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timrote.bsky.social

Climate refugee living in reality in the PNW Retired from serving the People of America as a California Public Defender (Trial lawyer) for 25 years. Rescue Dogs are the best. I post pictures and videos for fun. Resist https://youtube.com/@timboesq

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Hegseth is going to fire every woman or Black person in military leadership.

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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: It’s 4am—still debating the Republicans’ billionaire tax giveaway. We offered an amendment to say no tax cut for those making over $10m. Every Republican voted no. So we tried $100m. Every Repub voted no. So we tried $500m! Every Republican a no. See what’s going on?

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BREAKING: The USDA has confirmed five additional dairy herds in California have tested positive for the virus, raising the total to 732. Currently, 74% of the state's dairy herds are infected with H5N1.

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There’s a special place in heaven for amazing teachers ❤️❤️❤️ 🔊🔊 Sound up! 🎥 in|cool.missp

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JUST HITTING THE DOCKET: SCOTUS rules that Hampton Dellinger, of the Office of Special Counsel, may remain in his job until February 26th. The case is on pause until 2/26 b/c there is a district court hearing on that date. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.

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Brecht

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If you're feeling overwhelmed, I really hope this reaches you today.

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open.substack.com/pub/theunbia...

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100% a threat to our nation. #ImpeachTrump

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It's the unfettered cruelty that astounds me...I don't know why I'm surprised...

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Is it too much to ask to want the government to stop the president from doing the illegal stuff?

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We are now finding bird flu in deer mice and house mice in Washington State. H5N1 is advancing along the evolutionary ladder—affecting birds, mammals, and humans. This is not speculation; it’s a timeline.

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The Trump admin has told organizations that provide federally funded legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children to halt the service. "The administration's decision to suspend this program undermines due process." www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

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Mt. Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawaii spewing lava, Feb. 19, 2025 🔥

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Mass layoffs of IRS agents who catch tax evaders. Once more, Elon Musk's very sincere crusade to cut "waste and fraud" out of the federal government just so happens to weaken government power over billionaires like him. What an incredible string of coincidences we've had here.

submitted 2 days ago • 44 comments

Just more proof that this Administration doesn’t care if we survive it…

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Sagan was prophetic. youtube.com/shorts/0UgFV...

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"In America, THE LAW IS KING." Thomas Paine, 1776. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bjj...

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The atmosphere on a hotter planet can hold more water. Each 1°C increase in surface temperature increases the capacity to hold water vapor by about 7%. 1.5°C anomaly ≈ 11% more water vapor. This graph shows the 12-month running average for the "total column precipitable water." You can see it!

submitted 2 days ago • 11 comments

This is a coup.

submitted 2 days ago • 352 comments

A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.

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This executive order today, if he gets away with it, means the end of the Republic. It’s over. #dictator www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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28 days ago.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to reverse the “accidental” firing of several employees responding to an avian influenza outbreak. While the CDC says the public risk is low, the crisis is hitting the agriculture sector hard, driving egg prices to record highs.

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Sandhill #Cranes in Florida today. They are not worried about people. #wildlife #photography

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Hegseth is going to fire every woman or Black person in military leadership.

BREAKING: The USDA has confirmed five additional dairy herds in California have tested positive for the virus, raising the total to 732. Currently, 74% of the state's dairy herds are infected with H5N1.

There’s a special place in heaven for amazing teachers ❤️❤️❤️ 🔊🔊 Sound up! 🎥 in|cool.missp

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JUST HITTING THE DOCKET: SCOTUS rules that Hampton Dellinger, of the Office of Special Counsel, may remain in his job until February 26th. The case is on pause until 2/26 b/c there is a district court hearing on that date. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.

Brecht

If you're feeling overwhelmed, I really hope this reaches you today.

open.substack.com/pub/theunbia...

100% a threat to our nation. #ImpeachTrump

It's the unfettered cruelty that astounds me...I don't know why I'm surprised...

Is it too much to ask to want the government to stop the president from doing the illegal stuff?

We are now finding bird flu in deer mice and house mice in Washington State. H5N1 is advancing along the evolutionary ladder—affecting birds, mammals, and humans. This is not speculation; it’s a timeline.

The Trump admin has told organizations that provide federally funded legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children to halt the service. "The administration's decision to suspend this program undermines due process." www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Mt. Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawaii spewing lava, Feb. 19, 2025 🔥

Mass layoffs of IRS agents who catch tax evaders. Once more, Elon Musk's very sincere crusade to cut "waste and fraud" out of the federal government just so happens to weaken government power over billionaires like him. What an incredible string of coincidences we've had here.

Just more proof that this Administration doesn’t care if we survive it…

Sagan was prophetic. youtube.com/shorts/0UgFV...

"In America, THE LAW IS KING." Thomas Paine, 1776. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bjj...

The atmosphere on a hotter planet can hold more water. Each 1°C increase in surface temperature increases the capacity to hold water vapor by about 7%. 1.5°C anomaly ≈ 11% more water vapor. This graph shows the 12-month running average for the "total column precipitable water." You can see it!

This is a coup.

A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.

This executive order today, if he gets away with it, means the end of the Republic. It’s over. #dictator www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

28 days ago.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to reverse the “accidental” firing of several employees responding to an avian influenza outbreak. While the CDC says the public risk is low, the crisis is hitting the agriculture sector hard, driving egg prices to record highs.

Sandhill #Cranes in Florida today. They are not worried about people. #wildlife #photography

A recent study of over 1,000 adults has zeroed in on just how much sitting is linked to poor health outcomes—and how to offset those effects.

Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽

This is the so-called Law & Order. 🙄