Emmy in Ballard
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This is Mary. Love democracy, minimalism, my dear departed Westie. Progressive Lutheran living in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.
“What Happened When My Yale Students Gave Up Their Phones for Four Weeks” …free gift link
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
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Opinion | What Happened When My Yale Students Gave Up Their Phones for Four Weeks
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
“What Happened When My Yale Students Gave Up Their Phones for Four Weeks” …free gift link
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
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This is literally one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen, anywhere.
December 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is literally one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen, anywhere.
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When Trump visited Mount Vernon in 2018, he couldn't understand why George Washington didn't name it after himself. “You’ve got to put your name on stuff or no one remembers you.” Reupping this prescient piece from @politico.com which seems pretty relevant today. www.politico.com/story/2019/0...
Trump’s ‘truly bizarre’ visit to Mt. Vernon
The 45th president — no student of history — marveled at the first president's failure to name his historic compound after himself.
www.politico.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When Trump visited Mount Vernon in 2018, he couldn't understand why George Washington didn't name it after himself. “You’ve got to put your name on stuff or no one remembers you.” Reupping this prescient piece from @politico.com which seems pretty relevant today. www.politico.com/story/2019/0...
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ICE tried to arrest a Somali woman in Minnesota and protestors de-arrested her by pelting the agents with snowballs.
This is good. We are fighting back. We are getting closer and closer to doing what we must do. ICE acts tough but they don't actually want smoke. Imagine if they weren't snowballs.
This is good. We are fighting back. We are getting closer and closer to doing what we must do. ICE acts tough but they don't actually want smoke. Imagine if they weren't snowballs.
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
ICE tried to arrest a Somali woman in Minnesota and protestors de-arrested her by pelting the agents with snowballs.
This is good. We are fighting back. We are getting closer and closer to doing what we must do. ICE acts tough but they don't actually want smoke. Imagine if they weren't snowballs.
This is good. We are fighting back. We are getting closer and closer to doing what we must do. ICE acts tough but they don't actually want smoke. Imagine if they weren't snowballs.
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This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
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Got a wonderful morning message from my buddy Colton...he knows
December 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Got a wonderful morning message from my buddy Colton...he knows
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Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
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Trump's opening words,
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
December 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Trump's opening words,
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
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“This is not dignified. This is not funny. This is way beneath the stature of the job. It’s downright weird. It’s obsessive in a weird way. Just when you think somone can’t stoop any lower, down they go.” - JFK’s niece, Maria Shriver
December 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“This is not dignified. This is not funny. This is way beneath the stature of the job. It’s downright weird. It’s obsessive in a weird way. Just when you think somone can’t stoop any lower, down they go.” - JFK’s niece, Maria Shriver
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It seems that Grok has the answers sometimes.
December 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It seems that Grok has the answers sometimes.
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It's a shell game. Trump is taking money from soldiers' housing subsidies to "give" them $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks.
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's a shell game. Trump is taking money from soldiers' housing subsidies to "give" them $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks.
Trump's 'Warrior Dividends' Are Just Rebranded Payments politicalwire.com/2025/12/18/t...
Trump's 'Warrior Dividends' Are Just Rebranded Payments
President Trump’s $1,776 checks for more than a million troops, announced last night, come from Congressionally-allocated reconciliation funds intended to subsidize housing allowances for service memb...
politicalwire.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump's 'Warrior Dividends' Are Just Rebranded Payments politicalwire.com/2025/12/18/t...
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Trump: “One year ago, our country was dead!”
The Economist, one year ago:
The Economist, one year ago:
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Trump: “One year ago, our country was dead!”
The Economist, one year ago:
The Economist, one year ago:
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Thought he was trying to sing the chorus of Seasons of Love from Rent.
December 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Thought he was trying to sing the chorus of Seasons of Love from Rent.
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Re: Trump’s lie-filled speech tonight
December 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Re: Trump’s lie-filled speech tonight
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if you didn’t bother to watch (and i did not) here’s all you need to know
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
if you didn’t bother to watch (and i did not) here’s all you need to know
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very weird feeling watching a seemingly coked out president yell at you for 20 minutes straight
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
very weird feeling watching a seemingly coked out president yell at you for 20 minutes straight
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Great speech, Trump, but I think the American people have already spoken.
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Great speech, Trump, but I think the American people have already spoken.
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“EVERYTHING IS GREAT, AND IT’S ALL BIDEN’S FAULT,” he yelled.
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“EVERYTHING IS GREAT, AND IT’S ALL BIDEN’S FAULT,” he yelled.
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After an ICE apprehension in New Holly, neighbors organized door-to-door outreach to share "Know Your Rights" info and build safety through community. Organizers say connection, not fear, keeps people protected.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports: soseaem.org/4s0vwiu #SeattleNews
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports: soseaem.org/4s0vwiu #SeattleNews
Neighbors Organize Door-to-Door Outreach After ICE Apprehension in New Holly
Organizers and volunteers canvassed New Holly homes after an ICE arrest in the area, building trust and sharing tools to help neighbors understand their rights and stay connected.
southseattleemerald.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
After an ICE apprehension in New Holly, neighbors organized door-to-door outreach to share "Know Your Rights" info and build safety through community. Organizers say connection, not fear, keeps people protected.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports: soseaem.org/4s0vwiu #SeattleNews
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports: soseaem.org/4s0vwiu #SeattleNews
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Senate News: Republicans are trying to sneak a provision into their latest government funding bill that would make it easier to sell off public lands and national parks, and may have the votes to do it. If you care about protecting your public lands, now’s the time to make it known.
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Senate News: Republicans are trying to sneak a provision into their latest government funding bill that would make it easier to sell off public lands and national parks, and may have the votes to do it. If you care about protecting your public lands, now’s the time to make it known.
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Donald Trump's remarks about Rob Reiner's murder prove that Jeffrey Epstein was right about one thing: Trump.
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Donald Trump's remarks about Rob Reiner's murder prove that Jeffrey Epstein was right about one thing: Trump.
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We kept seeing people say Trump would start a war right before the Epstein release deadline. Looks like you were right, this sure looks like Trump declaring war on Venezuela on social media, without congressional approval.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We kept seeing people say Trump would start a war right before the Epstein release deadline. Looks like you were right, this sure looks like Trump declaring war on Venezuela on social media, without congressional approval.
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