sweetbay chicadee
@1987traveler.bsky.social
Lived many places and decades. Still love art, truth, nature, good food, people. Always Vote. Supports 🇺🇦! We must End Citizens United! UnMask ICE! We the People are the Superheroes. Protect Home🌎!
🚫No MAGA, DMs, AI, Crypto, porn!
🚫No MAGA, DMs, AI, Crypto, porn!
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important truth
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Breaking news: Secret meetings between Ukraine’s top peace negotiator and FBI leaders have injected new uncertainty into high-stakes talks.
The meetings have caused alarm among Western officials who remain in the dark about their intent and purpose.
The meetings have caused alarm among Western officials who remain in the dark about their intent and purpose.
Secret meetings between FBI and Ukraine negotiator spark concern
FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, have met with Ukraine’s top delegate amid a U.S. pressure campaign on Kyiv to trade land for peace.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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NEW: The FDA rarely uses its authority to recall dangerous medical devices and is so poorly staffed that it’s sometimes unable to make sure companies are taking critical steps to protect patients during health emergencies, according to a new GAO report.
The FDA Rarely Forces Manufacturers to Recall Dangerous Medical Devices, Watchdog Report Finds
Lawmakers requested the report after a 2023 ProPublica and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette investigation revealed that the FDA had received hundreds of complaints over many years about defective breathing mac...
www.propublica.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Immediately
Peter Thiel and Elon Musk are both immigrants from outside the US who are taking our tax dollars and making themselves rich by spying on us and funding people who lie to us. They need to be removed from the United States of America.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Immediately
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December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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This headline captures the moment we find ourselves in: “The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine.”
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Trump Just Put the Quiet Part in Writing
And I'm grateful for that.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This headline captures the moment we find ourselves in: “The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine.”
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
We just need 4 Republicans!
ACA tax credits expire in 23 days.
All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to protect health care and lower costs.
We just need 4 Republicans to join us.
All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to protect health care and lower costs.
We just need 4 Republicans to join us.
December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We just need 4 Republicans!
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TWENTY-THREE DEAD: Inside the Torture, Neglect, and Silence of ICE Detention
open.substack.com/pub/theallen...
open.substack.com/pub/theallen...
TWENTY-THREE DEAD: Inside the Torture, Neglect, and Silence of ICE Detention
An AllenAnalysis investigative report
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
TWENTY-THREE DEAD: Inside the Torture, Neglect, and Silence of ICE Detention
open.substack.com/pub/theallen...
open.substack.com/pub/theallen...
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Parents watch your babies
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Parents watch your babies
IMHO
If it happens, it would be a clear and direct contradiction to our Constitution, threat to us all.
If it happens, it would be a clear and direct contradiction to our Constitution, threat to us all.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on President Trump's firing of a Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner in a case that could dramatically inflate the president's power to reshape the government.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/w...
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/w...
The Supreme Court case that could hand Trump unchecked power to fire agency heads
The court will decide if presidents can fire agency heads at will.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
IMHO
If it happens, it would be a clear and direct contradiction to our Constitution, threat to us all.
If it happens, it would be a clear and direct contradiction to our Constitution, threat to us all.
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The Trump security strategy calls for “re-instilling a culture of competence, rooting out so-called ‘DEI’ and other discriminatory and anti-competitive practices,” as if anyone could possibly imagine that Hegseth, Patel, RFK, Tulsi or other officials were chosen based on competence. wapo.st/4prmqK9
Opinion | Trump is sending a clear message to the free world
Trump’s national security strategy slams Europe, not Russia.
wapo.st
December 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Trump security strategy calls for “re-instilling a culture of competence, rooting out so-called ‘DEI’ and other discriminatory and anti-competitive practices,” as if anyone could possibly imagine that Hegseth, Patel, RFK, Tulsi or other officials were chosen based on competence. wapo.st/4prmqK9
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"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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ICYMI
QUITE ALARMING
Please take a moment
Trump administration is NOW ALLOWING THESE HARMFUL PESTICIDES TO BE USED AGAIN ON OUR FOOD
FACTS
Can help lead to kidney testicle cancers
Immune Suppression
Thyroid problems
Developmental delays for children
Birth defects
Infuriating Harmful
QUITE ALARMING
Please take a moment
Trump administration is NOW ALLOWING THESE HARMFUL PESTICIDES TO BE USED AGAIN ON OUR FOOD
FACTS
Can help lead to kidney testicle cancers
Immune Suppression
Thyroid problems
Developmental delays for children
Birth defects
Infuriating Harmful
December 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Bloomberg: The US lobbied several countries in the European Union in an effort to block EU plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets to back a massive loan to Ukraine, according to European diplomats familiar with the matter.
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bloomberg: The US lobbied several countries in the European Union in an effort to block EU plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets to back a massive loan to Ukraine, according to European diplomats familiar with the matter.
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With Trump and his Putin loving cronies, Macron is effing spot on:
"“There is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity on security guarantees,” Macron said according to the English language notes of the call that DER SPIEGEL has obtained."
"“There is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity on security guarantees,” Macron said according to the English language notes of the call that DER SPIEGEL has obtained."
"We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys"
DER SPIEGEL has obtained notes from a conference call involving EU leaders - including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron - showing just how little trust Europe has in Washington.
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
With Trump and his Putin loving cronies, Macron is effing spot on:
"“There is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity on security guarantees,” Macron said according to the English language notes of the call that DER SPIEGEL has obtained."
"“There is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity on security guarantees,” Macron said according to the English language notes of the call that DER SPIEGEL has obtained."
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The U.S. government’s grazing program was established a century ago to prevent abuse of public lands.
It’s grown into a massive subsidy program that benefits wealthy ranchers and corporations.
It’s grown into a massive subsidy program that benefits wealthy ranchers and corporations.
Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.
A ProPublica and High Country News investigation found that government programs supporting grazing on public lands prop up a wealthy few while harming the environment. The Trump administration is supe...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The U.S. government’s grazing program was established a century ago to prevent abuse of public lands.
It’s grown into a massive subsidy program that benefits wealthy ranchers and corporations.
It’s grown into a massive subsidy program that benefits wealthy ranchers and corporations.
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Did you know Trump has added 2.2 trillion to the national debt since taking office 10 months ago?
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Did you know Trump has added 2.2 trillion to the national debt since taking office 10 months ago?
Show the country how you feel and think TN-7 tennesseans!
Voting is an opportunity for your voice.
Voting Day is December 2 2025.
Voting is an opportunity for your voice.
Voting Day is December 2 2025.
TENNESSEE PEEPS!
Election Day is Tues., Dec. 2nd for the #Tn07 seat. If you’re in the 7th district make a plan now to vote on Tuesday. And vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social. She is smart, feisty and real. She’s taking on the establishment and showing how governing needs to work for people.
Election Day is Tues., Dec. 2nd for the #Tn07 seat. If you’re in the 7th district make a plan now to vote on Tuesday. And vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social. She is smart, feisty and real. She’s taking on the establishment and showing how governing needs to work for people.
November 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Show the country how you feel and think TN-7 tennesseans!
Voting is an opportunity for your voice.
Voting Day is December 2 2025.
Voting is an opportunity for your voice.
Voting Day is December 2 2025.
🥂To Al Gore!
It's wholesome and oddly depressing to me that Al Gore, 77, not owing anyone shit, is still criss-crossing the globe full-time warning people about climate change, raising money for climate projects, mentoring the next generation of environmentalists, and generally being obsessed with this issue.
November 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🥂To Al Gore!
😢Didn’t have to be this way.
‘Forever chemicals’ contaminate more dolphins and whales than we thought – new research theconversation.com/forever-chem...
‘Forever chemicals’ contaminate more dolphins and whales than we thought – new research
The sex and age of an animal turn out to be stronger predictors than habitat for higher PFAS levels, suggesting they accumulate over a lifetime.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
😢Didn’t have to be this way.
🇺🇸Those of our U.S. House and Senate need to speak up clearly and loudly for Ukraine 🇺🇦.
This is both heartbreaking and heartwarming sight: a Kyivan pouring a water from a bucket to put out fire after Russia bombed apartment building in Kyiv previous night
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🇺🇸Those of our U.S. House and Senate need to speak up clearly and loudly for Ukraine 🇺🇦.
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Nevada regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of nearly 800 environmental violations in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.”
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project
Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Nevada regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of nearly 800 environmental violations in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.”
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
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Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities is relentless as Vladimir Putin tries to plunge civilians into a winter of cold and darkness. cbsn.ws/48BMIST
Scene after Russian strike on Ukrainian bus was all "mud, dust, blood, crying and bodies," prosecutor says
Ukrainians live in fear of Russian attacks. In one of the war's deadliest attacks, a missile destroyed a city bus in Sumy traveling between a university, the mall and the airport.
cbsn.ws
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities is relentless as Vladimir Putin tries to plunge civilians into a winter of cold and darkness. cbsn.ws/48BMIST
The truth.
All illegal orders are impeachable offenses‼️
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The truth.