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Lyra Bérénice
@lyrabee.bsky.social
· Apr 15
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5 Calls curates a list of the most important current issues with details about those issues and suggested scripts when contacting your representatives.
5 Calls curates a list of the most important current issues with details about those issues and suggested scripts when contacting your representatives.
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This.
If incumbent Democrats won’t stand up and push back, challengers will—and should—fill that space.
If incumbent Democrats won’t stand up and push back, challengers will—and should—fill that space.
This is how it's done. If incumbent Democrats won't do the job, their primary challengers can and will use this to make sure someone else does
The Republican Congress has chosen to give away its authority and power and now we are being told Trump plans to occupy Venezuela. We don't cry for Maduro. We demand the following of our laws and Constitution. He is already threatening Mexico and Cuba will be next. Ann Wagner is silent.
January 4, 2026 at 4:30 AM
This.
If incumbent Democrats won’t stand up and push back, challengers will—and should—fill that space.
If incumbent Democrats won’t stand up and push back, challengers will—and should—fill that space.
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This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
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Hard to watch US TV media discussing how the US might occupy and run a foreign country as if it’s a perfectly normal political development.
January 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Hard to watch US TV media discussing how the US might occupy and run a foreign country as if it’s a perfectly normal political development.
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Your umpteenth reminder that Congress could have stopped this madness five dozen times over in the last year.
They still could.
They choose not to.
202-224-3121
They still could.
They choose not to.
202-224-3121
January 4, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Your umpteenth reminder that Congress could have stopped this madness five dozen times over in the last year.
They still could.
They choose not to.
202-224-3121
They still could.
They choose not to.
202-224-3121
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And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
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@jayapal.house.gov + Massie's bipartisan effort to end the 2001 AUMF isn't getting sufficient attention + support.
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
Jayapal, Massie Lead Bipartisan Effort to Repeal 2001 AUMF, End Forever Wars - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Thomas Massie (KY-04) are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers to fully repeal the 2001 Authorized Use of Military Force (AUMF). ...
jayapal.house.gov
January 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM
@jayapal.house.gov + Massie's bipartisan effort to end the 2001 AUMF isn't getting sufficient attention + support.
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
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I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.”
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.”
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
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Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
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January 4, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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Remember when tech companies vowed to do more to stop the flow of disinformation on their platforms?
Instead, courtesy of genAI and lax moderation, it's never been harder to discern what's real from what isn't -- especially during breaking news events like today. From @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Instead, courtesy of genAI and lax moderation, it's never been harder to discern what's real from what isn't -- especially during breaking news events like today. From @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro's Capture
From seemingly AI-generated videos to the recirculation of old footage, TikTok, Instagram, and X did little to stop the onslaught of misleading posts in the wake of the US invasion of Venezuela.
www.wired.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Remember when tech companies vowed to do more to stop the flow of disinformation on their platforms?
Instead, courtesy of genAI and lax moderation, it's never been harder to discern what's real from what isn't -- especially during breaking news events like today. From @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Instead, courtesy of genAI and lax moderation, it's never been harder to discern what's real from what isn't -- especially during breaking news events like today. From @davidgilbert.bsky.social
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Very important signal here. You can say it's abt oil. And part of it is. But the White House is actually being forced to strongarm the oil companies to get involved. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Trump admin sends tough private message to oil companies on Venezuela
The White House has told companies they must rebuild Venezuela's crude-pumping infrastructure if they want compensation for assets seized by Caracas.
www.politico.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Very important signal here. You can say it's abt oil. And part of it is. But the White House is actually being forced to strongarm the oil companies to get involved. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
January 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces
The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.
gothamist.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
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Donald Trump is now reposting videos on Truth Social suggesting that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had Melissa Hortman assassinated.
This is objectively evil, and calling it out should not be political.
This is objectively evil, and calling it out should not be political.
January 3, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Donald Trump is now reposting videos on Truth Social suggesting that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had Melissa Hortman assassinated.
This is objectively evil, and calling it out should not be political.
This is objectively evil, and calling it out should not be political.
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🌍 EPA cuts mentions of humans from webpage on climate change causes
👉 goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/3LgiU6j
🌟 Scientific integrity is essential for informed public decisions. Subscribe to #PowerToThePeopleNews for climate reporting rooted in facts and transparency.
👉 goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/3LgiU6j
🌟 Scientific integrity is essential for informed public decisions. Subscribe to #PowerToThePeopleNews for climate reporting rooted in facts and transparency.
January 3, 2026 at 11:07 PM
🌍 EPA cuts mentions of humans from webpage on climate change causes
👉 goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/3LgiU6j
🌟 Scientific integrity is essential for informed public decisions. Subscribe to #PowerToThePeopleNews for climate reporting rooted in facts and transparency.
👉 goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/3LgiU6j
🌟 Scientific integrity is essential for informed public decisions. Subscribe to #PowerToThePeopleNews for climate reporting rooted in facts and transparency.
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While pundits throw sarcasm and satire at Der Shitler's wall of psychopathic sadism, the rest of the world is wondering how long it will take to reach critical WWIII mass...
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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It’s in the plan. China gets Asia. Russia gets Europe. US gets Americas. But not all plans work. Bc people.
January 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It’s in the plan. China gets Asia. Russia gets Europe. US gets Americas. But not all plans work. Bc people.
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If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
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People want to live more and drive less.
Arlington’s metro corridors “comprise only 11% of the county’s land but half of its tax base,” she said.
“People want to be near other people,” Cristol said.
www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/02/n...
Arlington’s metro corridors “comprise only 11% of the county’s land but half of its tax base,” she said.
“People want to be near other people,” Cristol said.
www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/02/n...
N. Va. officials prepare to make statewide appeal for dedicated transit funding in 2026 | FFXnow
A key Tysons leader is working to ensure state leaders provide dedicated new funding for transit that she says will help the region thrive. "Transit in Northern Virginia is cool again," said Katie Cri...
www.ffxnow.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
People want to live more and drive less.
Arlington’s metro corridors “comprise only 11% of the county’s land but half of its tax base,” she said.
“People want to be near other people,” Cristol said.
www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/02/n...
Arlington’s metro corridors “comprise only 11% of the county’s land but half of its tax base,” she said.
“People want to be near other people,” Cristol said.
www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/02/n...
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It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
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Which can only be authorized by Congress
Trump: "I think we had nobody killed, I have to say, because a couple guys were hit ... it's a war"
January 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Which can only be authorized by Congress
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Trump on Democrats: "They should say 'great job.' They shouldn't say, 'Oh gee, maybe it's not constitutional.' You know, the same old stuff that we've been hearing for years and years and years."
January 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Trump on Democrats: "They should say 'great job.' They shouldn't say, 'Oh gee, maybe it's not constitutional.' You know, the same old stuff that we've been hearing for years and years and years."
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And there it is:
FOX & FRIENDS: What do you see as the future of Venezuela's oil industry?
TRUMP: Well I see that we're gonna be very strongly involved in it. That's all. What can I say. We have the greatest oil companies in the world.
TRUMP: Well I see that we're gonna be very strongly involved in it. That's all. What can I say. We have the greatest oil companies in the world.
January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
And there it is:
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We will either end fossil fuel dependency and the predatory extractivist basis of global production, or they will end us through wars and ecological collapse - all at the same time.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
We will either end fossil fuel dependency and the predatory extractivist basis of global production, or they will end us through wars and ecological collapse - all at the same time.