Francine McKenna
@fmckenna.bsky.social
Teacher/writer/speaker/reader. CPA. Using tools so tools can’t use me. Dogs rule! She/her Kundera: “In the sunset of dissolution, everything is illuminated by the aura of nostalgia.” I Dig. https://TheDig.Substack.com @retheauditors Chgo-born, Philly-based
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You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)
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when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
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November 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Added note: the Trump family is *heavily* connected to DATCOs. In an August newsletter I outlined the 5–6 DATCOs linked to the Trump family. Since then, Trump-linked World Liberty Financial and Fight Fight Fight LLC have also launched treasury strategies, bringing the total to 7–8.
![This will be either the fifth or sixth Trump family-owned or -linked crypto treasury company, in addition to American Bitcoin,a Trump Media & Technology Group (which itself acquired a substantial bitcoin treasury earlier this month [I90]),b Metaplanet,c and ALT5 Sigma.d Donald Trump Jr. was previously a major shareholder in Thumzup Media;e he sold some or all of his shares,7 though some crypto news outlets continue to describe him as involved with the company.8](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:exrxvyu6bpoym6mbnctke5tn/bafkreibsqxobujlbza7wmtfksht5tyn3lmno7lbbfkg6zvuu23iel6jicy@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Added note: the Trump family is *heavily* connected to DATCOs. In an August newsletter I outlined the 5–6 DATCOs linked to the Trump family. Since then, Trump-linked World Liberty Financial and Fight Fight Fight LLC have also launched treasury strategies, bringing the total to 7–8.
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🚨🚨HOLY SHIT‼️Robert De Niro just went scorched earth on “Dirty Donald” and his administration and it is delicious to watch. This is how you pushback on this fascist regime. Thank you calling out these anti-American fools for the invasive species that they are. Must watch🔥💥🔥
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🚨🚨HOLY SHIT‼️Robert De Niro just went scorched earth on “Dirty Donald” and his administration and it is delicious to watch. This is how you pushback on this fascist regime. Thank you calling out these anti-American fools for the invasive species that they are. Must watch🔥💥🔥
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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“”My mother taught me the importance of compassion and community, and I can’t think of a better way to honor her than by helping to ensure those in need can obtain the most advanced neurological care available,” Michael Jordan said in a written statement.”
Michael Jordan Donates $10M To North Carolina Medical Center
Jordan donated $10 million to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, which will be renamed after his mother, Deloris.
www.blackenterprise.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“”My mother taught me the importance of compassion and community, and I can’t think of a better way to honor her than by helping to ensure those in need can obtain the most advanced neurological care available,” Michael Jordan said in a written statement.”
Those times I stayed at the InterContinental in Caracas…
a little boy is standing in front of a cemetery .
Alt: a little boy is standing in front of a cemetery shaking mini maracas
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Those times I stayed at the InterContinental in Caracas…
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This kind of story pulls me temporarily out of retirement and away from bear hunting. chicago.suntimes.com/outdoors/202...
Leo Garza reels in record walleye in Chicago
The walleye weighed in at 14.3 pounds on a certified scale
chicago.suntimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This kind of story pulls me temporarily out of retirement and away from bear hunting. chicago.suntimes.com/outdoors/202...
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DOGE was created for data theft and infrastructure dismantling and it wildly succeeded on both counts within the first few weeks of its existence. It will take a generation to rebuild what it destroyed and the breach of data is unprecedented.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
DOGE was created for data theft and infrastructure dismantling and it wildly succeeded on both counts within the first few weeks of its existence. It will take a generation to rebuild what it destroyed and the breach of data is unprecedented.
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Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
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A @nytimes.com investigation has found that state prison guards have been credibly accused of engaging in such behavior — putting inmates in restraints and then assaulting them — far more often than was previously known.
Restrained, Beaten, Asphyxiated: New York Prison Guards’ Brutality Grows
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A @nytimes.com investigation has found that state prison guards have been credibly accused of engaging in such behavior — putting inmates in restraints and then assaulting them — far more often than was previously known.
My friend @ousvyatsky.bskysocial and I are quoted. Gift link. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The AI Industry Is Built on a Big Unproven Assumption
In addition to the projections about reaching artificial general intelligence and replacing millions of human workers, there’s the mundane matter of how long AI chips will last.
www.bloomberg.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
My friend @ousvyatsky.bskysocial and I are quoted. Gift link. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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A W. Philly apartment building was destroyed in a suspected arson right after its tenants were evicted and the building sold to shell company. What is this, the ‘70s? Great reporting by Ryan Briggs and William Bender. www.inquirer.com/news/phil-pu...
Landlord Phil Pulley transferred ownership of West Philly apartments days before suspected arson, records show
Property records show the notorious landlord signed a deed transfer two days before the June 2025 fire. The new owners are now demolishing the building.
www.inquirer.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A W. Philly apartment building was destroyed in a suspected arson right after its tenants were evicted and the building sold to shell company. What is this, the ‘70s? Great reporting by Ryan Briggs and William Bender. www.inquirer.com/news/phil-pu...
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8-y/o Bellarina listed for medical - shelter diagnosed as diabetic & started treatment. Surrendered b/c owner cannot afford a vet. Shy, sensitive & sweet. Available to foster or adopt by 11/25: nycacc.app#/browse/240474
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
8-y/o Bellarina listed for medical - shelter diagnosed as diabetic & started treatment. Surrendered b/c owner cannot afford a vet. Shy, sensitive & sweet. Available to foster or adopt by 11/25: nycacc.app#/browse/240474
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A video from inside a Border Patrol vehicle shows agents chasing a US citizen for filming them. The citizen refused to get out when they illegally ordered him to stop. The agents say: "This is great." "This is fun." "He's going to get shot."
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A video from inside a Border Patrol vehicle shows agents chasing a US citizen for filming them. The citizen refused to get out when they illegally ordered him to stop. The agents say: "This is great." "This is fun." "He's going to get shot."
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They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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🎁WSJ: Kahn and Indyke "are among the beneficiaries of a major trust that will collect his remaining assets after all claims against the estate are resolved, called the 1953 Trust."
The Feds never questioned them in the Epstein investigation.
The Feds never questioned them in the Epstein investigation.
The CPA and the Lawyer Who Served Jeffrey Epstein—and Control His Fortune and Secrets
Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke worked for the convicted sex offender for years. The men deny they knew about Epstein’s crimes.
www.wsj.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
🎁WSJ: Kahn and Indyke "are among the beneficiaries of a major trust that will collect his remaining assets after all claims against the estate are resolved, called the 1953 Trust."
The Feds never questioned them in the Epstein investigation.
The Feds never questioned them in the Epstein investigation.
Rounding the turn Philly Marathon near 6 mile mark. Everyone still fresh and the crowds are roaring under my windows. Weather is perfect. #NotRunningWatching
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Rounding the turn Philly Marathon near 6 mile mark. Everyone still fresh and the crowds are roaring under my windows. Weather is perfect. #NotRunningWatching
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A floor a day, everyday...that's what we do.
November 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A floor a day, everyday...that's what we do.
A little bit goes a long way for those who are struggling those holiday season. #SoOthersMightEat
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November 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A little bit goes a long way for those who are struggling those holiday season. #SoOthersMightEat
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from government by consultant to government by consultants using generative AI.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
from government by consultant to government by consultants using generative AI.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
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There’s a great children’s book about this too, called Brave Girl. My girls now love running around the house shouting “general strike” in Yiddish [kvells]
www.harpercollins.com/products/bra...
www.harpercollins.com/products/bra...
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There’s a great children’s book about this too, called Brave Girl. My girls now love running around the house shouting “general strike” in Yiddish [kvells]
www.harpercollins.com/products/bra...
www.harpercollins.com/products/bra...
She’s not a journalist. She’s a Kardashian.
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
She’s not a journalist. She’s a Kardashian.
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This is a wonderful time to support journalists who do the work, don’t fuck sources, and actually have moral clarity.
i promise i don’t mean to high horse this but if you’re thinking about giving lizza ten bucks there are a lot of good independent journalists whose work you could subscribe to for a month instead
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This is a wonderful time to support journalists who do the work, don’t fuck sources, and actually have moral clarity.