David E. Shellenberger
@deshellenberger.bsky.social
Professional coach: Leadership and personal.
Volunteer advocate: International liberty and international animal welfare.
https://www.daveshellenberger.com/
Volunteer advocate: International liberty and international animal welfare.
https://www.daveshellenberger.com/
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It seems awfully telling that Republicans were unwilling to hold this hearing publicly. It’s not like the case hinged on classified information; they’re just afraid of the public hearing what Smith has to say.
NEW: Jack Smith told lawmakers he developed "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn his election loss.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It seems awfully telling that Republicans were unwilling to hold this hearing publicly. It’s not like the case hinged on classified information; they’re just afraid of the public hearing what Smith has to say.
Trump's new speech confirms he needs a straitjacket.
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Trump's new speech confirms he needs a straitjacket.
An excellent discussion of global freedom.
At about 20:00, Matthew Mitchell notes, "Many of us believe that freedom is an end unto itself." I agree; I have long said that freedom is its own virtue. www.cato.org/multimedia/c...
At about 20:00, Matthew Mitchell notes, "Many of us believe that freedom is an end unto itself." I agree; I have long said that freedom is its own virtue. www.cato.org/multimedia/c...
The Global Freedom Slump
Featuring Ian Vásquez and Matthew D. Mitchell
www.cato.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
An excellent discussion of global freedom.
At about 20:00, Matthew Mitchell notes, "Many of us believe that freedom is an end unto itself." I agree; I have long said that freedom is its own virtue. www.cato.org/multimedia/c...
At about 20:00, Matthew Mitchell notes, "Many of us believe that freedom is an end unto itself." I agree; I have long said that freedom is its own virtue. www.cato.org/multimedia/c...
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Art. I, Sec. 9: "No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequences of Appropriations made by Law." Yet he claims he's already sending out his supposed "Warrior Dividend" without an appropriation from Congress. He simply doesn't care about Constitutional limits on his power.
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Art. I, Sec. 9: "No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequences of Appropriations made by Law." Yet he claims he's already sending out his supposed "Warrior Dividend" without an appropriation from Congress. He simply doesn't care about Constitutional limits on his power.
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PEFC is facing criticism for certifying Indonesian firm IFP despite extensive recent deforestation in orangutan habitat.
NGOs say loopholes like “partial certification” enable greenwashing, allowing deforestation-linked timber to enter global supply chains, including the EU.
NGOs say loopholes like “partial certification” enable greenwashing, allowing deforestation-linked timber to enter global supply chains, including the EU.
Green labeler PEFC under fire for certifying Indonesian firm clearing orangutan habitat
JAKARTA — A major global forestry certification body is under scrutiny for endorsing one of Indonesia’s largest recent deforesters, raising concerns that consumers may be misled about the origins of…
news.mongabay.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
PEFC is facing criticism for certifying Indonesian firm IFP despite extensive recent deforestation in orangutan habitat.
NGOs say loopholes like “partial certification” enable greenwashing, allowing deforestation-linked timber to enter global supply chains, including the EU.
NGOs say loopholes like “partial certification” enable greenwashing, allowing deforestation-linked timber to enter global supply chains, including the EU.
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Transformations in public policy on animals show how human perceptions of animals are fundamentally changing. Dogs and cats are becoming recognized as community members deserving respect and care.
www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/crea...
www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/crea...
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Transformations in public policy on animals show how human perceptions of animals are fundamentally changing. Dogs and cats are becoming recognized as community members deserving respect and care.
www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/crea...
www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/crea...
Trump is always in search of opportunities for violence. The end is arbitrary; he loves the means.
"Wiles contradicted the administration's messaging on deadly boat strikes. She said Trump 'wants to keep on blowing boats up until Maduro cries uncle."
www.axios.com/2025/12/16/s...
"Wiles contradicted the administration's messaging on deadly boat strikes. She said Trump 'wants to keep on blowing boats up until Maduro cries uncle."
www.axios.com/2025/12/16/s...
6 jarring quotes from Trump's chief of staff in Vanity Fair
She said Trump, who doesn't drink, has an "alcoholic's personality."
www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Trump is always in search of opportunities for violence. The end is arbitrary; he loves the means.
"Wiles contradicted the administration's messaging on deadly boat strikes. She said Trump 'wants to keep on blowing boats up until Maduro cries uncle."
www.axios.com/2025/12/16/s...
"Wiles contradicted the administration's messaging on deadly boat strikes. She said Trump 'wants to keep on blowing boats up until Maduro cries uncle."
www.axios.com/2025/12/16/s...
The depravity is shared by his supporters.
"Where Trump occupies a category all his own is in his breathtaking moral depravity."
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-psych-...
"Where Trump occupies a category all his own is in his breathtaking moral depravity."
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-psych-...
The Psych-Ward Presidency
The president has no moral core. And, according to his own chief of staff, he’s surrounded by amateurs, opportunists, and drug users.
www.thebulwark.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The depravity is shared by his supporters.
"Where Trump occupies a category all his own is in his breathtaking moral depravity."
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-psych-...
"Where Trump occupies a category all his own is in his breathtaking moral depravity."
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-psych-...
Trump continues his mass murder. Like Putin, he needs to be prosecuted by an international tribunal. apnews.com/article/boat...
US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people
The U.S. military says it has attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of eight people.
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Trump continues his mass murder. Like Putin, he needs to be prosecuted by an international tribunal. apnews.com/article/boat...
"The countries that took the top 10 places, in order, were Switzerland, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, Estonia, Finland, Czechia, Netherlands, and Australia."
Switzerland is ranked No. 1 with the highest level of human freedom and Denmark comes in 2nd, according to the Human Freedom Index 2025. The United States is ranked 15, behind Canada (12), but ahead of Germany (17), Japan and the UK (both 19).
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December 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"The countries that took the top 10 places, in order, were Switzerland, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, Estonia, Finland, Czechia, Netherlands, and Australia."
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NOW is the time to use your voice for wolves!
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
House To Vote On Delisting Gray Wolves From Endangered Species Act
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on ending gray wolf protections on Thursday.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org
December 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NOW is the time to use your voice for wolves!
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
"Many of the same countries have also backed a new international court, also under the umbrella of the Council of Europe, to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine."
apnews.com/article/neth...
apnews.com/article/neth...
Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion.
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Many of the same countries have also backed a new international court, also under the umbrella of the Council of Europe, to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine."
apnews.com/article/neth...
apnews.com/article/neth...
Never trust Trump.
“Given Trump’s mixed messaging on NATO, many Ukrainians question the credibility of NATO-style security guarantees.”
Business Ukraine editor Peter Dickinson joined Ukraine’s Телеканал "Прямий" as US-led peace talks continue
Business Ukraine editor Peter Dickinson joined Ukraine’s Телеканал "Прямий" as US-led peace talks continue
December 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Never trust Trump.
"something that infectious disease specialists say is directly related to President Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com/policy/healt...
US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’
Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is direc…
thehill.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"something that infectious disease specialists say is directly related to President Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com/policy/healt...
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"The Bill of Rights devotes more space to criminal procedure than any other topic—and that’s no accident. The Framers understood the threat posed by a despotic regime." @foxmike90.bsky.social celebrates today's Bill of Rights Day.
Parchment Barriers v. The Carceral State: The Bill of Rights at 234
The history of the Bill of Rights is a history of struggle—between the state’s desire for efficiency and control and the individual’s right to liberty and fair procedure.
www.cato.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"The Bill of Rights devotes more space to criminal procedure than any other topic—and that’s no accident. The Framers understood the threat posed by a despotic regime." @foxmike90.bsky.social celebrates today's Bill of Rights Day.
"An Albany County conservation group is accusing federal agencies of concealing eagle deaths caused by wind farms in Carbon County."
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/12/11/f...
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Conservation Group Sues, Claims Feds Hiding Wyoming Wind Turbine Eagle Deaths
The Albany County Conservancy is accusing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of concealing eagle deaths in Carbon County. A biologist on the ground says…
cowboystatedaily.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
"An Albany County conservation group is accusing federal agencies of concealing eagle deaths caused by wind farms in Carbon County."
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/12/11/f...
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/12/11/f...
Again, end the U.S. government's entire entanglement with the Middle East.
This past weekend, the Islamic State (ISIS) killed three Americans in Syria.
“The best course of action is removing the needless and counterproductive US military presence in Syria,” Cato’s Jon Hoffman writes.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/JQoH50XK1mE
“The best course of action is removing the needless and counterproductive US military presence in Syria,” Cato’s Jon Hoffman writes.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/JQoH50XK1mE
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Again, end the U.S. government's entire entanglement with the Middle East.
Free China.
A Hong Kong court convicted Jimmy Lai, the territory’s most prominent champion of democracy and basic human rights, of breaching national security. “The sham trial and conviction confirm Hong Kong’s tragic descent into tyranny”, writes Cato Institute’s Ian Vasquez.
https://ow.ly/G9Uh50XK21T
https://ow.ly/G9Uh50XK21T
Hong Kong Convicts Freedom Fighter Jimmy Lai
President Trump and the leaders of other leading democracies should do what they can to free Lai, as Trump has previously said he would try to do.
ow.ly
December 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Free China.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) allows federal employees & retirees to come together to raise money for their favorite charities. With your help, we can have a healthy world for invertebrates and for us.
Learn more & get started at givecfc.org, and remember to use CFC # 18360 to support Xerces!
Learn more & get started at givecfc.org, and remember to use CFC # 18360 to support Xerces!
Trump at work.
A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a US Air Force refueling tanker on Friday, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path.
JetBlue plane near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force aircraft | CNN Politics
A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a US Air Force refueling tanker on Friday, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing hi...
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trump at work.
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"Russia is already restructuring its military and building new facilities near NATO borders. Nothing in its posture suggests change," writes Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in his recent op-ed.
This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets
About the author: Margus Tsahkna is Estonia’s foreign minister.
If Europe truly wants to be a real player in the geopolitical arena and to shape its own security and future, it must match strong word...
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"Russia is already restructuring its military and building new facilities near NATO borders. Nothing in its posture suggests change," writes Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in his recent op-ed.
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Poland states the obvious: EU and NATO member state Hungary is an ally of Putin’s Russia Russia
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Poland states the obvious: EU and NATO member state Hungary is an ally of Putin’s Russia Russia
True.
Poland states the obvious: EU and NATO member state Hungary is an ally of Putin’s Russia
December 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
True.