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Writer, researcher, outspoken Libra, book lover, cat mum, animal rights advocate, retired law professional. Former #Postie. Mormonland, USA Proudly Blue in a very Red state

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 7h

Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles.

More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 7h

Due to Tennessee’s abortion ban, Mayron Hollis was forced to continue a pregnancy that threatened her life. An emergency delivery left her without a uterus and her baby with medical issues.

This was their first year in a post-Roe state (pub. Feb. 2024):

She Was Denied an Abortion After Roe Fell. This Is a Year in Her Family’s Life.

Tennessee law prohibits women from having abortions in nearly all circumstances. But once the babies are here, the state provides little help. We followed one family as they struggled to make it.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 7h

Some favorite coastal birds.

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spooky•girl•cassiopeia @sadgirlcassi.bsky.social · 1d

Argentina got $20 billion this week.

the Argentinian public healthcare system is free for residents and tourists, funded through taxes.

America First, though, amirite??

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Race Bannon @racebannon.bsky.social · 1d

This is my favorite thing on the internet today.

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Lilith Treah 🏳️‍⚧️ @riveroceansea.bsky.social · 1d

If my life
Matters to you
Please reskeet

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Marion Donnelly 🍁✍️🧐♎️ ⚖️📚🐈‍⬛🍂 @mariondonnelly.bsky.social · 15h

This just breaks my heart. The poor families. 💔

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 16h

Breaking News-
No survivors have been located in Tennessee explosives plant tragedy that had 18 people missing, emotional sheriff reveals.
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