Frances Moore Lappé
@francesmoorelappe.bsky.social
Hope monger & author of 20 books, including Diet for a Small Planet. Sharing your #DailyDemocracyDose, my latest work, and key news. See more at https://www.smallplanet.org/
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Voter suppression poses huge threats to our democracy. According to @brennancenter.bsky.social over the past 11 years, 114 restrictive voting laws have been passed in 31 states--78 of those just from 2020-2024. The SAVE Act is another step down this dark path. www.smallplanet.org/single-post/...
Some encouraging news: Trump approval hits 42%.
“Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
“Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Some encouraging news: Trump approval hits 42%.
“Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
“Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
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The 20 biggest political donors on the Forbes billionaires list have collectively given nearly $5 billion between 2015 and 2024.
We must get Big Money out of politics.
No one from either party should be able to buy an election.
We must get Big Money out of politics.
No one from either party should be able to buy an election.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The 20 biggest political donors on the Forbes billionaires list have collectively given nearly $5 billion between 2015 and 2024.
We must get Big Money out of politics.
No one from either party should be able to buy an election.
We must get Big Money out of politics.
No one from either party should be able to buy an election.
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“With brilliant insight & gripping prose, Chuck Collins tells like it is! You’ll jump out of your seat with clear vision and new energy for democracy with fairness for all.”
- Bestselling author @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social recommending my new book #BurnedByBillionaires (burnedbybillionaires.com)
- Bestselling author @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social recommending my new book #BurnedByBillionaires (burnedbybillionaires.com)
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“With brilliant insight & gripping prose, Chuck Collins tells like it is! You’ll jump out of your seat with clear vision and new energy for democracy with fairness for all.”
- Bestselling author @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social recommending my new book #BurnedByBillionaires (burnedbybillionaires.com)
- Bestselling author @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social recommending my new book #BurnedByBillionaires (burnedbybillionaires.com)
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$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
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ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.
"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio
When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"
www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...
"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio
When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"
www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...
Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver
Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.
www.wweek.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.
"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio
When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"
www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...
"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio
When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"
www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...
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“Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago on Thursday to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks, weighing in as the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants intensifies in the pontiff’s hometown.” chicago.suntimes.com/religion/202...
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants as the national immigration crackdown continues.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago on Thursday to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks, weighing in as the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants intensifies in the pontiff’s hometown.” chicago.suntimes.com/religion/202...
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On #WorldVegetarianDay a reminder that meat and dairy production and factory farming are fuelling climate chaos, cruelty, and environmental destruction.
A plant-based meal never did that.
A plant-based meal never did that.
Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds
Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On #WorldVegetarianDay a reminder that meat and dairy production and factory farming are fuelling climate chaos, cruelty, and environmental destruction.
A plant-based meal never did that.
A plant-based meal never did that.
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Not sure whether that one is current, but there's also a petition with more recent info here:
Citizens Bank: Stop financing CoreCivic and The GEO Group.
The following SEC filings to demonstrate a relationship between Citizens Bank and GEO Group/CoreCivic. They don't represent the full extent of these relationships.
• July 14, 2025 Amendment to Credit ...
sign.moveon.org
September 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Not sure whether that one is current, but there's also a petition with more recent info here:
Concerned about ICE deportations and growth of the private prison complex? Sign this petition to demand Citizens Bank stop its financial support for the groups building the facilities! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sh...
Citizens Bank: Stop Funding Private Prisons and ICE Detention Centers!
Citizens Bank has provided $120 million in loans to CoreCivic, one of the largest private prison corporations in the country. CoreCivic runs at least 65 prisons and ICE detention centers and has a his...
actionnetwork.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Concerned about ICE deportations and growth of the private prison complex? Sign this petition to demand Citizens Bank stop its financial support for the groups building the facilities! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sh...
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
September 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
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What do Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso and Gabriel García Márquez have in common? The US once denied all of them visas because of their beliefs.
How the Visa Became America’s Favorite Censorship Tool
Long after most political censorship was rolled back, the US preserved its power to bar outsiders for what they believe. A new court case could test that power.
bloom.bg
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What do Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso and Gabriel García Márquez have in common? The US once denied all of them visas because of their beliefs.
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A prolonged Republican government shutdown could easily become the straw that breaks the camel’s back at the Social Security Administration.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/soci...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/soci...
The Republican Shutdown is a Threat to Social Security | Common Dreams
While Republicans are saying they don’t want a shutdown, their actions show otherwise.
www.commondreams.org
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A prolonged Republican government shutdown could easily become the straw that breaks the camel’s back at the Social Security Administration.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/soci...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/soci...
Executive power has been constantly abused under Trump. The latest? SCOTUS has allowed Trump to fire Democratic comissioner of the FTC. This may be a turning point in executive power over independent govt agencies--watch out for the final outcome of this case. nytimes.com/2025/09/22/u...
nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Executive power has been constantly abused under Trump. The latest? SCOTUS has allowed Trump to fire Democratic comissioner of the FTC. This may be a turning point in executive power over independent govt agencies--watch out for the final outcome of this case. nytimes.com/2025/09/22/u...
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Last week, the Trump administration strong-armed ABC and Disney into suspending Jimmy Kimmel.
Thousands spoke out to protest this blatant attack on free speech, and now Kimmel will return to television tonight.
Never doubt the power of collective action. https://youtu.be/wCuOx5yXeQU?feature=shared
Thousands spoke out to protest this blatant attack on free speech, and now Kimmel will return to television tonight.
Never doubt the power of collective action. https://youtu.be/wCuOx5yXeQU?feature=shared
Why Corporate Media is Bending the Knee
Robert Reich
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Last week, the Trump administration strong-armed ABC and Disney into suspending Jimmy Kimmel.
Thousands spoke out to protest this blatant attack on free speech, and now Kimmel will return to television tonight.
Never doubt the power of collective action. https://youtu.be/wCuOx5yXeQU?feature=shared
Thousands spoke out to protest this blatant attack on free speech, and now Kimmel will return to television tonight.
Never doubt the power of collective action. https://youtu.be/wCuOx5yXeQU?feature=shared
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Even as fossil fuel interests and their political puppets try to fight the tide, investments in renewable energies continue to grow around the globe.
Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback
Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Even as fossil fuel interests and their political puppets try to fight the tide, investments in renewable energies continue to grow around the globe.
Americans deserve officials they can trust. RFK Jr.'s lies and spreading of misinformation will prevent us from developing potential life-saving technology!
#healthcare #RFKJR
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
#healthcare #RFKJR
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims | CNN
At a Sept. 4, 2025, hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions from numerous senators about his vaccine policies, inc...
www.cnn.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Americans deserve officials they can trust. RFK Jr.'s lies and spreading of misinformation will prevent us from developing potential life-saving technology!
#healthcare #RFKJR
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
#healthcare #RFKJR
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
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From climate-smart beef to organic and grass-fed options, the meat industry has no shortage of marketing strategies to sell you meat that sounds sustainable.
But the truth is, a sustainable diet for your health and the environment has to mean eating less meat.
But the truth is, a sustainable diet for your health and the environment has to mean eating less meat.
August 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
From climate-smart beef to organic and grass-fed options, the meat industry has no shortage of marketing strategies to sell you meat that sounds sustainable.
But the truth is, a sustainable diet for your health and the environment has to mean eating less meat.
But the truth is, a sustainable diet for your health and the environment has to mean eating less meat.
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“An unapologetic advocate to reduce car dependency and give residents more transportation options is leading the primary vote in the race to be Seattle's next mayor — and sending the latest signal that transportation reform might just be a winning campaign issue in local elections across America.”
Katie Wilson's Success in Seattle Shows Again that Urbanism Is A Winning Campaign Issue — Streetsblog USA
The transit advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary is rekindling a national conversation about the power of bold transportation reform to win at the ballot box.
usa.streetsblog.org
August 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“An unapologetic advocate to reduce car dependency and give residents more transportation options is leading the primary vote in the race to be Seattle's next mayor — and sending the latest signal that transportation reform might just be a winning campaign issue in local elections across America.”
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According to new polling, the Democratic Party's favorability is now the lowest it's been in 35 years.
This is what happens when Democrats start chasing the "center" instead of fighting for working people. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?feature=shared
This is what happens when Democrats start chasing the "center" instead of fighting for working people. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?feature=shared
The Failures of “Centrism”
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening ine
youtu.be
July 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
According to new polling, the Democratic Party's favorability is now the lowest it's been in 35 years.
This is what happens when Democrats start chasing the "center" instead of fighting for working people. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?feature=shared
This is what happens when Democrats start chasing the "center" instead of fighting for working people. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?feature=shared
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When we discuss population, we must take care to clearly identify the constellation of social and economic factors at play, say @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social and Corinna Rhum: www.commondreams.org/opinion/popu...
We Don't Face Crisis of Scarcity or a Population, But a Crisis of Capitalism | Common Dreams
We must explicitly name the culprits that are creating an environment rife with both climate catastrophe and conditions hostile to children and families—corporate power and concentrated wealth.
www.commondreams.org
July 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When we discuss population, we must take care to clearly identify the constellation of social and economic factors at play, say @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social and Corinna Rhum: www.commondreams.org/opinion/popu...
Medical residents are absolutely essential. Long hours and unfair treatment makes their environment challenging even as they provide life-saving services. Let's cheer them on in their unionization fights as they show how the power of the people can lead to real change!
truthout.org/articles/und...
truthout.org/articles/und...
Underpaid, Overworked Medical Residents Who Keep Hospitals Afloat Want a Union
Unionization will lead to better and safer patient outcomes, says one medical resident.
truthout.org
July 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Medical residents are absolutely essential. Long hours and unfair treatment makes their environment challenging even as they provide life-saving services. Let's cheer them on in their unionization fights as they show how the power of the people can lead to real change!
truthout.org/articles/und...
truthout.org/articles/und...
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Final CBO score of the "big beautiful bill" is out
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
July 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Final CBO score of the "big beautiful bill" is out
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
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this is utter depravity
“I’ve worked at CoreCivic for 32 years,” private prison executive Damon Hininger said during an investors call earlier this year, "and this is truly one of the most exciting periods in my career.” americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/private-pr...
Private Prisons Are Set To Massively Profit From Stephen Miller’s Mass Detention Agenda
And they can barely contain their glee. “This is truly one of the most exciting periods in my career,” one private prison executive said earlier this year.
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
this is utter depravity
The U.S. median household income is just over $80k a year. But a family of four needs at least $186,618 a year to live comfortably in Mississippi in 2025, the country's most affordable state. We are in a full blown cost of living crisis & becoming only more unequal.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/06/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/06/...
A family of 4 needs over $300,000 a year to live comfortably in this state—it's not Hawaii or California
Child care and housing costs can make living comfortably expensive for families in the U.S., even with two working adults, a recent SmartAsset study found.
www.cnbc.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The U.S. median household income is just over $80k a year. But a family of four needs at least $186,618 a year to live comfortably in Mississippi in 2025, the country's most affordable state. We are in a full blown cost of living crisis & becoming only more unequal.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/06/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/06/...