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Karen Bearden
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truthout.org
“Imagine how they behave when encountering defenseless members of our community,” Grijalva said.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva Pepper Sprayed by ICE Agents in Arizona Raid
“Imagine how they behave when encountering defenseless members of our community,” Grijalva said.
truthout.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
chickadeenc.bsky.social
“In other words, there is now a systematic effort afoot to break down, or render impotent, key institutional players that could serve to limit Trump’s efforts to manipulate the outcome of the 2026 elections.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
chickadeenc.bsky.social
Democrats in Congress Are Out of Touch With Constituents on Israeli Genocide www.commondreams.org/opinion/demo...
Democrats in Congress Are Out of Touch With Constituents on Israeli Genocide | Common Dreams
The political issue of complicity with genocide will not go away. And that's a good thing.
www.commondreams.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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premthakker.bsky.social
Hillary Clinton headlined an event run by Trump donor Miriam Adelson's newspaper. There, she blamed TikTok for young people’s "misinformed" views on Israel.

The next day, Ro Khanna met US veterans — mobilized in part by social media — who were abducted by Israel as they tried to bring aid to Gaza.
Ro Khanna to Hillary Clinton: Don't ‘Disparage the Intelligence of Young People’ on Israel
Khanna pushed back on Clinton’s claims that Israel’s critics 'don’t know the history' while speaking with three American humanitarians abducted by Israel.
zeteo.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
11 Senate Democrats just voted to advance the nomination of a Federal Society judge who used to defend banks and payday lenders:

Durbin
Gallego
Hassan
Hirono
Kaine
Kelly
King
Klobuchar
Reed
Rosen
Whitehouse
SUSAN RODRIGUEZ Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, is a longtime conservative lawyer whose career reflects deep partisan ties, loyalty to corporate interests, and a record of rulings that hurt workers, employees, and consumers and puts profits over people. She held multiple roles in the George W. Bush administration, including as a political appointee for the then-newly formed Department of Homeland Security, as well as with the White House counsel’s office. After a second stint at the DHS, Rodriguez spent 12 years at McGuireWoods, where she co-led the Financial Institutions Industry Team and defended banks, payday lenders, and fintech companies against lawsuits and government investigations. She now serves as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. CORPORATE DEFENSE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS At McGuire Woods, Rodriguez devoted her practice to defending large financial institutions and high-cost lenders. She co-authored industry-facing publications framing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulatory oversight as part of a “name-and-shame playbook,” and dismissed CFPB efforts to hold corporations accountable for consumer abuses. She defended Sprint against allegations brought by CFPB and the Federal Communications Commission related to unauthorized third-party charges and represented banks accused of violating anti–money laundering laws (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Sprint Corp.). In one case, Rodriguez defended Truist Bank against claims brought by a whistleblower executive who alleged the bank failed to report suspicious wire transfers and allowed accounts linked to criminal activity to remain open (Denise WHITING, Plaintiff, v. TRUIST BANK f/k/a Branch Banking and Trust Company, Defendant). Rather than addressing systemic fraud, the bank allegedly retaliated against the executive, demoting and ultimately firing her. Rodr… Rodriguez’s leadership role on the board of Mira Via underscores her alignment with organizations that oppose reproductive rights. Mira Via explicitly affirms life “from the moment of conception,” situating Rodriguez firmly within the anti- abortion movement. Her long membership in the Federalist Society and Republican National Lawyers Association further underscores her alignment with conservative legal networks committed to rolling back reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and other substantive constitutional protections. STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE ADVOCACY Since joining the bench, Rodriguez has issued rulings that repeatedly favor corporations, law enforcement, and institutions over individuals seeking relief. In Rodriguez v. Wipro Ltd., she ruled against a whistleblower who raised concerns about corporate conflicts of interest and later suffered retaliation that exacerbated serious health conditions, dismissing the case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In Puranda v. City of Charlotte, she dismissed a civil rights case brought by an 18-year-old subjected to an aggressive traffic stop, where officers allegedly drew weapons, forcibly removed him from his car, and detained him without cause. In Robey v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, she rejected claims brought by parents whose child had repeatedly disclosed self-harm to a school counselor who failed to notify them, ultimately leading to a hospitalization. In each of these cases, Rodriguez prioritized institutional protection over the workers, children, and their families who simply wanted justice when they were hurt.
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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ssteingraber1.bsky.social
Important thread on the various intersections of the climate crisis and disability rights. And a good new account to follow!
rollonyouchairs.bsky.social Alex Ghenis 🧑‍🦼 @rollonyouchairs.bsky.social · 3d
Big news! My consultancy @accessibleclimate.com is finally on Bluesky! Follow us for insights & announcements on the intersections between #disability and #climatechange.

People with #disabilities are especially hard-hit by climate change and get disproportionate benefits from climate action. 1/4
accessibleclimate.com Accessible Climate Strategies @accessibleclimate.com · 4d
We're excited to finally be on Bluesky! Give us a follow for insights on connections between #disability and #climatechange – including #climate impacts on people with disabilities and opportunities for disability-forward climate action! And visit www.accessibleclimate.com to learn about our work!
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM
chickadeenc.bsky.social
Elaine Miles (Umatilla), known for her role as Marilyn Whirlwind in all six seasons of Northern Exposure, was detained by ICE last week near Seattle. Check out @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social's imagined episode exploring the topic.

open.substack.com/pub/schampto...
Northern Exposure: Cicely rallies after ICE detains Marilyn Whirlwind
A screenplay for a new episode based on true events
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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suesturgis.bsky.social
Instead of focusing on solar and wind, Duke Energy is prioritizing meeting increasing demand from expected new data centers and manufacturers by turning to coal plants at times when energy demand is highest.
Duke Energy has released its new carbon-reduction plan. Here's how 2025 NC legislation shaped it.
The NC General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto to pass a bill removing an interim carbon reduction target.
www.wunc.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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ncwarn.bsky.social
Duke Energy is one of the LARGEST corporate climate polluters in the US and world.
It is time to take action, and Governor Stein needs to stop Duke’s continued expansion of harmful fossil fuels before it is too late.

Send him an email at StopDukeEnergy.com today! 📢
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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ncwarn.bsky.social
From our wonderful allies at Center for Biological Diversity: biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
COP30 Establishes Landmark Just Transition Plan, Flames Out on Fossil Fuel Phaseout
The United Nations climate summit ended in Belém today with the establishment of a first-ever just transition mechanism for workers, Indigenous peoples and frontline communities transitioning to renew...
biologicaldiversity.org
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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premthakker.bsky.social
NEWS: After taking credit for many already legally-iffy strikes, Pete Hegseth is now hiding away from a reported double-tap strike.

Why? Well, per sources, even Trump admin lawyers are now warning higher-ups: the strike may have been blatantly illegal.
@swin24.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
Trump Admin Lawyers Now Warn Boat Strike May Be Illegal, as Hegseth Passes the Buck
‘If the Washington Post is right, then a crime was committed,’ a Trump admin lawyer tells Zeteo, as Pete Hegseth tries to pass the buck.
zeteo.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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dropsitenews.com
⭕️ Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump’s Attack on Ilhan Omar & Somali Community

@repsummerlee.bsky.social blasted Donald Trump after he called Somali immigrants “garbage” & labeled Rep. Ilhan Omar “garbage” during a White House press event, saying his remarks “put a target” on Omar, her family, & her...
⭕️ Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump’s Attack on Ilhan Omar and Somali Community @RepSummerLee blasted Donald Trump after he called Somali immigrants “garbage” and labeled Rep. Ilhan Omar “garbage” during a White House press event, saying his remarks “put a target” on Omar, her family, and her community. Lee warned that this rhetoric has real consequences, noting that a Minnesota lawmaker was killed this year in an act of political violence. Aaron Rupar @atrupar Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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biologicaldiversity.org
Crews are still cleaning up an estimated 420 gallons of oil that spilled from a corroded out-of-service pipeline near #SantaClarita last week.

Yesterday officials reported that some of the oil reached the #SantaClaraRiver.

Learn more about Kass' work in our Climate Law Institute ➡️ bit.ly/47eDjQc
The Santa Clara River flowing into the ocean in Ventura County. There is a pastel colored sky above, showing the river at sunrise or sunset. On the right side of the image is a black text box with white text. It is a quote from Cooper Kass, a senior attorney at the Center. It reads: "Getting polluters to clean up these toxic messes needs to be a priority for our state’s leaders, or else we’ll be dealing with oil spills like this long after the industry is done with us."
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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muellershewrote.com
25th Amendment now.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
chickadeenc.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Who's Funding Kyrsten Sinema's AI Front Group?
Watch now | Zeteo’s Frank Cappello…
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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biologicaldiversity.org
🚨🐺 We just filed a notice of our intent to sue the Fish & Wildlife Service for refusing to develop a national gray #wolf recovery plan.

Just last month, the Trump admin. published a finding that protecting the gray wolf under the #ESA is “no longer appropriate”.

Read on ➡️ bit.ly/49Tv13q
An adult moves through a snow covered landscape. The wolve moves past the camera, not looking at it. There are trees heavy with snow in the background.
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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rubyji.bsky.social
This article gives a sense of how incredibly lucky we are to have an organization like @siembranc.bsky.social & just so many incredible activists here in NC.

Their organizing mobilized thousands of volunteers to protect our neighbors in less than a week. ICE will regret coming here. #NCpol
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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naomiaklein.bsky.social
"Since the April election, federal officials have recorded more than 220 meetings with oil and gas lobbyists — more meetings than days. The immense lobbying push was reflected in the federal budget, and continues to shape federal priorities."
woodsideful.bsky.social John Woodside @woodsideful.bsky.social · 6d
The way to read the Canada-Alberta MOU is that Carney is using the Trump effect as political cover to pursue the deregulatory agenda he’s long wanted. I spoke with @naomiaklein.bsky.social who called it a classic example of the shock doctrine.
Did the climate world misread Carney?
Many in the climate movement saw a fellow traveller in Mark Carney — the man who could preach climate action in the language of finance — but what if they were wrong from the very start?
www.nationalobserver.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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baristanomics.blog
“It was a once-in-a-generation cash injection designed to prioritize extraction-based communities as part of the energy transition, which for the first time in almost a century made Appalachia very competitive. So to have it all taken away is deeply damaging and demoralizing.”
‘Deeply demoralizing’: how Trump derailed coal country’s clean-energy revival
Biden earmarked billions for former coal communities in Appalachia – and his successor came and took it away
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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dropsitenews.com
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt boasts that U.S. refugee admissions are now “essentially at zero,” with the only significant exception being white Afrikaners fleeing persecution in South Africa.”

The Trump administration has slashed the refugee ceiling to just 7,500 — the lowest in...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt boasts that U.S. refugee admissions are now “essentially at zero,” with the only significant exception being white Afrikaners fleeing persecution in South Africa.” The Trump administration has slashed the refugee ceiling to just 7,500 — the lowest in modern U.S. history, after four years in which the Biden administration held the cap at 125,000/year.
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
chickadeenc.bsky.social
"Nearly 3,000 North Carolinians could lose housing under changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s [HUD] competitive grant program for permanent housing."
ncnewsline.com/2025/12/01/f...
Federal funding changes could push thousands into homelessness in North Carolina • NC Newsline
Nearly 3,000 North Carolinians could lose housing under controversial changes to a HUD competitive grant program.
ncnewsline.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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350.org
Cop30 didn't deliver all we hoped for; there were some wins, including recognition of Indigenous territories as a climate solution. It also underscored that climate leadership comes from the people, and we must keep the pressure on our governments to leave fossil fuels in the past!
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
chickadeenc.bsky.social
“I was in my childhood kitchen, my fingers sticky with date filling. It tasted just like my Teta’s cookie. In fact, it tasted exactly like my Teta’s cookie.”

open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Zeteo’s Powerful Story About Palestinian Survival Wins Award
'Finding My Grandmother’s Ma’amoul Cookie in Brooklyn' by Nadine Apelian Dobb's recently won the AMEJA best culture and lifestyle reporting award.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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siembranc.bsky.social
and Manolo Becantur that are demonstrating how we can continue to learn from this moment...
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM