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I Have Hope for This Ceasefire, But It Can’t Undo Two Years of Genocide

FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 6h

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire deal marked “a wonderful day for everybody.” Why did it take two years to arrive?

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 6h

Republican Governors Eagerly Join Trump’s Military Campaign Against Blue Cities

An Intercept analysis finds nearly every Republican governor has deployed National Guard members to aid Trump’s domestic military agenda.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 6h

The State Department Isn’t Telling Congress When U.S. Weapons Fall Into the Wrong Hands

Congress is being left in the dark about the fate of U.S. weapons transfers, a new federal watchdog report found.

Fetterman Is Sole Democrat to Vote Against Blocking Caribbean Drug Boat Attacks

FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 6h

Who would have thought @fetterman.senate.gov would turn out to be a freaking plant? theintercept.com/2025/10/08/v...

Republicans in the Senate voted down an war powers bill to block Trump's deadly attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats in the Caribbean.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 6h

The Trump Administration Is Hiding How Many Pregnant People Are in ICE Detention

The evidence indicates ICE is detaining pregnant women at alarming rates, in rapidly deteriorating conditions.

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Boocoos @boocoos2.bsky.social · 1d

SO GLAD SHE GOT AWAY FROM BEZOS. SUCH A LOVING AND CARING LADY DESERVES SOMEONE MUCH MUCH BETTER.

FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation | Fortune

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 6h

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Did Qatari Money Drive Trump’s Push for Gaza Ceasefire?

Trump’s stance on Gaza shifted after Israel’s attack on Qatar — a close ally where he and his family have key business deals.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 9h

'Orwellian:' GOP congressman publicly hits back against Stephen Miller

U.S. Rep Thomas Massie (R-KY) recently celebrated Massachusetts Institute of Technology's decision to reject a deal from the Trump administration, leading to a public dispute with Stephen Miller.Raw S...

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 14h

JB Pritzker Shows That Emperor Trump Has No Clothes

Gov. JB Pritzker was asked on Sunday if he was worried about Trump's DOJ coming after him and his answers revealed the limits of Trump's power.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 14h

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GOP lawmaker praises university for standing up to Trump: 'Congrats to my alma mater'

FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

Good for MIT! www.rawstory.com/massie-prais...

Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently became the first university to reject and condemn Trump's dubious deal to nine universities, causing one GOP lawmaker to celebrate.Raw Story reported on ...

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Uncle John @realazmoderate.bsky.social · 1d

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

'Make himself richer': Jared Kushner said to have 'played' Trump to grease his own pockets

Donald Trump's son-in-law just "played the president," according to a controversial writer.Michael Wolff, a journalist who has written four books about Trump, claimed on a recent episode of the podcas...

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

Nobel Prize winner Machado says Venezuela is in 'chaos' under current regime

The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

One can only hope! www.rawstory.com/the-26740242...

We have clear proof the tide is turning on Trump

I can’t tell you exactly how I know but after 60 years in and around politics I’ve developed a sixth sense, and my sixth sense tells me the tide is now turning on Trump.This past week did it.On Monday...

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Maggie @sbh08mae.bsky.social · 4d

Republicans will need to impose the 25th Amendment quickly and without any public discussion. Trump can't know beforehand. It's the kindest thing his party can do for him. His mind isn't functioning and he’s unwell. Dementia and heart disease are serious business.

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation | Fortune

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

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Bethechange🪴 @swdrp4life.bsky.social · 1d

I stand with MIT and all who resist this bullshit fascist regime!!!

Michele Okoh |🖤🩶🤍💜|🔺🐘 @okohlaw.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, @mit.edu, for taking the lead.

MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding, other schools still mulling — Reuters

Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth on Friday said she

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FancyNance(Formerly Nance on X) @fancynance.bsky.social · 1d

RIP 💔 Such a fine actress