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Lawrence MacDonald

@climateboomer.bsky.social

Working flat out to #StopTheCoup. Author of "Am I too old to save the planet? A boomer's guide to climate action." Inspired by @Indivisible, @ThirdAct, @ClimateDefiance www.climateboomer.org

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Post image 23.02.2026 11:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16358    ๐Ÿ” 6509    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1502    ๐Ÿ“Œ 510
Global map showing surface air temperature anomalies for January 2026. Most all areas are warmer than average, except for parts of Eurasia. Anomalies are calculated in reference to a 1951-1980 climate baseline using GISTEMPv4.

Global map showing surface air temperature anomalies for January 2026. Most all areas are warmer than average, except for parts of Eurasia. Anomalies are calculated in reference to a 1951-1980 climate baseline using GISTEMPv4.

The spatial extent and magnitude of the cold departures last month is much smaller the extent of relative warmth globally. For instance, check out the northeastern U.S.

๐ŸŸฅ [red] warmer than average
๐ŸŸฆ [blue] colder than average

Data information (GISTEMPv4): data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/faq/

22.02.2026 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 76    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Trump warns Netflix of โ€˜consequencesโ€™ unless it pulls top Democrat from board US president calls for removal of Susan Rice as streaming platform pursues takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...

23.02.2026 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion | They Donโ€™t Tell You How Fun the Resistance Can Be

โ€œJoy is an act of resistance.โ€ Or, as Rebecca Solnit wrote in Hope in the Dark, โ€œJoy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection."

21.02.2026 03:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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We heard CEOs rip into Trump's tariffs behind the scenes and the Supreme Court just vindicated them | Fortune But sadly, the economic uncertainty isn't over.

The #TrumpTariffs are terrible economic policy that hurts workers and consumers. But I canโ€™t help noticing that SCOTUS ruling against them pleases CEOs. The only thing this court likes better than DJT are billionaires fortune.com/2026/02/20/s...

21.02.2026 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course, we knew Trump was paid off to criticize the competing bridge. Was just a matter of confirming the payment.

21.02.2026 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 490    ๐Ÿ” 135    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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We heard CEOs rip into Trump's tariffs behind the scenes and the Supreme Court just vindicated them | Fortune But sadly, the economic uncertainty isn't over.

The #TrumpTariffs are terrible economic policy that hurts workers and consumers. But I canโ€™t help noticing that SCOTUS ruling against them pleases CEOs. The only thing this court likes better than DJT are billionaires fortune.com/2026/02/20/s...

21.02.2026 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Slow this thing downโ€™: Sanders warns US has no clue about speed and scale of coming AI revolution After meeting with unspecified tech leaders, senator calls for urgent policy action as companies race to build ever more powerful systems

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

21.02.2026 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Donโ€™t go to the US โ€“ not with Trump in chargeโ€™: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, โ€˜If it can happen to me, i...

Harrowing account! And she id not the only oneโ€ฆ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

21.02.2026 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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US citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agent last year, new records show Shooting death of Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, in Texas was not publicly disclosed by Department of Homeland Security

Newly disclosed: Another ICE Murder of a US citizen, 23-yr-old Ruben Ray Martinez www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

21.02.2026 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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FBI Denies That Kash Patelโ€™s Olympics Trip Using Agency Jet Is For Personal Reasons A report from CBS News said Patel flew on a Justice Department plane to Italy, with plans to watch Olympic hockey.

A report from CBS News said Patel flew on a Justice Department plane to Italy, with plans to watch Olympic hockey.

20.02.2026 01:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 527    ๐Ÿ” 260    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 122    ๐Ÿ“Œ 47

You canโ€™t make this sh/t up

20.02.2026 01:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Somebody should shine some light on this building. Kinda like they did on the illegally seized USIP

20.02.2026 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Somebody should shine some light on this buildingโ€ฆ.

20.02.2026 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tell me what oligarchy looks like

20.02.2026 00:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, really, tell me what oligarchy looks like.

20.02.2026 00:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Third Act Theater Presents Founding Father Speeches At Capitol On Presidentโ€™s Day - DCMediaGroup Washington DCโ€”On Monday afternoon, a grassroots theater group from Third Act DC, Maryland and Virginia, presented selected speeches of the founding fathers outside the Capitol on Presidentโ€™s Day. The ...

At Third Act @thirdactorg.bsky.social we're quite old. Not quite as old as honest Abe, but still!

dcmediagroup.us/2026/02/16/t...

18.02.2026 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Virginia House Passes Data Center Tax Exemption, With Conditions - Inside Climate News New and existing data centers could continue receiving a break on the stateโ€™s retail sales and use tax, as long as they moved away from fossil fuels and tried to reduce energy usage.

This bill, supported by environmental groups and championed by some of the most pro-climate action electeds in #Virginia, still falls short of what we would like to see. It's probably the best we can do for now. Money talks. insideclimatenews.org/news/1802202...

19.02.2026 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: Critics warn Donald Trumpโ€™s Board of Peace is essentially a slush fund of taxpayer money he controls. Thereโ€™s just one problem: Transferring billions of taxpayer dollars would require congressional approval.

That hasn't stopped him before. trib.al/WLTvi5F

19.02.2026 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 207    ๐Ÿ” 104    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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Trump Bored to Sleep During Board of Peace Launch The president couldnโ€™t keep his eyes open in front of several international leaders.

... And then President Trump once again dozed off on camera at his own event. newrepublic.com/post/206784/...

19.02.2026 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

BREAKING: Trump-Noem DHS tells agents to arrest and detain refugees working to obtain green cards, putting tens of thousands of law-abiding refugees at risk.

19.02.2026 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 98    ๐Ÿ” 58    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Les Wexner told us that he's NEVER been questioned by the DOJ or the FBI. How is that possible? Mr. Wexner was Epstein's biggest benefactor, and he appears countless times in the files.

Our government's refusal to pursue true accountability is shameful. Survivors deserve better.

19.02.2026 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 314    ๐Ÿ” 118    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Picture via a CNN reporter of a banner with Trumpโ€™s face going up on outside of DOJ building

Picture via a CNN reporter of a banner with Trumpโ€™s face going up on outside of DOJ building

Biden wouldโ€™ve been instantly impeached in a bipartisan vote if he put his face on the freakinโ€™ Department of Justice building

19.02.2026 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14554    ๐Ÿ” 4276    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1643    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1027

@maddow.bsky.social might like this! @msnowreports.bsky.social

19.02.2026 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shining light on evil: On the eve of the launch of the fake Trump "Board of Peace" in the illegally-occupied @usip.org The @thirdactorg.bsky.social #DMV light brigade shined this message on the building:

19.02.2026 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Putin doesnโ€™t fear โ€œwomen.โ€

He fears women who refuse to kneel.

Authoritarianism survives on control.

Strong women dismantle control.

Thatโ€™s why this fight is political.

And existential.

By:
/Lewi

19.02.2026 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the shoutout @billmckibben.bsky.social ! We felt younger after doing this bit of street theater!

19.02.2026 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new climate movement takes shape These fossil fuel protests started in Los Angeles and have spread across the country.

open.substack.com/pub/climatec... proud that @thirdactactionslab.bsky.social played a supporting role in mobilizing Third Actors to join in this first-ever nationwide anti-fossil-sports-washing protest

19.02.2026 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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โ€˜The U.S. is now Trumpistanโ€™: Prof. Stanley on Trumpโ€™s cult of personality Donald Trump is walking in the footsteps of past autocrats by naming government buildings and initiatives after himself. Jason Stanley says Trumpโ€™s โ€œself-aggrandizingโ€ actions turn the United States into a โ€œcheap vehicleโ€ for his family.

โ€œThe U.S. is now Trumpistan,โ€ if you buy into the signs outside the Kennedy Center or the U.S. Institute of Peace, says Jason Stanley. The philosophy professor argues Trumpโ€™s self-naming obsession amounts to a โ€œnational humiliation.โ€ #Velshi

15.02.2026 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 212    ๐Ÿ” 70    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Trump wants his name on everything. Trump voters donโ€™t. Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatโ€™s driving politics or culture. President ...

Trump voters are underwater on renaming the Kennedy Center, the Institute of Peace, and Dulles Airport after Trump.

Not Democrats. His own voters.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

16.02.2026 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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