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Does anyone have info on methane leaks in Wisconsin? I have a whole lot of articles/data on a federal level but trying to find anything about Madison or even all of WI has been impossible. Was hoping I could do something locally given how widespread it is pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32519849/

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“What is happening all around us is the creation of a technical infrastructure that is directly competing with humans for basic resources like water, energy and land.”

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Anyway, AI has already stolen friends’ work, and is going to put other people out of work. I do not think a political party that claims to be the party of workers in this country should be using it. Even for just a silly joke.

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Musk’s wealth in 2012: $2 Billion Musk’s wealth in 2024: $447 Billion Bezos’s wealth in 2012: $18 Billion Bezos’s wealth in 2024: $249 Billion Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2012: $44 Billion Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2024: $224 Billion Minimum wage in 2012: $7.25 Minimum wage in 2024: $7.25

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What can government scientists do now to minimize the damage that’s coming over the next four years, and what can we do to help them? I spoke to several experts to write this story for The Revelator Please share widely. 🧪🌎 therevelator.org/scientists-m...

submitted 209 days ago • 28 comments

The eradication of disease through vaccination is likely the greatest achievement of mankind. Please remember that when the barrage of bullshit begins.

submitted 209 days ago • 395 comments

Now would be an excellent time to propose meaningful reforms around presidential pardons. The pardon power has serious flaws that go far beyond the optics of cronyism or favoritism. It’s time for real reform. Here’s why—and what we can do. 👇

submitted 209 days ago • 10 comments

this is your annual reminder that ocean spray, the cranberry company, is a member-owned co-op that is obligated by their charter to buy their farmers' entire cranberry crop at higher than market prices! so buy your cranberries this week from ocean spray!

submitted 216 days ago • 49 comments

99% of the advice people give for using Bluesky amounts to “don’t willingly have a terrible experience”, and the messed up thing is that peoples experience online has gotten so bad they legitimately need to be reminded of that

submitted 213 days ago • 121 comments

A wonderful thread that delves into the factors that influence culture

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We need to have a heart to heart about advocacy and change. So many folks are focused on federal/national politics, meanwhile a lot of local/state advocacy opportunities are lost. Most folks know to "Think global, act local", but we rarely act! A thread for folks that want to get stuff done...

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Every single time. UBI works and it saves money. But no, we can't do this because we hate poor people so much that we would rather waste money than alleviate any suffering.

submitted 215 days ago • 2 comments

its always 'get people working'. it's never - make childcare affordable - run better transport so people can get to jobs - raise attainment for people of all backgrounds - improve healthcare for long term sick - make workplaces accessible - champion flexible working So it never works.

submitted 215 days ago • 16 comments

The assumption that most animals — particularly “lower” animals — don’t feel pain has always been a pretty self-serving one, based on looking for ways to classify other beings as fundamentally different than we are. It is, unfortunately, a load-bearing pillar of ideology

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Wrote a letter to my senator today expressing my disappointment that she didn’t vote for the Sanders bill. I encourage everyone to do something similar

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Before I went vegan, I thought being vegan was this huge burden. I've been vegan since January. I ran the Chicago Marathon last month. I feel great. My family has adapted. Sometimes they cook for me, sometimes I just grab whatever from the fridge. There's almost always something in restaurants.

submitted 218 days ago • 1 comment

if you, like me, are not ready to go The Full Vegan, and have the means to buy and cook them, I heartily recommend meal kits no joke, they have saved me from running a crisper drawer vegetable hospice I waste SO much less food now and it’s not like I wasn’t trying before, ADHD is a beast

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Israel is intensifying its attacks. They believe they have full impunity. Let's not prove them right. Take 2 minutes today: 1) email your representatives to voice the need for a ceasefire 2) donate $10 to someone, anyone, in Gaza. @mommunism.bsky.social has a whole feed of people who need help.

submitted 218 days ago • 8 comments

Just one strange cognitive bias?!? It's called: disinformation.

submitted 218 days ago • 46 comments

It's not fashionable to talk about consuming less as a climate solution because our economy is based on selling us crap that no one needs. Still, I challenge you not to buy anything even if there's some crazy Black Friday sale.

submitted 219 days ago • 29 comments

Local Democratic electeds: this is the new standard

submitted 221 days ago • 40 comments

Today: — US senate overwhelmingly rejects effort to block just $1 billion of a $20 billion weapons sale to Israel — US vetoes United Nations ceasefire & hostage release resolution — Israeli military commits massacre at a hospital — Joe Biden celebrates 82nd birthday

submitted 221 days ago • 17 comments

Now this place is cooking, maybe worth doing a big old energy thread. Let’s talk about how electricity prices are set, why they’re so high in Britain, and how we could reduce them… 🧵

submitted 223 days ago • 27 comments

Glad to see more people from the old place posting here, it'd be great if you took few seconds to go into your profile and selected: Settings > Accessibility > Alt text Require alt text before posting ✔️ Cheers!

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After Israel said Palestinians from northern Gaza cannot return, activists with Jewish Voice for Peace in Dallas sought to disrupt the Global Conference for Israel hosted by JNF USA, the self-described single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Twelve were arrested.

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The United States has oligarchs now. Not merely rich people with more personal influence on politics than poorer people have, but a few extremely rich people closely connected to the national leader who act in government-like roles despite never being elected or nominated to any official position.

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Folks in despair about Gaza, here’s something to call your senators about that makes a difference and will take five minutes: www.instagram.com/p/DCAMmsbzSt... You can tailor your words based on the senator, but mostly make sure your message gets tallied.

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Just found out about the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project. They’re promoting this global week of action. I plan to participate however I can. madisonrafah.org/nov-20-29-20...

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You’re probably all bored with this but we (the tech workers of The NY Times) are still on strike because management refuses to come to the table. Thanks for your support and continuing to boycott Cooking and Games. #BreakYourStreak

submitted 232 days ago • 101 comments

As a former library worker: - Your library can get u free audiobooks through the Libby App. FUCK AUDIBLE ALL MY HOMIES HATE AUDIBLE. - You can also get language learning apps like Mango for free! - Covid tests? Masks? Narcan? FREE? Check your library! - Need a power tool? LIBRARY.

submitted 231 days ago • 50 comments

I understand the allure of wanting to be a "carry guns and wear leather jackets" Black Panther but there's a case to be made that the most dangerous ones were the "feed kids breakfast and teach them about settler colonialism" Black Panthers

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I've talked to a few folks this morning who were talking about stopping work on their creative projects. Because it's "not important anymore." I don't know who needs to hear this, but DON'T DO THAT. We win by living our lives as loudly and truly as we can. That includes your "silly" art project.

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damn guess the libs hate bernie now, the replies and quotes to this are WILD solid message imo

submitted 235 days ago • 6 comments

Choosing hope for the same reasons Waymond chooses to be kind.

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Anyone in the Madison area concerned about climate, I’m a member of the local chapter of Climate Changemakers. We meet twice a month. DM me for details. There’s also 350 Wisconsin which does frequent protests at the Capitol

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I would beg all of us generally on the left to avoid internal recriminations and circular firing squads in the days ahead. The only way we ever recover is by working as a team.

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Good morning Bluesky. I’m tired, but this is it. Whatever happens, at least there won’t be anything to do about it tomorrow. If anyone in Madison, WI or the surrounding area needs help to get to the polls, I have a friend with a car offering to drive them.

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On the figurative eve of an election, and the literal eve of daylight savings time, it is my pleasure to present you with the most unhinged political take I have - one which I mean with 100% sincerity. It's not enough to end DST. We need to abolish time zones.

submitted 238 days ago • 42 comments

I haven't had reason to repost anything from X in a long time, but Greta Thunberg is still there and this felt 100% worth sharing. x.com/GretaThunber...

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