@pinkmuhly.bsky.social
San Joaquin River Delta and Charm City fan; living near the Chesapeake Bay. Family, friends, gardening with native plants, bird-watching, music and books inspire me.
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Climate change is not a hoax, and it is not a matter of scientists simply "believing" in it. It is an empirical finding supported by decades of observations, measurements, experiments, and physical evidence. This planet is warming due to CO2 emissions and that's as real as you are!
September 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Climate change is not a hoax, and it is not a matter of scientists simply "believing" in it. It is an empirical finding supported by decades of observations, measurements, experiments, and physical evidence. This planet is warming due to CO2 emissions and that's as real as you are!
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I think tearing down Trump's monstrosities, and scraping all that gold crap off the walls, would be healthy symbolism about recovering the country.
In addition, fire all his appointees. He's the guy who wanted Schedule F - the next Dem POTUS should use it, then cancel Schedule F. But use it first.
In addition, fire all his appointees. He's the guy who wanted Schedule F - the next Dem POTUS should use it, then cancel Schedule F. But use it first.
I'm not voting for any Dem candidate in a primary who isn't 112% for destroying all of Trump's shit and degilding the Oval Orifice.
Damnatio memoriae? Fuckin' A!
Damnatio memoriae? Fuckin' A!
Gallego says he supports tearing down Trump's ballroom and arch and explains why
September 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I think tearing down Trump's monstrosities, and scraping all that gold crap off the walls, would be healthy symbolism about recovering the country.
In addition, fire all his appointees. He's the guy who wanted Schedule F - the next Dem POTUS should use it, then cancel Schedule F. But use it first.
In addition, fire all his appointees. He's the guy who wanted Schedule F - the next Dem POTUS should use it, then cancel Schedule F. But use it first.
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One of the most visionary leaders in the history of The Smithsonian (his appointment is titled "The Secretary"), and the DC heritage sector. Up there with Archibald McLeish at the Library of Congress. Bunch's example positioned memory and recognition as central to preservation and curation.
Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch III to retire amid Trump administration pressure on institution - US politics live
Bunch told the New York Times it was not Trump pressure on the organization that had led to his departure but acknowledged ‘stress’ of the role
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM
One of the most visionary leaders in the history of The Smithsonian (his appointment is titled "The Secretary"), and the DC heritage sector. Up there with Archibald McLeish at the Library of Congress. Bunch's example positioned memory and recognition as central to preservation and curation.
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We all know Witkoff & Kushner’s goal in Russia was to use US policy to make business deals to benefit themselves and their families, which is what they have done full-time since Jan 2025. They have no interest in what’s best for Ukraine or what’s just. Their greed is insatiable.
September 7, 2026 at 11:21 AM
We all know Witkoff & Kushner’s goal in Russia was to use US policy to make business deals to benefit themselves and their families, which is what they have done full-time since Jan 2025. They have no interest in what’s best for Ukraine or what’s just. Their greed is insatiable.
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Thank you, Gloria. You changed the world. I hope reading about your incredible life will inspire the next generation of equality.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Thank you, Gloria. You changed the world. I hope reading about your incredible life will inspire the next generation of equality.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
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There are endless studies showing this and also the financial and societal benefits of universal basic income and or housing-first policies but the U.S. never goes for any of it because it would require allowing the poor to receive benefits that the rich consider “undeserved”
“A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it would replace, according to a new preprint study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.”
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
Universal Health Coverage Could Save $1 Trillion and 114,000 Lives Every Year, Yale Study Projects
A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it
ysph.yale.edu
September 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
There are endless studies showing this and also the financial and societal benefits of universal basic income and or housing-first policies but the U.S. never goes for any of it because it would require allowing the poor to receive benefits that the rich consider “undeserved”
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If u missed: Wrote a bit on why Karen Attiah’s victory over the Washington Post doesn’t just matter for Black journalists trying to speak honestly on political issues. It also matters for opinionators everywhere dealing with clueless newsroom bosses. https://loom.ly/KdErKZ0
August 29, 2026 at 4:47 PM
If u missed: Wrote a bit on why Karen Attiah’s victory over the Washington Post doesn’t just matter for Black journalists trying to speak honestly on political issues. It also matters for opinionators everywhere dealing with clueless newsroom bosses. https://loom.ly/KdErKZ0
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The essential feature of our national park system is “its essential democracy … the preservation of the scenery, of the forests, of the wilderness …for the people as a whole instead of leaving the enjoyment thereof to be confined to the very rich who can control private reserves.” - T Roosevelt
August 28, 2026 at 11:05 PM
The essential feature of our national park system is “its essential democracy … the preservation of the scenery, of the forests, of the wilderness …for the people as a whole instead of leaving the enjoyment thereof to be confined to the very rich who can control private reserves.” - T Roosevelt
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"I will readily trust an 80-year-old veteran of the Senate—who may not have all the answers but has my back against hatred—over a 47-year-old who only believes I am as useful to him as polling would allow."
Why I’m Supporting Ed Markey for Senate
I do not trust Seth Moulton.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
August 28, 2026 at 1:05 AM
"I will readily trust an 80-year-old veteran of the Senate—who may not have all the answers but has my back against hatred—over a 47-year-old who only believes I am as useful to him as polling would allow."
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A bunch of cops cheering at a political rally — in uniform — as the president and AG endorse a candidate and attack their political opponents is not normal. And it is not okay.
Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche is speaking at a Trump rally to endorse Bruce Blakeman
August 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
A bunch of cops cheering at a political rally — in uniform — as the president and AG endorse a candidate and attack their political opponents is not normal. And it is not okay.
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Éclipse totale du chat.
August 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Éclipse totale du chat.
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It’s bad.
Ukraine is still effectively hitting both inside Russia and occupied Crimea almost daily, but Putin (as usual) is targeting population centers instead of legitimate military targets.
Ukraine is still effectively hitting both inside Russia and occupied Crimea almost daily, but Putin (as usual) is targeting population centers instead of legitimate military targets.
August 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
It’s bad.
Ukraine is still effectively hitting both inside Russia and occupied Crimea almost daily, but Putin (as usual) is targeting population centers instead of legitimate military targets.
Ukraine is still effectively hitting both inside Russia and occupied Crimea almost daily, but Putin (as usual) is targeting population centers instead of legitimate military targets.
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As the UN Secy General says, the Euro wildfires are just an opening act to the El Nino bearing down on planet earth.
It's time for smart politicians to stop climate hushing and start getting ahead of the heat.
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
It's time for smart politicians to stop climate hushing and start getting ahead of the heat.
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
High Heat, High Drama
Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight
open.substack.com
August 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
As the UN Secy General says, the Euro wildfires are just an opening act to the El Nino bearing down on planet earth.
It's time for smart politicians to stop climate hushing and start getting ahead of the heat.
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
It's time for smart politicians to stop climate hushing and start getting ahead of the heat.
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
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Blanche should be blocked for IRS/slush fund AND
- targeting Comey, James, Hearn, Powell, Walz, Frey, MOCs
- Epstein
- payouts to Flynn, Page, Babbitt, Vaughn
- rejecting ethics advice to recuse from Trump cases
- “war” on judiciary
- “cleaning house” of DOJ personnel who worked on Trump cases
- targeting Comey, James, Hearn, Powell, Walz, Frey, MOCs
- Epstein
- payouts to Flynn, Page, Babbitt, Vaughn
- rejecting ethics advice to recuse from Trump cases
- “war” on judiciary
- “cleaning house” of DOJ personnel who worked on Trump cases
August 1, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Blanche should be blocked for IRS/slush fund AND
- targeting Comey, James, Hearn, Powell, Walz, Frey, MOCs
- Epstein
- payouts to Flynn, Page, Babbitt, Vaughn
- rejecting ethics advice to recuse from Trump cases
- “war” on judiciary
- “cleaning house” of DOJ personnel who worked on Trump cases
- targeting Comey, James, Hearn, Powell, Walz, Frey, MOCs
- Epstein
- payouts to Flynn, Page, Babbitt, Vaughn
- rejecting ethics advice to recuse from Trump cases
- “war” on judiciary
- “cleaning house” of DOJ personnel who worked on Trump cases
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"So, you see, Ms. Cunningham, I will admit that I don’t understand what you’re aiming at here with your public concerns about trans youth in sports. I don’t get it."
What Do I Think About Sophie Cunningham?
I'll tell you.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
August 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM
"So, you see, Ms. Cunningham, I will admit that I don’t understand what you’re aiming at here with your public concerns about trans youth in sports. I don’t get it."
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If undoing Trump's damage would only take 4 years, we'd be lucky beyond words. It's going to take much longer than that. We must rebuild everything better – and, crucially, to guard against future tyrants.
Restoring credibility to the Justice Department, the CDC, FDA etc. The first term of the next Democratic president will be a clean up job.
July 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
If undoing Trump's damage would only take 4 years, we'd be lucky beyond words. It's going to take much longer than that. We must rebuild everything better – and, crucially, to guard against future tyrants.
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The two people who are breaking through the noise and cutting through to the essence of what is happening right now with deeply damaged Donald Trump are Jon Ossoff and Hunter Biden.
Here is Hunter's very perceptive take on the messy scene at the White House Correspondents Dinner:
Here is Hunter's very perceptive take on the messy scene at the White House Correspondents Dinner:
July 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The two people who are breaking through the noise and cutting through to the essence of what is happening right now with deeply damaged Donald Trump are Jon Ossoff and Hunter Biden.
Here is Hunter's very perceptive take on the messy scene at the White House Correspondents Dinner:
Here is Hunter's very perceptive take on the messy scene at the White House Correspondents Dinner:
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"Let's be clear, just one man attempted election fraud in Georgia in 2020 – Donald Trump."
Sen. Jon Ossoff
Sen. Jon Ossoff
July 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM
"Let's be clear, just one man attempted election fraud in Georgia in 2020 – Donald Trump."
Sen. Jon Ossoff
Sen. Jon Ossoff
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Mitch McConnell hasn’t been seen or heard from in 6 weeks(!) in the hospital.
Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare.
The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave—is now getting all three.
Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare.
The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave—is now getting all three.
July 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Mitch McConnell hasn’t been seen or heard from in 6 weeks(!) in the hospital.
Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare.
The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave—is now getting all three.
Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare.
The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave—is now getting all three.
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“The public won’t believe that what Trump is doing is unprecedented or an emergency or an attack on the foundations of the American system if we don’t act like it is. Impeachment is our way of saying that we really mean it, that these actions are beyond the bounds of legitimate power.”
Dems Need a Project 2027
The 120th Congress must have a plan to re-assert its power immediately. Here's a start.
www.liberalcurrents.com
July 23, 2026 at 10:53 AM
“The public won’t believe that what Trump is doing is unprecedented or an emergency or an attack on the foundations of the American system if we don’t act like it is. Impeachment is our way of saying that we really mean it, that these actions are beyond the bounds of legitimate power.”
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God, he’s a pathetic human being
July 20, 2026 at 1:58 AM
God, he’s a pathetic human being
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This combination, two days apart, will serve for future historians as an effective shorthand for the lunacy of the moment.
July 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM
This combination, two days apart, will serve for future historians as an effective shorthand for the lunacy of the moment.
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July 18, 2026
July 18, 2026
On July 18, 1863, at dusk, the Black soldiers of the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry of the U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
July 19, 2026 at 3:14 AM
July 18, 2026