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Nathaniel Hoffman @paleomedia.bsky.social · 16d

Greta is an international hero many times over.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Sep 7

RJK Jr. has done next to nothing to limit microplastics and declined to propose restrictions on ultra-processed foods or pesticides.

The HHS employees want Kennedy gone. Maybe it’s time the MAHA moms got on the bandwagon. trib.al/VmTyfiQ

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Cecília Olliveira @cecillia.com.br · Aug 21

Ué, o pessoal tem que se esforçar mais, acordar mais cedo, e desenvolver algo nelhor 💁🏾‍♀️

Folha de S.Paulo @folha.com · Aug 21

Big techs: lobby acusa BC de concorrência desleal no Pix

Representante de big techs acusa Banco Central de concorrência desleal no Pix

Documento enviado ao governo dos EUA também critica atuação de Anatel e Supremo Tribunal Federal

www1.folha.uol.com.br

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Pentagon just announced a no-bid contract that will be awarded to Palantir for "the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of geospatial intelligence."

This means Palantir will have unprecedented access to maps, satellite imagery, GPS data, and more.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · Jul 28

Just so’s we’re all clear, almost 3/4 of everything we buy from Europe is now 15% more expensive.

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Nick Cunningham @nickcunningham.bsky.social · Jul 28

EU's pledge for $250 billion of US energy imports is delusional
www.reuters.com/business/ene...

EU's pledge for $250 billion of US energy imports is delusional

There are strong echoes of Donald Trump's failed trade deal with China from his first term as U.S. president in the framework agreement reached with the European Union.

www.reuters.com

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Purge Palantir @purgepalantir.bsky.social · Jul 14

Four arrested in New York during a peaceful protest where community members chanted, held banners, and made it clear that Palantir was not welcome in their city #purgepalantir

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Purge Palantir @purgepalantir.bsky.social · Jul 18

And don't forget that Epstein invested $40M in Peter Thiel-backed Valar Ventures (an investment now worth $170M): www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/b...

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Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · Jul 21

"We know that this administration, by destroying renewable energy and using our tax dollars to prop up the fossil fuel industry ... is doing everything it can to supercharge this climate crisis." www.instagram.com/reel/DMD3nPf...

Samantha Gore, an organizer of the Texas parents' DC protest on MSNBC

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Rodrigo Brandão @rodrigobrandao.bsky.social · Jul 21

Reverend Kirsten John Foy spoke at the Good Trouble NY presser on July 17.

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50501 New York @50501newyork.bsky.social · Jul 18

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets today in NYC.

After marching, we surrounded 26 Federal Plaza—the building where ICE is kidnapping people and tearing families apart.

We sat in solidarity with those taken, and left flowers for those lost.

For what comes next go to GoodTroubleNYC.com

Tens of thousands of protesters gather in Foley Square, NYC for Good Trouble Lives On protest. There are many signs and American flags.

Protesters kneel and sit in the streets outside of 26 Federal Plaza with large posters of people who have been taken by ICE. One person kneeling has their fist raised high in the air.

Protesters kneel and sit outside of 26 Federal Plaza. One person in a “No Kings in America” T-shirt stands, staring at the ground in a moment of silence.

People place flowers in the gated fence that surrounds 26 Federal Plaza.

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · Jul 5

On Monday at 10am Pacific Time, I'll host a live YouTube office hour discussing the broader context surrounding the catastrophic Texas floods this weekend (including debunking some widespread misconceptions). I'll also discuss the upcoming California heat. http://youtube.com/l...

Weather & climate office hour 7/7/25: Thoughts on Texas flood catastrophe & coming California heat - YouTube

The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme weather and c...

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Climate Central @climatecentral.org · Jul 5

A quick🧵about the devastating Texas flooding -- and how it connects to climate change. ⬇️

(Photo cred: @nytimes.com)

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Rep. Linda Sánchez @replindasanchez.bsky.social · Jul 3

It’s outrageous the complete disregard ICE shows for our communities. Trespassing and urinating on school property is unacceptable under any circumstances, but doing so when children may be present is absolutely indefensible.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚨Want to know where all the immigration enforcement money is going to? We've got you covered!

- $51.6 billion for border wall ($46.6 billion for wall, $5 billion for CBP checkpoints and facilities).
- $45 billion for ICE detention
- $29.9 billion for ICE enforcement

Grand total: $170.7 billion.

Rapid Response Analysis: “Reconciliation” Spending Provisions Related to Immigration Enforcement and the Border JULY 2025
House & Senate Topline Budget Comparison
Spending Category House of
Representatives
Senate Difference
Construction and maintenance of
border wall, CBP checkpoints, and
CBP facilities
$51.6 billion $51.6 billion None
Border Patrol agents and vehicles,
and Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center improvements.
$8.3 billion $7.8 billion $500 million
decrease
Border technology and vetting $6.3 billion $6.2 billion $100 million
decrease
Operation Stonegarden (funding to
state and local law enforcement
agencies to support border
enforcement)
$450 million $450 million None
Border processing, including for
unaccompanied children, Remain in
Mexico, and expedited removal
$2.2 billion $2.1 billion $100 million
decrease
Prosecutions of noncitizens,
compensating local governments
for incarcerating noncitizens,
combatting drug trafficking,
immigration judges
$2.8 billion $3.3 billion $500 million
increase
Detention capacity expansion $45 billion $45 billion None
Enforcement and removal, including
hiring ICE agents, transportation
costs, and detaining families
$26.7 billion $29.9 billion $3.2 billion increase
Sponsor vetting and sheltering
unaccompanied children
$3.1 billion $0 $3.1 billion decrease
State immigration and border
enforcement cost-reimbursement
funds
$12 billion $13.5 billion $1.5 billion increase
DHS cost-reimbursement fund for
border enforcement
Not included $10.0 billion new
DOD support for immigration and
border enforcement
$5 billion $1.0 billion $4 billion decrease
Total2 $163.3 billion $170.7 billion $7.4 billion increase

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · Jun 11

Your Guide to Gender-Affirming Care As An LGBTQ+ Immigrant in NYC
documentedny.com/2025/06/11/g...

Your Guide to Gender-Affirming Care As An LGBTQ+ Immigrant in NYC - Documented

Everything you need to know to find care, protect your rights, and connect with your community as an LGBTQ+ immigrant.

documentedny.com

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · Jun 16

Bearing Witness to ICE Arrests at Lower Manhattan Courthouses documentedny.com/2025/06/16/b...

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · Jun 17

How Does Ranked Choice Voting Work in New York City? documentedny.com/2025/06/17/r...

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Jun 18

How different the past years might’ve been if @maya4rights.bsky.social was our Mayor. No corruption, pettiness and collaboration with the Trump regime. Just principled, progressive leadership focused on results.

I was so honored to receive Maya’s #1 rank endorsement this morning in Harlem.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Jun 14

Holy shit, New York!

Here’s the full view.

#NoKings #50501Movement

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Rodrigo Brandão @rodrigobrandao.bsky.social · May 28

It's now or never, folks! I'm attending Food & Water Watch's event, “New York, NY: Pass the NY HEAT Act NOW!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/fww/event/78...

New York, NY: Pass the NY HEAT Act NOW! · Food & Water Watch

Rally with us on the Upper West Side to call for passage of the NY HEAT Act now! **With the state budget finally done, Albany lawmakers must prioritize passing the NY HEAT Act in the waning weeks of ...

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Sarah Kaplan @sarahkaplan48.bsky.social · Apr 16

The proportion of CO2 in the atmosphere grew at a record 3.75 ppm last year -- a jump 27% bigger than the previous record increase.

The best explanation: forests and soils are so stressed by climate change they're losing the ability to absorb our emissions.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Is the planet losing one of its best ways to slow climate change?

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rose last year at the fastest rate on record. The spike has scientists worried that more and more carbon is coming from natural sources.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Zoya Teirstein @zteirstein.bsky.social · Apr 16

Capitalizing on a small news lull to say that I will be at #SEJ2025 in Phoenix next week along with several of my Grist colleagues.

Looking forward to panels with @colleenhagerty.com, @yessfun.com, @jkutzie.bsky.social, @virginiagewin.bsky.social, @adamlmahoney.bsky.social, & others. Come through!

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Rodrigo Brandão @rodrigobrandao.bsky.social · Apr 17

Another major disconnect between the current environmental policy rollbacks, major EPA cuts, and the American public: 57 percent of Americans say the government is doing too little to protect the environment. thehill.com/policy/energ...

Most Americans believe US not doing enough to protect environment: Survey

Most Americans believe the United States isn’t doing enough to protect the environment, a new survey found. According to a poll, released Thursday by Gallup, 57 percent of Americans said the govern…

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