Eric Opel
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My opinions are my own and they can get personal because protecting our environment and fighting for democracy and world peace IS personal 🌎
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“Buildings have to behave better”, says Ash Awad. They must become regenerative, grid-interactive assets—effectively becoming batteries. Ash sees a future where buildings are no longer part of the climate problem, but a core solution. www.pilotlight.ai/podcast
January 19, 2026 at 12:44 PM
“Buildings have to behave better”, says Ash Awad. They must become regenerative, grid-interactive assets—effectively becoming batteries. Ash sees a future where buildings are no longer part of the climate problem, but a core solution. www.pilotlight.ai/podcast
GOP responds to Trump’s latest unhinged declaration of war saying, “It’s just locker room talk.”
The letter Trump sent to Norway’s PM.
“Since your country chose not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping eight wars PLUS, I no longer feel obligated to think purely about peace. I will now think about what is good and proper for the US.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/w...
“Since your country chose not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping eight wars PLUS, I no longer feel obligated to think purely about peace. I will now think about what is good and proper for the US.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/w...
Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize
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January 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
GOP responds to Trump’s latest unhinged declaration of war saying, “It’s just locker room talk.”
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
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I want to state for the record that I don’t give a SHIT if someone is undocumented and have no interest in deporting ANYONE!
I would rather deal with the criminals under our laws, than to spend millions trying to deport people.
Deportation is expensive and cruel. And quite frankly, stupid.
I would rather deal with the criminals under our laws, than to spend millions trying to deport people.
Deportation is expensive and cruel. And quite frankly, stupid.
January 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I want to state for the record that I don’t give a SHIT if someone is undocumented and have no interest in deporting ANYONE!
I would rather deal with the criminals under our laws, than to spend millions trying to deport people.
Deportation is expensive and cruel. And quite frankly, stupid.
I would rather deal with the criminals under our laws, than to spend millions trying to deport people.
Deportation is expensive and cruel. And quite frankly, stupid.
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We need Democrats in Congress to grasp this moment. Trump’s thugs are shooting, abusing and killing people in our streets with impunity — and we need leaders to stop this lawlessness now. Wake up: This five-alarm fire will get worse without loud and focused opposition.
January 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
We need Democrats in Congress to grasp this moment. Trump’s thugs are shooting, abusing and killing people in our streets with impunity — and we need leaders to stop this lawlessness now. Wake up: This five-alarm fire will get worse without loud and focused opposition.
Somehow I don’t think this is the Ice Age the climate scientists were warning us about?
January 15, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Somehow I don’t think this is the Ice Age the climate scientists were warning us about?
The nonnegotiable and unstoppable future of sustainability and renewable energy has the exact opposite priority despite the reckless and cruel posture of this administration.
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The nonnegotiable and unstoppable future of sustainability and renewable energy has the exact opposite priority despite the reckless and cruel posture of this administration.
More stage time for Kid Rock!
Washington National Opera to move out of Kennedy Center after Trump ‘takeover’
www.theguardian.com
Washington National Opera to move out of Kennedy Center after Trump ‘takeover’
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January 9, 2026 at 11:50 PM
More stage time for Kid Rock!
Everything he said 100% 🎯
I’m hopefulnfor an eventual future with leaders like Josh Shapiro who have the courage, capability and moral character we need to restore truth and accountability in our Federal government.
I’m hopefulnfor an eventual future with leaders like Josh Shapiro who have the courage, capability and moral character we need to restore truth and accountability in our Federal government.
Shapiro: J.D. Vance is profoundly and pathetically a weak human being, and he does whatever he thinks his boss wants him to do.
What we need right now is not idiotic gaslighting from the sitting VP
He should be ashamed of himself—and he’s not. I think that speaks to the weakness of his character.
What we need right now is not idiotic gaslighting from the sitting VP
He should be ashamed of himself—and he’s not. I think that speaks to the weakness of his character.
January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Everything he said 100% 🎯
I’m hopefulnfor an eventual future with leaders like Josh Shapiro who have the courage, capability and moral character we need to restore truth and accountability in our Federal government.
I’m hopefulnfor an eventual future with leaders like Josh Shapiro who have the courage, capability and moral character we need to restore truth and accountability in our Federal government.
Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.
January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
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Excellent summary here of climate wins in courts across the world in 2025.
For all the setbacks, legal mobilisation is gaining ground - largely because the law has no choice but to adapt. It’s a question of when, not if.
For all the setbacks, legal mobilisation is gaining ground - largely because the law has no choice but to adapt. It’s a question of when, not if.
Start 2026 on a positive note by reading about 13 climate litigation wins from the last 12 months - what could be achieved in the next 12? #climatejustice
Greenwashing, illegality and false claims: 13 climate litigation wins in 2025
Legal action has brought important decisions, from the scrapping of fossil fuel plants to revised climate plans
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Excellent summary here of climate wins in courts across the world in 2025.
For all the setbacks, legal mobilisation is gaining ground - largely because the law has no choice but to adapt. It’s a question of when, not if.
For all the setbacks, legal mobilisation is gaining ground - largely because the law has no choice but to adapt. It’s a question of when, not if.
Change is in the air.
2026 NYC Inauguration Block Party · Luma
As the calendar turns and a new era begins, join us for an outdoor block party in celebration of inauguration! Watch the 2026 NYC Inauguration unfold on the…
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December 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Change is in the air.
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People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — so before the year ends, let me introduce you to Voters of Tomorrow.
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
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We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Fani Willis knows how to cut through the lies and BS like a pro. 👍
Fani Willis has no more fucks to give‼️🔥💥🔥Listen as she goes scorched earth on State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-GA) who is running for Lieutenant Governor. He’s questioning her about bringing the case against Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election. This is how it’s done!
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Fani Willis knows how to cut through the lies and BS like a pro. 👍
And this is why the 4 time bankrupt buffoon went bankrupt 4 times.
Guess who he’s bankrupting now?
Guess who he’s bankrupting now?
Trump announces his golden ballroom may now cost $400 million, which is double the original estimate of $200 million.
This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
December 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
And this is why the 4 time bankrupt buffoon went bankrupt 4 times.
Guess who he’s bankrupting now?
Guess who he’s bankrupting now?
Responsible gun legislation should be decided by and for the American people, not the gun lobby.
the gun lobby only partially accounts for failure to enact national common sense gun laws. We cannot ignore the role played by a reactionary ideology antithetical to US progress and reform, badly ignorant of our history and dependent on judicial fiat to get its way.
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Two Countries
Two responses to gun massacres
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December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Responsible gun legislation should be decided by and for the American people, not the gun lobby.
Never have there been more truer words.
McGovern: "When billionaire CEOs need something, Republicans move at lightning speed. But when it comes to working people needing affordable health care, suddenly the story changes. There's hand wringing and the money is gone. My friends, if you are ok with that, we do not share the same values."
December 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Never have there been more truer words.
All of this makes perfect sense except one small thing.. what exactly is “Republican leadership”?
Unemployment is at a 4-year high, costs are rising, and Republicans failed to stop healthcare prices from skyrocketing.
Democrats now have enough bipartisan support to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years.
Republican leadership must bring this bill to the floor NOW.
Democrats now have enough bipartisan support to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years.
Republican leadership must bring this bill to the floor NOW.
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
All of this makes perfect sense except one small thing.. what exactly is “Republican leadership”?
It looks like youth is actually not wasted on the young. 😁🙏
To the Brown University community: you are NOT defined by the tragedy in your life.
But you can define yourself by the goodness you choose to put in the world in spite of it.
That’s why I’m running for Congress.
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But you can define yourself by the goodness you choose to put in the world in spite of it.
That’s why I’m running for Congress.
Donate now: secure.actblue.com/donate/camer...
December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It looks like youth is actually not wasted on the young. 😁🙏
I think the astounding-ness has fully migrated to the depraved souls who support and enable him.
It's actually quite amazing Donald Trump can still astound us with his depravity.
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I think the astounding-ness has fully migrated to the depraved souls who support and enable him.
Thoughts, prayers AND tougher gun laws, it’s really not that complicated.
Australia planning tougher gun laws after deadly Hanukkah attack
thehill.com
Australia planning tougher gun laws after deadly Hanukkah attack
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December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thoughts, prayers AND tougher gun laws, it’s really not that complicated.
Hero’s are everywhere and they come from all corners of the earth ~ Ahmed is one of them.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hero’s are everywhere and they come from all corners of the earth ~ Ahmed is one of them.
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January 1st, 2026
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
January 1st, 2026
Truly is sad how many duped American’s have fallen for #DonTheCon
The silver lining is a movement for change and universal well being is underway and it feels unstoppable.
The silver lining is a movement for change and universal well being is underway and it feels unstoppable.
"This is a five-alarm fire for democracy, both here and around the world."
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Is Trump’s Embrace of Russia the Greatest Betrayal in American History?
Many of us have long suspected or even predicted that Donald Trump would betray America, gut our democracy in favor of a police state, and align us with Russia. You know, the country that the Financia...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Truly is sad how many duped American’s have fallen for #DonTheCon
The silver lining is a movement for change and universal well being is underway and it feels unstoppable.
The silver lining is a movement for change and universal well being is underway and it feels unstoppable.