Derek Mead

dmead.bsky.social

19 October 2026 16:42

An investigation by @keatonpeters.bsky.social found a surge in Texas data center applications via a method that skirts air pollution regulations, leaving locals in the lurch: san.com/cc/she-was-b...

HeidiO Just wants the democrats to fight

heidiotoo.bsky.social

26 September 2026 21:55

I spoke to Keaton for this piece & the one who wrote last yr. Yes, oil prices are hurting Americans everywhere but if you rely on LiHEAP grants for heat? You're very likely to go without heat for much of the winter. I Live in the NE, I'm terrified. @pkryan.bsky.social any plans to boost aid? #Heap

Derek Mead

dmead.bsky.social

09 September 2026 19:15

The White House announced a pledge with Big Tech to not increase home electricity costs in the wake of data centers. @keatonpeters.bsky.social did the legwork to show just how hard that is to put into practice, given regulatory power is at the state and local level: san.com/cc/inside-th...

Alejandro Serrano

serranoalej.bsky.social

03 September 2026 04:23

Meanwhile, as collaboration between local police and ICE has increased, transparency has not. For months, we have sought records from DPS related to the stop that led to Brian José Morales García's removal, as well as other DPS activity. Often, the agency seeks to shield docs.

Alejandro Serrano

serranoalej.bsky.social

03 September 2026 04:23

Recently published ICE stats show that the Trump administration is leaning more on states like Texas for its ambitious deportation goals. Per a NYT analysis, ICE is making more than 380 arrests a day in TX + 287(g) participants here have made ~10k arrests. t.co/O5PwwiY8Ag