Reposted by Pam BrighamRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In 1988, California banned public financing of elections — one of the best methods to counter the power of Big Money. Voters can restore it this November by voting YES on Prop 4. Watch. 251283480
Reposted by Pam BrighamGrace Segers @gracesegers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026New SNAP and Medicaid provisions from the OBBBA are taking affect today. Here's what to know: newrepublic.com/article/2157...newrepublic.comTrump’s “Big, Beautiful” Bill Is About to Screw With States’ BudgetsAlready burdened with the need to fulfill strict requirements mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, state governments all across the country are about to face even higher costs. 15139
Reposted by Pam BrighamAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026I recommend people read this to get a sense of the president's grave cognitive impairment. Trump is either unwilling or unable (or maybe both) to answer the questions he's actually asked, so he just rants and raves while the interviewers do their best to provide structure to his random brain firingstime.comRead TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview TranscriptThe U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections. 66466172560
Reposted by Pam BrighamCAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 08/09/2026☀️ Temperatures are already high and expected to climb. Stay safe in the heat: ➡️ Drink plenty of water and hydrate before heading outside. ➡️ Take regular breaks in a cool or shaded area. ➡️ Check on children, older adults, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat. Stay cool, California. 411630
Reposted by Pam BrighamAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 27/08/202627 August 1911 | A Polish Jew, Jozef Engelberg, was born in Sieniawa. A bookbinder. In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942. No. 22684 He perished in the camp on 18 March 1942. 1031970