Inflation is ramping up in America under Donald Trump, Elon Musk admits he lied about the condoms being sent to Gaza, and Apple Maps embraces the "Gulf of America."
Unfortunately, all map apps that are used in US have to abide by the Geographic Names Information System. Google and Apple delayed changing it until 2/9 when the GNIS finally updated. Here’s where you need to take action
They can chose to do the right thing and refuse this unlawful order. Google maps and apple maps are siding with fascism to stay in Trump's good graces.
Yes, I get that. But their information is fed from an overseeing agency. Go directly to the agency to urge change. Pulling weeds wastes time and energy if you don’t go for the roots
Yup, those two guys were sitting right behind that melted circus peanut on 1/20. On 1/21 my algorithm changed on all my socials to pro-trump. Even my google TV, the first options for MY news were; Newsmax, Tucker Carlson, Fox, etc. I went past 10 of googles “suggestions” to get to that (awful libs!) mainstream media. Now each morning I get my news recap on my phone and it starts with pro-trump garbage and lies. Every. Damn. Day. 🤦🏼♀️
I just submitted a comment to them. I feel like I’m screaming into the abyss, but since I feel like there’s not much else I can do… I will do this thing.
Stop voluntary donations to PBS and NPR? Instead, how about stopping our “donations” to the federal government? Have sneaking suspicion our dollar goes further and is safer with the aforementioned publications anyway…
I just checked the penalties for not filing my IRS tax info and for filing but withholding payment. The fines are considerable and puts our home at risk. I'm looking for other ways.
I just "reported an issue" on both Google maps and Apple maps for the name of "the Gulf of Mexico". My comment to Apple was "shame on you. I always thought you were better than this. Remember your "Think different" campaign???" I didn't bother with a comment on Google cause they never cared. Small act but felt good.
Search for Gulf of Mexico. (Gulf of America will show up) on the page where you can get directions… scroll down to bottom and click “report an issue”. Then follow the steps (name is wrong … type in correct name Gulf of Mexico … add additional comment if you want … then click Send.)
I feel we have already hit a critical point and truly feel everyone at the top has been bought out or ostracized at this point, preventing anyone from being able to stop Trump and Elon.
I feel defeated. I want to help in resistance efforts but I’m a widowed mom. I share a lot with immigration rights because I’m somewhat familiar with them and here in AZ, ICE is raiding all over. Outside of that, signatures but I feel like nothing is enough. I can’t bare to stay in a country with my small children and watch it be burned to the ground. 💔
Watched a show yesterday on farmers in Kansas that mentioned they were selling their corn to USAID so ending this program also hurts US Citizens directly.
NYT claims to be "independent media" like Aaron. I copied this from a MeidasTouch Network post this morning (2/12--Lincoln's birthday!) (another good independent media source to support):
"The New York Times is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It has a market cap of $8.13 billion. The New York Times has 888 institutional owners who hold a total of 169,087,450 shares. The largest shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc., Farallon Capital Management LLC, Stockbridge Partners LLC, and Wellington Management Group LLP.
Now, let me tell you something else that will blow your mind. Other than the Murdoch Family Trust, guess who the largest shareholders of Fox News are, which has a market cap of $23.59 billion…
The largest shareholders of Fox Corporation (FOX) include the Murdoch Family Trust, Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock, Inc.
Yup, the same companies that are the largest institutional investors in The New York Times and many other media companies also hold the largest shares in Fox." OUCH!! Another excellent reason to support truly independent media!!
Can we talk about HR 22 the Save Act introduced by the house. Seems like all married women need to change their names back to what it was on your birth certificate if they want to vote if this bill passes. Is that a correct assumption?
Could you please clarify HB 22 in regards to a woman’s last name? I’ve not heard of this and as a divorced woman, I’m wondering if I now need to change my last name back to my maiden name?
Judge McConnell gave them until midnight last night to put back the data that was taken off of the CDC, HHS, etc. websites and they didn't. So the constitutional crisis is here.
DJT does not understand economics. He has never had to worry about money and it in increasingly frustrating to listen to him talk when he clearly is incompetent.
Indeed he is! I am so sorry you are in this limbo. My husband was a Federal employee until about ten years ago. And one that would have already been let go given his ‘level’. Thankful (for him, he’s an ex) he’s working for Boeing now! Pinch all the Pennie’s you can since those aren’t being minted any longer - thanks 45 🤦🏻♀️
Yesterday in parkersburg wv was a protest over DOGE . I was there. It made the Rachel Maddow show. It was cold and snowing but still over 150 ppl showed up
A quick resistance task:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
Cuba has renamed it Sea of Cuba
You can do it on Apple Maps too. Go to bottom of map and report an issue. Then edit the name back to Gulf of Mexico
Unfortunately, all map apps that are used in US have to abide by the Geographic Names Information System. Google and Apple delayed changing it until 2/9 when the GNIS finally updated. Here’s where you need to take action
https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names
They can chose to do the right thing and refuse this unlawful order. Google maps and apple maps are siding with fascism to stay in Trump's good graces.
Yes, I get that. But their information is fed from an overseeing agency. Go directly to the agency to urge change. Pulling weeds wastes time and energy if you don’t go for the roots
Yup, those two guys were sitting right behind that melted circus peanut on 1/20. On 1/21 my algorithm changed on all my socials to pro-trump. Even my google TV, the first options for MY news were; Newsmax, Tucker Carlson, Fox, etc. I went past 10 of googles “suggestions” to get to that (awful libs!) mainstream media. Now each morning I get my news recap on my phone and it starts with pro-trump garbage and lies. Every. Damn. Day. 🤦🏼♀️
What other apps can we use besides Google, I'm wondering 🤔?
MapQuest still lists it as the Gulf of Mexico.
I didn't even know that MapQuest was still a thing! Good for them!
Yay!
From: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-can-i-propose-a-name-change-a-natural-feature
"changing an existing name merely to correct or re-establish historical usage should not be a primary reason to change a name."
So I reported the name change as an error:
https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-do-i-report-error-geographic-names-information-system-database
Done. I sent my complaint to GNIS, sent a correction with Google and Apple.
I just submitted a comment to them. I feel like I’m screaming into the abyss, but since I feel like there’s not much else I can do… I will do this thing.
I'm in Canada, and Google Maps is showing Gulf of America as well. I provided feedback saying it was incorrect
Thank you went and done it ASAP
I did that a few days ago! Felt good
fkn brilliant!!!
Did this on Apple Maps too.
Thank you for sharing! On in
Done and will do every day!
Same for Apple Maps…open app and click on “Gulf of America” and click Report Problem and “name is wrong”
Done ✅
Done
Done.
I think I did it! Thanks.
Done!
Just did this. Thank you!
Stop voluntary donations to PBS and NPR? Instead, how about stopping our “donations” to the federal government? Have sneaking suspicion our dollar goes further and is safer with the aforementioned publications anyway…
I just checked the penalties for not filing my IRS tax info and for filing but withholding payment. The fines are considerable and puts our home at risk. I'm looking for other ways.
Most of trumps followers can’t even point to the Gulf of Mexico on a map 🙄
That’s only because they don’t know what a “map” even is.
I just "reported an issue" on both Google maps and Apple maps for the name of "the Gulf of Mexico". My comment to Apple was "shame on you. I always thought you were better than this. Remember your "Think different" campaign???" I didn't bother with a comment on Google cause they never cared. Small act but felt good.
I did that too
Tim Cook was sitting right behind him Jan 20th🤦🏼♀️
I know. 😝
Same!!!
How do you report this on apple?
Search for Gulf of Mexico. (Gulf of America will show up) on the page where you can get directions… scroll down to bottom and click “report an issue”. Then follow the steps (name is wrong … type in correct name Gulf of Mexico … add additional comment if you want … then click Send.)
dgofd damn apple....will NO corporation stand up to trump? I seriously need to leave
Corporations understand that this isn’t about trump. It’s about ushering in corporate feudalism.
we ALLLLLLL knew about Mozambique.... those of us who can read more than fox. crazy
I feel we have already hit a critical point and truly feel everyone at the top has been bought out or ostracized at this point, preventing anyone from being able to stop Trump and Elon.
Agree. I'm terrified.
I feel defeated. I want to help in resistance efforts but I’m a widowed mom. I share a lot with immigration rights because I’m somewhat familiar with them and here in AZ, ICE is raiding all over. Outside of that, signatures but I feel like nothing is enough. I can’t bare to stay in a country with my small children and watch it be burned to the ground. 💔
Watched a show yesterday on farmers in Kansas that mentioned they were selling their corn to USAID so ending this program also hurts US Citizens directly.
NYT claims to be "independent media" like Aaron. I copied this from a MeidasTouch Network post this morning (2/12--Lincoln's birthday!) (another good independent media source to support):
"The New York Times is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It has a market cap of $8.13 billion. The New York Times has 888 institutional owners who hold a total of 169,087,450 shares. The largest shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc., Farallon Capital Management LLC, Stockbridge Partners LLC, and Wellington Management Group LLP.
Now, let me tell you something else that will blow your mind. Other than the Murdoch Family Trust, guess who the largest shareholders of Fox News are, which has a market cap of $23.59 billion…
The largest shareholders of Fox Corporation (FOX) include the Murdoch Family Trust, Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock, Inc.
Yup, the same companies that are the largest institutional investors in The New York Times and many other media companies also hold the largest shares in Fox." OUCH!! Another excellent reason to support truly independent media!!
Can we talk about HR 22 the Save Act introduced by the house. Seems like all married women need to change their names back to what it was on your birth certificate if they want to vote if this bill passes. Is that a correct assumption?
Yes this needs to have more attn
Could you please clarify HB 22 in regards to a woman’s last name? I’ve not heard of this and as a divorced woman, I’m wondering if I now need to change my last name back to my maiden name?
Judge McConnell gave them until midnight last night to put back the data that was taken off of the CDC, HHS, etc. websites and they didn't. So the constitutional crisis is here.
DJT does not understand economics. He has never had to worry about money and it in increasingly frustrating to listen to him talk when he clearly is incompetent.
And Biden did?
Hey bud, Did you know that our economy was stronger that it had been in decades under the Biden administration?
Economic growth surpassed expectations, productivity grew in the US despite global slowdowns and we had the strongest labor market since the 1960's.
Maybe you weren't paying attention or maybe you only consume media that feeds your own bias. Either way, hope this helps :)
The $480 million worth of food going to waste is insane. That seriously makes me so upset.
Doesn’t that sum it up? This rich billionaire who wants for nothing would rather see food rot than give it to people in need.
And guess whose money paid for that food?
Taxpayer $.
Tesla didn’t even pay federal taxes last year. Zero dollars.
That’s food bought with our money that he is letting rot.
I wish I could be a paid subscriber to support but as a fed employee I’m pinching every single penny right now 🥲
You’re not the only one so don’t feel bad. I hope he gets some form of credit for the views as well.
Indeed he is! I am so sorry you are in this limbo. My husband was a Federal employee until about ten years ago. And one that would have already been let go given his ‘level’. Thankful (for him, he’s an ex) he’s working for Boeing now! Pinch all the Pennie’s you can since those aren’t being minted any longer - thanks 45 🤦🏻♀️
Indeed he is a great one to bring us the news!
You are independent media and exceptional at what you are doing! Will be sending some gift subscriptions.
He can't fire Inspector Generals! How is he getting away with this? It's the Gulf of Mexico BTW
Yesterday in parkersburg wv was a protest over DOGE . I was there. It made the Rachel Maddow show. It was cold and snowing but still over 150 ppl showed up