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Happily married grandma. Mostly here for politics and good journalism. Sometimes a funny meme or two. My dogs keep me sane.

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · Jul 17

‘Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’
Deuteronomy 27:19 (NIV)

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Kevin ANTIFA Ressler 💙🐈‍⬛ @kevinressler.bsky.social · 46m

THIS IS WHY.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 7h

So glad that @tanvi.bsky.social followed up on this group of people; those who were in Border Patrol detention centers on the days Trump took office, people from countries where deportation wasn't easy for the Trump admin, who ended up dumped in Panama to send a message to other migrants.

Tanvi Misra @tanvi.bsky.social · 7h

his summer, I went to Panama and met Jharana, a 33-year-old from Nepal who had been deported there in a group of 300 others — the 1st group to be sent to a third country. I wrote about what happened to her and others over the year for
@nymag.com -->

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What Happened to The Migrants The U.S. Dumped In Panama?

Nearly 300 people were sent to a country they’d never lived in. The journey didn’t end there.

nymag.com

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Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 23h

Look it up

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 4h

This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 1h

They call it the “Hate America rally” because if they called it by its actual name “No Kings” then people would realize the rally is patriotic and pro-America.

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 4h

BREAKING: Suspect pleads guilty for attack on Gov. Shapiro's home. @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social reports.

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 1h

Food is such a good way to make people feel cared for.
❤️

Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 22h

💙 Jose Andres

Lunch Is on the House
Being in the heart of downtown DC, we love that so many of our Federal employees stop by during lunch for a Donburi at China Chilcano or a Futbol Club at Jaleo.
And just because the government is shut down doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite lunch spot—
because this time, its on us!
Join us for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a free lunch item when you present your government ID-you heard that right! Dine in with us Monday through Friday and choose your favorite: a sandwich at Jaleo, a donburi at China Chilcano, a wrap or pita at Zaytinya, or a torta at Oyamel.
We've always believed in serving our community with open arms and good food-no shutdown can stop that.

colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 1h

But we can’t afford education for our kids, healthcare for our citizens or pay for our military. Is America great yet?

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 1h

It's day 13 of the shutdown. What's Trump doing?

Negotiating a budget deal? No.

Preventing premiums from doubling? No.

Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.

He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.

America first?

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 1h

Wow! This is what is needed.

colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 1h

Neither of them should be held in the U.S. under our current administration.

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 4h

Listen up, Chicagoans. He thinks this is ok.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 21h

George Stephanopolous did what every anchor and host should have been doing since Bush 2000: Rejecting the bullshit, gaslighting, and rude, evasive filibustering the GOP has perfected to hide their lies.

NO MORE BULLSHIT.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1d

In LA, DC, and elsewhere, DHS officers are reportedly pulling over work vans without warning and detaining everyone inside.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

ICE is all over the city and burbs today, including Waukegan. Multiple reports on social media from people who have found empty work vans and are trying to locate family of their owners. This is a near daily occurrence now.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 23h

This is the way.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2d

Really can’t imagine ANY other President doing this. Even George W. had more sense.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2d

The GOP can never again call themselves the “party of fiscal responsibility”

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2d

So weird how we are “saving money” cutting vital programs like cancer research for kids but hey, there’s plenty of $$$ for this and a ballroom!

colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2d

And he’s planning on his kids inheriting the throne. 🤮

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 3d

A tricked out $400 million Qatari plane and a Qatari Air Force facility in Idaho. Someone’s planning on never leaving office.

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FrodoLove @frodolove.bsky.social · 3d

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Apoorva Mandavilli @apoorvanyt.bsky.social · 3d

The mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday night swept up the top two leaders of the federal measles response team, those working on Ebola and dozens of other infectious disease experts
(Gift article)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...

C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases

www.nytimes.com

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