jennwiththesea

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I understand why our legislature made the choice it did - so they could retain power over the bill and hopefully change it next session - but very grateful for the ACLU stepping in here to block the bill from going into effect at all. Fingers crossed they succeed in the courts.

[–] jennwiththesea 51 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's what you get for trying to have a real life.

[–] jennwiththesea 17 points 6 months ago

Wow, end of an era. ICQ was how I kept in touch with friends after I left for college. Back then, you had to pay per text on your phone or have a limited number each month, and ICQ was free.

[–] jennwiththesea 3 points 6 months ago

And a tiny bit of white wine, and some salt. Freaking delicious.

[–] jennwiththesea 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

It looks like there is a work around for that, but it involves the Rules Committee, which is typically appointed by the Speaker. So, yeah, not possible, outside of some exceptions that I'm not sure I understand well enough to explain. Something about things that are "privileged".

[–] jennwiththesea 9 points 6 months ago

The concept is wonderful. I do not trust Elon with that concept. I worry that many folks with high hopes of this helping them will just end up used and hurt.

[–] jennwiththesea 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

According to that site, Napster pays more. Here's the info on TIDAL:

[–] jennwiththesea 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I use Napster. I chose it way back when Spotify paid for the Rogan podcast, from a list of platforms that pay artists more. I'm not sure if that's true any longer, but look it up! I've been really happy with their service. (And it's really full circle for me, since I used their original service decades ago.)

ETA I can't vouch for the accuracy of this site, but it says Napster is still one of the top-paying platforms.

[–] jennwiththesea 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

It was apparently before the college campus protests. I wonder what he thinks about those.

[–] jennwiththesea 9 points 7 months ago

Maybe we would finally get prison reform, then

[–] jennwiththesea 11 points 7 months ago

I think you're confusing a wealth tax with an income tax. They're different. As for how these wealthy people pay, it's not up to the government to figure out how someone pays their taxes. The onus is on the taxpayer.

[–] jennwiththesea -4 points 7 months ago (6 children)

Gun control, now

 
 
 

The content we need right now! This is one of my favorite channels. He doesn't usually address politics so overtly, so if that's not your thing then I recommend checking out his other videos on urbanism.

 

Excerpts:

"Seattle responded to the request by filing a lawsuit in Travis County, stating they cannot comply because Texas has no jurisdiction in Washington State, and no care was provided by the hospital in Texas. They also point out that the Dormant Commerce Clause, protected by the United States Constitution, “protects the right to interstate travel, including to obtain healthcare services.” By targeting out-of-state hospitals for enforcement of laws that only apply within the jurisdiction of Texas, they “discriminate against healthcare based on an interstate element,” violating constitutional protections, according to the legal filing. Lastly, Seattle Children’s Hospital cannot comply due to a shield law passed by Washington State. This law bars the hospital from providing any patient data and from responding to subpoenas pursuant to “protected healthcare services” obtained within the jurisdiction of Washington. Protected healthcare services include abortion, reproductive care, and gender-affirming care."

"This case promises to be extraordinarily complex. Seattle Children’s Hospital is challenging the jurisdiction of the demands directly in a Texas state court. Regardless of what the local court decides, the claims are likely to go to the Texas Supreme Court. Given that the claims also have a time limit on them and that appeals in Texas automatically favor the attorney general due to an automatic lifting of stays in the state, Seattle Children’s Hospital workers and providers for trans patients from Texas could be under legal jeopardy. Ultimately, the case presents questions of conflicting state laws and regulation of conduct across state lines, and the implications of those laws could be dire for abortion and trans care nationwide."

 

It's an unprecedented – and massive – experiment: Since 2017 the U.S.-based charity GiveDirectly has been providing thousands of villagers in Kenya what's called a "universal basic income" – a cash grant of about $50, delivered every month, with the commitment to keep the payments coming for 12 years. It is a crucial test of what many consider one of the most cutting-edge ideas for alleviating global poverty. This week a team of independent researchers who have been studying the impact released their first results...

 

They sound like 90s grunge to me and I kinda love it. They also sound like teenagers, which is what they are (I think) so, there's that. It's like a mix of Hanson, Weezer, and Nirvana. It's not bad, maybe not great, but what's with all the hate/love/intergenerational controversy?

 
 

Literally the last image I had saved. But not literally.

 

In the radio segment, they also mentioned that this chemical might be responsible for many other environmental and human health conditions. This is likely the tip of the iceberg.


In August, three Native tribes — two in Washington, and one in California — petitioned the EPA to regulate the use of 6PPD in tire manufacturing.

6PPD has been in use for decades as a bonding agent to prevent cracking and general wear and tear in tires. When the surface of the tire reacts with ozone or oxygen, it turns into a new compound called 6PPD-Quinone.

“6PPD-Q, which we’ve now discovered, is the second most toxic chemical ever evaluated to aquatic life,” said Elizabeth Forsyth, senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program, who worked on the petition.

The primary result of exposure is called urban runoff mortality syndrome, which kills up to 100% of coho salmon returning to streams in an urban watershed.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Puyallup Tribe, and Yurok Tribe in California signed onto the petition asking the EPA to regulate the use of 6PPD in tire manufacturing. Proponents hope regulation will push tire manufacturers to develop alternatives to 6PPD. A letter of resolution for support was also signed by a coalition of 57 Northwest tribes

This week, Earthjustice announced a new lawsuit against tire manufacturers for their use of 6PPD. It was filed by the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association and the Institute for Fisheries Resources.

“A lot of our people are dependent for their livelihoods on the harvesting of salmon,” said Glen Spain, executive director for the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association. “The problem is that a lot of our salmon runs are deeply distressed.”

Spain said that 6PPD-Quinone isn’t the only reason fishing stocks are struggling, but the potency of the chemical for salmon is clearly a contributing cause. In California, salmon fishing has slowed to a halt due to low fish counts.

“The problem is a lot of them don’t survive in the juvenile stage in the egg stage because their eggs are poisoned,” Spain said. “That’s the problem. Not enough of them survive to get out to the ocean to come back for our harvest.”

Soundside reached out to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) or a response to the recent petition and lawsuit brought by Earthjustice.

In a media statement, the association emphasized their current work and commitment to working with the EPA on evaluating potential alternatives to 6PPD:

“At present, 6PPD presents a critical and essential use in tires,” the tire association said. "While many potential alternatives are being considered, none has been demonstrated to be technically feasible for meeting federal safety requirements. Any premature prohibition on the use of 6PPD in tires would be detrimental to public safety and the national economy.

Story from Soundside

 

In the radio segment, they also mentioned that this chemical might be responsible for many other environmental and human health conditions. This is likely the tip of the iceberg.


In August, three Native tribes — two in Washington, and one in California — petitioned the EPA to regulate the use of 6PPD in tire manufacturing.

6PPD has been in use for decades as a bonding agent to prevent cracking and general wear and tear in tires. When the surface of the tire reacts with ozone or oxygen, it turns into a new compound called 6PPD-Quinone.

"6PPD-Q, which we've now discovered, is the second most toxic chemical ever evaluated to aquatic life," said Elizabeth Forsyth, senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program, who worked on the petition.

The primary result of exposure is called urban runoff mortality syndrome, which kills up to 100% of coho salmon returning to streams in an urban watershed.

The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Puyallup Tribe, and Yurok Tribe in California signed onto the petition asking the EPA to regulate the use of 6PPD in tire manufacturing. Proponents hope regulation will push tire manufacturers to develop alternatives to 6PPD. A letter of resolution for support was also signed by a coalition of 57 Northwest tribes

This week, Earthjustice announced a new lawsuit against tire manufacturers for their use of 6PPD. It was filed by the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Association and the Institute for Fisheries Resources.

"A lot of our people are dependent for their livelihoods on the harvesting of salmon," said Glen Spain, executive director for the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association. "The problem is that a lot of our salmon runs are deeply distressed."

Spain said that 6PPD-Quinone isn't the only reason fishing stocks are struggling, but the potency of the chemical for salmon is clearly a contributing cause. In California, salmon fishing has slowed to a halt due to low fish counts.

"The problem is a lot of them don't survive in the juvenile stage in the egg stage because their eggs are poisoned," Spain said. "That's the problem. Not enough of them survive to get out to the ocean to come back for our harvest."

Soundside reached out to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) or a response to the recent petition and lawsuit brought by Earthjustice.

In a media statement, the association emphasized their current work and commitment to working with the EPA on evaluating potential alternatives to 6PPD:

"At present, 6PPD presents a critical and essential use in tires," the tire association said. "While many potential alternatives are being considered, none has been demonstrated to be technically feasible for meeting federal safety requirements. Any premature prohibition on the use of 6PPD in tires would be detrimental to public safety and the national economy Story from Soundside

 

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