Regina Kammer
@kammerotica.bsky.social
Librarian. Art historian. Historical erotic romance writer. You're intrigued, I can tell.
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https://reginakammer.com/
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Regina Kammer
@kammerotica.bsky.social
· Nov 15
I write historical erotic romance and historical erotica often with queer characters. I have also written contemporary romance and contemporary erotica.
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Where to buy: reginakammer.com/about-2/reta...
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I don't understand how mentally challenged people keep getting elected and re-elected to the United States Senate. This isn't lack of education, it's just misfiring neurons.
December 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I don't understand how mentally challenged people keep getting elected and re-elected to the United States Senate. This isn't lack of education, it's just misfiring neurons.
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MUST WATCH: In a stunning exchange, Rep. Dan Goldman’s counsel asked Kristi Noem, “How many veterans have you deported?”
Noem replied, “We haven’t deported veterans.”
Moments later, a deported U.S. combat veteran joined the hearing by Zoom from Korea.
Noem replied, “We haven’t deported veterans.”
Moments later, a deported U.S. combat veteran joined the hearing by Zoom from Korea.
December 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
MUST WATCH: In a stunning exchange, Rep. Dan Goldman’s counsel asked Kristi Noem, “How many veterans have you deported?”
Noem replied, “We haven’t deported veterans.”
Moments later, a deported U.S. combat veteran joined the hearing by Zoom from Korea.
Noem replied, “We haven’t deported veterans.”
Moments later, a deported U.S. combat veteran joined the hearing by Zoom from Korea.
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Garcia: We've actually only reviewed about a fourth of the 95,000 photos that were actually sent to us late last night. And so as we're going through those photos.. we'll continue to put out photos in the days and weeks ahead
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Garcia: We've actually only reviewed about a fourth of the 95,000 photos that were actually sent to us late last night. And so as we're going through those photos.. we'll continue to put out photos in the days and weeks ahead
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Exactly. The full weight of the White House propaganda and legal apparatus bearing down on one day laborer and his family for months simply because the addled despot can never be wrong.
It’s really atrocious how they threw the full force of the federal government at this one guy because he embarrassed them by being innocent of everything except trying to live his life.
Only one of many, unfortunately. But he got publicity so he had to be destroyed.
Only one of many, unfortunately. But he got publicity so he had to be destroyed.
Remarkable how brutal the ruling against Trump on Abrego Garcia truly is: It details flagrant and malicious abuses of power all throughout. Trump and Stephen Miller were testing their ability to spread lawless state terror. But the court held the line. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
December 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Exactly. The full weight of the White House propaganda and legal apparatus bearing down on one day laborer and his family for months simply because the addled despot can never be wrong.
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It’s really atrocious how they threw the full force of the federal government at this one guy because he embarrassed them by being innocent of everything except trying to live his life.
Only one of many, unfortunately. But he got publicity so he had to be destroyed.
Only one of many, unfortunately. But he got publicity so he had to be destroyed.
Remarkable how brutal the ruling against Trump on Abrego Garcia truly is: It details flagrant and malicious abuses of power all throughout. Trump and Stephen Miller were testing their ability to spread lawless state terror. But the court held the line. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
Fiasco for Trump as Judge Issues Harsh Rebuke in Abrego Garcia Case
Judge Paula Xinis’s ruling temporarily freed Kilmar Abrego Garcia from custody. It also savagely indicted Trump’s lawless handling of this whole affair from start to finish.
newrepublic.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It’s really atrocious how they threw the full force of the federal government at this one guy because he embarrassed them by being innocent of everything except trying to live his life.
Only one of many, unfortunately. But he got publicity so he had to be destroyed.
Only one of many, unfortunately. But he got publicity so he had to be destroyed.
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The agency asks for comments on “whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency” among other things. So if you have something to say about that, go right ahead. Just note that your comments might be made public.
December 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The agency asks for comments on “whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency” among other things. So if you have something to say about that, go right ahead. Just note that your comments might be made public.
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All travelers from ESTA countries (yes the ones on visa waiver programs) will have to disclose 5 years of social media + huge amounts of personal data to enter the US now. All US academic associations should now meet outside the US if we want to meet our international colleagues.
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
All travelers from ESTA countries (yes the ones on visa waiver programs) will have to disclose 5 years of social media + huge amounts of personal data to enter the US now. All US academic associations should now meet outside the US if we want to meet our international colleagues.
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Here's a great emailed comment @gelbach.bsky.social posted on Bsky: bsky.app/profile/gelb...
Thanks to @bridgetdooling.bsky.social for providing info on submitting public comment on the new CBP proposal to go Soviet on visitors' social media. Here's the comment I just submitted (note that as Bridget points out, your comment could be made public, and of course it will be in govt data).
December 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Here's a great emailed comment @gelbach.bsky.social posted on Bsky: bsky.app/profile/gelb...
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This is a proposal. You can read it here: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22461.pdf
And you can comment by emailing [email protected] and referencing OMB Control Number 1651-0111 in the subject line.
And you can comment by emailing [email protected] and referencing OMB Control Number 1651-0111 in the subject line.
All travelers from ESTA countries (yes the ones on visa waiver programs) will have to disclose 5 years of social media + huge amounts of personal data to enter the US now. All US academic associations should now meet outside the US if we want to meet our international colleagues.
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
This is a proposal. You can read it here: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22461.pdf
And you can comment by emailing [email protected] and referencing OMB Control Number 1651-0111 in the subject line.
And you can comment by emailing [email protected] and referencing OMB Control Number 1651-0111 in the subject line.
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Thanks to @bridgetdooling.bsky.social for providing info on submitting public comment on the new CBP proposal to go Soviet on visitors' social media. Here's the comment I just submitted (note that as Bridget points out, your comment could be made public, and of course it will be in govt data).
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thanks to @bridgetdooling.bsky.social for providing info on submitting public comment on the new CBP proposal to go Soviet on visitors' social media. Here's the comment I just submitted (note that as Bridget points out, your comment could be made public, and of course it will be in govt data).
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My email commenting on the new "5 years of social media and your DNA etc" rule for tourists from the EU, UK, Japan etc. And suggestions for comments!
Email your comments to
[email protected]
In the Subject: line, include:
OMB Control Number 1651-0111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal
Email your comments to
[email protected]
In the Subject: line, include:
OMB Control Number 1651-0111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal
![[To] CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
[Subject] OMB Control Number 1651-0111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal
I'm writing as an individual to comment on OMB Control Number 1651-0111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal “Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).”
I am an occasional visitor to various parts of Europe, either for work or for vacation. And when foreign colleagues and friends come to visit the Chicago area, I like to show of the joys of life in my city and in the United States. I’m proud of my country.
I oppose newly proposed changes 3. Mandatory Social Media and 4. High Value Data Elements. They should be completely erased from the proposed rules.
The changes are burdensome and invasive. Five years of social media? Family member names, telephone numbers, birth dates, residencies?
These new demands will cut off Americans from their families in the ESTA approved areas like the EU, Britain, and Japan. And the rules will deter tourists from these nations, hurting our economy and US prestige across the world.
For example, the 2026 World Cup in the USA was supposed to be a huge financial boost for the USA. These changes will cut off tourists and their spending, while still saddling the USA with the costs of hosting.
The rules are also vague and overly broad. How does a visitor provide 5 years of social media? What if all of their accounts are set to private? What on social media would block entry into the USA?
This will also invite those nations to retaliate with equally odious rules on American visitors.
This also increases the USCBP’s workload, keeping them from work that actually protects the nation. Please rescind these proposed changes.
Gene Ha
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December 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
My email commenting on the new "5 years of social media and your DNA etc" rule for tourists from the EU, UK, Japan etc. And suggestions for comments!
Email your comments to
[email protected]
In the Subject: line, include:
OMB Control Number 1651-0111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal
Email your comments to
[email protected]
In the Subject: line, include:
OMB Control Number 1651-0111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal
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The US State Department plans to demand visitors from the EU, Japan, Britain etc submit 5 YEARS of social media, DNA samples, 10 years of work & personal email addresses.
THE most important thing to know? US citizens have until February 9, 2025 to submit public comments! Short URL: is.gd/DfVM5M
THE most important thing to know? US citizens have until February 9, 2025 to submit public comments! Short URL: is.gd/DfVM5M
December 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The US State Department plans to demand visitors from the EU, Japan, Britain etc submit 5 YEARS of social media, DNA samples, 10 years of work & personal email addresses.
THE most important thing to know? US citizens have until February 9, 2025 to submit public comments! Short URL: is.gd/DfVM5M
THE most important thing to know? US citizens have until February 9, 2025 to submit public comments! Short URL: is.gd/DfVM5M
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December 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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All books in the sale are 25%-100% off!
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All my books are 50-75% off! Grab discounted historical romance, contemporary romance, & erotica from 8 Dec 2025 through 1 Jan 2026.
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All books in the sale are 25%-100% off!
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“Let’s begin with the most obvious truth:
Any American leader who calls American citizens “the enemy” has forfeited the right to lead them.
Period. No asterisks. No fine print.
Because the minute you label your own population an internal threat… the minute you start using “enemy,” “traitor,…”
Any American leader who calls American citizens “the enemy” has forfeited the right to lead them.
Period. No asterisks. No fine print.
Because the minute you label your own population an internal threat… the minute you start using “enemy,” “traitor,…”
The Most Dangerous Words Trump Has Ever Spoken: Forget the indictments, the chaos, the circus. This is the moment Trump said the quiet part out loud...and the GOP acted like it was normal.👇
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www.jackhopkinsnow.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“Let’s begin with the most obvious truth:
Any American leader who calls American citizens “the enemy” has forfeited the right to lead them.
Period. No asterisks. No fine print.
Because the minute you label your own population an internal threat… the minute you start using “enemy,” “traitor,…”
Any American leader who calls American citizens “the enemy” has forfeited the right to lead them.
Period. No asterisks. No fine print.
Because the minute you label your own population an internal threat… the minute you start using “enemy,” “traitor,…”
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Wow, “French marine archaeologists have discovered a massive undersea wall off the coast of Brittany, dating from around 5,000 BC”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France
The 120 metre wall was either a fish-trap or a dyke for protection against rising sea-levels, archeologists believe.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Wow, “French marine archaeologists have discovered a massive undersea wall off the coast of Brittany, dating from around 5,000 BC”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
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Screams of romance scholar rage
December 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Screams of romance scholar rage
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ROAD CLOSED MEANS THE ROAD IS CLOSED
We still have several highways around the region closed with water over the highway. We close roads for your safety and for the safety of crews working to reopen the roads.
Remember, it doesn't take much to go from a splash to a stall.
We still have several highways around the region closed with water over the highway. We close roads for your safety and for the safety of crews working to reopen the roads.
Remember, it doesn't take much to go from a splash to a stall.
December 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
ROAD CLOSED MEANS THE ROAD IS CLOSED
We still have several highways around the region closed with water over the highway. We close roads for your safety and for the safety of crews working to reopen the roads.
Remember, it doesn't take much to go from a splash to a stall.
We still have several highways around the region closed with water over the highway. We close roads for your safety and for the safety of crews working to reopen the roads.
Remember, it doesn't take much to go from a splash to a stall.
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The legal fight over Virginia board appointments is over.
The 22 Youngkin picks rejected by Democrats will not join their respective university boards, handing Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger a chance to immediately reshape VA higher ed.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
The 22 Youngkin picks rejected by Democrats will not join their respective university boards, handing Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger a chance to immediately reshape VA higher ed.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
Youngkin Loses Battle Over Board Picks
The legal battle over whether Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin’s university board appointees will take their seats is over after a judge set a trial for 2026, Virginia Business reported. Governor-elec...
www.insidehighered.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The legal fight over Virginia board appointments is over.
The 22 Youngkin picks rejected by Democrats will not join their respective university boards, handing Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger a chance to immediately reshape VA higher ed.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
The 22 Youngkin picks rejected by Democrats will not join their respective university boards, handing Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger a chance to immediately reshape VA higher ed.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The Trump administration urged an appeals court to block a judge from holding hearings next week on whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should be held in contempt for the March deportation of two plane loads of alleged Venezuelan gang members. W/ David Voreacos:
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www.bloomberg.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Trump administration urged an appeals court to block a judge from holding hearings next week on whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should be held in contempt for the March deportation of two plane loads of alleged Venezuelan gang members. W/ David Voreacos:
buff.ly/2BK6zDO
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Washington state, we are not out of the woods yet. Please continue to follow local authorities for the latest info regarding safety updates.
Let's stay alert and look out for our neighbors. We get through this together.
Let's stay alert and look out for our neighbors. We get through this together.
December 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Washington state, we are not out of the woods yet. Please continue to follow local authorities for the latest info regarding safety updates.
Let's stay alert and look out for our neighbors. We get through this together.
Let's stay alert and look out for our neighbors. We get through this together.
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The Roman shipwreck at Comacchio, Italy, is over 21 m long and 5.62 m wide. It was discovered in 1980 during the maintenance of a drainage canal. The vessel was loaded with amphorae, lead ingots, and boxwood logs. It dates to the 1st c. BC.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Roman shipwreck at Comacchio, Italy, is over 21 m long and 5.62 m wide. It was discovered in 1980 during the maintenance of a drainage canal. The vessel was loaded with amphorae, lead ingots, and boxwood logs. It dates to the 1st c. BC.
📷Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici Emilia Romagna
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📷Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici Emilia Romagna
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