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Grassroots activism at work * in general, representatives get few calls * 20-30 calls could get them to do something Don't necessarily need a lot of people. Just need enough people willing to do the work.

An article on the Oath App, which uses an algorithm to figure out which candidates need the money most (national-> local). It may help people direct their donations. www.politico.com/news/magazin... App itself app.oath.vote/getstarted?

My grandma died of pancreatic cancer and, as I recall, it's one of the swifter, more devastating forms of cancer. She was gone within a couple months of the diagnosis. This is absolutely incredible.

The Trump Admin is attempting to remove public participation requirements for projects involving the building & modification of air pollutant emitting facilities. We’re opposing. Public participation is critical to ensuring accountability, transparency, and the health & safety of our communities.

My course, "Hitler and Stalin Today," is available for free online. Through 10 lectures, I examine Nazi and Soviet responses to the new globalized world they shared, and what we should have learned from the 20th century. Hosted by the Munk School @utoronto.ca www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/timothy...

This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm #Maggiesfarm

🚨 After 40 years of research, Brazilian scientist Dr. Mariangela Hungria wins the World Food Prize for pioneering a $2 nitrogen-fixing bacteria treatment that replaces costly fertilizers, saves farmers $25 billion annually, and cuts 230 million tons of CO₂ emissions.

The cost of the Iran War has been massive. Direct military costs will likely approach $100 billion. But the total could be closer to $1 trillion when long-term costs from inflation impacts, debt interest payments, and veterans’ benefits are included. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart

NEW: I've filed a claim with Todd Blanche for compensation from the $1.776B slush fund for the unlawful investigation by the government into my podcast in August 2019. I'm seeking $8.647 million in compensation for weaponized lawfare - the equivalent of punitive damages, lost pay and retirement.

We've been tracking a potential federal detention facility in Gilroy, CA for the past few days, thanks to tips from people on the ground. Still waiting on records requests and additional confirmation before it goes in the tracker... but we're watching it closely.

Is there anyone in Trump’s orbit that hasn’t taken Russian money?

While we're expecting a blue wave, we're also seeing the influence of extreme money on politics... in this case the GOP. Per Cillizza's analysis, based on Axios reporting, a billionaire has basically selected the representative for a TX district, through a massive spend.

Loneliness raises mortality risk ~26%. Call someone today

The first step to dealing with Trumpism is to ignore everything they say and only watch what they do.

Kind of amazed she had it turned on? I only turn it on when I'm crossing borders or am visiting a country controlled by a repressive regime ahhh shit

This is in fact one of the things congressional Dems can do - and they're doing it (and have been on this and other topics). Hard to break through, but this one seems to have a bit and even when it doesn't creating a public record is worthwhile.

Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”

Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories.⁠ Read the story behind this stat here: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-most-chess-obsessed-country-in-the-world/

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This is an oldie, but I think it speaks to the power of "We the people." Leadership can be over-glorified. To have a movement, we have to have people who can courageously follow... (I'll probably repost it in the future...) www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8a...

Seems like one of those issues that should greatly concern everyone regardless of their politics.

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Closest one claps after the shots

“If a traveler enters the security line without an acceptable ID, they will be escorted to a separate location to pay the TSA ConfirmID payment process," said Monya Bates, the TSA assistant federal security director for screening for Mississippi. buff.ly/hCsY5pn

“We have a nice little database, & now you’re considered domestic terrorists” says an ICE agent after photographing a civilian who was videotaping them. Posted today by Brian Allen on X. h/t @allenanalysis.bsky.social

We are building and financing a corrupt detention/industrial complex. It’s human trafficking, and it has to end.

🚨"The [ICE] officer charged me with pepper spray and then clocked me in the eye, knocked off my glasses, then he clocked me again with more pepper spray and punching me and then arrested me," -Mark, an ICE protester with severe black eye from being beaten by ICE. LIVE NOW⬇️

I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports. And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.” Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.

Stars & Stripes is a great paper.

The people you elected should know when you have concerns — especially about ICE. Calling members of Congress WORKS. Here's a quick rundown on how to do it.

🎧Berkeley Talks: What if “nice” isn’t a weakness but a competitive edge? UC Berkeley experts and business leaders unpack how empathetic leadership boosts trust, engagement and results. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/09/b...

Researchers from @berkeleyengineer.bsky.social turned the “coffee-ring effect” into a rapid disease test that can detect COVID, sepsis, and even cancer markers in just minutes. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/09/w...

After the horrific killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, many of us want accountability. JD Vance and others claim that ICE officers are immune from prosecution. This is false. But it’s complicated and there are some limits. I explain. youtube.com/shorts/2yBW8...

At a time when federal disaster support is questionable, it's good to invest more effort into personal safety - 60% of people have not practiced/prepared for an emergency - 55% think they can rely on the government to save them Part of being able to take care of others is taking care of yourself.

We put out a call for #ICEOutForGood vigils 24 hours ago. There are now more than 1000 events taking place across the country this weekend. Find yours: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...

Iran is another country that Trump could target for an invasion in the near future. The exiled crown prince lives in the US.

Today would be a good day to see those Epstein files.

10,000 people honoring Renee Nicole Good at the site of her murder

Active duty or retired, or even if you left after just one enlistment, you know this is true. Please share far and wide. @hcrichardson.bsky.social

Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."

I am haunted by the ghosts of Iraq and Afghanistan. Those military operations initially went flawlessly but the problem was in trillions of $ spent, thousands of American lives, decades of lost opportunity. Americans have zero appetite for more nation building, endless quagmires.