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“Trump is a disgrace to our great country. He is unAmerican in his values and anti-American in his policies.” www.liberalcurrents.com/unfit-to-be-...

#BREAKING 🚨 Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat of Carleton in the Canadian federal election, with Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy winning with 50.6% of the vote Jagmeet Singh has also lost his seat and will resign as leader of the New Democratic Party

Attorneys general of 11 states, including MN, are suing the Trump administration over his tariffs. They argue that trade deficits are not in fact a national emergency, rendering the invocation of the 1977 Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful. minnesotareformer.com/2025/04/28/m...

TODAY: @zachrabiroff.com on the plight of Kilmar Ábrego García. "This is the defining feature of the American brand of neo-totalitarianism: not merely the removal of “undesirables,” but the sudden and total erasure of individual lives from the collective memory." flaminghydra.com/the-name-of-...

good morning. your phone wallpaper needs an upgrade.

i am intrigued but we already have sewer rover rigs that look cute and adorable

"Congress has self-abolished almost to the point of nonexistence, letting an out-of-touch and unrepresentative Court struggle for control of the national tiller with an out-of-control and polarized Presidency." www.liberalcurrents.com/the-present-...

The onus of interpreting an artistic work lies with the viewer, not the artist.

I went to the Lincoln Square closed street and there were kids betting on monkey knife fights. Chicago has fallen

Tuesdays are for Tulips. Michigan Avenue's display of spring colors this past weekend in Chicago.

Stopped for a broken taillight, Beker Rengifo del Castillo has since been turned over to immigration authorities and transferred to an out-of-state jail.

announcing our rock haul class of 2025. 🧵

Battiste, Gazan, Morin win seats in Parliament in 45th general election.

Trump broke his own record of having the lowest presidential approval rating within his first 100 days of office.

"We can spend hundreds of millions of dollars trying to fix or replace unfixable prisons, or we can take that money and build a plan that keeps communities safe and uplifts the humanity of every resident," writes Katie Remington Cunningham in this commentary. minnesotareformer.com/2025/04/28/s...

Today is Confederate Memorial Day, a state holiday in Alabama. Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that men who died to uphold white supremacy deserve no honor. But their lives contain warnings for us in this dark political moment.

@maximillianalvarez.bsky.social asked three leading scholars of McCarthyism and political repression in the US how Donald Trump’s war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent compares to the 1950’s anti-Communist Red Scare. “It’s worse” and “much broader,” they say.

Kansas Legislature steps back from terminating popular affordable housing tax credit program | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

story running on @wired.com today with the headline “poop drones” had our mentions up in the replies. obviously. so we talked to our own sewer maintenance and drone experts for their professional insights. obviously.

Congressional Republicans are considering $880 billion in cuts to federal Medicaid spending to offset trillions in tax cuts proposed by President Donald Trump. Of the 72 million people covered by Medicaid, more than half are people of color. minnesotareformer.com/2025/04/28/m...

Why Trump can’t stop states from fighting climate change Climate progress is still happening. You just need to know where to look. grist.org/article/why-... #climate #Environment #Solar #States #Trump #Greensky

Trump officials have admitted that economic sanctions don’t actually work. This admission confirms what many in sanctioned countries have known for years: sanctions fail at their stated goals, while inflicting enormous harm on civilians.

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, a Detroit Democrat, introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, accusing him of abusing his power and undermining the rule of law.

"The American liberal stereotype of Canada as progressive, multicultural, bilingual, and internationalist is—to the extent that it’s true, and doesn’t gloss over Canada’s deeply ugly history—the result of a very recent reforging of what it means to be Canadian." (from February)

“Sinners” stands in sharp contrast against the current Trump administration’s racist attempts to whitewash the historic and cultural contributions of Black and Brown people. The movie is a homily for all of us as modern-day keepers of memory. theemancipator.org/2025/04/26/t...

"Deporting U.S. citizens convicted of crimes is only underwater by 14 points. Holding immigrants indefinitely in detention centers sits at −4. You could say, 'See! These moves are unpopular!' I find that insufficient." www.liberalcurrents.com/inherent-vic...

More women view climate change as their number one political issue. A new report shows a growing gender gap among people who vote with environmental issues in mind. grist.org/politics/mor... #Women #Girls #Climate #Gender #Solarpunk

Republicans released legislation that would pump an additional $150 billion into the Pentagon — a morass of waste and profiteering — over the next decade as part of a sweeping reconciliation package that’s also expected to include deep cuts to Medicaid and tax breaks for the wealthy.

COVID-19 can trigger life-threatening clotting conditions, including pulmonary embolisms (PE). This week at The Sick Times, Anna Wenner writes about how medical gaslighting contributed to long-term lung damage when she went to the ER with a PE after being infected with SARS-CoV-2. bit.ly/44JkULK

A siege on science: How Trump is undoing an American legacy In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide. grist.org/science/amer... #Climate #Science #Research

As federal funding dries up, thousands risk losing their homes, safety, and community support. capitalbnews.org/section-8-ho...

"The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850...was an existential crisis in the Black community, because every free Black person suddenly can be kidnapped—and they are not free." www.liberalcurrents.com/neonliberali...

In El Salvador, thousands of innocent people have been detained & held w/out due process for years. But family members are standing up. And on May 1st they march to demand their freedom. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance podcast by @undertheshadow.bsky.social @globalexchange.bsky.social

Hopefully the Catholic Church chooses another progressive pope.

10 charts prove that clean energy is winning — even in the Trump era. Climate progress is actually good business. grist.org/energy/10-ch... #Climate #Business #CleanEnergy #Solar #Wind #Energy

www.rascal.news/helena-real-... Helena Real, co-designer, speaks candidly about the past and future of Dungeon World 2

“The signatories of the Declaration and the framers of the Constitution all envisioned a free, democratic, and commercial society whose authorities were subject to the rule of law and who engaged in a high volume of international trade.” www.liberalcurrents.com/unfit-to-be-...

Trump’s proposed housing cuts threaten billions in funding, putting Black renters at heightened risk of displacement from government-subsidized homes.

when “poop drones” are in the headlines, we’re in the mentions. and i will take any opportunity to talk about poop drones with our poop and drone professionals.

In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given.

"These neoliberal institutions are reacting like parents horrified by offspring they no longer recognize—the speculative-cum-gambling mentality they nurtured, the financialization they championed, and the erosion of trust they enabled have mutated into something that retains their DNA."

Trump has been attacking climate policies. But states are rising to the challenge with bold action. grist.org/climate-ener...

From Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice. “No matter what happens we will stand, and we will fight, and we will keep pushing for solutions.” grist.org/indigenous/f... #Indigenous #Greenland #Nuuk #Climate #Ghana

Bukele is not resisting the U.S.—he is helping perform political theater alongside Trump. And Abrego Garcia is the prop. Read the full opinion piece here: lataco.com/kilmar-abreg...

The unregulated link in a toxic supply chain. From El Paso, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, warehouses are leaking ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical. Almost no one knows about them. grist.org/health/ethyl... #Texas #BosPoli #Richmond #VA #Environment #GreenSky

Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social: The children, all under the age of 10, were placed on deportation flights to Honduras on Friday after their mothers checked in with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in New Orleans. A 4-year-old with cancer was sent without access to his medication.

Despite global opposition, Trump just fast-tracked deep-sea mining. The move opens the door for companies tired of waiting for permission to scrape the ocean floor. grist.org/global-indig... #Ocean #Mining #Trump #Environment #Sea #GreenSky

show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn’t a selfie

Wyoming groups are bracing for cuts to a wide range of services including community health, agricultural extension offices and the state’s conservation corps. Wyoming stands to lose roughly $2.4 million in annual grants and scholarships as a result of the DOGE reductions. wyofile.com/doge-cuts-to...

Witnessing Adepticon from the wargame event horizon

Will another Liberal government serve Indigenous Peoples? Share your thoughts with us and your comments may be featured on our live election coverage.

"It's not even that trust is gone, but that the cons are often out in the open, and perpetrated by the wealthiest among us." www.liberalcurrents.com/the-grift-so...

Potential federal funding cuts, and a proposal in the Ohio House’s version of the state budget, could directly impact an issue the state has been struggling to improve for decades: infant and maternal mortality.

“A people is a worthy lump of clay for a tyrant. An idea, though, is not. As travelers on the path of the mind, we Americans are ecumenical and open-handed.” www.liberalcurrents.com/two-paths-to...

After a 300-megawatt bitcoin mining operation came to the small town of Granbury, TX, residents started suffering from hypertension, heart palpitations, tinnitus, migraines, and more—and they say their concerns are going ignored by the company, Marathon Digital, and by government officials.

Ohio's food banks say they're seeing more visitors than they ever have and funding they receive isn't going as far as it used to. The state budget is set to return their funding to 2019 levels.

I'm exhausted after travelling to another province to attend my mother's funeral. I hope that when I wake up, I won't have to worry about my Charter rights being threatened by a combative bigot. Please do the right thing, Canada.

One person died at a Casper home Monday after police received a report of an armed burglar. Court files reviewed by WyoFile show she was listed as a legal resident of the house.

Minnesota House considers repealing unemployment for hourly school workers in 2029 minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minne...

Canada’s deforestation tracking ignores logging’s contribution to climate change and forest degradation, researchers say By @oliviapiercey.bsky.social

Join APTN’s Dennis Ward, Creeson Agecoutay and Kim Sullivan tonight at 9 p.m. ET for the latest results, along with special guests to discuss how the outcomes will affect Indigenous Peoples.

Rep. Angie Craig is running for Senate minnesotareformer.com/2025/04/29/c...

We’re going LIVE at 8pm EST for a night of election coverage With @desmondcole.bsky.social, Donya Ziaee, Martin Lukacs and tons of guests. TUNE IN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w...

Scholar and activist El Jones joins us to talk about the results in Atlantic Canada. Watch our live election coverage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w...

NEW: @justicedemocrats.com endorse Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney in his primary challenge to Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), seeking to unseat the multimillionaire incumbent and bring working class leadership to the 13th district.

From coast to coast to coast, APTN News has you covered on election night. We’ll be live from the headquarters of Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, plus in-studio analysis and special guests.

"The fear of a botched immortality project explains everything about how cishet people stigmatize queer people." www.liberalcurrents.com/two-paths-to...

Years of restrictions on U.S. chips have pushed the Chinese government to invest billions into its domestic supply chain for semiconductors that are key to the development of AI. Now Chinese companies are closing the gap on Nvidia and TSMC. New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social:

The impacts of a trade war and strained foreign relations, particularly with Canada, introduce uncertainty to western Montana’s tourism industry.

Restorative justice focuses on creating conversations between victims and offenders about the circumstances and impact of the offence.

Economist @ricardotranjan.bsky.social breaks down the housing plans of the Liberals and Conservatives—which offered almost nothing for renters and a whole lot of giveaways to developers and landlords. Watch our live election coverage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w...

Trump border czar defends removal of U.S. citizen children | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg

Hurricane Trump hits Puerto Rico—again, writes Lola Rosario in a new op-ed. The Trump administration’s fearmongering & isolationist policies in the U.S. are deeply felt in the Caribbean colony of the imperial North American nation. prismreports.org/2025/04/28/h...

Polls have closed across Canada and results are rolling in. Hosts Dennis Ward and Creeson Agecoutay are live in Winnipeg with Cassidy Caron, along with Jennifer Laewetz and Niigaan Sinclair joining in remotely. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/d-IkK2V...

Amidst the general upheaval and uncertainty of American life in 2025, there’s a growing sense that building an alternative to big streaming might actually be possible—or that it’s worth trying, in any case, when the status quo so obviously stinks

The NDP’s election platform ‘Made for People. Built for Canada.’ has nine commitment areas, one of which is dedicated to Indigenous Peoples. How does it stack up against the Liberal and Conservative platforms? APTN News is partnering with the Yellowhead Institute to fact check the parties.

Good afternoon, Bluesky! This is your weekly reminder to take your HRT, medications, and vitamins. Today is election day. Please vote like you love a trans person. 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦

The Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku”: Megan D provides a postmortem of America's Greatest Otaku: Tokyopop's ill-advised attempt at creating a reality TV series for anime fans, and the baffling decisions made as the industry crumbled around it #anime #history #reality #tokyopop

"The revolution advocated by some on the far right would not pass these tests." www.liberalcurrents.com/what-does-de...

Happy Monday! Meet the avian world's original composters: superb lyrebirds, who don't just dig and rake the soil to scrounge for delicious invertebrates—they create better conditions for their prey to thrive. "It’s like they create little compost heaps everywhere."

Infrastructure to keep Asian carp out of the world’s largest freshwater system faces a construction delay after the Trump administration freezes funds for other projects.

Looking for sharp analysis of the election results? We’ll cut through the shallow mainstream discourse to talk about the issues either ignored or underexplored on the campaign trail. Featuring: @pampalmater.com, @parismarx.com and more! Join us LIVE at 8pm EST: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w1S5D-v8

Trade analyst Stuart Trew from @policyalternatives.ca says Carney will need to be pushed to spend on the right things—not east-to-west pipelines but green electricity grids, not handouts to billionaires but support for workers. Join our live election coverage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w...

Trump orders list of ‘sanctuary cities’ to target for funding freeze | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg

It's the 50th anniversary of the MayDay Parade! Plus Laura Jane Grace at Amsterdam Bar, Deerhoof at the Walker, the 5th Annual Minnehaha Creek Duck Race, and so many corgi-related happenings at Utepils—here's our guide to the week's best events.

Writer @nolore.bsky.social breaks down election dynamics in Quebec, where Trump seems to have driven voters into the arms of Mark Carney. Watch our live election coverage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w...

School districts around the state are canceling afternoon activities in anticipation of nasty weather, and the better-safe-than-sorry approach is more agreeable than meteorologist skepticism.

Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social: The signings fell on the eve of Trump’s first 100 days of his second term, during which his administration has enacted an immigration crackdown that has led to clashes with the judiciary branch and cities that do not coordinate with federal immigration authorities.

Kansas governor signs 11 bills dealing with crime, industry, governing | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

Hobby Hole: Good and Cheap www.rascal.news/hobby-hole-g...

Stakeholders respond to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s proposal to put a 28-day timer on environmental reviews.

My book's been out for two weeks and ngl it still astonishes me that I wrote a thing that people can hold in their hands and (presumably) want to read 🫠

Kansas’ former top public health official reflects on five years since COVID-19 | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

Tonight on APTN National News: The big day has arrived as people in Canada head to the polls in what’s been a tight election race. A look at a Saskatoon riding where the First Nations vote could influence which candidate is elected.

Dania Majid of Arab Canadian Lawyers Association talks about the Vote Palestine campaign. Public pressure has moved the Liberals, but the fight to end the Gaza genocide continues no matter who wins the election. Watch our live coverage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-w...

"Trans people were wholly excluded... " said Dr McCloud. "I applied to be heard. Two of us did. We were refused. "[The court] heard no material going to the question of the proportionality and the impact on trans people. It didn't hear evidence from us... and failed to think about human rights."

CIVICS: As Spokane City prepares to pass protections for queer people, Mead wants to break state law and have “sex-segregated bathrooms” and Central Valley might file a Title IX complaint to the feds over Washington’s transgender-inclusive sports policies. All that tonight, and more this week 👇

Perioidic reminder that we have a bunch of FREE, unpaywalled posts here, on a mini-site we have dubbed FLAMING HYDRANT because that seemed funny: flaminghydra.com/free/

Ohio’s food banks are set to receive $7.5 million less in the state budget than they did last year. Some lawmakers quibble with calling that a cut, and there’s a logic to their argument.

Colorado football breakout star Shedeur Sanders’ belated selection by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft is an example of the racialized double standard applied to Black athletes. 🖊️ @chandelis.bsky.social 🧵