Joao-Pierre Ruth

#standforwolves #wolfconservation

If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages

Such an important point:

“Progressive policies…are very popular in this country…but you have a segment of the Democratic Party that keeps trying to convince progressives we’re losing elections because their policies need to be more moderate.” Matt Dowd

I wish more understood this.

A confession…
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Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.

Make it make sense... www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...

The frustrating part is, the people who push us closer to Mad Max tell themselves they're building a Star Trek future. They learned all the wrong lessons, focus on personal gain and grifting, while they destroy the environment, communities, and the health of the public. Don't let them wear you down.

I am so damn PROUD of TX Dems for standing up and fighting back!!

But this won’t mean anything if the rest of the country doesn’t back them up.

BLUE STATES! IT’S ON YOU TO MOVE!

No more talk.

Start announcing referendums and special sessions to redistrict the GOP out of existence!

Read people, please read

Let your kids see you reading

Books will always better you in some way

Even if it’s only entertainment

Plenty to be anxious about these days. But not this. 😁

Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters' wurst nightmare By Associated Press UPDATED: August 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM ET SHREWSBURY, Pa. (AP) - A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate Friday after a crash that briefly clogged the heavily traveled artery in both directions.

A writer waits a lifetime for a moment like this.

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I can think of multiple science fiction stories that caution about this sort of thing--so of course they use these ideas as a blueprint. 🤬

As if I play the flute any other way...

Watters: I remember you said you can't win a trade war, no one wins a trade war. We just did. What did we give up?

Jessica: The right to have affordable European goods

Woofer with little subwoofer…. 🥰
Good boy keeping the little one calm… 🐶

From earlier this morning at my local pond in NJ.

a cartoon character says choo choo in a dark room ALT: a cartoon character says choo choo in a dark room

All aboard the crazy train!!!

I think at this point, I should give the local Great Blue Heron a nickname. Suggestions?

Superman Isn’t Trying to Be Political. We Just Have Real-Life Supervillains Now.

What a headline.

BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.

Trying some mental and emotional multitasking -- remaining outraged and activated, exploring ways I can take a stand against "all THIS" while also listening to the #KPopDemonHunters soundtrack.

The positivity of "Golden" can actually fuel resistance and resilience.

Heron Heron. (Didn't see any rabbits this morning).

A person sitting in front of a wall of books. The caption reads, "reading can seriously damage your ignorance."

YouTube video by Star Wars Andor Season 2 | Mon Mothma’s Senate Speech | Now Streaming on Disney+

Just a reminder to keep speaking your truth. It is okay to take inspiration from fiction, because it often gives voice to sentiments we want to express in a real world context. youtu.be/KYnE2Mxayco?...

I have been to red counties, and I do see the tenacity for the current regime's agenda--HOWEVER, if the whole state remains activated, engaged, involved, and VOTES, we can hold the line.

Keep friends and allies engaged, because the opposition banks on indifference and ambivalence on election day. Remind people who believe their vote doesn't count that this gives power to someone else.

We just have to keep folks engaged and invested in showing up. Any slack will be taken advantage of.

Only via manipulation would NJ "go red." I think everyone is on alert for what they are trying to set in motion.