Flamingogrrl
@flamingogrrl.bsky.social
Artist, cat lady, Progessive.
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If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly recycling tech that extracts 99 percent pure nickel and cobalt from waste batteries.
interestingengineering.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
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What exactly is this force that compels these people to do the most asinine thing possible at just the wrong moment?
the US is abandoning green energy at precisely the moment it is becoming not just a climate neccesity but also like a strategically important industry
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
What exactly is this force that compels these people to do the most asinine thing possible at just the wrong moment?
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No "two different realities" bullshit. One side is calling for release of the video, and the other is not.
NEWS --> Tons of fresh detail on what video of the strike shows: Rep Adam Smith says two men are sitting on capsized boat, drugs aren't visible. Rationale officials gave for killing is they *may* have been able to keep trafficking.
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
Hegseth Defense Collapses as Dems Reveal Horrific Video Strike Details
The ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services committee tells TNR after watching the video: “This is a big, big problem.”
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
No "two different realities" bullshit. One side is calling for release of the video, and the other is not.
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They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
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I keep seeing video after video of ICE agents assaulting or attempting to assault young women in New Orleans.
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I keep seeing video after video of ICE agents assaulting or attempting to assault young women in New Orleans.
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Many people are saying that there’s a wall just inside the front door where junior staffers post a little paper boat each time Trump orders an extrajudicial murder for peace in the Caribbean.
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Many people are saying that there’s a wall just inside the front door where junior staffers post a little paper boat each time Trump orders an extrajudicial murder for peace in the Caribbean.
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41 minutes is a long time to sit in your air conditioned office watching men struggle to survive as you decide to kill them.
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
41 minutes is a long time to sit in your air conditioned office watching men struggle to survive as you decide to kill them.
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(1/2) This court is a problem that won't go away. They'll block everything the next Dem president does.
Got to start talking about "court reform" now. "Republicans in robes", "corruption". Not "packing" or "expanding".
Start framing the discussion now.
We know that...
Got to start talking about "court reform" now. "Republicans in robes", "corruption". Not "packing" or "expanding".
Start framing the discussion now.
We know that...
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
(1/2) This court is a problem that won't go away. They'll block everything the next Dem president does.
Got to start talking about "court reform" now. "Republicans in robes", "corruption". Not "packing" or "expanding".
Start framing the discussion now.
We know that...
Got to start talking about "court reform" now. "Republicans in robes", "corruption". Not "packing" or "expanding".
Start framing the discussion now.
We know that...
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The U.S. Supreme Court: "ICE can racially profile people it arrests."
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court: "ICE can racially profile people it arrests."
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
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Unbelievable.
“There was no boat. There was wreckage. There was no radio. There were two guys clinging to a tiny non-awash portion of the keel of a capsized boat,” said one lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“There was no boat. There was wreckage. There was no radio. There were two guys clinging to a tiny non-awash portion of the keel of a capsized boat,” said one lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Video shows second strike hit before survivors could flip boat, lawmakers say
The footage was shown on Capitol Hill, where Adm. Frank M. Bradley, who oversaw a deadly attack on alleged drug smugglers, faced a day of difficult questions about the operation.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Unbelievable.
“There was no boat. There was wreckage. There was no radio. There were two guys clinging to a tiny non-awash portion of the keel of a capsized boat,” said one lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“There was no boat. There was wreckage. There was no radio. There were two guys clinging to a tiny non-awash portion of the keel of a capsized boat,” said one lawmaker
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Breaking news: A grand jury rejected Justice Dept. efforts to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, declining to indict her again after a judge dismissed the charges last week, marking a defeat for the Trump administration.
Grand jury refuses to reindict Letitia James in mortgage fraud case
Before a Virginia grand jury’s ruling Thursday, a judge had dismissed an earlier indictment after finding that the prosecutor had been unlawfully appointed.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Breaking news: A grand jury rejected Justice Dept. efforts to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, declining to indict her again after a judge dismissed the charges last week, marking a defeat for the Trump administration.
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The dripping contempt the right wing SCOTUS majority holds for district judges is truly a sight to behold every time. When they deign to give actual reasons for their shadow docket holdings, it’s “look at the absolute idiots who keep getting everything wrong!”
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The dripping contempt the right wing SCOTUS majority holds for district judges is truly a sight to behold every time. When they deign to give actual reasons for their shadow docket holdings, it’s “look at the absolute idiots who keep getting everything wrong!”
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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the constitution is actually just one big paper bag test
The Supreme Court just handed Texas Republicans at least 2 more House seats & possibly up to 5 despite the state GOP explicitly justifying their remap based on an unconstitutional use of race in redistricting.
Unsurprising from this court, and it's a bad sign for the upcoming Voting Rights Act case
Unsurprising from this court, and it's a bad sign for the upcoming Voting Rights Act case
BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with Texas Republicans in fight over congressional map. The new gerrymandered map will be used in the 2026 midterms. The vote is 6–3, with the Republican appointees siding with Texas.
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the constitution is actually just one big paper bag test
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Scathing dissent from Justice Kagan:
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIVES REDRAWN PRO-REPUBLICAN TEXAS VOTING MAP INTENDED TO HELP TRUMP'S PARTY KEEP CONTROL OF CONGRESS
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Scathing dissent from Justice Kagan:
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are supporting the senator's bill aiming to shed light on the late sex offender’s finances.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
Epstein survivors back Wyden’s bill to release late sex offender’s bank records
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are supporting the senator’s bill — aiming to shed light on the late sex offender’s finances.
www.koin.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are supporting the senator's bill aiming to shed light on the late sex offender’s finances.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
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Reality Sets in for the House GOP … And Every Urge Is Unleashed talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/reali...
Reality Sets in for the House GOP … And Every Urge Is Unleashed
Rep. Elise Stefanik, last seen lighting her political career on fire in...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Reality Sets in for the House GOP … And Every Urge Is Unleashed talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/reali...
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Breaking news: President Trump replaced the architect he handpicked to design his $300 million White House ballroom.
It is unclear whether he was fired or resigned.
It is unclear whether he was fired or resigned.
Trump hires new White House ballroom architect
Although the two had clashed over the size of the project, the decisive factor was the small firm’s limited capacity to handle such an enormous project.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Breaking news: President Trump replaced the architect he handpicked to design his $300 million White House ballroom.
It is unclear whether he was fired or resigned.
It is unclear whether he was fired or resigned.
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NEWS --> Tons of fresh detail on what video of the strike shows: Rep Adam Smith says two men are sitting on capsized boat, drugs aren't visible. Rationale officials gave for killing is they *may* have been able to keep trafficking.
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
Hegseth Defense Collapses as Dems Reveal Horrific Video Strike Details
The ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services committee tells TNR after watching the video: “This is a big, big problem.”
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEWS --> Tons of fresh detail on what video of the strike shows: Rep Adam Smith says two men are sitting on capsized boat, drugs aren't visible. Rationale officials gave for killing is they *may* have been able to keep trafficking.
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
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🚨NEW #BOOMLAWYERED🚨
An abortion pill bounty hunter law goes into effect in Texas TODAY.
The law allows a person to file a lawsuit against an abortion pill provider/manufacturer/distributor. If they win the lawsuit and are related to the fetus, they get 100K. If they're not related, they get 10K.
An abortion pill bounty hunter law goes into effect in Texas TODAY.
The law allows a person to file a lawsuit against an abortion pill provider/manufacturer/distributor. If they win the lawsuit and are related to the fetus, they get 100K. If they're not related, they get 10K.
Texas Ups the Ante on Its Fight Against Abortion Pills (Podcast)
What you need to know about who the legislation targets, and what it could mean for the future of abortion access nationwide.
rewirenewsgroup.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨NEW #BOOMLAWYERED🚨
An abortion pill bounty hunter law goes into effect in Texas TODAY.
The law allows a person to file a lawsuit against an abortion pill provider/manufacturer/distributor. If they win the lawsuit and are related to the fetus, they get 100K. If they're not related, they get 10K.
An abortion pill bounty hunter law goes into effect in Texas TODAY.
The law allows a person to file a lawsuit against an abortion pill provider/manufacturer/distributor. If they win the lawsuit and are related to the fetus, they get 100K. If they're not related, they get 10K.
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Here's an excerpt -- please read the whole column so The Inquirer will think it's worth it for me to cover the big out-of-town stories (lol...no seriously)
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Here's an excerpt -- please read the whole column so The Inquirer will think it's worth it for me to cover the big out-of-town stories (lol...no seriously)
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A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons.
But the dispute is likely not over.
via @washingtonstatestandard.com
But the dispute is likely not over.
via @washingtonstatestandard.com
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons.But the dispute is likely not over. The gun rights advocacy…
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons.
But the dispute is likely not over.
via @washingtonstatestandard.com
But the dispute is likely not over.
via @washingtonstatestandard.com
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Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin among Democratic leaders on a letter to Trump's Education Secretary, saying transfer of responsibilities to other agencies is illegal wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/04/r...
Trump’s Education Department transfers illegal, US Senate Dems say • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Tammy Baldwin and other Senate Democrats told Trump's Education secretary that transferring responsibilities to other agencies is illegal
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sen. Tammy Baldwin among Democratic leaders on a letter to Trump's Education Secretary, saying transfer of responsibilities to other agencies is illegal wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/04/r...
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The U.S. Senate will hold a vote next week on Democrats' plan to extend ACA tax subsidies for 3 years to avoid massive spike in health care costs wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/04/r...
Health subsidies would continue for 3 years under Dem bill to be voted on in US Senate • Wisconsin Examiner
The Senate will vote next week on a Democratic bill extending ACA tax credits for three years in order to control health care costs
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The U.S. Senate will hold a vote next week on Democrats' plan to extend ACA tax subsidies for 3 years to avoid massive spike in health care costs wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/04/r...