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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 5h

I am worried that the U.S. or Israel will steal the Gaza gas reserves from the Palestinians. British Gas has an agreement to help extract it.

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 5h

I typed in the rubble, but the system put "in the tunnel."

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 5h

# of Am. adults and children receiving govt. disability payments due to diagnoses of mental illness has spiked: in 1955-355,000 Am. hospitalized for MH issues; by 1987 it grew to 1.25 million or 1 in 184; the 2007 rate jumped to about 4 million Americans or 1/76. Could the Rx add to the numbers? #MH

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 6h

"Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America" by Robert Whitaker. It explains the term, iatrogenic"relating to an illness caused by medical examination or treatment." Adolescents, especially, are susceptible to being mislabeled.

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 7h

Palestinians have uncovered 153 bodies buried in the tunnel so far. More aid trucks are finally allowed to enter the Gaza Strip by Israel.

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 7h

The Supreme Court has sided with Trump in 21 of 23 cases testing his presidential power during his second term, 14 of which were decided using the shadow docket. #SeparationOfPowers

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 10h

Trump orders Defense Dept. to issue military paychecks during shutdown

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump orders Defense Dept. to issue military paychecks during shutdown

Trump said that the Pentagon would repurpose money to make payroll, as military service members were poised to miss paychecks on Wednesday. Most other government workers will not be paid.

www.washingtonpost.com

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enuffsaysv.bsky.social @enuffsaysv.bsky.social · 1d

DHS’s Kristi Noem targets country singer over song with lyrics about ICE
When the federal government, including the White House, starts leaning on artists over song lyrics, there’s a problem.
Read in MSNBC: apple.news/A1B8756WoT-6...
👉dog killer has nothing better to do with her time?

DHS’s Kristi Noem targets country singer over song with lyrics about ICE — MSNBC

When the federal government, including the White House, starts leaning on artists over song lyrics, there’s a problem.

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Lawrence @ldog562.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo calls on U.S. bishops to stand up for migrants’ rights.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | Why Pope Leo gathered more than 100 Latino Catholics at the Vatican this week

The pope met this week with a group of more than 100 Latino Catholics from the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry.

www.msnbc.com

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energy9086.bsky.social @energy9086.bsky.social · 1d

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💙💙🤔CJ🤨🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 @cnice59.bsky.social · 14h

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 10h

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Peace @dogsmile.bsky.social · 1d

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SassySenora701 @sassysenior70.bsky.social · 1d

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LauraD-in-Indy @laurad-in-indy.bsky.social · 1d

I've said it dozens of times. City government should put up live cams around the ICE facilities, the downtown area, and have them broadcast live feed, 24/7, on the city's website so people can go look for themselves whenever they wish.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

If I lived in Portland I’d be filming daily videos of the reality there and sending them to every single person in my contacts.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 10h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

With weeks to go before Mainers decide on a ballot initiative that could radically restrict voting in the state, the GOP backers of the measure seemed to have received a gift from heaven. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Mail Ballots Were Found in an Amazon Box in Maine. Some Suspect a Political Dirty Trick.