Rob FortyNorth

Virginia passes legislation prohibiting schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6 riot The bill passed by the Virginia legislature prohibits schools from teaching what it considers to be falsehoods about the U.S. Capitol riot, including portraying it "as peaceful protest."

Virginia passes bill banning schools from teaching lies about Jan 6

www.cbsnews.com/news/virgini...

U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies

The U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office.

A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies. Read more: https://scim.ag/4boPkq8

Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science For decades, ECCC research scientists have been integral to the work of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme.

Another blow to climate science: budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten long-running Arctic monitoring programs, some with >50-year datasets.

The Arctic is warming ~4× faster than the global average. Cutting the science that tracks is…

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I sincerely get the vibe that Trump has kompromat on this man. He is almost seething like a rabid animal in order to please his owner.

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Maybe there should be a LLM index that catches the garbage on the same internet and inexes it like the VIX. Let’s see how it varies with time.

Deliberate ecocide enabled by the Republican Party and FOX’s echochamber.

AI error or not, Iran school bombing is a permanent stain on America’s soul | Will Bunch A debate on AI in warfare obscures the truth about an Iran school bombing. U.S. humans are to blame for this war crime.

They had names. They had beautiful faces. And they had the same dreams as your kids - crushed when American "precision" bombs slammed into their Minab elementary school, killing 175

Don't blame AI for this. Blame the sick humans who see war as a game

My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/iran...

The IAEA should have chain of custody on any materials and ensure that it is not moved to Israel or sold to a third party. It can be reprocessed for normal energy-grade fuel.

How did it get to the point where we are stuck in Iran as Trump2.0 drops sanctions on Russia, then starts a war with Iran which spikes oil prices 40%, which saves his friend Putin who immediately profits by RU sales. Putin uses $$ to buy missiles to escalate his genocide on Ukraine civilians? 🙄

who see war as a game and AI as a cool new toy

Cleanup time.But the good day is when the Commonwealth OK’s the planting of replacement firs which will thrive in the abundant understory sunshine. I bet the historical soc. has storm photos through the years. Some of those trees are gnarly warriors! Be sure to name a newbie tree the Marlo tree.😎

Nature Report, Killed by Trump, Is Released Independently

Like weeds through concrete, the truth about the current state of our natural environment is getting out despite the best efforts of the Trump Administration to suppress it. @nytimes.com

Who else wants to know what Sen. Sheehy was saying to the obviously incapacitated marine? I doubt that it was, “Thank you for your service.” A decorated Navy Seal (2006-2014) should be able to think before acting. Was this performative or an intervention gone bad?

Well, cowardly pols, this is when you either stand up for our Constitutional freedoms or stand against it as traitors to your Oath. Spotlight is ON.

I admire the Trader Joe’s EV trailer truck more and more each visit to the Suburban Square store. The driver comments on the rig’s excellent performance, range and ROI. No diesel for these short hauls.

Trump moves to undo tax rule that Biden said would bring in $100 billion The Biden administration said large partnerships were illegally avoiding hundreds of billions in taxes. Trump says they shouldn’t have to report the transactions.

Trump administration signals that it will reverse a rule meant to cut down on $100 billion of tax dodging by businesses. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Why oh why is security further injuring this man’s broken arm. Who trains these people in basic First Aid? Absolutely poor training. Why wasn’t he seated and then attended to by an EMT? If security open-carry a weapon, they damn well better have emergency medical response training.

Bill McKibben may have penned a genius slogan for the midterms and 2028 general election.

I am ashamed that ‘47’ is actively reducing sanctions on Putin’s Russia while beginning a war with Iran that simultaneous boosts the cost of oil and fill’s Putin’s coffers for purchasing missiles and bombs to be showered on Ukrainian civilians. FUBAR.

For those who buy Russia’s filthy oil: this is who Russia is fighting in Ukraine. This is childhood in Ukraine in 2026. We will not forget!

As FOX lawyers argued in the Dominion voting machines case, FOX News is “entertainment.” In the case of a “solemn dignified transfer” at Dover AFB, FOX pushed slop to cover for a man who wouldn’t remove a campaign hat or hand over heart, and who wore the signature MAGA blue suit and red tie. Shame.

Civilized nations do not purposely destroy water infrastructure which has an acute impact on the most vulnerable populations. It is among the worst crimes against humanity and a despotic act by amoral cowards to create a true crisis, while spreading panic, disease and even death.

Document the damage and submit with proper paperwork for potential crime against humanity per the UN charter. Sadly, Ukraine has become the a proficient documentary of similar acts. Follow their example.

Iran's FM condemns US attack on Qeshm's freshwater desalination plant, warns of grave consequences US President Donald Trump announced that Iran promised not to attack its neighbours anymore

Multiple news outlets are reporting a US attack on an Iranian #desalination plant.
If verified, this violates international law protecting #water systems during wars, and it sets a dangerous precedent, given intense dependence of Gulf countries on desalination.
timesofoman.com/article/1691...

A Trump pardon does not absolve state crimes. No statue of limitations.

We're Coming For You Chump,and
Everyone In Your Regime.......

“Sunlight travels 93 million miles to reach the earth

None of them through the Strait of Hormuz”
-Bill McKibben

With the right graphics, this may be one of the most relatable, accurate and poignant messages for this moment.

This is the mantra for the renaissance of pro-renewables legislation in America, and beyond!

The extent of backroom deals and mediocre political leadership means that a midterm election that should be a slam dunk is jeopardized by two men.