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Jessica Stretton

@jessicastretton.bsky.social
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Passionate about environmental causes, cats, poetry, vegan cooking & upper Manhattan. Currently hoping for a better world & more stable body.

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Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Republicans in Congress are threatening Canada's sovereignty over climate change fueled wildfires. Here's how much money they've taken from the fossil fuel industry recently. James: $308k+ Bergman: $175k+ McClain: $105k+ Moolenaar: $133k+ - oh and he's a climate denier. Completely shameless.
globalnews.ca
‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:’ U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfires - National | Globalnews.ca
As wildfire smoke blankets parts of the country, and spills into the United States, some U.S. lawmakers are calling on Canada to do more.
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It’s days like today that make me appreciate a president who recognizes wind power as the dangerous threat that it is.
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Luna 🌙🌟 @headingwest.ca · 08/12/2025
Well Liberals, I hope you're happy (This is a lie. I actually hope you're suffering from buyers remorse and diarrhea.) They're cutting wildfire and flood monitoring, and reduced the number of forest pathologists to *4* in the entire country. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/n...
nationalobserver.com
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada ‘decimate’ wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Carney's cuts have hit Natural Resources Canada, causing uproar from public sector unions warning the layoffs will hurt Canada's ability to respond to cliamte change and protect Canadians from wildfir...
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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"Are you winning son?" meme with the son wearing a diaper and smoke coming in through the window
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 06/07/2026
Makes you think.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Increased scrutiny of Supreme Court finances could have a chilling effect on future Justices' ability to take free luxury vacations with right-wing billionaires.
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Ah, Monsanto—so nice to know that they can continue to contribute to cancer rates—thanks, SCOTUS!
thenewlede.org
US Supreme Court rules for Monsanto in case over pesticides and cancer warnings
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the former Monsanto company in a closely watched case that limits people's ability to sue pesticide companies for alleged illnesses or injuries.
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I’m all for the arts, but aren’t we really in need of medical, housing and food services?
nytimes.com
Manhattan Borough President Gives $50 Million to N.Y.C. Arts Groups
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Every candidate Zohran Mamdani backed won. So why does it feel like they all lost?
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Woohoo!!!!
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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Follow the Prairieland case here and at @dfwsupportcommitt.bsky.social, and give what you can to their defense: prairielanddefendants.com
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Support the Prairieland Defendants | DFW Support Committee
The future of political freedom in America is on trial in North Texas. Learn about the case and why it matters for anyone who cares about civil liberties.
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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
30, 50, 70, and 100-year sentences for the Prairieland defendants so far. Dark day, man. Truly.
theguardian.com
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
Activists accused of being part of antifa face harsh sentences in case seen as test of Trump’s crackdown on dissent
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Free Speech Champion(tm) Bari Weiss demanding CBS News smear an American executed by her government for protesting bsky.app/profile/elio...
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███ACTED @vicjager.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I remember when Michelle Obama was criticised for wearing a sleeveless dress, saying her attire was inappropriate for a First Lady.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12/05/2026
Survivor of Jeffrey Epstein breaks down in tears describing the moment she learned her name was revealed while the rich and powerful remained protected by redactions Roza: I kept my identity protected as Jane Doe. I woke up one day with my name mentioned over 500 times.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/05/2026
BURGUM: When the sun goes down, solar produces zero electricity HUFFMAN: I want to enter into the record this amazing new technology that apparently the secretary is unaware of -- it's a battery
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Just when I think this admin has maxed out my outrage, it finds a new way to infuriate me.
nytimes.com
Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained in South Texas by Immigration Agents
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Alex supports #PetsforPRRIA! @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social protect our pets from plastics and bring the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749/S1464) up for a vote ASAP! #PeopleOverPlastic
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
If Trump responds to the No Kings protest by sending more troops in to American cities, liberals will have blood on their hands.
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Melania thinks that more children should be educated by humanoid instructors—to be fair, in her case, it’s hard to tell the difference.
nytimes.com
Melania and the Robot
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leftofcomm.bsky.social @leftofcomm.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Great interview w/ Pete Sikora on the 100% corporate owned Kathy Hochul and her climate policy. Sikora nailing it here: 'It’s a weird philosophy where you think that you’re doing the astute thing if both sides are saying, “This is bad.” It’s sort of laughably odd. But that is how Hochul operates.'
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
On March 25, we're mobilizing in Albany to urge lawmakers to defend our Climate Law! @renewableheatnow.bsky.social @sierraclubny.bsky.social @mothersoutfront.org @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social @saneenergy.bsky.social @weact4ej.bsky.social JOIN US! ACTION LINK: bit.ly/3-25-2026
DEFEND OUR CLIMATE LAW
EMERGENCY RALLY
ALBANY
GET ON A FREE BUS!
WED, MAR 25 10:30-4:00
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Now that MAHA has figured out autism, perhaps they can look into Alzheimer’s—here a good place to start:
openaccessgovernment.org
Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk, large U.S. study finds
A large U.S. study reports that long-term air pollution exposure is linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in older adults
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Three days of fatigue and dizzy spells after a spike in air pollution and now it’s such a RELIEF to see that Trump is on the case, targeting climate activists and anti-capitalists.
nytimes.com
He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
What odd timing! Feb 17: Bayer agrees to $7.25 B settlement over Roundup cancer lawsuits Feb 18: DJT signs an executive order spurring domestic production of Roundup’s active ingredient
nytimes.com
Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits
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Dan Izzo @izzos.net · 19/02/2026
The UK arresting Andrew. South Korea tossing their wannabe dictator in jail for life. John Roberts better be getting a really nice Edible Arrangement from the White House.
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Jordan aka Jirdan @slclunk.com · 17/02/2026
I’m going to start drinking seed oil straight from the bottle
Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy
I've teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE + EAT REAL FOOD.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
AI is revolutionizing the world! A Playstation now costs $5,000 and this is the last phone you will ever own.
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
While Trump has actively interfered with the election process, the government is pursuing innocent people who mistakenly thought they had voting rights.
nytimes.com
The Immigration Debate Came to Rural Kansas. Locals Stood by Their Mayor.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Some red states have agreed to hand over their voter rolls to Pam Bondi's DOJ *and* let the DOJ identify specific individuals that should be removed from the voter rolls, the Alaska Beacon reports as this is the case in Alaska: alaskabeacon.com/2026/02/13/a...
alaskabeacon.com
Federal government may seek removal of individual Alaskans from state voter rolls | Alaska Beacon
A memo signed by the head of the Division of Elections in December, says the state must clean its voter roll of people identified by the DOJ.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
James Talarico: No one's ever asked me about the cost of housing. The only thing the media wants to ask me about are trans athletes. The only minority destroying this country is the billionaires. Trans people are 1% of the population. We are all focused on the wrong 1%.
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Robert Hernandez @webjournalist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Currently at 719,000 views. I expect it to be in the millions by end of day. Colbert’s forbidden/banned interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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BlueDream @58bugeye.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Remember when CBS refused to air a 60 Minutes segment regarding inhumane conditions in a Salvadoran prison where the U.S. was deporting migrants? Why did CBS refuse to air this Colbert interview with Democrat James Talarico, who is running for Senate in Texas?
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Stephen Colbert says he was told by CBS lawyers "in no uncertain terms" that he could not have Texas State Rep. James Talarico on his program. "Because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
nytimes.com
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
"Among the hires at CBS News announced by Weiss is a doctor who claims he reduced his biological age by 20 years with cold plunges; that cod liver oil treats autism; and that Alzheimer’s and dementia can be reversed with supplements he sells on his online store." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Bari Weiss’s new CBS hires include ‘germ theory denialist’ doctor
Dr Mark Hyman, who claimed he reduced his biological age by 20 years, brought on as a contributor
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Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Pass the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) Now! Rally & Advocacy Day in Albany on February 9 More information & RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...
People over Plastic!
Rally and Advocacy Day
Join us in Albany on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Help pass the New York State Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act!
Register Now! Go to bit.ly/2-9-26
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
theintercept.com
Zohran Mamdani Wants NYC to Divest From Israel — But New Comptroller Pledges to Buy War Bonds
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes the investments, but City Comptroller Mark Levine has pledged to invest in Israeli sovereign debt.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 26/01/2026
Trump is sending Homan to Minnesota
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US News Now - World’s leading Liberal Voice @democracyblue.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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daviss @daviss.org · 07/01/2026
NOW: Crowd continues to grow in Minneapolis at a vigil where a federal agent shot and killed Renee Good this morning. “SAY HER NAME!” “RENEE GOOD!”
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Abolish and prosecute ICE. They did a murder in broad daylight today. Imagine what they're doing in the closed facilities we're somehow not even allowed to see.
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Ruben Garcia @gorubenruben.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Oralè Crew You know the assignment NYC No War Protest! #Venezuela #VenezuelaLibre #NYC #USDemocracy
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 03/01/2026
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Raywat Deonandan 🍁🇨🇦 @deonandan.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
I never want to hear another American make fun of North Korea ever again.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
If your doctor decided you needed an MRI (indicating concern about something serious) and you claim that you didn't ask why or what part of your body he wanted to look at, you are: 1. Really stupid; or 2. Dangerously detached from reality; or 4. Lying; or 4. All three. 🎯
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Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
"Why has Hochul backed away from taking action on climate change even as she has made grand pronouncements about the dire stakes 'if we sacrifice mother nature on the altar of profit'?" The answer seems to be fossil fuel 💲💲💲 Article includes link to report. @nyrenews.bsky.social
littlesis.org
Hochul stalls climate action amid multi-million dollar lobbying effort by fossil fuel industry - Little Sis
Polluters seeking to undermine New York's climate response have spent millions of dollars on lobbying firms that have deep ties to state government and have hosted high-dollar fundraisers for Governor...
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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
ICYMI: Protesters marched in Charlotte yesterday as #ICE begins crackdown in their city. @50501movement.bsky.social
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Myelita Melton @myelita.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
In the streets of Charlotte…the day after our ICE invasion. l.smartnews.com/p-6AUUjFug/h...
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People gather in uptown to protest Border Patrol arrests in Charlotte (The Charlotte Observer)
Following the arrival of the U.S. Border Patrolin Charlotte Saturday morning, hundreds of protesters gathered at First Ward Park in the afternoon and marched...
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A Wild Lib Appeared @awildlibappeared.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Minutes after MAGA congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced her candidacy for #NYGov, a Team Hochul Twitter account for @governor.ny.gov posted this ad. And boy, it's savage! But also, if the ad airs on TV, it'll boost Stefanik's chances in a GOP primary. Hochul wants to face her. #NewYork #NYpol
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Jessica Stretton @jessicastretton.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
She gives (endorses Mamdani) and she takes away (this)—
nysfocus.com
New York Approves Trump-Backed Gas Pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul…
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