I know all of us who understand what is happening are experiencing mental health challenges because of that.

The only message of comfort I can offer to this community of readers is this: you are correct.

What you think is happening is really happening, and is just as concerning as you think it is.

Retaliatory tariffs from both Mexico and Canada.

Trump says he’ll raise tariffs to 50% if they retaliate.

Naturally, they’ll retaliate again, and every day Americans (and Canadians) will pay for this crisis entirely of Trump’s making

There are literally not enough journalists employed in the US to cover the bad shit that is happening right now. We are now going to experience the social consequences of a weakened news industry--which are the same as the benefits of a weakened news industry, to those who weakened it.

Dear Mexico, Canada, Panama, and Europe:

100 percent tariffs on Tesla.

Is this what they meant when they said "Winter is Coming" in Game of Thrones?

Do yourself and democracy a favor. Support independent media.

cannot be said enough that for a decade a critical number of americans have simply refused to accept that he means what he says

RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.

I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.

I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.

But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are

This language describes a coup. You have to be a government employee, subject to the rules & procedures that bind gov employees, to do this kind of work. This is a blatant abuse of the public trust by the Trump administration, a true 5-alarm fire. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

Aaron Rupar on Substack Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the United States and then they want to act aghast when he does crimi...

substack.com/@aaronrupar/...

Well, this seems pretty fucking problematic

exactly.

www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

We need to pay attention to this now before it’s too late.

While we may face repercussions for this, the truth lies in the metadata. Memos to federal employees are being authored by individuals with ties to Project 2025. You can verify this yourself.

This is absolutely chilling.

He truly is a sociopath.

Putting this out there again, in the hopes someone can help... does anyone have need of a copy editor / proof reader, or (ideally) anyone in need of astronomical content?

Work has been light recently... and I'm trying to look for more...

#writing #editing #astronomy

I’m a gun owner, and I respect the rights of responsible gun owners. That said, the second amendment will continue to be watered with the blood of children until the laws change.

To all the people who said this would never could never … 😑

America is going to learn very fast that the historic corruption of the incoming administration will kill people. American innocents will die because Trump and Musk and Thiel and Vance have designs on this country that have everything to do with their own enrichment and nothing to do with Americans.

Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds The potential mutation would allow the avian influenza virus sweeping through dairy herds to attach to a receptor protein on the surface of our cells.

Buckle up: we’re about to have the most incompetent DHHS, NIH, FDA and CDC ever—and a POTUS who doesn’t care if anyone outside his family lives or dies. You will have to take care of you and yours by paying close attention to what real (non-partisan) experts say and using harm-mitigation strategies.

Magic ✨

What Elon has done here—targeting people, their families, and their children—is unimaginable; it’s downright immoral. Yet, the world’s richest man has chosen to target federal workers, exposing them to public harassment and threats. 5/6

This is unacceptable. Elon Musk recently shared posts on X that publicized the names and titles of government employees in climate-related positions, sparking widespread controversy and concern. 1/6

NASA Shares Orion Heat Shield Findings, Updates Artemis Moon Missions - NASA Lee esta historia en español aquí.

NASA Shares Orion Heat Shield Findings, Updates Artemis Moon Missions

#astronomy #space #science #news #nasa #moon #orion #artemis

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Let me see if I understand. We're told—in effect—that Hegseth is a non-functional alcoholic who commits sex and financial crimes when intoxicated, and who's never sought treatment for his disease or made real amends to anyone he's harmed, but he can RUN THE MILITARY if he pinkie-swears not to drink?

Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.

During Trump’s last term, he made over 30,000 false or misleading claims. It’s always important to verify facts. For instance, he once stated that ‘raking the forest’ could help prevent forest fires.