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carlyn

The problem ISN'T simply what Google maps or Apple maps show... I wish it was that easy. The problem is what the underlying data set they pull from shows... and that's THE GNS. Everybody uses that. Notice the URL. (.mil)

geonames.nga.mil/geonames/GNSH

The entities that control your data sets, control your world.

This demonstrates how so much of what we do depends on clean public data. It has been entirely undervalued, underfunded and underprotected.

#gulfofsadness#maps#map
Tony, Pretty Much

People in every state are tired of the take-away-your-rights right, and election results keep showing it.

This is what can happen if you organize and get out the vote. It always matters.

Most of the candidates who won against DeSantis’ candidates came from Run for Something, a progressive organization I talk about a lot. You can run, help, or give. #ElectionsMatter

Run For Something
runforsomething.net/

DeSantis takeover of Florida school boards has big setback -
politico.com/news/2024/08/20/r

Run For SomethingRun for SomethingRun for Something recruits and supports talented, passionate young leaders to run for state and local office - we’re building long-term power.
Kevin Leecaster

British conservatives (anytime you see someone described that way you can read it as climate science denier) had blocked new onshore wind in the UK.

Like three days after leftists came together to get them out of office, the planning barriers have been removed so onshore wind applications will be treated in the same way as other energy development proposals.
#ElectionsMatter #GOTV gov.uk/government/publications

GOV.UKPolicy statement on onshore wind
Tony, Pretty Much

President Biden nominated four more excellent justices for lifetime appointments last week. #CourtsMatter #ElectionsMatter

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate | The White House:
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/p

The White House · Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate | The White HouseNOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:      Karla M. Campbell, of Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, vice Jane Branstetter Stranch, retiring.      Catherine Henry, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Edward G. Smith, deceased.      Mary Kay Lanthier, of Vermont, to…
Tony, Pretty Much

On May 20th, The U.S. EPA announced more than $300 million in Brownfield Grants to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities.

#EnvironmentalJustice #ElectionsMatter #BidenHarris2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $300 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities | US EPA
epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-har

US EPA · Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $300 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities | US EPAEPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $300 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities
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Tony, Pretty Much

New Mexico and California will be receiving investments from the Biden administration for the same purpose.

State receives another $25M in federal money to plug abandoned oil wells | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
santafenewmexican.com/news/loc

California will get $35 million in federal funding to plug orphaned oil and gas wells – Orange County Register
dailynews.com/2024/05/17/milli

Santa Fe New MexicanState receives another $25M in federal money to plug abandoned oil wellsThe state so far has received $50 million in federal money to plug `orphaned' wells that pollute the air and groundwater.
#ElectionsMatter#BidenHarris2024
Tony, Pretty Much

Judge Mark Walker was nominated as U.S. district judge to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida by President Barack Obama in 2012 and serves as chief at this time. #ElectionsMatter #CourtsMatter

Federal Court Permanently Blocks Provision of Florida Law that Targeted Voter Registration and Civic Engagement by Community Organizations | ACLU of Florida |
aclufl.org/en/press-releases/f

ACLU of Florida · Federal Court Permanently Blocks Provision of Florida Law that Targeted Voter Registration and Civic Engagement by Community OrganizationsA federal court today permanently blocked a provision of Florida law S.B. 7050 that undermines community-based organizations performing voter registration and civic engagement.
Tony, Pretty Much

Imagine Lauren Boebert behind anything called “Trust the Science.” It undermines science by taking authority away from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and instead gives the listing decision for wolves to congressional politicians who lack any qualifications as wildlife biologists.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces a likely defeat, thankfully. #ElectionsMatter

Boebert bill to remove endangered species protections for gray wolves just passed the House:
cpr.org/2024/04/30/boebert-bil

Colorado Public Radio · Boebert bill to remove endangered species protections for gray wolves just passed the HouseBill supporters called wolves an Endangered Species Act success story, but it faces little chance in the U.S. Senate.
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