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5 years ago #HurricaneMaria hit the island of Puerto Rico.. the lives of millions of people changed forever. I got on the first flight I could get & when I landed it was devastation like I've never seen before. So we @WCKitchen did the only thing we knew, started cooking... 🇵🇷 
I'm a cook, and what I saw around me everywhere was so many people who what they needed was a hot meal. From my friend Jose Enrique's restaurant in Santurce @WCKitchen started making Sancocho. We started with one pot, one kitchen but so quickly #ChefsForPuertoRico grew.
What I saw was too many people in conference rooms making plans... making plans while people went hungry. So we cooked.. after just few days @WCKitchen #ChefsForPuertoRico opened a second kitchen. Volunteers from all over came to help. Puerto Ricans feeding Puerto Ricans!
Five years ago, #HurricaneMaria devastated the island of #PuertoRico, resulting in billions of dollars in damage. Residents struggled without electricity for months and still experience frequent, long-lasting power outages.
.@ORNL experts have been working with local organizations, nonprofits and universities to build resilience into independent #microgrids powered by renewable energy.
.@ORNL engineers built a #microgrid “orchestrator” that will autonomously manage the microgrids, minimizing impacts of power outages and keeping critical services available.
🧵(1/4) One of the most serious effects of climate change is the intensification of hurricanes, which grow bigger each year as they enter warmer waters. Many Boricuas who lived through the devastation caused by #HurricaneMaria left the island and are now living in Florida.
(2/4) But they are aware that continuing to ignore the effects of global warming and climate change will be catastrophic for the planet and for our communities. It is time, they say, to demand action from our elected officials.
(3/4) “Latino voters across the country and in Florida want to see their elected leaders take action to mitigate the climate crisis now,” said Rafael Collazo, executive director of @UnidosUSAF Action Fund.
🧵A group of Democrats, led by the Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer @SenSchumer, joined the Hispanic Federation's call to give equal treatment to Puerto Rico. (1/4) @HispanicFed
Puerto Rico must have equal access to social programs such as #Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and food assistance, Schumer said. (2/4)
@misionboricua
@misionboricua
“We must invest in Puerto Rico,” Schumer said at a news conference in Washington on Monday, four years to the day since #HurricaneMaria destroyed the island. (3/4) @casapuebloorg
Yesterday a bipartisan trio of Southern Mayors (Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans) addressed the @AspenSecurity summit, talking about #COVID19. They all expressed concern about handling hurricanes amid the #pandemic, given stretched 1st responders + poss spread among evacuees.
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2/ Also yesterday @NOAA issued its hurricane season forecast, and it's dreadful cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlo…
Key points:
-“The outlook indicates an 85% chance of an above-normal season, only a 10% chance of a near-normal season”
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cnbc.com/2020/08/06/atl…
Key points:
-“The outlook indicates an 85% chance of an above-normal season, only a 10% chance of a near-normal season”
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cnbc.com/2020/08/06/atl…
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-19-25 Named Storms, which includes the 9 named storms during May-July (earliest ever)
-7-11 Hurricanes, including 2 hurricanes to date
-3-6 Major Hurricanes (CAT3 or worse)
-Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) range of 140%-230% of the median
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washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/0…
-19-25 Named Storms, which includes the 9 named storms during May-July (earliest ever)
-7-11 Hurricanes, including 2 hurricanes to date
-3-6 Major Hurricanes (CAT3 or worse)
-Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) range of 140%-230% of the median
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🚨Informative Thread to Follow:
1/8 I have demanded all supplies be distributed today among residents in the affected towns, following the legal prosecution of those who deprived these vital supplies to our citizens during difficult times for everyone.
1/8 I have demanded all supplies be distributed today among residents in the affected towns, following the legal prosecution of those who deprived these vital supplies to our citizens during difficult times for everyone.
2/8 As I have said before, it is UNACCEPTABLE that people are being denied items that they need RIGHT NOW. Yesterday, our frustration brought about the need for an immediate explanation resulting in the removal of the Head of the Emergency Management Bureau.
3/8 The people of #Ponce —and #PuertoRico in general—deserve that the state and federal authorities, law and order agencies open an investigation into this inhuman atrocity, and that this investigation holds accountable those responsible.
You may be thinking that #PuertoRico is getting a check for $8B soon. Here’s the truth behind what your hearing about @HUD.gov “releasing" $8B in aid to #PuertoRico.
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.@HUDgov made a Puerto Rico funding announcement earlier this week ONLY after months of being pressured by members of congress and advocates for #PuertoRico. That's bad enough, but here's the small print... #ReleaseThePRAid
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.@HUDGov is NOT “releasing” $8 billion to #PuertoRico. It is simply activating a lengthy process to make the aid accessible by putting out a federal notice that the PR gov now has to respond to. #ReleaseThePRAid
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Over the weekend #PuertoRico was hit with more tremors and aftershocks resulting from the magnitude 6.4 earthquake on January 7th. There are nearly 80, 000 veterans on the island that could have been affected by these events. washingtonpost.com/national/puert…
Last year, Chairman @RepMarkTakano visited #PuertoRico to meet with veterans and examine VA’s disaster-preparedness capabilities. He also saw firsthand the lasting damage from #HurricaneMaria and what VA may need to prepare for future disasters.
@RepMarkTakano The effects of these natural disasters can be felt long after-- especially when the infrastructure is already compromised. Power outages and home damage can put veterans needing electricity for medical devices or refrigeration for medication at higher risk.
#HowICameToClimate: I grew up in an activist fam. Mom was an elected official+attorney fighting police violence. As a teen I was active in the peace movement+witnessed much eco-activism connected to that (mostly white). In my 20s I did black community organizing.
#ClimateTwitter
#ClimateTwitter
In the early '00s, I co-faciltated a bunch of activist spaces w/ Van Jones+Julia Butterfly that connected racial+economic justice w/ eco activism. Back then, I was primarily an artist+occasional facilitator. Most of my energy went into making art that has strong social commentary
At the time, I wasn't part of any particular political organizations, but I had strong relationships with activists in many movements+folks knew they could call on me for different stuff: performing, teaching, facilitating. Folks commissioned me to write poems for their movements
hellohellohello! The #GivingTuesday thread is here! No shortage of causes to care about. Pick something that won’t leave you alone; then, volunteer, donate $, and/or advocate to your elected official. Here are some orgs that my family donates to:
Independent journalism is the backbone of any social movement & change. @cpipr does that & more for 🇵🇷.
The @cpipr investigation led to uncovering over 4k died as result of #HurricaneMaria; brought corrupt chats to public from the [now former!] Governor, ignited massive peaceful public protests until he resigned; every day they produce unbiased reporting.
Two years ago today, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico & the US Virgin Islands. I’m still persisting in this fight to ensure our government keeps its responsibility to help these US citizens recover & thrive.
In January, I reintroduced a bill with Sen. @gillibrandny & Rep. @NydiaVelazquez to establish a 9/11-style independent commission to investigate the federal response to the hurricanes in Puerto Rico. nbcnews.com/news/latino/de…
After I investigated reports that the Administration was using the government shutdown as an excuse to stall aid to Puerto Rico, @HUDgov confirmed that the shutdown delayed billions of dollars of disaster relief funds for the island. buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhip…
Two years since #HurricaneMaria devastated Puerto Rico, we remember those we lost and the families who are still suffering.
While the Trump admin turned its back on our fellow American citizens, New York is continuing to help the island build back stronger than before.
While the Trump admin turned its back on our fellow American citizens, New York is continuing to help the island build back stronger than before.
New York has deployed student volunteers and critical resources to help some of the island's most vulnerable communities.
In Summer 2018 and Summer 2019, SUNY and CUNY students logged a combined 67,000 hours of volunteer work and restored 247 homes. #HurricaneMaria
In Summer 2018 and Summer 2019, SUNY and CUNY students logged a combined 67,000 hours of volunteer work and restored 247 homes. #HurricaneMaria
New York will never forget the strength and resiliency the Puerto Rican community has shown in the aftermath of #HurricaneMaria, and we will continue to offer our full support on the island's path to recovery.
Two years ago #HurricaneMaria made landfall on Puerto Rico. We cannot forget those we lost because of that catastrophic storm & those who are still struggling to rebuild & recover.
New York will continue to help our fellow Americans. #LaIslaDelEncanto
New York will continue to help our fellow Americans. #LaIslaDelEncanto
Climate change has made our weather more extreme & storms more destructive. More than 3,000 were killed by #HurricaneMaria & countless more saw their lives devastated.
We have to do more to combat this crisis. #FridaysForFuture
We have to do more to combat this crisis. #FridaysForFuture
Dos años atrás, el #HuracánMaría azotó a Puerto Rico. No podemos olvidar a todos los que perdieron la vida en ese catastrófico huracán, y a los muchos que aún luchan por reconstruir y recuperarse.
Nueva York seguirá ayudando a nuestros hermanos boricuas. #LaIslaDelEncanto
Nueva York seguirá ayudando a nuestros hermanos boricuas. #LaIslaDelEncanto
Tropical storm #Dorian is quickly approaching #PuertoRico. We need to know that VA is prepared to care for veterans during the storm. ⬇️
In July, @VetAffairsDems Members visited #PuertoRico, which is home to more than 80,000 veterans.
Staff in #PuertoRico heard harrowing stories about the lack of support veterans had received in the wake of #HurricaneMaria -- with #Dorian approaching, we need to ensure every veteran is safe.
Freedom for who? 🇺🇸🦅
Freedom for Puerto Ricans who lost their lives after Hurricane Maria?
Freedom for Nebraskans who has their homes flooded last week?
Freedom for indigenous Alaskans forced to relocate their village due to rising seas?
#FreedomGas
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Freedom for Puerto Ricans who lost their lives after Hurricane Maria?
Freedom for Nebraskans who has their homes flooded last week?
Freedom for indigenous Alaskans forced to relocate their village due to rising seas?
#FreedomGas
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And that's just the Americans.... 🇺🇸🦅🌎
Freedom for the people of #Tuvalu whose country could drown?
Freedom for Australian farmers whose cattle die from drought?
Freedom for the Mozambiquan villagers rebuilding after #CycloneIdai?
#FreedomMolecules
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Freedom for the people of #Tuvalu whose country could drown?
Freedom for Australian farmers whose cattle die from drought?
Freedom for the Mozambiquan villagers rebuilding after #CycloneIdai?
#FreedomMolecules
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Let's have a quick look at all the freedom being spread by #FreedomGas!
3,000 #PuertoRicans killed by #HurricaneMaria
edition.cnn.com/2018/08/29/us/…
3,000 #PuertoRicans killed by #HurricaneMaria
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UN Human Rights commissioner regarding US immigration policies:
"The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable."
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"The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable."
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The @UNHumanRights spoke out early last year about Session, republican GOP and Trump's inhumane policy of separating families..
The Trump administration stopped cooperating with UN investigations into human rights violations in America theguardian.com/law/2019/jan/0…
#NSPNsymposium18 @yfortiss starts off the session on Rebuilding Sustainable & Resilient #PuertoRico thru #Science @scipolnetwork
@SEPANYC
w/ @Sefini @sloan_kettering, Juan Ramirez @aaas @nahjUPRRP, and @fcoloninFL of Jasperi Consulting and former advisor to US Dept of State
@SEPANYC
w/ @Sefini @sloan_kettering, Juan Ramirez @aaas @nahjUPRRP, and @fcoloninFL of Jasperi Consulting and former advisor to US Dept of State
Ramirez shows #NSPNsymposium18 the striking and dramatic impact of the #PuertoRico hurricane, and the impact on services and #infrastructure. Power was a prominent lasting impact. Cellphone signal was out for days, but once back the people got to work 💪
Pix of the student centre & research building at the university @nahjUPRRP soon after the hurricane in #PuertoRico, taken by Ramirez. Just over a year later, the regular semester and the natural beauty of the campus has returned 👏 #NSPNsymposium18
For the record, I know nothing about astrology.
I love Astronomy!!!
I was even on the core team during the repair the Hubble Telescope while the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) which was installed during Servicing Mission 4 (STS-125) in May 2009.
I love Astronomy!!!
I was even on the core team during the repair the Hubble Telescope while the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) which was installed during Servicing Mission 4 (STS-125) in May 2009.
Astronomy (from Greek: ἀστρονομία) is a natural science that studies celestial objects & phenomena. It applies mathematics, physics, & chemistry, in an effort to explain the origin of those objects & phenomena & their evolution. I love looking at the stars.
Objects of interest include planets, moons, stars, galaxies, & comets; the phenomena include supernova explosions, gamma ray bursts, & cosmic microwave background radiation. More generally, all phenomena that originate outside Earth's atmosphere are w/in the purview of astronomy.
1/4 One year ago, #HurricaneMaria devastated #PuertoRico. Despite the devastation, the spirit of Puerto Rico is stronger than ever and serves as a reminder to be resilient in our fight for a #JustRecovery.
2/4 MA is home to thousands of Puerto Ricans & loved ones displaced and affected by the disaster and I am committed to supporting those living in the MA-7 CD and advocating for a #JustRecovery process for the island. From Villa Victoria to Washington DC, I stand with #PuertoRico.
3/4 I recently had the honor of meeting with nurses from @nahnnursing. They are making a 2nd trip to bring necessary medical care, food, supplies, & hope to the island. They need volunteers, sponsors, and donations to expand their impact. Get involved: gofundme.com/NAHN-Chapter-M…
Trump: Day 608
-Cohen Interviewing w/ Mueller's Ofc
-Diverting Millions 4 Migrant Housing
-Asks Where's Money 4 Border Wall
-Ford Prepared 2 Testify Next Week
-Pence 2 Address Anti-LGBT Group
-3rd Mass Shooting in Past 24 Hours
-Holds Campaign Rally in Las Vegas
-Cohen Interviewing w/ Mueller's Ofc
-Diverting Millions 4 Migrant Housing
-Asks Where's Money 4 Border Wall
-Ford Prepared 2 Testify Next Week
-Pence 2 Address Anti-LGBT Group
-3rd Mass Shooting in Past 24 Hours
-Holds Campaign Rally in Las Vegas
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Day 713 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 713 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 565 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 565 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
One year ago today #HurricaneMaria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The storm's deadly & destructive wake was followed by staggering inaction, mismanagement, & denials by Trump & his administration.
The President has not accepted culpability & instead chooses to blame others for the storm's consequences rather than take action to help Puerto Rico rebuild. washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/…
On this anniversary my thoughts are with all those still recovering & displaced by the storm. I call on Trump to honor the victims, help still struggling evacuees, & establish proper preparations for future storms.
1. Here's a new thread on #HurricaneMaria death toll numbers.
#PuertoRicoDeathToll @cblatts @ARGohdes @tanishafazal @AppDemography @KLdivergence @skoczela
#PuertoRicoDeathToll @cblatts @ARGohdes @tanishafazal @AppDemography @KLdivergence @skoczela
2. There seems to be some confusion about what the death estimates are.
First, there is no list of, e.g., 3,000 named individuals killed by the hurricane.
First, there is no list of, e.g., 3,000 named individuals killed by the hurricane.
3. Creating such a list would be valuable work but there could never be a fully compelling list of people unambiguously killed by the hurricane with 3,000 names on it.
DEAR MEDIA: Every single time you're appalled by something Trump says or does, report on the GOP sycophants who cover for him.
#PuertoRico #HurricaneMaria
#PuertoRico #HurricaneMaria
Perfect example:
More proof the GOP is the real problem:
Thread now from @POTUS on the #HurricaneMaria deaths. Here's the @GWpublichealth study @realDonaldTrump is disputing: publichealth.gwu.edu/sites/default/…
React from an #Illinois congressman of Puerto Rican heritage who has been deeply involved in the #HurricaneMaria effort:
The @GOP leader in the House, @SpeakerRyan, not exactly coming to the defense of @POTUS on this one:
