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Pamela Afterthought

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For a 20+ years I have obsessed/depressed about global warming. Then Trump came along. He took my mind off one existential threat to another - himself.

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🌮 Chef Bruce 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦 @chef-bruce.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Chinese fishing firm Kaichuang reports nearly 200% increase in krill catch in Antarctica with profits jumping 270% Absolutely disgusting they are taking essential food from the whales and penguins and leaving them to starve www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-...
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Chinese fishing firm Kaichuang reports nearly 200 percent increase in krill catch, aligning with nationwide ambitions
Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International has largely expanded its krill catch in 2025, causing its profits to soar.
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Dan Maurer @danmaurerlawprof.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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Hypothetical Legal Review of Narcotrafficking Strikes
A mock operational legal review examining the legal basis for U.S. military operations targeted suspected drug traffickers.
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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Please donate to AFTYN BEHN and help her keep her ads going. TN-07 special election on Dec 2nd. She has a very good chance of flipping this deep red congressional seat. I just donated to AFTYN BEHN. Hope you will join me. Www.aftynforcongress.com Follow and amplify @aftynbehn.bsky.social
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Aftyn for Congress
FEED KIDS. FIX ROADS. FUND HOSPITALS.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/11/2025
Jeffries: "What's extraordinary to me is that Mike Johnson doesn't even have the decency to distance himself from Donald Trump's death threats leveled at patriotic members of Congress. Even John Thune had the decency to distance himself from Trump's remarks. But Mike Johnson couldn't say a thing."
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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Lesley Abravanel🥂🪩 @lesleyabravanel.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Trump advocates end to quarterly earnings reports. Because if you don’t report it, Trump’s stain on it is magically removed. www.cnbc.com/2025/09/15/t...
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Trump advocates end to quarterly earnings reports
Trump said the idea is "subject to SEC approval" and would "save money, and allow managers to focus on properly running their companies."
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Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Who will be the 218 signatory? This is about trust in our government to serve us. 90% feel we have a rigged system, protecting the powerful, & politicians cannot be trusted. We must prove that the powerful will be held to account. That we can wage this battle across party lines.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
5/ And there are provisions making HUGE cuts to child nutrition programs. 30% cuts to food for kids. C'mon. That means Republicans are taking food away from 12.6 million people so billionaires can…..buy an extra yacht? www.politico.com/live-updates...
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House Agriculture Committee approves $300 billion in nutrition spending cuts
The bill will force states to take on more costs of the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Let's destroy our environment, worsen global warming, and kill off our national forests so billionaires can make more money.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media. But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
For the first time in 83 years, the voice of America fell silent this weekend. For more than eight decades, that voice had (not always consistently) championed democratic values, challenged tyrants and bullies. This weekend, Donald Trump silenced it. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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Silencing the voice of America
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” ―Edward R.
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Once you establish that people can be punished because the administration doesn't like their speech, expanding the bounds of who can be treated that way becomes inevitable.
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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 17/03/2025
US wild bird populations continue steep decline #Climate
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US wild bird populations continue steep decline | Climate & Capitalism
‘A full-on emergency across all habitats’…
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
People might think that whatever destruction is done to science in the US, we can undo in 4 years with a Democratic president and Congress. The problem is that many areas require specialized knowledge and skills built up over years, and once that's lost, it's hard to get back.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
If you let the executive deport people to a foreign gulag just by pronouncing the word “terrorism,” then expect to be called a “terrorist” soon yourself.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
“What’s transpired over the last three or four days just takes it to a whole new level of cruelty and inhumanity and, frankly, a whole new level of stupidity in doing this is the most non-strategic way.” Tens of thousands of people will die as a result of this action. www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
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"A whole new level of cruelty": Health experts decry "devastating" cuts to HIV treatment programs
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation said the latest cuts will deprive 350,000 people of HIV treatment.
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 09/03/2025
Putin murdering Ukrainian civilians with military weapons “is doing what anyone else would do,” says our compromised President. Meanwhile the brave Zelenskyy, survivor of multiple Russian murder plots, is blamed for not wearing a tie. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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At least 14 killed, 37 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine, Kyiv says
At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's eastern city of Dobropillia overnight , Ukrainian Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
"I’m not sure which is worse: the fact that Republicans are moving to gut the last lifeline for 72 million Americans who rely on Medicaid and 43 million Americans who rely on Food Stamps or the fact that they’re lying about doing it." Read more: plus.briantylercohen.com/p/republican...
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💙🌊Zero Dark Twenty-Nine🌊🌊 @herotimeszero.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
BREAKING: Elon Musk has uncovered $150 billion in fraud committed by Elon Musk. Mr. Musk immediately took action and moved the money from his personal account... to his other personal account. #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1
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NPR @npr.org · 28/02/2025
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
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A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
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FWC Indivisible @fwcindivisible.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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Trump’s ‘Unleash American Energy’ order sparks concern about the Grand Canyon
President Donald Trump’s executive order for “Unleashing American Energy” is sparking concern for the safety of federal lands within national monuments across the U.S., but especially in the Southwest, where Trump has targeted monuments before. During…
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Wake TF up. Appeasement leads to war.
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Human☮ @4humanunity.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Be loud. Call out their lies. Amplify the truth. Unite, organize, and spend your money with businesses who care not the giants. They are giants because of us. Back those who stand with you. Join Indivisible-dot-org and make them hear us loud and clear. Every single one of us can do this.
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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 14/02/2025
DeBriefed 14 February 2025: Nearly 95% of countries miss UN climate deadline; 1.5C on horizon; Behind-the-scenes of CB analysis #Climate
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DeBriefed 14 February 2025: Nearly 95% of countries miss UN climate deadline; 1.5C on horizon; Behind-the-scenes of CB analysis - Carbon Brief
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Scoop: The databases powering DOGE.gov are insecure, and people outside the government have already pushed their own updates to the site to prove it: www.404media.co/anyone-can-p...
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Anyone Can Push Updates to the DOGE.gov Website
"THESE 'EXPERTS' LEFT THEIR DATABASE OPEN."
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activist360 @activist360.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Chemical lobbyists want Trump’s EPA to delete a public database exposing high-risk chemical facilities & roll back safety regulations. Critics say it's a move to hide dangers from the public.🧪⚠️ tinyurl.com/ctruu53e #Lobbyists #ClimateJustice #Chemicals #Health #Toxins
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Chemical Companies Want Trump’s EPA to Keep Their Secrets
Every year, dozens of accidents occur at high-risk chemical facilities. The chemical industry is pushing Donald Trump’s EPA to delete a public database that at least lets residents know whether a pote...
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 08/02/2025
Breaking News! Code UFB!!! Global sea-ice extent is now at an all-time record low in recorded history, with global sea-ice extent now 2.14 million square kilometers below the 1991-2020 average. Images of the current Arctic and Antarctic sea-ice extent are in the following posts in this thread.
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 08/02/2025
For those who may be keeping track, based on the lastest NOAA data through January, 2025, the fantasy future Keeling curve shows CO2 now peaking in May, 2123, at 547.07 ppm. This is the latest date and highest peak yet forecast for CO2. In other words -- pure f&%kery ahead.
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
30 years ago. We knew. Even Exxon knew.
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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Tesla paid $0 in federal income tax last year. 2022: $0 2021: $0 2020: $0 2019: $0 2018: $0 Tesla reported $6.7 billion in profit in those years.
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Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
After Testifying "There Will Be No Enemies List at DOJ,'' AG Bondi Releases Enemies List On Day One! youtu.be/MDyR4u8JOLM?...
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After Testifying "There Will Be No Enemies List at DOJ,"' AG Bondi Releases Enemies List On Day One!
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
“Though the Constitution specifically invests spending power in Congress, Musk and Trump budget chief Russell Vought have argued they should have authority to slash spending unilaterally.” They’re defying the Constitution’s basic design. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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In chaotic Washington blitz, Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear
Shrink government, control data and — according to one official closely watching the billionaire’s DOGE — replace “the human workforce with machines.”
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WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS?!!!! @the13thpanther.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
All of the above but we are about to knock it all out!
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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The 50501 Movement—or 50 states, 50 protests, one day—is garnering support throughout social media over its plan to stage demonstrations across the nation to "fight Fascism" on February 5. You can find your state location for protesting tomorrow here: www.newsweek.com/50-states-an...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/02/2025
Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 02/02/2025
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
This is a national emergency:
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/02/2025
Bernie Sanders: "We are living in an unprecedented moment in American history. We are looking at a rapid growth of oligarchy. We are looking at a rapid growth of authoritarianism. And I fear we're looking at a rapid growth of kleptocracy as well."
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Pamela Afterthought @pamelaafterthought.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
If Lee Zeldin is confirmed as administrator of the EPA then it should be renamed to EDA - the Environmental Destruction Agency. Trump isn't filling a position, he is creating a new agency. @murray.senate.gov @whitehouse.senate.gov
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Pamela Afterthought @pamelaafterthought.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
"Do not obey in advance", Timothy Snyder's first rule to fight against tyranny.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18/01/2025
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. As we prepare for Trump and his allies to attack our rights and divide our communities, our groups are coming together this weekend through action and solidarity. Join us: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
HELP OVER HATE WEEKEND OF SERVICE
MLK JR. DAY
JANUARY 17TH-20TH
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Via @maketheroadny.bsky.social: If ICE shows up, know your rights. “ICE does not have the right to enter your home without a valid warrant signed by a judge.” maketheroadny.org/we-protect-us/
IF ICE SHOWS UP, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
If immigration (ICE) comes to your door or stops you in the streets, you have rights!
1. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
ICE does not have the right to enter your home without a valid warrant signed by a judge.
POLICE ICE
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ICE will not always identify themselves as
ICE. If there is a knock at your door and they say "Police" it could very well be ICE.
ICE will often say they are police to gain access to homes. If at any point they try to enter, or do enter, continue to say
"I DO NOT CONSENT"
If they insist they have a warrant ask them to slip it under the door.
2. REMAIN CALM
Don't run and most importantly do not lie about your name, age, immigration status, etc.
Anything you say or do can be used against you.
If ICE questions you, under the 5th Amendment, you have the right to remain silent and to not incriminate yourself.
If you are detained, ask for an immigration attorney immediately. Although immigration does not provide attorneys, once you ask for an attorney they should no longer question you.
3. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING
Ask to have documents translated. If you do not speak English ask for an interpreter.
Have an attorney look over any documents that ICE gives you.
5. MAKE A FAMILY PLAN
If you have children, identify a caretaker.
4. RECORD
If you witness someone being detained by ICE, you have the right to record as long as you do not interfere with the arrest.
Pictures, videos, and any information you can gather, can help verify an immigration raid and also help someone's immigration case.
Make sure your family is prepared if ICE arrives at your home. Have all your personal documents and finances secure.
Make sure you have at least one number memorized in case of an emergency.
MAKE THE ROAD
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18/01/2025
Fascism is frightening. But descending into despair isn’t gonna help us. Our power is in our numbers, so let’s get to work: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/organi...
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Pamela Afterthought @pamelaafterthought.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
And yet, there is some good news in D.C.
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Sierra Club @sierraclub.org · 16/01/2025
Lee Zeldin's confirmation hearing to lead the EPA is underway, but his track record speaks for itself: more pollution and less protections for our people, our public health, and clean air and water. Our statement on the Zeldin hearing:
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Sierra Club Statement on Lee Zeldin’s Confirmation Hearing To Be EPA Administrator
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is holding a hearing to consider the nomination of Lee Zeldin to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agen...
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