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At a 60 hr vigil for Medicaid. The candles represent the over 800,000 people who could lose Medicaid. Congress' reconciliation bill will likely result in almost $1 trillion being stolen. And all to allow billionaires and millionaires to continue to steal money from the most vulnerable.
Trans rights represent all rights to medical autonomy. Do you want to be able to control your body and your healthcare or not? That is the actual question at stake here.
people.com/venus-willia...
So sad about the medical insurance & her having to play to keep it. What a country.
Absolutely! I used to run community based day programs for people with disabilities & we had hundreds of clients using MTS daily. Public transit is a necessity, not a luxury.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The UN's top court in a landmark climate decision says a 'clean, healthy and sustainable environment' is a human right.
Shame the Democratic Party leaders who work more for aipac than Americans…. They made you a millionaire, right?
Please do an inspection of the ice facility in your jurisdiction
Need a boost of hope? Check out Paloma Aguirre’s swearing in as #SanDiego County Supervisor. This is the best of us; so glad she won. www.youtube.com/live/oSP-jex...
Excited to see an old school mate & environmental bad-ass become a county supervisor today!!! Congrats to Supervisor Paloma Aguirre!!! Excited to see how you impact San Diego!!! www.youtube.com/live/oSP-jex...
So sorry lex
phenotype: the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences. Just in case.😊 Take it easy folks. #bees #science #nature #biodiversity
#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 162 A study in Switzerland focusing on two species of #bumblebee commonly found throughout Europe suggests that ‘City Bumblebees’ are smaller but more phenotypically diverse than their ‘Country Bumblebee’ cousins. #bees #nature #biodiversity 🌍🐝
feel like a bunch of yall forgot about how IcE was forcibly sterilizing women in 2020… www.ild.org/immigrant-le...
🌈 Wrapping up an unforgettable Pride weekend with full hearts and deep gratitude. From laughter in the streets to cheers from the crowd, events like this are a reminder of the beautiful diversity that makes our city strong. Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so joyful, powerful, and proud.
Please join me for an in-person town hall on Wednesday, July 30th at 7pm PST in Clairemont. Exact location details will be sent to attendees 48 hours before the event. To RSVP, visit: tinyurl.com/CA51-clairemont Hope to see you there!
They kinda have already done that, no? The president is a literal convicted rapist… who gleefully brags about peeping in young beauty contestants & wanting to F his own daughter… & is proud of groping young women
Gotta hand it to Sliwa: “slapping fannies and killing grannies” to describe Cuomo is pretty good.
Oof! they are lighting her up, justifiably so.
ICE arrests have skyrocketed in recent weeks, breaking up families and spreading fear in our neighborhoods. This is what happens when a Mayor rolls out of the red carpet for authoritarianism. Change cannot come soon enough.
The thing about the Epstein disgustingness that strikes me hardest is that hundreds of rich old men raped underage girls and the only person currently in jail for that vile behavior is a woman.
Via @cbs8.bsky.social: San Diego police are cracking down on people living in vehicles in Mission Bay.
Bee Everybody quiet down now and get some sleep. Dreams feed the soul starved by the tedium of conformity. #bee #goodnight #dream
Dems need to understand that there is a group of elites whose plan to lessen impacts of climate collapse is to eliminate human beings. The deaths from USAID cuts are intentional. The coming deaths from Medicaid cuts are intentional. They don’t wanna save lives. @pattymurray.bsky.social
You should do an expose on what funds hold geo & core civic stock which many, many liberals are invested in Vanguard which is profiting off of these ice raids & the violation of civil rights.
and a reminder to all, no “worker protections” exist in prison… verbal & physical abuse is rampant while they do the labor to keep the prison going; prison guard is modern overseer
DAILY MEMO: A 24/7 Protest Continues at The Downtown Federal Building and More ~ @eltragon.bsky.social
Early in the morning, UFW Union crew leader shares the good news of the recent TRO barring ICE from racial profiling. #WeFeedYou
Ilana Glazer on the Joe Rogan’s of the world. I agree they’re 100% complicitous. And they act as if they’re leading public opinion, when they’re actually following it. BUT if they can give voice to the disillusioned doofuses and play a role in the splintering of MAGA? Have at it, gents.👍🏻
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Gloria is ✨boycotting✨ PRIDE festival bc the headliner supports Palestinian rights but will ride in the parade. #SanDiego www.ebar.com/story/155765...
He’s phony personified. ick.
‘Who's gonna tell you when It's too late? Who's gonna tell you things Aren't so great? You can't go on thinking Nothing's wrong, Who's gonna drive you home Tonight…’ ‘Who's gonna pay attention To your dreams…’ #bee #goodnight #dream
Just awful
How are those detention facilities in your jurisdiction going?
Where were they?
the worst.
Newsom will never, ever get my vote. Nope. Dude showed who he is & he can fuck off.
that salt-fat-acid ✨
Another soft launch of slavery
Well said @seanelorivera.bsky.social #SanDiego #FascistsNotWelcome youtu.be/ZvBlAvDXJ-4?...
2025 SolidarityIs Cohort Applications are now open. Some comrades I trust are offering this opportunity. Applications close next Monday 7/21 so don't delay if you want to be considered: www.solidarityis.org/solidarity-i...
Homeless people aren't a problem to be solved. They're not an eyesore to be hidden. They're human beings who deserve homes and food and healthcare and happiness.
It’s like she doesn’t realize she’s just talking to herself. disturbing tbh
The United States military is the largest carbon emitter in the world. SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT of global military carbon emissions are from the United States. Working class people cooling their apartments with air conditioning is not the problem.
This citizen is legitimately concerned. How do we know they’re not violating anti-trust laws? Don’t use a government comms channel to communicate with the richest man in the world if ya don’t want the public to read it.
*poser, not a punk
Ableism is glorifying the 'resilience' of disabled individuals while ignoring the systemic barriers we face. Stop praising perseverance in a broken system—demand accountability and change it. #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #Ableism
Sandra Bland. Say her name. 10 years ago today, on July 13, 2015, 28 year old Sandra Bland was lynched in a prison cell in Texas, three days after state trooper Brian Encinia arrested her for an alleged minor traffic infraction. He was later charged with perjury about her arrest.
The best part of my neighborhood tbh & it is horrific hearing the silence around here.
Just like a trap, tbh. Now legal observers are being arrested at courthouses… #SanDiego Elected must take ✨tangible✨ legal actions to prevent harm to our communities. Why are yall allowing this with zero intervention?? @vargas.house.gov @sarajacobs.house.gov
Gloria “spoke out” against the Buona Forchetta incident & @seanelorivera.bsky.social spoke out about the hotel incident, yet official direction for local law enforcement to refrain from coordinating with unidentified federal agents & zero protections given in this “sanctuary” city…
BREAKING: Judge rules that during its large-scale enforcement operation in LA, DHS/ICE has been arresting people without probable cause -- based on factors like accent and line of work. She orders the agencies to stop. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Popped onto FB after many years & oh my, that place is a mess.
Cory won’t go against aipac, that’s where his loyalty is, not the USA.
Troubling cuz it’s a coup & y’all aren’t responding appropriately… our government has been captured & is being actively dismantled while yall fuss over the name of bills.
Ya, that’s what I’ve been able to find too; Good database. Maybe city revenue is down so much & accidents are up because they quite quit in traffic violations in 2020? Just a possibility…
@seanelorivera.bsky.social Do yall know where we could see data on how many traffic violation tickets were issued in San Diego both current FY & historic? @voiceofsandiego.org 🤔
Any luck finding where they keep the data in traffic violations issued? I’ve been searching & haven’t been able to find any data.
#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 159 Bees develop asymmetrical wings when they experience stress during their development. Very differently shaped left and right wings is an indicator of stress from an external factor which affects normal growth. #bees #nature #worldbeesanctuary🐝🌍
DAILY MEMO: Part 2 of 2, Camarillo Sees a Military Raid and ICE faces closed doors and protesters at an Oxnard Hospital~ @eltragon.bsky.social
I've been trying to get city staff to understand that all the flexposts being run over on an inside curve and not elsewhere on Nimitz Blvd means the speed limit is too high and cars can't stay in their lanes at that speed. It's even on streetview. #sandiego #safestreets #bikesky
Fascism isn’t history — it’s happening now. I’m working with community partners to bring forward an ordinance to protect the constitutional rights of all San Diegans. We won’t be complicit. We’ll lead with courage. Stay tuned. youtu.be/7Ier5ymkwrg
Bees ‘Outside another yellow moon Has punched a hole in the nighttime…’ Dream decency rose up and tyranny collapsed. #bees #goodnight #dream
Yes, Jerry.
quick reminder: tomorrow is the factory reset and we start back in 2009. don't mess it up this time, folks
DAILY MEMO: Chaos at Van Nuys Home Depot while Bell Gardens Mayor Gets an ICE Agent's Badge Number and More ~ @eltragon.bsky.social
Here on Terminal Island in San Pedro, we’ve received reports that ICE is using the U.S. Coast Guard base as a staging ground. This is significant because Terminal Island was one of the first places where Japanese Americans were abducted and forced into incarceration camps in the early 1940’s.
#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 156 Research conducted recently in the US confirmed that carrying pollen raises bumblebee body temperature. Temperature of #bumblebees carrying pollen was shown to be a lot higher than that of #bees with empty pollen baskets. #nature #biodiversity🌍
Sooo, universal health care yet??? We’re an embarrassment of a country.
BREAKING: Documents filed in court today assert that officials from El Salvador told the United Nations that it "facilitated the use of the Salvadoran prison infrastructure" by the U.S. but that "the jurisdiction and legal responsibility for these persons lie exclusively with the" U.S.
Grounding public understanding in evidence & lived experience is essential for sound policymaking. As more reporters cover homelessness, a new guide offers tools for ethical, accurate reporting, centering lived experience & key context. www.poynter.org/ethics-trust... @lisahalverstadt.bsky.social
📢 Your voice matters! Join us at City Hall this week to shape the future of our communities. Check out what’s on the agenda and how you can get involved. 📅 See the 2025 Legislative Calendar for more details: sandiego.gov/legcal
Early? Not bloody likely! This is yesterday’s fact. I missed it as I ran away to join the circus… How come I’m here then I hear you ponder? They already had an old clown! Besides turns out this is plenty circus already! What? What? If you can do better, for free, on a Monday the mic is all yours! 🐝🌍
The Wrath of Khan & Poltergeist at 7. The ear bug thing still freaks me out & the maggot scene, nope
Profit over people. ugh.
Using public land for parking instead of housing is insanity. All so a wealthy family can profit off our land… they make $750M in profit annually as a business & use that $$ to influence local “non-profits” like SDDP who serve for profit business. Extraction based capitalism at its finest.
And, as we all know SDDP does more “enforcement” than actually helping people. Reminds me of the wealthy who claim to be charitable, donating a tiny % of their income while profiting off of the cause for the need for charity in the first place. Also, aren’t those lots often public land?
There is some weird relationship between the owner of these lots & the mayor/city. Ace parking leadership has sat on many boards locally & on San Diego downtown partnerships board for over a decade. Also, pals with mayor aceparking.com/news/mayor-r...
Once intervened on a drunk guy pushing two elders while deplaning. Had everyone push the call buttons & flight attendant got pissed until we all screamed “this guys attacking people” & they helped w/an air marshal. Thankful I’d had my lil pre-flight cocktail that day lol
Don't victim blame.
The most revolting part is how preventable it is.
if you insist on celebrating this joke of a holiday, at least quote mostly the only founding father who was right “whatever is my right as a man is also the right of another; and it becomes my duty to guarantee as well as to possess.” - thomas paine, rights of man
#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 153 Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and intense. #Heatwaves negatively affect the success of bumblebee foraging and pollination. In a real #climate ‘double whammy’ the heat directly interferes with both #bees and #plants. #nature 🐝🌍
LAPD violently arrest a protester in Little Tokyo. ~ @shoton35mm.bsky.social
Mornin’. A little bit of wild to jog that long suppressed yet deep-imprinted memory… Beyond borders. Beyond nations. This is where you’re from. And in this magnificent ordinariness the magic that sustains happens… #nature #wild #biodiversity #life #worldbeesanctuary #bees #trees 🐝🌍
San Diego’s mayor Todd Gloria’s answer was to close the libraries & parks, discontinue recreation programs, shutter office of racial equity, eliminate public restrooms just to give the cops a $39M raise… Seems some Mayors are better than others… #SanDiego
America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home. Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
I’m outside of Glendale Memorial Hospital where Immigration agents brought a detainee yesterday afternoon after picking her up by a T mobile store
Have you used @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social? Cool project to mass document bike lane obstructions. Here’s Baltimore’s heat map of obstructions www.bikelaneuprising.com/baltimore
Today’s Daily Memo broke me a bit, but then as I posted, this of agents pinning a pregnant woman came up. I will keep reporting through the pain because it can’t possibly compare to what these families are enduring.💔 Please America, we need you to stand up. This shit aint right.
NEW from LCRW: @katerqburns.bsky.social debriefs us on Che Ahn, the New Apostolic Reformation 'apostle' who preached that Christians of his ilk would "rule and reign through president Trump and under the lordship of Jesus Christ" and is running for California Governor next year.
If you haven’t already, dig in, meet your neighbors & start helping each other out. Plenty of mutual aid groups exist already, find one & pitch in. If there isn’t one nearby, go ahead & start one. I can only imagine that what’s being happening here in Los Angeles is coming your way.
This is who you should be supporting financially instead of giving money to Dems.
Trump and Republicans in Congress are trying to pull off one of the biggest heists in U.S. history. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is robbery, plain and simple. And it’s being committed by the billionaire class and the politicians they put into office.
From that angle, kinda looks like NPR is on its knees…
DAILY MEMO: Feds Drag Men From Trucks and Sidewalks, Backlash Against Home Depot, Lawsuits are Coming and More @eltragon.bsky.social
🧵It's official: We’ll have a Democratic majority on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Here's a rundown of Tuesday's election results and the big lead for Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre. 👇
lots of people are saying this
Yes, but if they roll with his message, they’ll lose their corporate sponsors who’ve made them millionaires…