Reposted by Jason WestRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is completely outrageous and disgusting. This must immediately be blocked by Congress and Trump should be impeached for this. The US is now funding Putin’s war machine as he murders civilians including children. We are lost as a country. 2071161625625
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Once Trump is no longer president, I hope I never again hear the word “triumphal” 000
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Lie. No previous president would have considered coming anywhere near this level of lawlessness. 110
Reposted by Jason WestIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 04/10/2026The next No Kings Day is almost here. Let’s make it clear that We The People won’t let the fascists sabotage the midterms: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... 9493211
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Trump is planning to steal the election. Either by declaring an emergency or by not certifying the vote on Jan 3. 000
Reposted by Jason WestMoms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 30/09/2026The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/c...nytimes.comThe Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged. (Gift Article)In a previously unreported letter, a top lobbyist floated the idea of using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open. 097
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I’ll believe that Trump controls the straight of Hormuz when he puts a hotel casino and golf course there. 010
Reposted by Jason WestPat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Here is the check that Susan Collins' PAC got from a defense contractor's shell company in exchange for millions of dollars in government contracts ~ Meidas Touch 45448
Reposted by Jason WestDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 22/09/2026If the UN Secretary-General can’t motivate world leaders to action on climate, who can? 🤷🏻♂️theguardian.comOutgoing UN chief says polluters have treated atmosphere like an ‘open sewer’António Guterres laments world leaders’ inaction and says oil and gas firms ‘must pay’ for climate devastation 318055
Reposted by Jason WestPM2.5 Kills ~9 Million People Each Year Worldwide @tkovach.bsky.social · 22/09/2026'He called on data center builders to commit to powering their facilities with clean energy by 2030, and said that the rush to build new gas plants for artificial intelligence infrastructure “has no future.”'nytimes.comA Departing U.N. Chief’s Dire Warning on Climate Change (Gift Article)As he nears the end of his term as the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres looks back on his efforts to stop climate change. 094
Reposted by Jason WestDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Going forward, the US National Science Foundation research budget for all atmospheric, ocean, and Earth sciences is $110 million per year. Trump's illegal war with Iran cost the Department of Defense (i.e., the American taxpayers) $38 billion in the first 5 months, or $220 million per day.cbo.govEstimating the Cost of Combat Operations Against IranCBO assesses the Department of Defense's costs for the current armed conflict against Iran, as well as the conflict's economic and budgetary effects. 7361156
Reposted by Jason WestChristopher Callahan @ccallahan45.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Finally, a series of former leaders of the US Global Change Research Program argued that the amendment "would constitute falsification of research and a serious breach of scientific integrity": www.climate.us/news-feature...climate.usA response from former USGCRP leaders on proposal to revise the Fifth National Climate AssessmentFormer executive director of the U.S. Global Change Science Program and several colleagues describe the rigor of the process that produced NCA5 and 152
Reposted by Jason WestChristopher Callahan @ccallahan45.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The White House plans to amend the National Climate Assessment to question RCP8.5. Last week, I, @jsmankin.bsky.social, and @vsrikrish.bsky.social commented that this proposal is "scientifically unsupported and procedurally deficient". You can see our comment here: essopenarchive.org/doi/full/10....essopenarchive.orgComment on Proposed Amendment to the Fifth National Climate Assessment | ESS Open ArchiveThis document is a public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). The amendment directs any NCA5 results that are “dependent on RCP8.5, SSP5-8.5, or e... 13220
Reposted by Jason WestGlen Peters @glenpeters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Who would have thought that a report by a bunch of scientists is so concerning to some of the worlds most powerful countries. (...or is this a proxy battle about other issues) 44416
Reposted by Jason WestStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 14/09/2026Pete Hegseth is trying to take funds that save lives and instead use them to end lives. Sign our petition against this heinous plan: tr.ee/uQmeZi www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comRevealed: inside the US military’s plan to tap huge sums from the NIHAn agreement paves the way for hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of projects to be transferred from the NIH’s institute for infectious diseases to the Department of Defense. 211784
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I’d expect at least some maga faithful to cheat at the presidents suggestion by trying to vote twice. Getting caught means significant fines and jail time in many states. 000
Reposted by Jason WestPBS News @pbsnews.org · 11/09/2026After President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican midterm convention Thursday night that "we want honesty in our elections," he led them in a pledge to "cheat like hell" and "go out and vote" in the midterm elections. to.pbs.org/4yTjfzlto.pbs.orgWATCH: Trump leads RNC in pledge to 'cheat like hell' in November electionsAfter President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican midterm convention Thursday night that “we want honesty in our elections,” he led them in a pledge to “cheat like hell” and “go out and vo... 41921401
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Bin Laden failed to attack the U.S. capitol. Trump succeeded. (It’s thought the plane that went down in PA was headed to the capitol but brave Americans stopped it.) 001
Reposted by Jason WestLaurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Judge Luttig has again performed a great service to the U.S. Constitution and our republic by exposing the treachery the Trumpsters have planned for 1/3/27, the new 1/6/21, and wisely outlining what must be done to stop the evil coup in its tracks. judgeluttig327269.substack.com/p/january-3-...judgeluttig327269.substack.comJanuary 3, 2027 - The Final Battle for America’s DemocracyHouse Republicans are poised to claim that the midterm elections were stolen from them when they meet on January 3 to decide which Members-elect will be seated in the 120th Congress 29631327
Reposted by Jason WestMichael Warhurst @mwarhurst.eurosky.social · 10/09/2026Greenhouse gas emissions rose 0.7% to reach a record 54 billion tons of CO2 equivalent in 2025 - United States increased by 2.2% - Chinese emissions rose 0.1% - Indian emissions fell 0.2% - EU’s emissions fell by 0.2% #ClimateChange joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and... 11010
Reposted by Jason WestGerry Cohen @gercohen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026As of Sept 5 NC election deadlines: 34 days until regular voter registration ends Fri Oct 9 40 days until early vote starts Thurs Oct 15 45 days until absentee request deadline Tues Oct 20 56 days until early vote ends Sat Oct 31 59 days until election Tues Nov 3. #ncpol 033
Reposted by Jason WestMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 02/09/2026🚨BREAKING: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday that ICE agents could enter polling places to make arrests this November, raising fresh concerns about the Trump administration contemplating actions that federal law has long prohibited. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDHS chief says ICE could make arrests at polling places — ignoring federal ban on armed agents at voting sitesUnder federal law, an official who orders, brings or keeps “troops or armed men” at a location where a general or special election is taking place can face up to five years in prison and disqualificat... 53928981667
Reposted by Jason WestSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026They have every intention of rigging this election and trying to steal it And these are the same people who spent a decade falsely claiming elections are rigged It's the biggest, longest con in U.S. political history, and the whole country is its victimcnn.comUSPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public | CNN PoliticsThe US Postal Service effort to develop a sweeping new system for verifying mail ballots has invited a host of IT concerns among agency officials, with some describing the process internally as a “sh*... 46299474584
Reposted by Jason WestSen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 02/09/2026Today marks one year since the administration began its unauthorized and unconstitutional boat strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific — killing over 200 people. One thing is clear: this military campaign, which continues with the latest strikes just last week, remains illegal and ineffective. 84715287
Reposted by Jason WestMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/08/2026Pritzker: So here’s the truth, plain and simple: Our state is under siege. Not by protesters, immigrants, the deep state, the press, Canada or Mexico or Greenland, Antifa or Jewish space lasers or pride parades. No. Our state's under siege by a petty, corrupt man in Washington. 613305228910
Reposted by Jason WestColette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Yeah so, if Fauci is going to be held in contempt of Congress for pleading the 5th, RFK Jr. had BETTER be held accountable for LYING TO CONGRESS. In any other administration, this would be grounds for impeachment. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comRFK Jr lied in Senate confirmation hearings, newly revealed documents indicateLetters obtained by Guardian and AP contradict testimony that 2019 visit to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’ 11307103
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 27/08/202649,000 arrests in July. 66,000 people currently in detention. ICE Arrests Soar as People With No Criminal Record Are Increasingly Targeted www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comICE Arrests Soar as People With No Criminal Record Are Increasingly TargetedAs immigration arrests hit record highs, ICE appears closer than ever to meeting its goal of 2,000 daily arrests. 020
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026(not the main point but ...) By pressing charges isn't the Navy acknowledging that Trump and Hegseth lied about this last week when they said this was all overblown? 000
Reposted by Jason WestPM2.5 Kills ~9 Million People Each Year Worldwide @tkovach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026"The U.S.’ resurgent passion for building new gas infrastructure is quickly putting the U.S. at risk of reversing any emissions cuts we’ve achieved so far — and it’s mostly down to data centers."latitudemedia.comThe problem with the US gas bonanza for data centersIn 2026, the U.S. nearly doubled the gas capacity it’s developing for data centers, risking reversing any emissions cuts achieved so far. 042
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026"...we’re leaving out essential information. We’re only telling cadets part of the story. We’re lying to them, deceiving them. It would be like trying to teach the law without being able to even mention the Constitution" Read more at: www.stripes.com/branches/arm... Source - Stars and Stripes"stripes.comWest Point professor fired after pushing back on limitations to teaching climate change, lawsuit saysAdam Kalkstein pushed back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change, the lawsuit says. 000
Reposted by Jason WestNPR @npr.org · 26/08/2026The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather. n.pr/4cvl1Onn.pr8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floodsThe disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather. 13478226
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A huge and sudden tragedy. I’m hoping for limited loss of life. 000
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Tomorrow every grade school teacher should play and discuss Dolly’s Coat of Many Colors. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...nytimes.comDolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. 110
Reposted by Jason WestMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 23/08/2026Trump reported 1,051 trades in his June disclosure. These two stood out: — June 18: Bought $250K–$500K in Boeing, the same day the Navy awarded Boeing an $880 million contract — June 23: Bought $15K–$50K in SpaceX, the same day NASA recorded a $425.6 million award to SpaceX 39856992977
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Knowledge and science are not conservative or liberal. 46417
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I’m starting to think now may not be a good time to invade Cuba, Canada, Panama, or Greenland. 000
Reposted by Jason WestBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This is REALLY important. “Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll.” They want you to think you’re alone. You’re not. #ClimateCrisissherwood.newsOver 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the sameThat perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll.... 361263525
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This is so important No matter what your cause is, we won’t be able to fight for it without fair elections. And without taking the house and senate in November, there may not be fair elections after that. 000
Reposted by Jason WestAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/08/2026Ossoff: "I have zero interest in running for president in 2028, and frankly zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football right now ... these midterms are the whole ballgame ... I don't know that we have a free and fair election in 2028 unless we restore checks and balances in these 2026 midterms." 518242076097
Reposted by Jason WestPM2.5 Kills ~9 Million People Each Year Worldwide @tkovach.bsky.social · 17/08/2026DOE announces it will continue to force ratepayers to spend $600,000 per day for unnecessary dirty powerenergy.govEnergy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Generation Operational in the MidwestEmergency order keeps beautiful, clean coal generation available and reduces energy costs for Americans. 186
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 15/08/2026What Trump wants to be and what he wants for America. 000
Reposted by Jason WestJoe Roberts 🔥💙🔥🐸 @robbyjoe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026He didn’t change. They did. 7841991312857
Reposted by Jason WestRaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during President Trump's first term, warns about the road ahead: "I think we're in for a very dangerous time, and I think it's going to take a great deal of preparation and resistance and courtroom time to ensure that we get fair and free elections."w 18279143
Jason West @profjasonwest.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Don Jr must have just invested in a steam company. 000
Reposted by Jason WestJohn Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026“What we’ll see in 2027 is a sneak peek of what the new normal will be in 2035,” said Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist at Berkeley Earth, a nonprofit research organization. “We’ll see things that have never happened before in our history in terms of temperature, drought conditions, extreme heat”nytimes.comEffects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents (Gift Article)The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents. 11216