Chelle_D
@chelleld16.bsky.social
Lover of democracy, L.A., arts, music, live music, dance, books, outdoors, hikes, caring for/about others, good times with good people. Go Dodgers!🇺🇦
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” - Victor Hugo
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” - Victor Hugo
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A big victory for the University of California.
And a call to every university across the U.S. to refuse to sacrifice academic freedom to Donald Trump.
Our democracy requires your uncensored voices. And the law is on your side.
And a call to every university across the U.S. to refuse to sacrifice academic freedom to Donald Trump.
Our democracy requires your uncensored voices. And the law is on your side.
November 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A big victory for the University of California.
And a call to every university across the U.S. to refuse to sacrifice academic freedom to Donald Trump.
Our democracy requires your uncensored voices. And the law is on your side.
And a call to every university across the U.S. to refuse to sacrifice academic freedom to Donald Trump.
Our democracy requires your uncensored voices. And the law is on your side.
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The Trump family is chasing another real estate deal in Saudi Arabia.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Trump family is chasing another real estate deal in Saudi Arabia.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
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Recently, I wrote an op-ed detailing how dangerous it would be to allow oil drilling along the coast of California and why it's crucial that we push back.
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Adam Schiff on X: "Recently, I wrote an op-ed detailing how dangerous it would be to allow oil drilling along the coast of California and why it's crucial that we push back. https://t.co/H2vfHxvi2c" / X
Recently, I wrote an op-ed detailing how dangerous it would be to allow oil drilling along the coast of California and why it's crucial that we push back. https://t.co/H2vfHxvi2c
x.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Recently, I wrote an op-ed detailing how dangerous it would be to allow oil drilling along the coast of California and why it's crucial that we push back.
x.com/senadamschif...
x.com/senadamschif...
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President Trump’s Big Oil agenda prioritizes the profits of giant corporations at the expense of our coastlines.
California has suffered greatly from oil spills in the past. We cannot let history repeat itself.
California has suffered greatly from oil spills in the past. We cannot let history repeat itself.
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
President Trump’s Big Oil agenda prioritizes the profits of giant corporations at the expense of our coastlines.
California has suffered greatly from oil spills in the past. We cannot let history repeat itself.
California has suffered greatly from oil spills in the past. We cannot let history repeat itself.
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Donald Trump’s White House says he is now going to “refocus” on the cost of living.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Donald Trump’s White House says he is now going to “refocus” on the cost of living.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
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Is the Trump administration trying to drag America into another war?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Is the Trump administration trying to drag America into another war?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
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With the shutdown I forgot to post this one. Interesting poll about Trump foreign policy and the opportunity for transpartisan coalitions on war powers and military spending.
A recent poll shows Americans are largely dissatisfied with Trump’s foreign policy. It reveals the opportunity for rare bipartisan cooperation, @ddayen.bsky.social writes:
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Poll: Trump Is Not Delivering on Foreign Policy - The American Prospect
Overall, Americans are not pleased with President Trump’s performance on foreign policy: 50 percent grade him as “poor” against 37 percent as “good,” and on a range of foreign-policy topics, he is only above water on stopping “international drug trafficking.”
trib.al
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
With the shutdown I forgot to post this one. Interesting poll about Trump foreign policy and the opportunity for transpartisan coalitions on war powers and military spending.
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"Senior military officials on Wednesday presented President Trump with updated options for potential operations in Venezuela, including strikes on land, according to multiple sources familiar with the meetings at the White House. "
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in the coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
www.cbsnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Senior military officials on Wednesday presented President Trump with updated options for potential operations in Venezuela, including strikes on land, according to multiple sources familiar with the meetings at the White House. "
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20 strikes. 80 dead. Well past the 60 days war powers act rule. And no end in sight/any effort to constrain it.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, official says | CNN Politics
The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Pentagon official said Thursday.
www.cnn.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
20 strikes. 80 dead. Well past the 60 days war powers act rule. And no end in sight/any effort to constrain it.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
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Reminder: current Chief Justice John Roberts was one of the WH lawyers in Bush II writing memoranda that authorized exercise of executive powers in war on terrorism. If any case makes it way to SCOTUS to challenge these claims, the chief justice has already signaled his vote for the WH
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reminder: current Chief Justice John Roberts was one of the WH lawyers in Bush II writing memoranda that authorized exercise of executive powers in war on terrorism. If any case makes it way to SCOTUS to challenge these claims, the chief justice has already signaled his vote for the WH
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How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela reut.rs/4oNN5jy
How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela
The US military is upgrading a Cold War base in the Caribbean it abandoned 20 years ago. Experts say it’s a step towards sustained operations in the region.
reut.rs
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela reut.rs/4oNN5jy
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November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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"To me, there is nothing more contrary to American values than to have uniformed military...set up a dynamic where the...citizens are the enemy." - Sen. @elissaslotkin.bsky.social speaking at the Kansas #VoteVetsTownHall about federal law enforcement and National Guard presence in US cities.
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
"To me, there is nothing more contrary to American values than to have uniformed military...set up a dynamic where the...citizens are the enemy." - Sen. @elissaslotkin.bsky.social speaking at the Kansas #VoteVetsTownHall about federal law enforcement and National Guard presence in US cities.
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With an estimated $2 billion price tag, Trump's "Dept. of War" rebrand is a boondoggle that a majority of Americans oppose. It's broadly unpopular, even among Republicans, and a majority (54%) say the asinine change won't make the U.S. safer.
November 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
With an estimated $2 billion price tag, Trump's "Dept. of War" rebrand is a boondoggle that a majority of Americans oppose. It's broadly unpopular, even among Republicans, and a majority (54%) say the asinine change won't make the U.S. safer.
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An important warning from @markhertling.bsky.social
"Venezuela is not small, not simple, and not susceptible to quick, low-cost military outcomes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
"Venezuela is not small, not simple, and not susceptible to quick, low-cost military outcomes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
No, Venezuela Is Not a ‘Small Latin American Country’
And talk of a quick invasion and easy ‘regime change’ is dangerously misleading.
www.thebulwark.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
An important warning from @markhertling.bsky.social
"Venezuela is not small, not simple, and not susceptible to quick, low-cost military outcomes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
"Venezuela is not small, not simple, and not susceptible to quick, low-cost military outcomes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
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My latest in @thebulwark.com
An important warning from @markhertling.bsky.social
"Venezuela is not small, not simple, and not susceptible to quick, low-cost military outcomes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
"Venezuela is not small, not simple, and not susceptible to quick, low-cost military outcomes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
No, Venezuela Is Not a ‘Small Latin American Country’
And talk of a quick invasion and easy ‘regime change’ is dangerously misleading.
www.thebulwark.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
My latest in @thebulwark.com
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Per @jenniferjjacobs.bsky.social, DOD presented Trump with plans for strikes in Venezuela yesterday, including on the ground. Astonishing to see the U.S. on the brink of another regime-change invasion with essentially none of the pre-2003 effort to rationalize it domestically and internationally.
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Per @jenniferjjacobs.bsky.social, DOD presented Trump with plans for strikes in Venezuela yesterday, including on the ground. Astonishing to see the U.S. on the brink of another regime-change invasion with essentially none of the pre-2003 effort to rationalize it domestically and internationally.
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While America Eyes a War in Venezuela, Russia Continues its Escalation Against NATO
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While America Eyes a War in Venezuela, Russia Continues its Escalation Against NATO
Russia Carries Out Hamas-Style Exercises Near NATO Borders
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
While America Eyes a War in Venezuela, Russia Continues its Escalation Against NATO
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
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Meanwhile, Border Patrol began an immigration crackdown in Charlotte, N.C. Federal agents fanned out across the city and started arresting people this weekend.
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Meanwhile, Border Patrol began an immigration crackdown in Charlotte, N.C. Federal agents fanned out across the city and started arresting people this weekend.
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NYT: The Trump administration has transformed the Department of Homeland Security to carry out its deportation campaign. In doing so, a Times investigation found, it has diverted resources from efforts to combat child predators, sex trafficking and black market sales.
November 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NYT: The Trump administration has transformed the Department of Homeland Security to carry out its deportation campaign. In doing so, a Times investigation found, it has diverted resources from efforts to combat child predators, sex trafficking and black market sales.
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They did something similar in Trump’s first term.
NYT: The Trump administration has transformed the Department of Homeland Security to carry out its deportation campaign. In doing so, a Times investigation found, it has diverted resources from efforts to combat child predators, sex trafficking and black market sales.
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
They did something similar in Trump’s first term.
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Russia wants Trump to go to war with Venezuela, with Wagner keeping the oil safe, giving the Trumps a cut of it.
War will worsen the refugee crisis, flooding the US border, helping elect anti-immigrant far-right parties backed by Kremlin disinformation and dark money.
Kremlin playbook.
War will worsen the refugee crisis, flooding the US border, helping elect anti-immigrant far-right parties backed by Kremlin disinformation and dark money.
Kremlin playbook.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Russia wants Trump to go to war with Venezuela, with Wagner keeping the oil safe, giving the Trumps a cut of it.
War will worsen the refugee crisis, flooding the US border, helping elect anti-immigrant far-right parties backed by Kremlin disinformation and dark money.
Kremlin playbook.
War will worsen the refugee crisis, flooding the US border, helping elect anti-immigrant far-right parties backed by Kremlin disinformation and dark money.
Kremlin playbook.
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Venezuela is backed by Russia. Planes of Wagner soldiers get sent there every time there's a threat of a popular uprising to overthrow Maduro like Yanukovych in Ukraine.
Like Trump, Putin also needs to distract people, from his disastrous invasion of Ukraine.
Two allied kleptocrats go to war.
Like Trump, Putin also needs to distract people, from his disastrous invasion of Ukraine.
Two allied kleptocrats go to war.
Looks like we’re going to war with Venezuela to distract from the Epstein files.
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Venezuela is backed by Russia. Planes of Wagner soldiers get sent there every time there's a threat of a popular uprising to overthrow Maduro like Yanukovych in Ukraine.
Like Trump, Putin also needs to distract people, from his disastrous invasion of Ukraine.
Two allied kleptocrats go to war.
Like Trump, Putin also needs to distract people, from his disastrous invasion of Ukraine.
Two allied kleptocrats go to war.