tomwillard.bsky.social

tomwillard.bsky.social

@tomwillard.bsky.social

I'm on a bit of a (short) pause, I'll be back by ... Oh Hell, I'm tired of guessing. I'll be back whenever I can. :-)

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On June 19th, 1865, federal forces arrived in Texas and finally announced that all enslaved people in Texas were now free. Today, we are STILL fighting for equal representation for all Texans as our rights are under attack through racial gerrymandering and restrictions on voting rights. #Juneteenth

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No surprises. According to court filings, investigators say several members of the group embraced anti government extremism, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and beliefs about secret elites controlling the country.

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Michelle and I loved reading to this bright group of kids today! We hope this new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center will be a place where folks come to read, check out books, and connect with one another for years to come.

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Ukrainian forces have targeted railway bridges in Crimea, impacting Russian military logistics. Source: Radio Svoboda. Witnesses described a dramatic scene with fire and over 20 explosions as Ukrainian forces targeted crucial military supply routes. 1/4

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To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

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It's so refreshing to see some positivity and unity. Stevie Wonder sounds fantastic. Such a contrast. Just joyful and inspiring. Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder help the Obamas open their presidential museum - Los Angeles Times share.google/rUeZ48iF8p0p...

share.googleSpringsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder help the Obamas open their presidential museumThe Obama are celebrating the opening of their presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event bringing together former world leaders, A-list celebrities and athletes.

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My God. The opening ceremony of the Obama Center is a beautiful display of American hope, diversity, and integrity. What a contrast to the pathetically stupid display at the White House last weekend.

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BREAKING - No ICE Facility in Romulus! We've been fighting this for months and USCIS is now planning to sell the facility. This is a huge win and I will keep fighting against ICE terrorizing our neighborhoods until we abolish ICE! www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...

detroitnews.comICE abandons plans for Romulus detention center, AG saysICE will sell a Romulus warehouse instead of turning it into a detention center, according to AG Dana Nessel.

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#California is testing water conservation and #renewableenergy generation. Instead of building solar farms on new land, engineers are installing #solarpanels above irrigation canals, allowing the same space to produce electricity while helping reduce water loss. #ActOnClimate #Renewables

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Warnock: Right before they passed that ugly bill that cut $1 trillion out of medicaid, the Speaker of the House joined with other legislators and said a prayer, and then they went and voted for that bill. I just want to know what was in that prayer.

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Ossoff: The president has been humiliated on the world stage. Many Americans are increasingly concerned about his stability and his capacity for the office. It’s deeply distressing to Americans to see a president so incompetent attempting and failing to represent the nation.

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Mamdani: "Solidarity with a government that is committing genocide is a very different thing than a question of solidarity with people of a specific faith. I'm proud to be a mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in this country."

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This is bombshell stuff.

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NEW: A trove of internal records from Dialog, the secret society cofounded by Peter Thiel, was left exposed online. WIRED obtained a second cache of records that reveal who's really attending, how they're screened, and what personal details they were promised would stay private.

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"The mere existence of trillionaires is a major political and economic problem, probably the defining issue of our time," writes @gabrielzucman.bsky.social. "When the power of wealth is wielded by sociopaths, the consequences are a matter of life and death."

theguardian.comThe era of trillionaires will be dire for democracy. Here is how we can fight back | Gabriel ZucmanThere is a fundamental tension between extreme wealth and the very possibility of democracy. That’s because extreme wealth is always an extreme power

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The Dept of Interior claims that the algae in the reflecting pool is left over from rarely used pipes No. Painting the pool dark blue means that it absorbs heat much faster than if it were a light color. Warmer = faster algae growth That's why you don't see black swimming pools Science!

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On the anniversary of the creation of the DACA program, I was honored to hear today from Dreamers about the impact the program has made. Dreamers have built their lives in Arizona. They are nurses, first responders and business owners. They have made our state stronger.