Peg Smith
@femmith.bsky.social
Well into my years of invisibility. It has its uses.
A group of aspen trees can slow or even stop fires, study says. Colorado foresters agree. coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/a...
A group of aspen trees can slow or even stop fires, study says. Colorado foresters agree.
The research supports the state's efforts to diversify stands that have been devastated by pine beetle infestations and drought.
coloradosun.com
July 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM
A group of aspen trees can slow or even stop fires, study says. Colorado foresters agree. coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/a...
Musk would rather sue than hear about how many kids he's killed www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Musk would rather sue than hear about how many kids he’s killed
Trillionaire Republican donor Elon Musk is threatening to sue California congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat, after Khanna mentioned the death toll associated with Musk’s actions at the Department of…
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July 24, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Musk would rather sue than hear about how many kids he's killed www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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RFK Jr.’s health department halted publication of two Covid vaccine studies involving 12 million Americans. Draft findings reviewed by outside experts reportedly showed serious side effects were rare and benefits outweighed risks.
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July 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
RFK Jr.’s health department halted publication of two Covid vaccine studies involving 12 million Americans. Draft findings reviewed by outside experts reportedly showed serious side effects were rare and benefits outweighed risks.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/fda-pulled...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/fda-pulled...
Can't say I love Newsom, but this is great and should be copied by every state. Even the red ones.
Every State should be doing this. We know he's going to interfere in the election because he knows if we win, it's the end of his regime.
July 19, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Can't say I love Newsom, but this is great and should be copied by every state. Even the red ones.
I wish I could use the word T-long A- T-E without adding to the algorithms. Haven't been paying attention, I guess. WTF are these ugly things that are trying so hard to look cool? "Influencers?" I wouldn't to admit I was influenced by the likes of these creepos.
July 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I wish I could use the word T-long A- T-E without adding to the algorithms. Haven't been paying attention, I guess. WTF are these ugly things that are trying so hard to look cool? "Influencers?" I wouldn't to admit I was influenced by the likes of these creepos.
Let me get this straight: the only election T claims was rigged was the one he ran?
July 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Let me get this straight: the only election T claims was rigged was the one he ran?
If you're interested in learning about wildfires, go to the the-lookout.org. Last night's youtube centered on the Oregon, Boundary Waters, and Canadian fires. Zeke does a nerdy, deepdive into fire ecology, mapping, movement, etc. You'll be amazed at what you learn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OO...
Lightning Bust in Oregon, Canadian and Boundary Waters Fires - 7/16/2026
YouTube video by The Lookout
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July 17, 2026 at 9:55 PM
If you're interested in learning about wildfires, go to the the-lookout.org. Last night's youtube centered on the Oregon, Boundary Waters, and Canadian fires. Zeke does a nerdy, deepdive into fire ecology, mapping, movement, etc. You'll be amazed at what you learn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OO...
Unbelievable b.s. I hope the Canadians send their own letter threatening to countersue the U.S. for abandoning its climate change policies and adding the problem.
www.notus.org/climate-envi...
www.notus.org/climate-envi...
Republican Lawmakers Are Trying to Punish Canada for Wildfire Smoke
It’s not clear officials could do much to eliminate the annual blazes that have torn across Canada in recent years.
www.notus.org
July 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Unbelievable b.s. I hope the Canadians send their own letter threatening to countersue the U.S. for abandoning its climate change policies and adding the problem.
www.notus.org/climate-envi...
www.notus.org/climate-envi...
Absolutely appallingly unbelievably heinous, even for this guy.
BREAKING:
The Trump Justice Department has expanded the just-announced settlement of Trump's IRS lawsuit to include a pledge that the IRS will no longer pursue *any* claims it may have against Trump, his family members, and his companies over unpaid taxes.
The Trump Justice Department has expanded the just-announced settlement of Trump's IRS lawsuit to include a pledge that the IRS will no longer pursue *any* claims it may have against Trump, his family members, and his companies over unpaid taxes.
May 19, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Absolutely appallingly unbelievably heinous, even for this guy.
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NEW: More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
Far more American children have likely been separated from their parents during immigration sweeps than previously understood, according to a new Brookings report.
Far more American children have likely been separated from their parents during immigration sweeps than previously understood, according to a new Brookings report.
More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
Since the Trump administration doesn’t track how many children have been separated from their parents by immigration detention, a Brookings report tried to calculate it — and it cited ProPublica’s rep...
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May 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
NEW: More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
Far more American children have likely been separated from their parents during immigration sweeps than previously understood, according to a new Brookings report.
Far more American children have likely been separated from their parents during immigration sweeps than previously understood, according to a new Brookings report.
I'm attending Utah Democratic Party's event, “Rural Caucus, Candidate Forum” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/utahdemocrat...
Rural Caucus, Candidate Forum · Utah Democratic Party
Join the UDP Rural Caucus for a virtual Town Hall featuring the newly elected leaders from Boulder, Utah on May 13 from 6:00–7:30 PM.
We’ll be joined by:
• Mayor Cheryl Cox
• Council Member Lacy Alle...
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May 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Why Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument relies on a strong management plan utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/05/05/w...
Why Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument relies on a strong management plan • Utah News Dispatch
Commentary: Communities like those around Grand Staircase-Escalante benefit from the stability a well-managed national monument provides.
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May 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Why Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument relies on a strong management plan utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/05/05/w...
Still like Rob Sands for Iowa governor. thehill.com/homenews/cam...
Democrats gain ground in Iowa governor’s race
The race for governor in Iowa is gearing up to be closer than expected as Democrat Rob Sand campaigns to replace retiring Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and pull off the state’s first Democrati…
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April 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Still like Rob Sands for Iowa governor. thehill.com/homenews/cam...
Stop the eradication of cougars in Utah!
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End the mountain lion extermination study in Utah
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April 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Stop the eradication of cougars in Utah!
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What’s Next After No Kings 3? · No Kings
On March 28, millions of us made it clear: we don't do kings in America. Our nonviolent movement is only growing. At our March 31 Mass Call, you'll hear from leaders and fellow local activists to cele...
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March 29, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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NO KINGS Boulder, Utah · No Kings
**We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.**
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading fr...
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March 17, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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The Trump administration lowered the authorization level for lethal force, broadened target categories, inflated threat assessments and fired inspectors general, according to more than a dozen current and former national security personnel.
The U.S. Built a Blueprint to Avoid Civilian War Casualties. Trump Officials Scrapped It.
The Pentagon dismantled its civilian protection mission as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made “lethality” a top priority and the Trump administration reorganized national security around two principl...
www.propublica.org
March 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Trump administration lowered the authorization level for lethal force, broadened target categories, inflated threat assessments and fired inspectors general, according to more than a dozen current and former national security personnel.
Rep. Garcia to Donald Trump, JD Vance, Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, Greg Bovino: “Every single one of them has to be held accountable for the crimes, the terror, the murders.” And speaking to federal agents everywhere, “You don’t get a license to kill, and there’s no absolute immunity.”
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Rep. Garcia to Donald Trump, JD Vance, Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, Greg Bovino: “Every single one of them has to be held accountable for the crimes, the terror, the murders.” And speaking to federal agents everywhere, “You don’t get a license to kill, and there’s no absolute immunity.”
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On 1/24/26, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in ...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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I hafta love Greenland's MAGA twist. Sorry it's come to that, but this is what we get for electing and then not trying to stop a megalomaniac.
January 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I hafta love Greenland's MAGA twist. Sorry it's come to that, but this is what we get for electing and then not trying to stop a megalomaniac.
Major General, William Enyart, on deploying the National Guard:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ0W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ0W...
Ex-National Guard Major General Warns 'We Are One Trigger Pull Away' From Another Kent State Tragedy
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Major General, William Enyart, on deploying the National Guard:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ0W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ0W...