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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Big Oil has no place in politics. Fossil fuel corporations spent over $10 million lobbying leaders in Sacramento to influence key climate policy and programs, like California’s Cap-and-Invest program and SB 1259 (refinery remediation transparency). lastchancealliance.org/big-oil-spen...
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Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying to kill common sense climate and polluter accountability policy - Last Chance Alliance
Sacramento, Calif. — Oil and gas corporations spent $10.3 million on California state lobbying and influence in the first quarter of 2026, the biggest
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Congratulations, Kica!!
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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 15/04/2026
🎉 NILC President @kicamatos.bsky.social is on @time.com's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. This is a recognition of Kica’s bold leadership & tireless advocacy in defending immigrants’ rights. We're so grateful to have Kica's leadership at NILC! time.com/collection/1...
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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 13/03/2026
ALLIES: We're still calling for everyone to NOT BUY STARBUCKS and to delete the Starbucks app off your phone. No contract? No coffee! Sign our No Contract No Coffee pledge and get campaign updates as well as local calls to action: nocontractnocoffee.org
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No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
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Stop the Money Pipeline @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Another DOGE bro with zero experience in government terminated grants using Chat GPT, awarded by the National Endowment for Humanities. A lawsuit claims violations of the 1st amendment, violations of the Equal Protection Clause, and violations of separations of power. We need #DOGEAccountability.
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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 02/02/2026
BREAKING: We're challenging the Trump administration’s sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. This discriminatory, nationality-based ban on legal immigration strips families and working people of the process guaranteed by law.
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Chris DeVille @chrisdeville.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
I wrote about Bad Bunny's triumph and the anti-ICE Grammys
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A Good Grammys For Bad Bunny
Does any of this matter? For most of this year’s Grammys telecast, I could not shake the feeling that no, it really doesn’t make a difference who wins these trophies — maybe in terms of opening doors ...
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 02/02/2026
We said we’d see them in court, and we meant it. Today, we filed to block the Trump-Vance admin’s sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries – on behalf of immigrant families, workers, and legal assistance groups.
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Ben Cushing @bmcushing.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
My letter on the @financialtimes.com story on BP/Shell’s climate rollbacks is now published. The key takeaway: most investors should recognize that the interests of major polluters are often at odds with their own long-term portfolio interests—and should act accordingly. www.ft.com/content/e100...
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Letter: How climate goals skewed incentives for Shell and BP
From Ben Cushing, Director, The Sierra Club’s Sustainable Finance Campaign, Washington, DC, US
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Two SoCalGas leaks in the past month: first in Castaic and now again at Aliso Canyon! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social, step in and protect our communities. #ShutAlisoDown www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2026/01/28/c... cc: @foodandwater.bsky.social
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Community Members Report Leak at Aliso Canyon
Gas Storage Facility at Aliso Canyon Site of Largest Gas Blowout in US History
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NPR @npr.org · 28/01/2026
The operation in Washington, D.C. alone is projected to cost upwards of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected, according to new data released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. n.pr/45FbxN0
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Trump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects
The operation in Washington, D.C. alone is projected to cost upwards of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected, according to new data released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was executed in Minneapolis by immigration enforcement in broad daylight. May Alex rest in peace. 🕊️ Let's keep taking care of each other. ICE out of Minnesota and out of our communities.
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Big Oil and Donald Trump are happily scheming to profit off the backs of vulnerable communities globally: “Trump has made no secret about his willingness to help U.S. oil companies “drill, baby, drill” — so long as they serve his interests.” www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Ties between California and Venezuela go back more than a century with Chevron
Chevron, the oil giant founded and until recently headquartered in California, is the only foreign petroleum company still operating in Venezuela and its largest foreign investor.
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onesixcomics.bsky.social @onesixcomics.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The final issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel is out today! Five years ago #OTD an armed mob of Insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, egged on by Donald Trump, trying to overturn a free and fair election. Get the series (tinyurl.com/yf7jumfb) and help us share it (kck.st/4oMrho8)! #rememberonesix
Comic book panels depicting the 1/6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Illustration of a brave protestor bravely facing down an armed soldier.
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Trump’s “Drill baby drill” agenda puts our public health and climate in danger. Lawmakers returning to Sacramento must stand with CA’s most vulnerable communities facing aggressive national calls to increase drilling. www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/read...
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California coastal communities threatened by federal calls to drill | Opinion
“While our communities suffer from ongoing spills that threaten our public health, Trump is making federal calls to increase drilling.”
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United We Dream @unitedwedream.org · 04/12/2025
As DACA endures unprecedented attacks, Congress has now reintroduced the DREAM Act, a bipartisan solution that provides long-overdue stability and permanent protections for immigrant youth.
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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
✨NEW: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate progress, but it’s puzzling when he vetoes cost-effective clean energy solutions. Read more from @elliecohen.bsky.social: loom.ly/KOCjhcY
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International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) @irap.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
BREAKING: A federal court just ordered the Trump administration to delay its termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria while the legal case challenging the decision moves forward. Read more: refugeerights.org/news-resourc...
Purple graphic with an image of a microphone and the text: Breaking News: Federal Court Orders Trump Admin to Delay Termination of TPS for Syria
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Stop the Money Pipeline @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We have witnessed the power of consumer boycotts. T-Mobile customers from across the country joined us this past weekend (and still joining) to #BoycottTMobile. 🙌 T-Mobile, siding with authoritarianism is bad for business. Join us & tell us when you cancel: actionnetwork.org/forms/i-canc...
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Eliza Orlins @elizaorlins.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I’ve been a T-Mobile customer for years. But the T stands for Trump now. They carry Trump Mobile, killed DEI to please Trump’s FCC, union-bust, backed policies that strip healthcare, and are funneling millions to Musk. I’m canceling my plan on Nov 15. Join me youtube.com/shorts/q3nFt...
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Boycotting T-Mobile: Trump ties, Musk money, and why I’m switching Nov 15
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
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Stop the Money Pipeline @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Our big #BoycottTMobile weekend kicks off November 14th, but several customers have already dropped T-Mobile! Tony A. of the @teslatakedown.com movement cut ties with T-Mobile ––refusing to support corporations who cave to authoritarianism. www.commondreams.org/opinion/boyc...
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Defending Democracy Starts With Your Phone Plan: Why I Cut Ties With T-Mobile | Common Dreams
​The most effective way to resist the authoritarian takeover of our democracy is to make it clear to companies partnering with authoritarians that there will always be consequences for such business r...
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Gov. Newsom just handed Kern County to polluters. With SB 237, he approved up to 2,000 new oil drill sites every year — poisoning families, worsening the climate crisis, and breaking his own promises. Kern County residents deserve clean air, not corporate favors. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
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Tesla Takedown Boston @teslatakedwnboston.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
See you at #NoKings on Oct 18th, as we TAKE ACTION to TAKE DOWN Trump's regime! T-Mobile has cozied up to Trump and Musk, and we need YOU to join the tmobileboycott.org! Let's make it clear that funding tyrants does not pay! #BoycottTmobile #TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com @mass50501.bsky.social
An inflatable Elon Musk holding a bag of money in front of a T-Mobile store
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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
BREAKING: The Trump admin has installed 100+ fossil fuel insiders and corporate lobbyists to roles across federal agencies. These staffers are enacting a dirty energy agenda and destroying our public lands. Our new report with Revolving Door Project breaks it all down ⬇️
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Our Children’s Trust @youthvgov.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🚨 Breaking: 15 young Americans have filed a historic human rights petition against the U.S. for fueling the climate crisis. They’re calling on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to take urgent action and protect their rights and futures. PR: bit.ly/petitionfiling
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 30/09/2025
IT’S OFFICIAL: We now have more protests planned for October 18 than there were back in June. It’s not even October yet but you’ve already put 2,100 events on the No Kings map. We hope to see you at the largest day of peaceful protest in American history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
(next to a map of the 2,100 peaceful protests planned for October 18) NO THRONES.
NO CROWNS.
NO KINGS.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
ICYMI at @americasvoice.bsky.social: “I was born in Hollywood Hospital”: US citizens file legal claims against the federal government for civil rights violations. Among Americans harassed by agents include a special needs teen held at gunpoint. americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/i-was-born...
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‘I Was Born In Hollywood Hospital’: U.S. Citizens File Legal Claims Against The Federal Government For Civil Rights Violations
Among Americans harassed by immigration agents include a woman who was days away from giving birth and a special needs teen who was held at gunpoint outside a school.
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AILA @aila.org · 29/09/2025
"Americans expect our court systems and judges to be fair and to follow the law and to know what the law is when they’re asked to rule on a case.” - Greg Chen, AILA Senior Director, Government Relations bit.ly/46Y5iom
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A look at the “very confusing” situation in SF Immigration Court
Inside the push-and-pull between the Trump administration and immigration attorneys.
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Nancy Treviño @nancirulia.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
T-Mobile loves to say it’s a “force for good.” The truth ⬇️ 👉 T-Mobile is siding w Trump. 👉 T-Mobile is putting profits over people. 👉 T-Mobile is helping fund Elon Musk’s empire through its T-Satellite program. Add your name to #BoycottTMobile pledge: stmp.link/hanguptmobile @teslatakedown.com
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#TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com · 24/09/2025
Have you signed the pledge? We asked T-Mobile to break up with Elon. Instead, they bear-hugged the entire far-right. Sign the pledge, tell your friends and we'll drop together on November 15. #BoycottTmobile #TeslaTakedown actionnetwork.org/forms/hang-u...
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Pledge to Hang Up on T-Mobile
T-Mobile is siding with the Trump Administration and far-right extremists like Elon Musk. It’s time for people of conscience to find a better phone carrier.
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Stop the Money Pipeline @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Why do we say #BoycottTMobile? T-Mobile has claimed they aim to “be a force for good” but their actions have shown otherwise. Sign the pledge here: stmp.link/hanguptmobile
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Nancy Treviño @nancirulia.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
We’re collecting quite a few #BoycottTMobile pledge signatures today in Takoma Park, MD! T-Mobile chooses to side with authoritarian Trump and right wing extremist Musk, we say goodbye! Sign the pledge: tmobileboycott.org @teslatakedown.com @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social
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#TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com · 22/09/2025
Elon was never done with politics. He just thought you'd back off if he said he was #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall
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Center for Media and Democracy @exposedbycmd.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
If DHS can violently attack journalists and citizen observers without any consequences, none of us are safe anywhere in the country. #protest #LAProtests #PressFreedom #ProtectJournalists
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Freedoms Under Attack: DHS Violence Against Journalists, Observers, and Protesters
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Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 20 years ago. Earlier this week, ~180 FEMA workers warned that Trump's cuts are setting the stage for a similar calamity. The next day, dozens of them were punished. This is a perfect summation of Trump's homicidal hurricane policy. Our new report ⬇️has more. 🧵
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Our Children’s Trust @youthvgov.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
🚨In partnership with @midwestadvocates.bsky.social, we filed a constitutional climate lawsuit on behalf of young Wisconsinites to hold their legislature and PSC accountable for unconstitutional laws that worsen climate change and violate their rights. Spread the word: bit.ly/wi-toolkit1
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#TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com · 19/08/2025
The American dream is to pay more for our power bills so that a South African Nazi can train his chatbot to call itself MechaHitler and make revenge porn AI videos of Taylor Swift #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall
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Divest from Tesla! @divesttesla.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Pension funds just filed reports (Form 13F) with SEC on holdings as of 6/30/25. In 2Q 2025 CalPERS bought 300K more shares of TSLA (to total $1.6B). CalSTRS increased TSLA holdings by 40K shares. Tell them to SELL TSLA now: wonderl.ink/@divest-tesla @teslatakedown.com @teslatakedownla.bsky.social
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<h2>Tell CalPERS and CalSTRS to sell their combined $2B investment in Tesla stock (TSLA)</h2>
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
We refuse to be divided by hate and fear. This Sat, August 16 we are coming together as friends across borders in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada to defy militarization and family separation with peace, art and friendship. Join us! www.friendsxborders.org #FriendsAcrossBorders
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14/08/2025
See the man circled here? That's E.J. Antoni, Trump's Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee, walking through a crowd of Capitol rioters. #ICYMI, we've got an archive of 500+ Parler videos taken during Jan. 6. You can spot Antoni starting at around 1:41 here: projects.propublica.org/parler-capit...
Screenshot of E.J. Antoni, a man with short brown hair and wearing a red shirt, moving in the bottom right corner through a crowd of Jan. 6 rioters on Capitol grounds.
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
We refuse to be divided by hate and fear. This Sat, August 16 we are coming together as friends across borders in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada to defy militarization and family separation with peace, art and friendship. Join us! www.friendsxborders.org #FriendsAcrossBorders
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Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
NEW: The Trump administration, DOGE, and congressional Republicans are putting more and more people at risk of heat-related illnesses and death. Our @kennystancil.bsky.social in @jacobinmag.bsky.social 🧵⬇️
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Heat Kills. Trump Has Ensured There Will Be More Victims.
We should be slashing emissions and climate-proofing our cities. Instead, Republicans are turning up the carbon spew and stripping away heat protections — effectively condemning the poor to die under ...
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#TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com · 12/08/2025
More talent brain drain at Tesla. With so many senior leaders leaving just this year, you could almost get the sense that there's something seriously wrong in the culture near the top... 🤔 #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall electrek.co/2025/08/11/t...
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Tesla loses its head of service in North America
Tesla’s director of service for the North American market announced that he left the automaker after almost 9 years. The...
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Brave New Films @bravenewfilms.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
In this clip from GAZA: JOURNALISTS UNDER FIRE, we see Anas al-Sharif reporting fearlessly in Gaza. Yesterday, Anas was killed. Our documentary also features Ismail al-Ghoul, an Al Jazeera journalist killed in 2024. Share the clip, watch the film & access resources: bit.ly/3FG6QbY
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 11/08/2025
Here’s last night’s story about immigration enforcement, who’s actually being targeted and arrested by masked police, and what the vibes would be like on Stephen Miller’s OnlyFans page. youtu.be/DfTBhrkae74
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Immigration Enforcement: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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Detention Watch Network @detentionwatchnetwork.org · 11/08/2025
📍In Tennessee? Take action! Join @tnimmigrant.bsky.social in Mason, TN, August 12th at 7pm CT to speak out against the county building and opening a private ICE detention center by Core Civic! Get details and RSVP here! ⬇️
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PACK THE MEETING ROOM: Stop Core Civic From Harming Our Communities! · Tennessee For All
On Tuesday, August 12 the City Of Mason will hold a special meeting at 7PM at 12157 Main St, Mason TN to discuss and vote on re-opening a Core Civic ICE facility in Mason, Tennessee. This is a class...
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Right now our immigrant friends and neighbors are being detained & separated from their families. Join us for a Day of International Friendship on Aug. 16 to show your love & solidarity! We will defend our loved ones and uphold our shared humanity. 🌼 www.friendsxborders.org #FriendsAcrossBorders
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Right now our immigrant friends and neighbors are being detained & separated from their families. Join us for a Day of International Friendship on Aug. 16 to show your love & solidarity! We will defend our loved ones and uphold our shared humanity. 🌼 www.friendsxborders.org #FriendsAcrossBorders
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TwitterTakedown @twittertakedown.org · 06/08/2025
Robotaxi debacle: Tesla’s test saw cars speeding, jumping curbs and dumping passengers in traffic. Musk called it safe; shareholders call it fraud. $68B wiped from Tesla’s value and investors are suing. Maybe it’s time we stop letting him beta‑test on our streets.
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Tesla, Elon Musk sued by shareholders over Robotaxi claims
Elon Musk and Tesla were sued by shareholders who accused them of securities fraud for concealing the significant risk that the company's self-driving vehicles, including the Robotaxi, were dangerous.
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Presente.org @presenteorg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
NEW - Big Oil spends a whopping $18M on lobbying so they can continue to profit and pollute. Get Big Oil out of California politics and protect people, not profits. www.apenaction.org/2025/08/04/b...
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Big Oil Spent Over $18 Million in First Half of 2025 to Shake Down California and Evade Accountability - APEN Action
Contact:  Blake Marquez, Blake@sunstonestrategies.orgIsa Flores-Jones, ifloresjones@apenaction.org Industry spending disclosures reveal that Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) and Chevron out...
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