Madgem Laments
@madgemlaments.bsky.social
Iowa refugee and modern day serf living in Bizzaro America fighting encroaching MAGA fascism, racism, and hate against women and LBTQIA+. Tired of getting doxed so no real smile (sorry!). #FuckTrump
Pinned
I am naming the next few years Le Merde Epoque aka #TheShits
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The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported" and urge Moscow to stop the practice.
www.reuters.com/world/us-bac...
www.reuters.com/world/us-bac...
December 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported" and urge Moscow to stop the practice.
www.reuters.com/world/us-bac...
www.reuters.com/world/us-bac...
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RIP Steve Cropper 🎸
Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight (Live, 1970)
YouTube video by 60s70sVintageRock
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December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
RIP Steve Cropper 🎸
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Which parents are the ones who get "parental rights?" In Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District (OH), it's those who want to ban books featuring any "sexuality content" or "gender ideology." Inside the school board's educationally-destructive new policy:
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
Which Parents Get "Parental Rights?" In This Ohio School, It's Those Who Hate LGBTQ+ People
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District has segregated LGBTQ+ books in the high school library, among other acts of book censorship.
bookriot.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Which parents are the ones who get "parental rights?" In Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District (OH), it's those who want to ban books featuring any "sexuality content" or "gender ideology." Inside the school board's educationally-destructive new policy:
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
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80% of online pet ads may be fake says B.C. business bureau in holiday-scam warning #BritishColumbia #SCAM
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
80% of online pet ads may be fake says B.C. business bureau in holiday-scam warning
The Better Business Bureau is warning B.C. residents to be cautious about scams this holiday season that include everything from fake puppy listings to bogus gift exchanges.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
80% of online pet ads may be fake says B.C. business bureau in holiday-scam warning #BritishColumbia #SCAM
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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NEW from me: i talked to the founders of a geothermal startup that is working on a simple (but surprisingly difficult) solution to find more geothermal energy: seek out systems deep underground that we can use for power. it's harder than you think!
A Startup Says It Has Found a Hidden Source of Geothermal Energy
Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.
www.wired.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
NEW from me: i talked to the founders of a geothermal startup that is working on a simple (but surprisingly difficult) solution to find more geothermal energy: seek out systems deep underground that we can use for power. it's harder than you think!
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This Hellenistic bronze statuette depicts a thickly-muscled craftsman, identified by his short tunic and by the wax tablets tucked into his belt. He may represent a famous or mythological figure - Daidalos, who built the labyrinth at Knossos, or the sculptor-architect Phidias. 🏺 1/
#MetMuseum 📸 me
#MetMuseum 📸 me
December 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This Hellenistic bronze statuette depicts a thickly-muscled craftsman, identified by his short tunic and by the wax tablets tucked into his belt. He may represent a famous or mythological figure - Daidalos, who built the labyrinth at Knossos, or the sculptor-architect Phidias. 🏺 1/
#MetMuseum 📸 me
#MetMuseum 📸 me
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The best part is seeing what happens when you give children a joyful way to start their day. They show up energized, confident, and connected. This is what happens when streets feel welcoming and movement is part of the morning routine. #BikeBus
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The best part is seeing what happens when you give children a joyful way to start their day. They show up energized, confident, and connected. This is what happens when streets feel welcoming and movement is part of the morning routine. #BikeBus
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America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. But their work has never been more in-demand, as weather disasters get more common. n.pr/4ploDqu
'There's no 911 for us': Inside America's elite urban search and rescue teams
America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. However, their work has never been more in demand, as weather disasters become increasingly common.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. But their work has never been more in-demand, as weather disasters get more common. n.pr/4ploDqu
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The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
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Can't think of a single perverse incentive here. Sounds great! Should definitely be partnering with news organizations!
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Can't think of a single perverse incentive here. Sounds great! Should definitely be partnering with news organizations!
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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This makes my blood run cold.
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This makes my blood run cold.
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ATTN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: The VA sent out an announcement with a link for employees to self-report their disabilities. I wouldn’t do this if I were you. They’ll likely use it to discriminate against you.
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
ATTN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: The VA sent out an announcement with a link for employees to self-report their disabilities. I wouldn’t do this if I were you. They’ll likely use it to discriminate against you.
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"An NYPD officer violated New York sanctuary city laws limiting the department’s assistance to federal immigration agencies by accepting e-mailed alerts from DHS flagging individuals facing deportation, according to a new DOI report." — via @gregbsmithnyc.bsky.social
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/03/h...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/03/h...
NYPD Violated Sanctuary City Law in Fielding Federal Intel on Immigrants, Probe Finds
The city Department of Investigation found the police department "does not fully comply with documentation and reporting requirements" regarding interactions with federal law enforcement.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"An NYPD officer violated New York sanctuary city laws limiting the department’s assistance to federal immigration agencies by accepting e-mailed alerts from DHS flagging individuals facing deportation, according to a new DOI report." — via @gregbsmithnyc.bsky.social
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/03/h...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/03/h...
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Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
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Electric cars are known for losing efficiency in the winter. However, there are many ways to mitigate these losses.
insideevs.com/features/650...
insideevs.com/features/650...
How To Maximize Your Electric Car's Range In Cold Winter Weather
Electric cars tend to lose a significant amount of range in the cold. However, there are many ways to drive more efficiently in the winter. We list several ways to gain back some range.
insideevs.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Electric cars are known for losing efficiency in the winter. However, there are many ways to mitigate these losses.
insideevs.com/features/650...
insideevs.com/features/650...
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"The city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found that Starbucks had violated the law more than half a million times since 2021 by failing to provide workers with stable schedules. More than 15,000 hourly workers are expected to receive restitution payments under the agreement."
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"The city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found that Starbucks had violated the law more than half a million times since 2021 by failing to provide workers with stable schedules. More than 15,000 hourly workers are expected to receive restitution payments under the agreement."
#UnionStrong!
I cannot count how many times my sister is forced to call work the *night* before the schedule starts because they haven’t posted it. Sometimes she would tell them that they had her closing then opening a few hours later. A freaking nightmare when working 2 pt food service jobs.
I cannot count how many times my sister is forced to call work the *night* before the schedule starts because they haven’t posted it. Sometimes she would tell them that they had her closing then opening a few hours later. A freaking nightmare when working 2 pt food service jobs.
Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#UnionStrong!
I cannot count how many times my sister is forced to call work the *night* before the schedule starts because they haven’t posted it. Sometimes she would tell them that they had her closing then opening a few hours later. A freaking nightmare when working 2 pt food service jobs.
I cannot count how many times my sister is forced to call work the *night* before the schedule starts because they haven’t posted it. Sometimes she would tell them that they had her closing then opening a few hours later. A freaking nightmare when working 2 pt food service jobs.
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Our NRA World: Texas gunslinger shoots herself in the hip while handling a gun then calls police and reports it as a drive by. It happens.
UPDATE: SAPD says early morning shooting initially reported as drive-by was self-inflicted
However, after further interviews, detectives say the woman admitted the shooting was self-inflicted and happened accidentally.
www.kens5.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our NRA World: Texas gunslinger shoots herself in the hip while handling a gun then calls police and reports it as a drive by. It happens.
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We didn’t hit it twice
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We didn’t hit it twice
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
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BREAKING: Trump’s economy.
ADP Private Payrolls unexpectedly FELL by 32,000 jobs in November
ECONOMISTS EXPECTED a GAIN of 10,000 jobs.
TERRIBLE.
ADP Private Payrolls unexpectedly FELL by 32,000 jobs in November
ECONOMISTS EXPECTED a GAIN of 10,000 jobs.
TERRIBLE.
December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
BREAKING: Trump’s economy.
ADP Private Payrolls unexpectedly FELL by 32,000 jobs in November
ECONOMISTS EXPECTED a GAIN of 10,000 jobs.
TERRIBLE.
ADP Private Payrolls unexpectedly FELL by 32,000 jobs in November
ECONOMISTS EXPECTED a GAIN of 10,000 jobs.
TERRIBLE.
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SEPTOPUS. BLOB OCTOPUS. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mystery as remains of seven-arm deep-sea octopus wash up on beach
Arms from the rarely-seen species were discovered at an Aberdeenshire national nature reserve.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
SEPTOPUS. BLOB OCTOPUS. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hundreds of millions. Wow, that's a lot. That's more than have died in every single war combined in the entire world since 1900.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Hundreds of millions. Wow, that's a lot. That's more than have died in every single war combined in the entire world since 1900.
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Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.