Notices by RealJournalism (realjournalism@mastodon.social)

DTE is asking state utility regulators in #Michigan to fast-track a data center near Ann Arbor, skip public hearings, The Detroit News reports. They want to keep the unions out. No data centers without union construction, union workers, and a plan to mitigate damage to the planet and higher utility bills. #1u

Rob Sand is running for Governor of #Iowa. He has already gotten the endorsement of the UAW and the Iowa AFL-CIO. He will take on the corporations and fight for the 99%. He is the sole survivor of that state's recent red wave which swept out other Democratic officeholders. #1u

Culinary Union to picket DBE operators at the LAS Harry Reid International Airport as nearly 400 workers continue push for a new contract https://www.culinaryunion226.org/news/press/culinary-union-picket-dbe-operators-las-airport-400-workers-push-for-new-contract #1u #Nevada #LsaVegas

Mamdani won #NYC, Mikie Sherrill won #NewJersey, and Abigail Spanberger won #Virginia. A good start for the Democrats. Now, it is time to permanently break the perpetual 50-50 deadlock that has gripped American politics since 2000.

#NewYork Voters across the state are scratching their chins about a question on their ballots concerning an Adirondacks winter sports facility. Here’s what’s going on. https://nysfocus.com/2025/11/03/ballot-proposal-one-new-york-election-november-4-olympic-complex-adirondacks-lake-placid

Amazon estimates that up to 500,000 warehouse jobs could eventually be replaced by robots. I'm all for progress, but not at the expense of hundreds of thousands of families. We have no plan in place to help these people retrain. #BasicIncome and unions for all. #1u

After Gloster Biomass Plant Gets OK to Increase Emissions, Residents Take Issue to Court https://www.mississippifreepress.org/after-gloster-biomass-plant-gets-ok-to-increase-emissions-residents-take-issue-to-court/ #Mississippi

The WHO reports that militants have killed more than 460 patients and companions at Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher (Sudan) following the recent abduction of health workers. The UAE has armed the RSF militants, and neither #Trump nor Biden has held them accountable. (Nicholas Kristof) #Sudan

Fear grips Coachella Valley over #Trump deportations https://www.axios.com/2025/10/26/immigration-raids-california-coachella-valley-farm #California #Fascism

"The Democrats have failed to mount a serious response to Donald Trump’s authoritarianism. Their fecklessness has left the door open for democratic socialists like Zohran Mamdani to position themselves as the real opposition to #Trump." https://jacobin.com/2025/10/socialists-mamdani-opposition-trump-democrats #NYC #NewYork

SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/snap-benefits-funds-run-out-nov-1-rcna239432 #Trump

3 Scandals in 4 Days That Would Define Any Other Presidency https://popular.info/p/3-scandals-in-4-days-that-would-define?r=741t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false #Trump

You’re Being Lied to About Graham Platner https://jacobin.com/2025/10/platner-maine-senate-reddit-media #Maine

MAGA Mike is now wringing his hands denying that Republicans are in charge of the government. Last time we checked, Republicans were in control of the House, Senate, White House, and Supreme Court. #Trump

Laura Loomer said the quiet part out loud. She said Sami Hamadi doesn't have rights because he is a visitor on a visa. Huh?? Last time I checked, the US Constitution does not have exceptions for visitors on a visa. If Mr. Hamadi is a supporter of #Hamas or the Muslim Brotherhood, let's see the evidence. Free speech is not a crime. #Fascism

Flash Flood Emergency issued for central Lake County in east central #Florida, NWS says.

"Between 15 and 18 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eustis and Mount Dora. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!" #ClimateChange

As a part of the deal, employees became members of the UPTE union. (UPTE-CWA 9119) https://news.uci.edu/2025/09/29/uc-irvine-finalizes-acquisition-of-orange-county-museum-of-art/ #1u #California #Art

Woman convicted of vandalizing Dakota Access Pipeline is out of prison https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/10/23/woman-convicted-of-vandalizing-dakota-access-pipeline-is-out-of-prison/ #Iowa #ClimateChange

A large law firm had to apologize for a bankruptcy filing after massive #AI errors were found. (Reuters) #AISlop

#Trump supporters thinking they were doing their part to Make America Great Again. https://www.jezebel.com/viral-video-serves-as-important-reminder-why-male-loneliness-epidemic-exists #Oregon