Manuel Salgado
@manuelsalgado.bsky.social
Environmental and climate scientist and environmental justice advocate. Texas A&M/University of New Mexico. Chicano son of immigrants and migrant farmers. Federal research manager for WE ACT (@weact4ej.bsky.social). Opinions my own.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
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With mere hours left to go in Hispanic Heritage Month, we put the finishing touches on our storymap we created with our partners @greenlatinos.org that celebrates the contributions Latinos have made to Environmental Justice. It is but a portion of the story but I really hope you'll engage with it.
If I had a dime for every time someone said to me "but our modeling says" regarding CCS, I STG. Models are useful, but understanding what models don't show you is a vital important of using them and none of these models accounted for a political system owned by O&G. EJ advocates DID.
When I started to criticize wild promises for carbon dioxide capture & removal in 2022, I took *so much shit* from the energy modelers and journalists promoting it, but those same people are silent now that even the scientists who first imagined the tech are increasingly mounting the same criticism.
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
If I had a dime for every time someone said to me "but our modeling says" regarding CCS, I STG. Models are useful, but understanding what models don't show you is a vital important of using them and none of these models accounted for a political system owned by O&G. EJ advocates DID.
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I’m going to think about watching this moment unfold in real time for a long time.
for all the horrors coming out of Chicago and its metro area, the principled courage of everyday people, in the face of such intimidation, never ceases to astonish. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/12/k...
for all the horrors coming out of Chicago and its metro area, the principled courage of everyday people, in the face of such intimidation, never ceases to astonish. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/12/k...
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I’m going to think about watching this moment unfold in real time for a long time.
for all the horrors coming out of Chicago and its metro area, the principled courage of everyday people, in the face of such intimidation, never ceases to astonish. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/12/k...
for all the horrors coming out of Chicago and its metro area, the principled courage of everyday people, in the face of such intimidation, never ceases to astonish. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/12/k...
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Thank you for noticing. You may also notice that if your argument is that there is just a correlation, not causation, then there is no reason to "control for" things. And even less reason to control for things by using your consulting firm's super secret proprietary model.
It's mildly disappointing that Lakshya Jain basically didn't engage at all with @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social and @adambonica.bsky.social's critique that WAR confuses correlation and causation in his latest piece for The Argument.
www.theargumentmag.com/p/we-checked...
www.theargumentmag.com/p/we-checked...
We checked NYT’s data. Moderates still win.
Democrats win more often when they run candidates who match their districts, not their Bluesky feeds.
www.theargumentmag.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Thank you for noticing. You may also notice that if your argument is that there is just a correlation, not causation, then there is no reason to "control for" things. And even less reason to control for things by using your consulting firm's super secret proprietary model.
One thing I really love about DC that I didn't see as much in Texas was all these markers to the passage of time: the leaves changing, falling off, first snow, the blossoms, spring migration, nesting birds. I just heard my first White Throat Sparrow of the season from my desk at home.
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
One thing I really love about DC that I didn't see as much in Texas was all these markers to the passage of time: the leaves changing, falling off, first snow, the blossoms, spring migration, nesting birds. I just heard my first White Throat Sparrow of the season from my desk at home.
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For more than 54 days the House has been closed—no votes, no hearings, no negotiations, and for most of our GOP colleagues no where to be found.
And, where were they last night on our first night back? ⬇️
And, where were they last night on our first night back? ⬇️
Rep. Stansbury: Where is the GOP on the First Night Back after Closing the House for 54 Days?
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
For more than 54 days the House has been closed—no votes, no hearings, no negotiations, and for most of our GOP colleagues no where to be found.
And, where were they last night on our first night back? ⬇️
And, where were they last night on our first night back? ⬇️
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Gatlinburg, TN you have naked-eye red aurora clearly visible from heavy light pollution. Get outside and look north. Smartphones and cameras will aid in viewing.
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Gatlinburg, TN you have naked-eye red aurora clearly visible from heavy light pollution. Get outside and look north. Smartphones and cameras will aid in viewing.
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
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JUST IN: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell in the Seattle mayoral race.
Stay tuned for details on today's count.
Stay tuned for details on today's count.
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
JUST IN: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell in the Seattle mayoral race.
Stay tuned for details on today's count.
Stay tuned for details on today's count.
If there are so many folks here (BSky) who get this, and people on BSky are representative of "THE GROUPS" who have too much influence, then will someone please explain to me why the Democrats leadership doesn't seem to understand these concepts AT ALL? Its almost like "THE GROUPS" critique is BS.
I wrote about what I see as the real lesson of Mamdani's victory: not that Democrats needs to move left (or right, for that matter), but that they should try to build real-world relationships with normal voters. publiccomment.blog/p/mamdani-th...
Mamdani the Party Builder
Partyism in action
publiccomment.blog
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
If there are so many folks here (BSky) who get this, and people on BSky are representative of "THE GROUPS" who have too much influence, then will someone please explain to me why the Democrats leadership doesn't seem to understand these concepts AT ALL? Its almost like "THE GROUPS" critique is BS.
is this the new Tides Go In etc? Why as a country do we value education and intelligence so lowly? Its so depressing that this is who has led our country...twice. Even beyond the racism and corruption, HE'S JUST SO FUCKING DUMB!
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
is this the new Tides Go In etc? Why as a country do we value education and intelligence so lowly? Its so depressing that this is who has led our country...twice. Even beyond the racism and corruption, HE'S JUST SO FUCKING DUMB!
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A Republican sheriff in a swing county that Trump won by 0.1% signed a contract to help ICE, then lost last week by 11.
New by me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/sheriff-of-b...
New by me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/sheriff-of-b...
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A Republican sheriff in a swing county that Trump won by 0.1% signed a contract to help ICE, then lost last week by 11.
New by me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/sheriff-of-b...
New by me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/sheriff-of-b...
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What sort of midterms do the Democrats' New Jersey and Virginia midterms point to? I had a look using historic results and wound up with a central estimate of D+6 and a confidence interval from R+5 to D+16. Not exactly conclusive! owenwinter.co.uk/2025/11/10/d...
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
What sort of midterms do the Democrats' New Jersey and Virginia midterms point to? I had a look using historic results and wound up with a central estimate of D+6 and a confidence interval from R+5 to D+16. Not exactly conclusive! owenwinter.co.uk/2025/11/10/d...
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Dem base that gave them a blue tsunami: DON'T CAVE
Majority of Dem elected officials: DON'T CAVE
The majority of Americans blame the GOP for the shutdown and higher costs...
8 Dem Centrists (and you better believe Schumer knows what's up): Nah, We'll cave.
I guarantee you calls came from donors.
Majority of Dem elected officials: DON'T CAVE
The majority of Americans blame the GOP for the shutdown and higher costs...
8 Dem Centrists (and you better believe Schumer knows what's up): Nah, We'll cave.
I guarantee you calls came from donors.
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Dem base that gave them a blue tsunami: DON'T CAVE
Majority of Dem elected officials: DON'T CAVE
The majority of Americans blame the GOP for the shutdown and higher costs...
8 Dem Centrists (and you better believe Schumer knows what's up): Nah, We'll cave.
I guarantee you calls came from donors.
Majority of Dem elected officials: DON'T CAVE
The majority of Americans blame the GOP for the shutdown and higher costs...
8 Dem Centrists (and you better believe Schumer knows what's up): Nah, We'll cave.
I guarantee you calls came from donors.
This is so frustrating because although I rarely agree with it, I can usually see the logic in the decisions Democrats make that I am against. Its hard to find any logic in this move. This is quite clearly the best example of snatching political defeat from the jaws of victory I have ever seen.
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
This is so frustrating because although I rarely agree with it, I can usually see the logic in the decisions Democrats make that I am against. Its hard to find any logic in this move. This is quite clearly the best example of snatching political defeat from the jaws of victory I have ever seen.
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if we had a rage heat transfer machine we'd solve the energy crisis
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
if we had a rage heat transfer machine we'd solve the energy crisis
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What if we make you wait 40 days to receive [checks notes] nothing? Sound good?
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
What if we make you wait 40 days to receive [checks notes] nothing? Sound good?
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
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Democrats have to stop bailing out Republicans from facing the consequences of their own policies. And yeah, that means they have to stop sparing voters from experiencing what GOP government truly means.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Democrats have to stop bailing out Republicans from facing the consequences of their own policies. And yeah, that means they have to stop sparing voters from experiencing what GOP government truly means.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
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I too have issues with phone calls, even voicemails, and I might have flubbed a word or two reading from my pre-written script, yet I have lived to tell the tale. If you are able and feeling feisty enough to overcome any barriers you have, this is a good phone call to make.
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
Call them:
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I too have issues with phone calls, even voicemails, and I might have flubbed a word or two reading from my pre-written script, yet I have lived to tell the tale. If you are able and feeling feisty enough to overcome any barriers you have, this is a good phone call to make.
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This isn’t very hard, folks.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This isn’t very hard, folks.
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In November of 2025 we aren't easily shocked but this cave is quite shocking and that will make it all that more painful and thus discouraging. This has potential to be the single most damaging action by Dems in this election cycle. To pour cold water on your own voters after a huge win. Just wow.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
In November of 2025 we aren't easily shocked but this cave is quite shocking and that will make it all that more painful and thus discouraging. This has potential to be the single most damaging action by Dems in this election cycle. To pour cold water on your own voters after a huge win. Just wow.
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so much suffering and sacrifice only to to agree to terms that will beget more suffering and sacrifice.
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
so much suffering and sacrifice only to to agree to terms that will beget more suffering and sacrifice.