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Madreflections

@madreflections.bsky.social

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Writer, published author, plant eater, science & astronomy devotee, equality for all, computer tech, and follower of delusional comedians and literary geniuses, also to add a bit of silliness to this world.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 12d

Ok folks, always fact check before posting. I was caught up in misleading posts. 🫤 #factcheck #truth #truthisstrangerthanfiction

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15h

ARIZONA AG: “.. Arizona’s right to a full delegation, and the right of the residents of CD 7 to representation from the person they recently voted for, are not up for debate ..”

@politico.com #AZ07
www.politico.com/live-updates...

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 15h

If he is winning left women, they were never left leaning to begin with. They were middle or right all along.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

reasonsvoice.bsky.social @reasonsvoice.bsky.social · 1d

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Holly Guise ❄️ @hollyguise.bsky.social · 1d

“About 1,400 survivors were staying at community shelters”

The typhoon really brought damage to entire Alaska Native communities in Western Alaska

Climate change is severely impacting land, waters, and Indigenous communities

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Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities

A Coast Guard commander recounts scenes of Alaskans swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the night, in search of debris to hold onto.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 21h

The vice president of the United States is a clownish dipshit, Exhibit 64,532

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

This is the way.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

"Support the troops, y'all!"

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 19h

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

x.com/GovPressOffi... #gavinnewsom #shutdown

Governor Newsom Press Office on X: "GOOD NEWS PATRIOTS! WITH WASHINGTON SHUT DOWN, I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM NOW THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. MY PLATFORM IS VERY SIMPLE: HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS (NO MEASLES!), FREE SCHOOL MEALS (WOW PUDDING FOR EVERYONE), FREE CHILDCARE (THE MOMS LOVE ME! MORE BABIES!!)" / X

GOOD NEWS PATRIOTS! WITH WASHINGTON SHUT DOWN, I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM NOW THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. MY PLATFORM IS VERY SIMPLE: HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS (NO MEASLES!), FREE SCHOOL MEALS (WOW PUDDING FOR EVERYONE), FREE CHILDCARE (THE MOMS LOVE ME! MORE BABIES!!)

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

It bears repeating. Focus on solutions, not the problem. Live your dreams despite what's going on elsewhere.
#resistance #happiness

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction. n.pr/4oh42lZ

3 share Nobel Prize in Economics for work on technology, growth and creative destruction

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

I am curious as to who researched this.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

I don't trust their data at this point in time. I live in one of those cities.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

I live in a red state but I did not vote red! All humans deserve dignity and assistance when necessary.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

a group of south park characters sitting at a table with the words " we should be " in white letters

ALT: a group of south park characters sitting at a table with the words " we should be " in white letters

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 1d

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A dissertation on Columbus day and the government's racist executive orders. #Columbus #indigenouspeople

October 12, 2025

On October 9, President Donald J.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 2d

#Columbusday #indigenouspeoplesday #colonization

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 2d

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In Otter News brings you hilarious Steve the Otter memes, quirky mugs, and otter-themed gifts. Perfect for animal lovers and office humour fans.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 2d

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It took an attorney to explain free speech to the officers. 3 more years of this? ##freespeech #freeexpression #resistance

LetsGetIntoIt2025 (@letsgetintoit2025)

Chicago attorney Robert Held took to a megaphone to address police officers on behalf of the protesters. There was a standoff that lasted about an hour. Police were instructing protesters to dispers...

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 3d

www.cnn.com/2025/10/11/e... She was only 79. She was such a good actress. #dianekeaton

Actress Diane Keaton has died at 79 | CNN

Diane Keaton, known for her unique brand of comedic timing and inimitable style, has died.

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Madreflections @madreflections.bsky.social · 3d

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I thought this was a joke. We can't afford Healthcare but he can build a massive arch?
#arch #250thanniversary #proposedarch #resistance

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6d

Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 6d

#WarRavagedPortland

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