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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 52m

In the 1995 book The Demon Haunted World, Carl Sagan warned that the US was turning its back on science, and that the consequences would be dire.

Near the start of their new book, Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez argue that what the astronomer feared is now coming to pass.

Two top scientists tackle Trump's idiocracy

In a new book, Michael Mann and Peter Hotez examine the risks posed by entrenched beliefs, corporate greed, and regressive governments.

www.motherjones.com

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Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 40m

Should read: Your tax dollars purchased these vehicles.
The money they are spending is what you give the government every paycheck. Did Congress approve this?

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 7d

NEW: ICE purchased custom-made vans from a company called TechOps Specialty Vehicles (TOSV) that are equipped with fake cellphone towers designed to spy on phones.

TOSV president said the company integrates the cell-site simulators into their vans, but does not manufacture the surveillance tool.

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

techcrunch.com

Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 1h

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1h

NEW: A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Indiana’s student ID voting ban — a major procedural win for young voters and pro-voting advocates who say the GOP-backed law was designed to suppress student voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Federal Court Deals Major Blow to Indiana GOP’s Student ID Ban

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2h

Remember when Stephen Miller claimed the Chicago apartment raid was on a building “filled with Tren de Aragua terrorists”?

Well, DHS has now dropped the number of alleged TdA members arrested in the building from 2 to 1.

Just one "verified" Tren de Aragua member and one U.S. citizen with an active warrant were among the 37, DHS said, without saying how it had verified that gang affiliation. Others taken that day, the agency said, were "illegal aliens."

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 4h

🚨🚨🚨Where the fuck is any accountability?!? This is a TEENAGER who, at the end of this video, is shackled. The only reason to shackle a kid is to traumatize him and those around. This was just uploaded. 1/2

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Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 1h

They will bring in their Billionaire, Real Estate Mongrels level the city, displace the people and build their resorts.

Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 5h

Let's just say it like it is, it was a pre-meditated business plan between Trump and Netanyahu….

Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 1h

This is our money he is bribing with‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ The cowards of the GOP will not stop him, nor do they care about their oath.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1h

“What’s the benefit for 🇺🇸 in sending $20 BILLION to Argentina?”🤔

Trump says he just really likes their philosophy and will only send the $20 Billion if his pal Milei wins.

Imagine not being able to see this blatant corruption for what it is. (While our farmers struggle)

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Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 1h

Racist ICE want to incite violence, the GOP and Trump need to enact Martial law. No regards for anyones rights. Local police departments need to step in and protect their citizens!

Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 2h

ICE on Walgreens Property in Chicago grabbing another BLACK citizen! This isn’t about deporting criminals.

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Tom Sullivan @tmsullivan.bsky.social · 4h

We Still Have Heroes
A flood of attorneys repulsed by their firms' kowtowing to Trump placed their dedication to the law above Big Law’s commitment to profit. They quit in disgust, giving up six- and seven-figure salaries to fight to preserve democracy.
digbysblog.net/2025/10/14/w...

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Kenny Akers @keneakers.bsky.social · 5h

MAGA—are nothing but worthless pieces of sh*ts

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Shawn Harris @shawnforcongress.bsky.social · 1d

MTG spent the past week discussing how healthcare is expensive. But in 2023, with a GOP Congress, she opposed a GOP-sponsored bill to help control health care costs. It passed Congress in a bipartisan fashion.

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 6h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 4h

Remember this last Spring? Never faced consequences.

Hegseth is in hot water again over sharing attack plans. But this time it may be worse

Military lawyers question Pentagon head Pete Hegseth's defense that he didn't share anything revealing in Signal chat group with his wife and brother.

www.npr.org

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 11h

The road to Russian-occupied Crimea through occupied Mariupol

This road was built from recycled debris of the houses destroyed by the Russians -houses beneath which thousands of Ukrainians were buried

Now Russians drive to the sea through a destroyed city where there is so much pain&ruined lives

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 6h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 11h

Another massive red flag.

Talk to your friends. Just acknowledge it together: this is dangerous and frightening. We have to stop burning our world.

People who feel that are the majority. We’re just shy.

Be seen. Be heard.

Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 13h

Just astonishing how much focus there is on planting trees to hopefully create new forests for the future

And all the while the plunder and destruction of our actual, existing forests just carries on worsening

This is horrific news

‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns

Financial institutions pouring money into land clearance and undermining efforts to stop destruction, says Climate Focus

www.theguardian.com

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 6h

Over 18 countries are joining the No Kings demonstrations in solidarity with the American people — from France, Germany, and the UK to Japan, Mexico, and Canada. The world is rising to say it loud: no more kings, no more dictators.

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Bean @beanunity.bsky.social · 4h

Hegseth can send sensitive military text via unsecured Signal App, however they want to approve what the journalist are going to print/report!

“Signing that document would make us stenographers parroting press releases, not watchdogs holding government officials accountable.”

Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 8h

"Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass" by Tom Bowman of NPR. www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g... Recommended.

A thing frequently forgotten or ignored is that journalism is one of the few professions people will die for. [Via @brianstelter.bsky.social ]

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...

www.npr.org

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 1d

Shoutout to Whoopi Goldberg & Jane Fonda for re-launching The Committee for the First Amendment—born in the 1940s to fight fascism. Now they’re back, taking on censorship and authoritarianism head-on. Two icons carrying the torch in a moment when America needs it most. 👏🏽🔥