillary Scholten (MI-3) has voted yea for 20% of the fascist legislation in the House this session. She also co-sponsored a pair of pro-AI bills. She is also running unopposed in tomorrow's Dem primary.

John Thune filed cloture for the first nominee of the week: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the CDC. Previously she served as Deputy Surgeon General from 2019-21. Afterwards she was an executive with United Healthcare.

Erica Schwartz - Wikipedia

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Fascist Dem Tracker@fascistdemtracker.bsky.social · 2d ago

New week and we don't have much for a fascist bill preview. The Senate is on their last week before the August recess and when cloture gets introduced for fascist things, I'll bring it up here. Just don't have any at the moment. So instead, let's look at tomorrow's primaries!

AltNPS constantly steals from journalists, so I made a list of those journalists. Give the list a follow, and you'll have a solid list of real news sources. These writers deserve your attention!

Just for the record, if you rush to the comments to defend the honor of Gavin Newsom or Amy Acton, you're not a 'resister.' You're not 'fighting fascism.' And you're not an 'ally.' You're throwing a tantrum over people not believing your lazy cosplay & clearly stating that you can never be trusted.

a downside of blocklists and labelers is that they obscure exactly how flooded with alt-right bluesky is.

Oh my god he is literally teaching a Fascism is Rad course. There are more red flags than a Soviet Military parade.

Nate O@nateo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Decided to look at the classes taught at West Virginia University ’s Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship (the one with one enrolled student) and it turns out it’s teaching classes on the wonders of fascism

Mychal sits & shares that Ms. Rachel posted, “Black boys deserve to grow up.” This is not controversial, it is hope. Black library kids deserve to grow up to become Black library grown-ups. Black boys deserve to live in a world where that has not always felt true. Black boys deserve joy ✨

I love how so many liberals are showing that they're fine with fascism as long as it targets people they hate along with everyone else

I'm sure that denial of how destructive AI in its current state is has nothing to do with the goals of Accelerationism. (/s)

Facing Trump administration funding cuts, researchers behind one of the world’s longest-running stories of free-living mammals (second only to Jane Goodall’s on chimpanzees) turned to an unlikely tool: an OnlyFans account where they share “unfiltered yellow-bellied marmot content from the Rockies.”

Legendary Irish musician Glen Hansard died this week at 56 years old. Beyond his incredible talent, he’s being remembered for his tireless advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.

At the end of this year, the European Union Deforestation Regulation is set to go into force, prohibiting products linked to deforestation from entering the EU market. Coffee is among the target commodities.

This year, the EU will prohibit the sale of products linked to deforestation. These coffee farmers aren't worried

At the end of this year, the European Union Deforestation Regulation is set to go into force, prohibiting products linked to deforestation from entering the EU market. Coffee is among the target commodities.

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In addition to using clean energy, the ambulance aims to close healthcare gaps in some of the world’s most remote regions.

University students invent first-ever solar-powered ambulance. It provides fully off-grid care in rural areas

In addition to using clean energy, the ambulance aims to close healthcare gaps in some of the world’s most remote regions.

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Footage was gathered over the course of 16 years, making it the longest study of this elusive species on record.

Trail cameras capture rare footage of elusive leopard species, dubbed 'the ghost of the forest'

Footage was gathered over the course of 16 years, making it the longest study of this elusive species on record.

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Recent legislation boosts provider benefits, raises subsidy reimbursement rates, and removes obstacles for childcare providers in Kentucky.

Kentucky asked 40 people to figure out what to do about childcare. They just achieved bipartisan reform

Recent legislation boosts provider benefits, raises subsidy reimbursement rates, and removes obstacles for childcare providers in Kentucky.

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It’s been a week since Jen Hamilton launched her “Sisterhood of Solidarity” merch collection, promising to donate 100% of the proceeds to women rebuilding their lives — in just 6 days, it’s raised over $100K.

Trail cameras capture rare footage of elusive leopard species, dubbed 'the ghost of the forest' — Footage was gathered over the course of 16 years, making it the longest study of this elusive species on record. https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sunda-clouded-leopard-trail-camera-footage

You can read all this and more here: • www.bmj.com/content/393/... • www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science... • www.news-medical.net/news/2026050... • cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... • www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/... • www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ... • neurosciencenews.com/aluminium-va...

WELL NOW, would you look at that? A massive, 24-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION people in Denmark found NO LINK between aluminum in childhood vaccines and autism, asthma, OR chronic disorders. Aluminum is an ADJUVANT. It ENHANCES your immune response to a vaccine. That’s it.

Still relevant so still reposting it. By giving her your money - be it purchases or subscriptions to watch her shows - you directly help fund anti-trans legislation. By keeping it popular, you keep her relevant and continue to give her voice weight. Because she's rich and wealth is political power

ShardsOfBlue@shardsofblue.com · last yr.

Just going to drop this here for anyone who’s tired of having the argument.

many, many people have brought up piracy as an option, and i have two thoughts 1st - Piracy is good, and it's certainly better than giving money to that bitch 2nd - You're still engaging with a vitriolic transphobe's fantasy creation. Do you NEED it? Pick something else

If you're going to defend JKR in the comments or quotes you get blocked. We aren't idiots for having standards, you're an idiot for not having a backbone

2026 and people are still supporting this POS after posting upskirts of a trans woman to her followers and personally funding anti-trans legislation. If you have trans friends in the UK, ask em how it's goin'! #harrypotter #trans #transgender www.youtube.com/shorts/fb7yf...

It is TIME to be DONE with #harrypotter and JK Rowling. #politics #leftist #democrat #books

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// ꌗ꓄ꋬꉧ //@staxdeadempress.bsky.social · last yr.

this is what you look like as a Harry Potter fan in 2025

Troy Jackson it is — officially

Troy Jackson officially clinches Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination • Maine Morning Star

Former logger from Allagash turned politician Troy Jackson on Saturday officially became the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race for longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat.

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Not the candidate anyone predicted. Not the pick anyone expected. And yet Troy Jackson is polling ahead of Susan Collins before the nomination is even official.

Is Troy Jackson The Working Class Champion We've Been Waiting For?

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BREAKING: BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Troy Jackson wins the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine.

NEWS — Maine Democrats have officially nominated Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate in a 566-5 delegate vote.