Graple12
@graple12.bsky.social
To be Southern means respectfully strong minded, polite 2 a fault, where bar-b-q, sweet tea & football are darn near a religion. Avid Ravens fan! UNC Tarheel & ECU Pirate Fan! Dog lover! Retired U.S. History teacher. #BlueCrew #TheResistence #SaveDemocracy
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This Valentine's Day, don't buy anything from corporations!
Show her you care by buying from a Mom & Pops store or people posted on the streets.
Personally, the Flower district businesses in Los Angeles have been hit hard economically: I'll be supporting them and random people on the streets.
I❤️LA
Show her you care by buying from a Mom & Pops store or people posted on the streets.
Personally, the Flower district businesses in Los Angeles have been hit hard economically: I'll be supporting them and random people on the streets.
I❤️LA
February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
This Valentine's Day, don't buy anything from corporations!
Show her you care by buying from a Mom & Pops store or people posted on the streets.
Personally, the Flower district businesses in Los Angeles have been hit hard economically: I'll be supporting them and random people on the streets.
I❤️LA
Show her you care by buying from a Mom & Pops store or people posted on the streets.
Personally, the Flower district businesses in Los Angeles have been hit hard economically: I'll be supporting them and random people on the streets.
I❤️LA
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Her behavior was outrageous. If I was called to testify in front of congress and acted like that, the Capitol Police would have drug me out of there
February 14, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Her behavior was outrageous. If I was called to testify in front of congress and acted like that, the Capitol Police would have drug me out of there
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Leonard Leo is a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office.
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
(Published Oct. 2023)
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
(Published Oct. 2023)
We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority
The inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that remade the American legal system — and what he plans to do next.
www.propublica.org
February 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Leonard Leo is a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office.
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
(Published Oct. 2023)
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
(Published Oct. 2023)
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche admits that the DOJ excluded all images showing “death, physical abuse, or injury” from yesterday’s Epstein files release.
DEATH? The truth is probably far worse than anyone can imagine.
DEATH? The truth is probably far worse than anyone can imagine.
February 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche admits that the DOJ excluded all images showing “death, physical abuse, or injury” from yesterday’s Epstein files release.
DEATH? The truth is probably far worse than anyone can imagine.
DEATH? The truth is probably far worse than anyone can imagine.
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It’s been five years since Winter Storm Uri, where more than ten million Texans lost power and hundreds died as a result of a failed electric grid.
The federal government has a responsibility to #ConnectTheGrid and deliver power to the people.
The federal government has a responsibility to #ConnectTheGrid and deliver power to the people.
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
It’s been five years since Winter Storm Uri, where more than ten million Texans lost power and hundreds died as a result of a failed electric grid.
The federal government has a responsibility to #ConnectTheGrid and deliver power to the people.
The federal government has a responsibility to #ConnectTheGrid and deliver power to the people.
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Koh: I wish that Kristi Noem had as much passion for homeland security as she has passion for Corey Lewandowski.
February 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Koh: I wish that Kristi Noem had as much passion for homeland security as she has passion for Corey Lewandowski.
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This is concerning, that a rep feels they must post this. A lot in our coalition has felt the same way and worried about it, but didn’t think we’d be here publicly.
February 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
This is concerning, that a rep feels they must post this. A lot in our coalition has felt the same way and worried about it, but didn’t think we’d be here publicly.
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We all know Pam Bondi is full of shit about literally everything, but I’m revisiting this because people need to understand the real Culver City.
And Pam Bondi needs to keep all of Los Angeles out of her mouth.
And Pam Bondi needs to keep all of Los Angeles out of her mouth.
February 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
We all know Pam Bondi is full of shit about literally everything, but I’m revisiting this because people need to understand the real Culver City.
And Pam Bondi needs to keep all of Los Angeles out of her mouth.
And Pam Bondi needs to keep all of Los Angeles out of her mouth.
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In a pay-to-play system you can get as many as you want…as long as you have the money for it.
February 14, 2026 at 3:57 AM
In a pay-to-play system you can get as many as you want…as long as you have the money for it.
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The university issued a campus lockdown at about 9:15 p.m., according to officials, who said in a statement that they have asked the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to investigate.
Shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded at South Carolina State University - UPI.com
Two people are dead and a third is wounded following a shooting on the campus of South Carolina State University, officials said.
www.upi.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The university issued a campus lockdown at about 9:15 p.m., according to officials, who said in a statement that they have asked the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to investigate.
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The default assumption should be that they’re lying
February 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The default assumption should be that they’re lying
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Now ICE arrested a doctor who was on his way to perform heart surgery.
ICE is now affecting the healthcare system by going after doctors & nurses. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
ICE is now affecting the healthcare system by going after doctors & nurses. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Now ICE arrested a doctor who was on his way to perform heart surgery.
ICE is now affecting the healthcare system by going after doctors & nurses. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
ICE is now affecting the healthcare system by going after doctors & nurses. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
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It’s unclear if the person who sent the email was running for office.
Epstein Files Email Shows Redacted ‘Political Figure’ Bragging About Exceeding Jeb Bush In Votes, Khanna Says
It’s unclear if the person who sent the email was running for office.
www.forbes.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 AM
It’s unclear if the person who sent the email was running for office.
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The most corrupt pro-Putin president in US history endorses the most corrupt pro-Putin leader in Europe.
February 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The most corrupt pro-Putin president in US history endorses the most corrupt pro-Putin leader in Europe.
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Same, Lady Gaga.
Same.
Same.
February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Same, Lady Gaga.
Same.
Same.
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Just a couple of guys hanging out at a fun campaign event tonight, talking about how we’re gonna make sure those responsible see the appropriate consequences
(check the alt text if the lighting throws you off)
(check the alt text if the lighting throws you off)
February 14, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Just a couple of guys hanging out at a fun campaign event tonight, talking about how we’re gonna make sure those responsible see the appropriate consequences
(check the alt text if the lighting throws you off)
(check the alt text if the lighting throws you off)
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I hope people are paying attention to what ICE is up to now. They are going to have a show of force in every state before the midterms.
February 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I hope people are paying attention to what ICE is up to now. They are going to have a show of force in every state before the midterms.
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Regulations are what keeps ordinary Americans healthy and, often, alive.
It took spoiled meat and rodent droppings out of our food. It took harmful lead out of our gasoline and paint. It took poison out of our water.
Deregulation only achieves one goal: making rich corporations richer.
It took spoiled meat and rodent droppings out of our food. It took harmful lead out of our gasoline and paint. It took poison out of our water.
Deregulation only achieves one goal: making rich corporations richer.
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Regulations are what keeps ordinary Americans healthy and, often, alive.
It took spoiled meat and rodent droppings out of our food. It took harmful lead out of our gasoline and paint. It took poison out of our water.
Deregulation only achieves one goal: making rich corporations richer.
It took spoiled meat and rodent droppings out of our food. It took harmful lead out of our gasoline and paint. It took poison out of our water.
Deregulation only achieves one goal: making rich corporations richer.
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DC US Attorney, Jeanine Pirro, FAILS to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers, clocking yet another loss for the Trump DOJ.
I’ve got the details into Pirro’s incompetent hires that couldn’t secure an indictment & how these lawyers just push Trump’s retribution campaign.
youtu.be/U3or612Ysi0?...
I’ve got the details into Pirro’s incompetent hires that couldn’t secure an indictment & how these lawyers just push Trump’s retribution campaign.
youtu.be/U3or612Ysi0?...
Trump DOJ SUFFERS MAJOR LOSS After Grand Jury REJECTION
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
DC US Attorney, Jeanine Pirro, FAILS to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers, clocking yet another loss for the Trump DOJ.
I’ve got the details into Pirro’s incompetent hires that couldn’t secure an indictment & how these lawyers just push Trump’s retribution campaign.
youtu.be/U3or612Ysi0?...
I’ve got the details into Pirro’s incompetent hires that couldn’t secure an indictment & how these lawyers just push Trump’s retribution campaign.
youtu.be/U3or612Ysi0?...
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After decades of recovery, southern right whales are showing signs of a climate-driven decline in breeding rates, which scientists say is a “warning signal” about changes in the Southern Ocean.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise ‘warning signal’
Lead author of Australian study says breeding slowdown is linked to climate-driven changes in ‘magnificent’ whale’s foraging grounds
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
After decades of recovery, southern right whales are showing signs of a climate-driven decline in breeding rates, which scientists say is a “warning signal” about changes in the Southern Ocean.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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So athletes can make political statements during their interviews but not on their helmets? Am I missing something? Is it just Ukrainians that are being targeted? So many questions and all of them lead to...WTF?!?
February 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
So athletes can make political statements during their interviews but not on their helmets? Am I missing something? Is it just Ukrainians that are being targeted? So many questions and all of them lead to...WTF?!?
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He knew what it would cost and did it anyway so the suffering of his people would not be ignored.
Real courage is choosing conscience over the game and using your platform for those who have no voice.
Slava Ukraini.
Real courage is choosing conscience over the game and using your platform for those who have no voice.
Slava Ukraini.
a heart in a field with the words peace for ukraine above it
ALT: a heart in a field with the words peace for ukraine above it
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
He knew what it would cost and did it anyway so the suffering of his people would not be ignored.
Real courage is choosing conscience over the game and using your platform for those who have no voice.
Slava Ukraini.
Real courage is choosing conscience over the game and using your platform for those who have no voice.
Slava Ukraini.
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TRAGIC: A mother was killed and her 12-year-old daughter shot in a domestic violence shooting in D.C.
This is a devastating reminder that when abusers have access to guns, the risk of death skyrockets. We must do better to protect survivors & families.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/w...
This is a devastating reminder that when abusers have access to guns, the risk of death skyrockets. We must do better to protect survivors & families.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/w...
‘An entire family is destroyed: Man kills woman, shoots 12-year-old in NW DC before fleeing with son
A 12-year-old girl who was shot is expected to survive, and the boy was found safe with relatives in Prince George’s County.
www.nbcwashington.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
TRAGIC: A mother was killed and her 12-year-old daughter shot in a domestic violence shooting in D.C.
This is a devastating reminder that when abusers have access to guns, the risk of death skyrockets. We must do better to protect survivors & families.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/w...
This is a devastating reminder that when abusers have access to guns, the risk of death skyrockets. We must do better to protect survivors & families.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/w...
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Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing war against Russia.
Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified From Winter Olympics Event Over Helmet Depicting People Killed In War With Russia
Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing war against Russia.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing war against Russia.