Gaythia Weis @Gaythia@qoto.org

3/ https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/national-plan

Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point https://theconversation.com/alaskas-top-heavy-glaciers-are-approaching-an-irreversible-tipping-point-233811
The melting of one of North America’s largest ice fields has accelerated and could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. That’s the conclusion of new research colleagues and I have published on the Juneau Ice field, which straddles the Alaska-Canada border near the Alaskan capital of Juneau.

Don't believe Republicans for an instant. They'll do anything to win, then change their plans.

#Project2025 #HeritageFoundation #NeverAgainTrump

Republicans Move at Trump’s Behest to Change How They Will Oppose Abortion
https://time.com/6996118/republican-national-committee-platform-abortion-trump/

Yeah I'm a radical. I believe in crazy stuff like that OSHA should exist, kids should learn about evolution in school and people should have teeth.

Pastor Who Used Illegal Donations From Churches to Campaign for Office Is Fined $3,500
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A #pastor who used his parish’s resources to campaign for office and several pastors from other #churches who donated to him were fined after a state ethics commission determined that each violated #election law.

#News #Religion #Texas #Elections #Government #Church

https://www.propublica.org/article/pastor-abilene-fined-illegal-campaign-contributions

Adriana works under a UFW contract at Scheid Vineyards. "Last week I worked at one of our ranches in King City, CA. It was 99° & expected to reach 103°. The company stopped us early + encouraged breaks, shade & water. They protect us as it's hard to work in this weather." #WeFeedYou

The real political bombshell right now (after SCOTUS ruling) should be the Epstein files and Trump serial sexual abuse of teens

Why is this not the big news? Our media is failing us. But we can at least push the narrative

‘a new poll by a U.S. pollster with an “A+” rating for accuracy from ABC News reveals that Trump voters who’ve told pollsters they’re “Democrats” are leading the charge for President Biden to end his campaign—with Democrats uninterested in the idea.’

Many other great things in here but this one’s worth calling out. https://sethabramson.substack.com/p/donald-trumps-shocking-box-score

Bear in mind the NYT is 172 years old and quite desperately needs to step down.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has just affirmed its status as the fastest human object ever built:

On June 29 it hit a speed of 176.46 km/sec, or 394,736 mph. That's equivalent to flying from New York to LA in 25 seconds.

https://blogs.nasa.gov/parkersolarprobe/2024/07/03/nasas-parker-solar-probe-completes-20th-close-approach-to-the-sun/ #space #science #nasa #tech

Simple question for those science reformers who want to more aggressively criminalize scientific fraud.

How would you prevent such systems from being weaponized against climate scientists, public health officials, etc. who report inconvenient truths?

Even the threat of such abuses would be chilling.

@ErikJonker

It's not just a vote for Pres. Biden... it's a vote for valued ideals, its a vote for a constitutional republic and not a king. It's a vote for 59 year old VP Harris, it's a vote for the many highly intelligent, loyal to the constitution and diverse people on Bidens staff. It's a vote for the continuation of the "More Perfect Union"... IMO, literally, Joe is the least portion of my vote, as the prospect of losing all of the 248 years prior is far far bigger than Joe.

@GottaLaff

Nothing says #July4 like a juicy slice of watermelon. This delicious fruit doesn't just appear on our picnic table. It takes a lot of work. An average watermelon weighs 20 lbs. It's 100+ degrees in Bakersfield today. Can you imagine harvesting them like these workers? #WeFeedYou

Via @QasimRashid

This article will not make you feel good & it does not promise everything will be all right. Because with Project 2025, we are beyond mere arrival of fascism in America—we are on the cusp of full blown fascism.

What is Project 2025 & why should we care?
https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/project-2025-invites-fascism-to-america

I can't believe I even have to say this, but it is not normal that the Supreme Court is taking its sweet time to decide if a former president is immune from prosecution for inciting an insurrection to overturn an election. This should have been decided already. The answer is no!

Banning medical debt from credit reports.

Cracking down on junk fees.

Banning non-competes.

Capping credit card fees.

Negotiating drug prices.

Expanding OT pay.

These Biden policies don't make headlines, but this is what it looks like when government works for the people.

To recap SCOTUS this week:
•Bribery is all good
•Being homeless is a crime
•Being an insurrectionist is not a crime
•Corproations can pollute at will & government better not stop them. Also lol climate change.

If we have any hope of saving our democracy—Expand The Court.

I retweeted a link to this a few weeks ago, but it’s such a great piece I’ve gotta say more. This 2018 article is a delightful look at the key ecosystem role played by driftwood, especially logs and trees. Rivers and oceans need driftwood as surely as many ecosystems on land need fires. As a whale fall is to the bottom of the ocean, driftwood can be to the surface. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-trees-that-sail-to-sea/