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Progressives or Bust! - June 11, 2026

from Transparent Conversations · host Calvin Pierce Jr

Data Centers are a Problem! DATA CENTERS@realhumansfirst“This is crazy. I’m witnessing this with my own two eyes right now. I’m back in Michigan and I’m north of a bunch of data centers, and the water here, all those are miles north — There’s brown water in the toilets, brown water in the sinks, brown data center water. It blew my mind. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZTlO-st4zp/@realhumansfirstImagine trying to sleep when the night sky outside your home looks like daytime.https://www.instagram.com/p/DZaXVMbx9F9/@montrosevaThe deed says: “The use of the Property shall be limited in perpetuity exclusively for conservation of land areas for the substantial and regular use for outdoor recreation or education by the Corporation, an organization open to the general public, to serve the people of the greater Richmond community… or by any subsequent grantee in perpetuity for the substantial and regular use by the public exclusively for the recreational, conservation and education purposes specified herein.”https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYbejcSAFp/@katvnewsCentral Arkansas Water CEO Tad Bohannon addresses the question: What's the water demand that's going to be required for a new data center? https://www.instagram.com/p/DYQS5YCFXO_/**Zionism - AIPAC - ISRAEL**@2larryjohnson733 senate seats are up for election on 11/3.https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSeVEwER0a/@repmoskowitzIn a perfect world, the Jewish American Security Act wouldn’t be necessary. But we don’t live in that world.Jewish kids are being threatened. Synagogues are being bombed. And across the country, Jewish Americans are hiding their Star of David so they don’t get accosted. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZakPgpRG-d/@itvnewsITV News’ James Mates shows the rubble left after an Israeli strike caused severe damage to Tyre’s main hospital, Jabal Amel. Holes are seen through the front walls, which wounded four doctors and 40 other staff members #itvnews #lebanon #tyre https://www.instagram.com/p/DZXtRulsjKX/@unredacted.media274 KILLED. AND HE CALLED IT “A PRICE TO PAY.”https://www.instagram.com/p/DZWPyoNDmom/@madea.banjaminIsrael has become one of the world’s largest arms exporters, selling everything from drones and missile systems to surveillance technology. At the same time, governments that publicly express concern over civilian suffering continue purchasing Israeli military equipment. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZA7PnvDuNK/**The Republican Vision Of America**@hereandnowradioresident Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act made sweeping cuts to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It introduced strict work requirements for eligibility and funneled program costs into state budgets. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUjFKPkT_L/@repgabeamoLast year in @houseforeign, Secretary Rubio told me, “No children are dying on my watch.” https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJdpxVuZzH/***Progressive Candidates**repmaxwellfrostIf ICE or federal officers violate your right to record, there should be consequences. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYK8nAytlp/**Kevin O'Leary**@majority.fmWatch the full @abitfruitypod episode on Matt Bernstein's channel 🥰**Some Hope**@Button PoetryRudy Francisco - If I Was a Love Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evE77UeNZMw My Substack - Please do me a solid and Subscribe - It's Free!https://transparentconvos.substack.com/Transparent Conversations on  Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/transparent-conversations--2755510Transparent Conversations Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cpiercejr ***Looking for a way to join the conversation, and be a part of the Independent Media boom that's beating out Mainstream media in getting the Truth out! Let's Talk!***Go Go Clip of the Week - @R&S Project LivePlease join me in congratulating R&S Project's own Tamarkia "SweetTee" Little on being honored at the Queens of Crank Honors!SweetTee, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and unwavering support of both R&S Project and the Go-Go community. Your passion, commitment, and contributions have made a lasting impact, and this recognition is truly well deserved.We are proud of you and grateful to have you represent R&S Project. Congratulations on this outstanding honor, and we wish you continued success in all that you do!R&S Projecthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1011382091279275/

Data Centers are a Problem! DATA CENTERS@realhumansfirst“This is crazy. I’m witnessing this with my own two eyes right now. I’m back in Michigan and I’m north of a bunch of data centers, and the water here, all those are miles north — There’s brown water in the toilets, brown water in the sinks, brown data center water. It blew my mind. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZTlO-st4zp/@realhumansfirstImagine trying to sleep when the night sky outside your home looks like daytime.https://www.instagram.com/p/DZaXVMbx9F9/@montrosevaThe deed says: “The use of the Property shall be limited in perpetuity exclusively for conservation of land areas for the substantial and regular use for outdoor recreation or education by the Corporation, an organization open to the general public, to serve the people of the greater Richmond community… or by any subsequent grantee in perpetuity for the substantial and regular use by the public exclusively for the recreational, conservation and education purposes specified herein.”https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYbejcSAFp/@katvnewsCentral Arkansas Water CEO Tad Bohannon addresses the question: What's the water demand that's going to be required for a new data center? https://www.instagram.com/p/DYQS5YCFXO_/**Zionism - AIPAC - ISRAEL**@2larryjohnson733 senate seats are up for election on 11/3.https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSeVEwER0a/@repmoskowitzIn a perfect world, the Jewish American Security Act wouldn’t be necessary. But we don’t live in that world.Jewish kids are being threatened. Synagogues are being bombed. And across the country, Jewish Americans are hiding their Star of David so they don’t get accosted. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZakPgpRG-d/@itvnewsITV News’ James Mates shows the rubble left after an Israeli strike caused severe damage to Tyre’s main hospital, Jabal Amel. Holes are seen through the front walls, which wounded four doctors and 40 other staff members #itvnews #lebanon #tyre https://www.instagram.com/p/DZXtRulsjKX/@unredacted.media274 KILLED. AND HE CALLED IT “A PRICE TO PAY.”https://www.instagram.com/p/DZWPyoNDmom/@madea.banjaminIsrael has become one of the world’s largest arms exporters, selling everything from drones and missile systems to surveillance technology. At the same time, governments that publicly express concern over civilian suffering continue purchasing Israeli military equipment. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZA7PnvDuNK/**The Republican Vision Of America**@hereandnowradioresident Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act made sweeping cuts to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It introduced strict work requirements for eligibility and funneled program costs into state budgets. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUjFKPkT_L/@repgabeamoLast year in @houseforeign, Secretary Rubio told me, “No children are dying on my watch.” <a...

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Data Centers are a Problem! DATA CENTERS@realhumansfirst“This is crazy. I’m witnessing this with my own two eyes right now. I’m back in Michigan and I’m north of a bunch of data centers, and the water here, all those are miles north — There’s brown...

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