Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 3hTrump's economy in two headlines. 401289445
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveM Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 7hNaomi Klein Is Spot On....... 9545581851
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveKen Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 4h“We have incredibly wealthy, powerful companies coming into these rural communities in South Carolina, dangling a few carrots, and then the communities are getting steamrolled,” said South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews, backing a two-year ban, WRDW/WAGT reported. #DataCenterswrdw.comS.C. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews calls for moratorium on data centersSouth Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews is calling for a two-year moratorium on new data center projects in the state. 12640241
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveNBC News @nbcnews.com · 1hBREAKING: Kennedy Center announces it’s moving its annual awards gala off site for the first time in its history amid battle over Trump’s planned renovations.nbcnews.toKennedy Center Honors to be held off-site for the first time in the ceremony’s historyThe center announced that the celebration will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., due to the closure of the main building for planned renovations. 136133
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 1hA medium-sized data center consumes roughly 100 million to 110 million gallons of water per year, while large hyperscale facilities can use between 1 million and 5 million gallons per day (up to 1.8 billion gallons annually). Source: EESI, 2025. 030
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 1hEven a mid-sized data center consumes as much water as a small town, while larger ones require up to 5 million gallons of water every day. Source: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 2025 032
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveNPR @npr.org · 20hData centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.n.prAI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit. 2015428
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveNPR @npr.org · 19hStarting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year. n.pr/4z0FPpqn.pr'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policyStarting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year. 13293168
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveNPR @npr.org · 4hSan Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties. n.pr/4hIsjzZn.prSan Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties. 146510
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveOPB @opb.org · 1hOregon law requires public officials to report sources of household income on annual ethics disclosures, including spouses’ income sources, especially if there may be a conflict of interest. But the head of Oregon's housing finance agency didn’t do either until ProPublica asked her about it.opb.orgHer agency distributes billions for Oregon housing projects. Her husband’s company helped develop some of themAndrea Bell, executive director of Oregon Housing and Community Services, filed amended state ethics paperwork after ProPublica asked about her husband’s work at a firm that’s consulted on projects receiving or in line for money from her agency. 2122
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressivePBS News @pbsnews.org · 3hThe disappointing jobs numbers come one month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections, at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the state of the economy. to.pbs.org/3TiX9XTto.pbs.orgDisappointing 29,000 jobs added in September as unemployment ticks upFriday's jobs report is the last one that will come out before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump's Republicans maintain full control of Congress. 106232
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveRep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 14hDidn’t they learn the first time Elon Musk got involved in American politics? -Dismantled life saving agencies -Fired thousands of Americans -Stole our data -Gave himself millions in federal contracts They want him to advise the Pentagon on the future of war?!?! 106574233
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 1hNWS San Diego >> Extreme Heat Warning starts today for areas west of the mountains for hot afternoons and warm nights. Please stay cool and check on any friends/family without A/C. 0156
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 1hExtreme heat warning takes effect across Southern California. ktla.com/news/califor...ktla.comExtreme heat warning takes effect across Southern CaliforniaExtreme heat warnings are in effect across Southern California as a long-duration heat wave begins Friday, bringing several days of dangerously hot temperatures. Building high pressure will not onl… 020
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 2hUS borrowing costs hit 24-year high as global bond sell-off intensifies. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comUS borrowing costs hit 24-year high as global bond sell-off intensifiesFears that US deficit is unsustainable also drive UK 30-year bond yields briefly above 6% for first time since 1998 042
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 2hWSJ >> G-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel and Crude. www.wsj.com/business/ene...wsj.comG-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel and CrudeThe announcement would seem to end the threat of a U.S. ban on diesel exports, at least for now. 010
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveAida 🇵🇷🇺🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦🐾🌊🦋🗽💙🐸 @latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social · 2hExactly! #Pinks #USDemocracy 611155
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 6hConverted garages and basements are becoming a bigger part of the national housing conversation over their potential to ease shortages of lower-cost rental units.bloom.bgCities Across the US Are Turning Attics, Backyards and Garages Into HousingADUs are an increasingly popular answer to rental shortages, but their cost and complexity make the economics difficult. 393
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 3hBREAKING: New York Gov. Hochul says Cornell rape accuser was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including the police and county prosecutor.bit.lyNY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect herNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor. 514128
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 2hUS added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comUS added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gainsFinal jobs report before the midterm elections also shows the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% 010
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 23hCEO compensation has increased 1,316% since 1978. And worker compensation? Just 28%. The system is rigged. We need to start taxing the rich so they pay their fair share. 14237641304
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveGovernor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 18h✅ Protects employee privacy by banning the use of workplace surveillance tools by employers in workplace bathrooms ✅ Requires California public higher education institutions to create training for students, faculty, and staff on AI training and procurement 3223
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveGovernor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 18hNEW: Building on his nation-leading executive order to prepare workers and businesses for potential AI disruption, @governor.ca.gov signed first-in-the-nation legislation that will protect people in the workplace from the impacts of AI, automated technology, and AI-powered workplace surveillance 25814
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveACLU @aclu.org · 18hThe company doesn’t matter. Flock, Axon, and other automatic license plate readers have no place on our streets. Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_ 10417138
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 17hAnother take.... "The joint commitment that Trump posted to his Truth Social account on Tuesday appears to carry no enforcement mechanisms or legal implications and is instead a voluntary commitment." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comTrump AI deal rebrands ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’The US president announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI agreement among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’ 142
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveDavid Combest @decombest.bsky.social · 18hTrump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot | WIRED www.wired.com/story/uncann...wired.comTrump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the BallotThis week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms. 123
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 18hThe super El Niño is cooking coral reefs — can lullabies and probiotics save them? www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comThe super El Niño is cooking coral reefs — can lullabies and probiotics save them?Researchers are trying everything they can to help coral reefs to survive severe heat stress from climate change, including playing sounds underwater. 011
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 18hThe Crossroads of Psychology and Politics.... 👇 When Personality Dictates Policy, the Psychology of Fascism. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-...psychologytoday.comWhen Personality Dictates Policy, the Psychology of FascismFascism is not a political philosophy; it's a term that describes the behaviour of psychologically disordered people in power. 104
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveStill a nasty woman @tfergsc.bsky.social · 18hJust so much winnng. 023
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 18hNo public statements have been made by the parents of the individual students accused in the Cornell University fraternity sexual assault lawsuit. Related >> www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comWhat we know about the Cornell University frat house rape investigationThe woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago. 013
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 19hAnother take.... Cornell accuser was 'failed' by university healthcare system, lawyer says. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comLawyer for Cornell accuser says university doctor was 'yet another failure'Jane Doe told the school's doctor that she had contracted an infection "in a traumatic way", but they "didn't really follow up", according to the New York Times. 000
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 21hIn July, I led several Senators in a request to the Secretary of the Air Force to disclose how much money is being stolen from taxpayers to pay for Trump’s luxury Qatari jet. Today I got a reply. 100 words. Telling Congress to screw off. Can’t wait for a Democratic Senate! 701306381
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveReuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 22hCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law first-of-its-kind state legislation setting rules for how lawyers are permitted to use generative AI in their work. Newsom signed the bill alongside a slate of other AI-related measures. Subscribe to The Afternoon Docket: reut.rs/4dsTnQ1 042
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 19hLuv when people say snarky things to me, then turn off their comments. Bite me. #Blocked. 020
Reposted by Watchdog Progressive🦋🇨🇦Sarrah🇨🇦🦋 @savingdemocracy101.bsky.social · 20hThe base, in case anyone thinks these assholes can be made to see reality. It's a cult, of hate and racism, as I have always said. Listen to this bitch. That is the people that adore him. #CultOfHate&Racism 191
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 20hNEW: Some North Carolinians only have a week to ensure they can vote in the midterms after the state elections board came to an agreement with the DOJ. The deal has left some in the Tar Heel state confused. We break down what steps voters might need to take to ensure they can vote this fall👇democracydocket.comNorth Carolina mailboxes overflow with voter registration warnings after state cut a deal with Trump's DOJ“This is death by a thousand cuts,” one voting rights advocate told Democracy Docket. “It's why you move voting sites, it's why you have fewer hours, it's why our absentee mailing ballots are so complicated because they just want to find places where p... 615094
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 22hAP reports >> A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that only 17% of U.S. adults approve of the Republican president’s handling of the cost of living. Just 26% approve of his handling of the economy overall, marking a new low. apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comMost Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll showsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living. 040
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 22hWhite Christo fascism is not Christianity. It is a perversion of Christianity - The reality is that it is straight up fascism - a extreme political philosophy - which is operating in direct opposition to American democracy. 12573187
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This is just despicable by MS NOW, which has accepted stolen taxpayers dollars for 38 illegal ads. Give me a break with this bullshit statement too. So your hosts are on air all day saying this is illegal while you are taking the money and running the ads? Just gross. 82370112225
Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 22hICE got ‘quieter’ – then killed a father in Maine. Now watch groups are shifting their tactics too. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comICE got ‘quieter’ – then killed a father in Maine. Now watch groups are shifting their tactics tooICE-watchers get creative after the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, as Trump’s immigration crackdown takes a more secretive approach 033
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveHouse Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The verdict is in, Americans are fed up with Donald Trump's failed economy. 54324
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressiveOSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🇺🇦🇪🇺 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: “The Kremlin is trying to divide us and deter us from supporting Ukraine. Our message is clear: stay calm, keep working, and continue supporting Ukraine.” 1449
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressivePOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 01/10/2026Latvia has detained two of its citizens since June on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence agency and using a private aircraft to surveil an army base hosting NATO forces, authorities said.politico.euLatvia detains couple suspected of spying for RussiaAuthorities allege the pair collected information on NATO forces, military aircraft and Latvia’s support for Ukraine. 12817
Reposted by Watchdog ProgressivePOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 01/10/2026European leaders must stop calling Russian attacks “hybrid,” according to Estonia's foreign minister. They are “terror attacks” and “sabotage attacks,” Margus Tsahkna told us in an interview.politico.euIt’s war, not hybrid attacks, says Estonian foreign ministerMargus Tsahkna says Europe must present a united front again Moscow. 310546