Reposted by Claire PhillipsBill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Brown University’s widget shows that the energy costs of the Iran war have just passed $1,000 per household iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu 5830791406
Reposted by Claire Phillipsdashleyca.bsky.social @dashleyca.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Valadao voted to cut medicaid. “At 64%, Valadao’s district has the highest Medicaid enrollment rate of any Republican seat in the country.” wrote Maya C Miller of Calmatters If you’d like to help oust Valadao, here’s the link to the Democrat running for his seat. www.villegasforcongress.comvillegasforcongress.comRandy Villegas for CongressRandy Villegas is an educator, activist, and proud son of immigrants running for Congress in California’s 22nd District. Join the movement for bold, people-first leadership in the Central Valley. 02312
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Read UFW President Teresa Romero’s full statement here: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... 315632
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Farm workers are being hunted down and the public is at risk. Representatives elected by Californians need to represent Californians. Our members are the backbone of the CA-22 district, where they have jobs and homes and families. Farm workers belong here. ICE agents and David Valadao do not. 530594
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026By repeating this lawless and racist lie, Rep. Valadao proves himself either irreparably ignorant, maliciously dishonest, or both. Terrorized communities are being slandered and called criminals by their own congressional representative, who is too much of a coward to defend his own constituents. 218750
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The UFW knows from the direct experience of our members that this is not only false, it is insulting. Our impacted union members are not being asked for by name, nor are they shown warrants or any other justification for being detained. They are being stopped because they look like farm workers. 117840
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Some cowards holding elected office in CA are spouting dangerous bullshit instead of protecting Californians. We note the statement of incumbent Congressman David Valadao, parroting DHS claims that “these operations are focused on individuals with active warrants and known criminal histories”. 220458
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Widespread reports describe a California-wide "surge" through November, with agents being told to "go after anybody." That includes our members. www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/infra...washingtonexaminer.comICE to hit California hard before midterm elections: SourcesICE leadership has told officers to arrest all illegal immigrants they encounter, regardless of whether an individual has a criminal history. 4232120
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026These farm workers are not criminals. These are hard-working, long term members of our communities, being unlawfully and violently targeted simply for looking Latino and working class. The reckless and chaotic tactics being used are a danger to public safety and in clear violation of the law. 126664
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The UFW is working around the clock to assist detained individuals and gather testimony to document civil rights violations, including people with long term legal status. In some cases, impacted workers have already been released, but others have been rapidly transferred out of state. 119340
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The UFW has been responding in real time out of our Madera and Delano offices this week. Our union members have been directly impacted, subjected to suspicionless stops, warrantless detention, blatant racial profiling and brutal arrest on rural roads serving agricultural worksites. 121257
Reposted by Claire PhillipsUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Warrantless stops and violent roving patrols by masked federal agents across California, especially the Central Valley, have been terrorizing farm workers for the past 5 days. The chaos is escalating. full statement: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... 251647866
Reposted by Claire PhillipsAimee Bender @aimee-bender.bsky.social · 07/10/2026So thrilled to have a story (which happens to be a fairy tale) in this year’s Best American Short Stories alongside so many writers I love. Major thanks to the inspiring Viet Thanh Nguyen and Nicole A Lamy! 8758
Reposted by Claire PhillipsPBS News @pbsnews.org · 07/10/2026A lawyer for ABC asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network's editorial decisions weeks before the midterms. to.pbs.org/4j99PuUto.pbs.orgABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over free speech and jurisdiction issuesA lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guilloti... 814542
Reposted by Claire PhillipsChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 07/10/2026How do I know Hegseth’s order to deny access to bases to members of Congress is about a cover up, not about safety? Because I asked for a military briefing at the embassy as a substitute and was told the policy prohibited military leaders in the region from even talking to me. 10332521185
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026To be quite honest, this is a seriously concerning outlook. While it remains true that El Niño, even a very strong one, "tilts the odds" rather than guaranteeing outcomes, the current forecast suggests one heck of an odds tilt toward wet conditions--perhaps problematically so. 11179
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Notably, only *one* out of 51 model members (~2%) shows a drier-than-average winter in CA. So the odds of a dry winter, while still not zero, are *very* low--likely as low as we are ever going to see looking forward from any October. Again, this is extraordinary. 1976
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026All of this is indicative of a profound shift in the projected underlying cool season precipitation distribution in California. In southern California, the shift vs typical conditions is so dramatic that it essentially looks like that of a different climate region. 110414
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026In fact, along California coast (and yes, this include most of northern as well as central/southern CA), the ECMWF odds of an extremely wet winter (top 10% wet) are around 80-90%! Some, though not most, ECMWF members even explicitly indicate potential for record wet conditions. 211710
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026So, I crunched the numbers. The ECMWF indicates odds of at least one extremely (>200% of avg) month are above 50% in all CA regions, and odds of at least one very wet (>150%) month are 90-100% in all regions. The odds of *multiple* 150%/200% months are also strikingly high. 11129
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The Oct 1 ECMWF seasonal update is even wetter in California during Jan-Mar, and w/higher confidence, vs Sep 1 update. Nov/Dec are certainly leaning wet, but the real signal doesn't emerge until Jan-Mar. Jan and Feb have especially high potential to be extremely wet in CA. 112017
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Just did some number crunching using latest (Oct 1) ECMWF seasonal data, and I must say that I've never seen such high predictive confidence in a very wet California winter. This is a truly extraordinary forecast amid a record-strength El Niño event. [Thread: please read to end.] 16565232
Reposted by Claire PhillipsCenter for an Informed Public @cip.uw.edu · 07/10/2026Here's the latest from our election rumor research team ... ⤵️⤵️⤵️ 02911
Reposted by Claire PhillipsKate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 07/10/2026In recent months, the DOJ and DHS have issued an increasingly number of press releases featuring arrests and charges (but not convictions) of non-citizens for alleged voter fraud, bolstering a false narrative that non-citizen voting in U.S. elections is widespread and impacting election results. 19832
Reposted by Claire PhillipsAndrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @thefinancenewsletter.com · 01/10/2026It also counted Mark Zuckerberg’s $4.1 billion compensation as research spending to claim a $355 million tax break. Apparently when you’re worth $2 trillion, a data center is a science experiment and your CEO’s $4 billion payday is research. 711140
Reposted by Claire PhillipsAndrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @thefinancenewsletter.com · 01/10/2026JUST IN: Meta is using AI data centers to claim research tax credits, according to the NYT. Its total research credits reached almost $4,000,000,000 in 2025 alone. 811557
Reposted by Claire PhillipsRep. Rob Menendez @menendez.house.gov · 07/10/2026Martin was on his way to buy diapers for his children when he was apprehended by ICE. Since that day, his wife Gaby has fought tirelessly to bring him home. And we’ve stood by her every step of the way. Tonight, Martin is finally coming home to his wife and children — right where he belongs. 422057
Reposted by Claire PhillipsEmma Osborne 🍉 @redscribe.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Oh fuck. Elise is so kind and is such a valuable member of the community. Shares and donations are amazing, thank you <3 11210
Reposted by Claire PhillipsJonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026CA prop 38 is a scam - vote NO. For example see: This CA proposition will send $4 billion to a single nonprofit. Who’s behind it? calmatters.org/politics/ele...calmatters.orgIs this proposition a $4 billion giveaway to a billionaire’s LA research center?Proposition 38 will award $4 billion to one unnamed research center. Under the very specific criteria, only one center seemingly qualifies. 511174
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDesigner Hasan @designer4hasand.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Urgent appeal We only need **£145** to cover the rent. Please, dear friends… this is very important for our family’s stability.🥹 I just want them to feel safe, to wake up in the same place tomorrow. Please, help us finish this 😓 Love you all.🫂 22237
Claire Phillips @clairephillips.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.wsws.org/en/articles/...wsws.orgUS truckers stop work to protest skyrocketing diesel costsThe spontaneous action, organized by truckers themselves over social media, was organized to protest skyrocketing diesel costs and other grievances. 010
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDesigner Hasan @designer4hasand.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Only 3 days left & I’m honestly worried we won’t make it in time.🥹 £355 left for this month's rent. It’s difficult to put into words how much this home means to my family & how frightening it is thinking we can lose it.😓 If you can help, even a little, or share the post, we’d be deeply grateful.❤️gofundme.comDonate to Help Hasan & Duaa Rebuild Their Lives., organized by Natalie taffalDeep within the alleys of Gaza, a life story full of pain and challenges unfolde… Natalie taffal needs your support for Help Hasan & Duaa Rebuild Their Lives. 14763
Reposted by Claire PhillipsMatt Morhockey-Morbooks @drakesmitha12.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This is why I'm furious at people who dismiss vaccination and the measles. It lingers. It makes it more difficult for a prolonged period. It puts kids at greater risk for life-changing conditions. Measles is bad. The aftermath... 1107
Reposted by Claire PhillipsKris Kosach 🦋 @kosach.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I asked my 18 year-old white, college bound son yesterday if he thought it was unfair that these boys were being publicly shamed and losing their jobs without due process, he looked at me and said “F no! They need to get what they got for seven full hours.” love my son. 😊 825713
Reposted by Claire PhillipsTechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 01/10/2026California governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record peopletechcrunch.comCalifornia governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record peopleThe California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones. 149754292
Reposted by Claire PhillipsErin Overbey @erinoverbey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026i need everyone to pls read these pages from a letter Weill Cornell Medicine (led by Robert Harrington) sent rapist Jeffrey Epstein asking him to continue as their patient in 2019—a decade after his conviction!! they sent Epstein best wishes for his health😳 this is absolutely sickening… #cornell 5123
Reposted by Claire PhillipsErin Overbey @erinoverbey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I wrote about Cornell, My Own Sexual Assault, and the Cowardice of Men for my new Substack This is “The Eyes in the Rearview Mirror” open.substack.com/pub/erinover... 076
Reposted by Claire PhillipsDavid Dark @daviddark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"How long do men believe it takes for a woman’s violated soul to repair itself?" @erinoverbey.bsky.social erinoverbey.substack.com/p/the-eyes-i...erinoverbey.substack.comThe Eyes in the Rearview MirrorOn Cornell, My Own Sexual Assault, and the Cowardice—and Occasional Heroism—of Men 132
Claire Phillips @clairephillips.bsky.social · 03/10/2026At a dreary time, activism that can be enacted at the local level to fight fascism: prospect.org/2026/10/02/i...prospect.orgThe City That Brought Down an ICE Airline - The American ProspectIn Chicago, progressive alderpeople held up a contract until a private equity firm was forced to dispatch Omni Air International, protecting thousands of immigrants from deportation. 020
Reposted by Claire PhillipsKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I wrote about the Pelicot case and medical misogyny when I first heard her story. Disabled people face a greater risk of abuse and are often ignored by the healthcare system. We must do everything we can to push for change: www.disabledginger.com/p/gisele-pel...disabledginger.comGisele Pelicot, Medical Misogyny and How Disabled People Face Increased Risk of AbuseMost of us have heard Gisele's story. It's a reminder that even men you trust can harm you. Did you know that she went to her doctors for help? A look at how medical misogyny contributed to her abuse. 436189
Reposted by Claire PhillipsMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This year’s El Niño is on course to be the largest in at least *1,000* years. That’s going to drive excess heat into the atmosphere and combined with man-made heating will make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. #climatecrisistheguardian.com‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world 15372169
Reposted by Claire PhillipsA.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Same people who seem to think it’s bad for China to beat us at AI are perfectly fine with China beating us at high speed rail, solar energy, wind energy, shall we go on 8685432214
Reposted by Claire PhillipsGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 17/09/2026The Trump administration canceled a grant studying two low-income, majority Black neighborhoods in Pittsburghtheguardian.comHundreds of ageing Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts 21921
Reposted by Claire PhillipsJoy Deva Baglio @joybaglio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026I won a Pushcart Prize! Huge thanks to my brilliant editor @kcfriedman.bsky.social, everyone at @onestorymag.bsky.social & the Pushcart editors! 171304
Reposted by Claire PhillipsSarah Jane Cody is semi here @sarahjanecody.bsky.social · 16/09/2026And Joy Deva's story - "We are Sorry for Your Suffering" one-story.com/product/we-a...one-story.comWe Are Sorry for Your Suffering – One Story 111
Reposted by Claire PhillipsGil Durán @gilduran.com · 16/09/2026The Nerd Reich wants to control the universe, but they can't control book readers. My book is #6 on Amazon's bestseller list—a month after publication! Please buy at your LOCAL bookstore or via Bookshop! Use this link to support my work: bookshop.org/a/109206/978... 431031269