Jeff Martens
@martensjd.bsky.social
Retired computer scientist, avid reader, dabble in mathematics, hike. If we work together, we can slow climate change. I oppose fascism, racism, sexism, and the like. Big fan of the rule of law. I also endorse kindness and honesty.
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Momentum builds for new leadership!
Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Progressive group MoveOn calls on Schumer to step aside
"Inexplicably, some Senate Democrats, under Leader Schumer's watch, decided to surrender."
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Momentum builds for new leadership!
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
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The Trump administration has talked about using the National Guard to help with mass deportations and immigration enforcement.
"There is no way I would participate in that," says J.
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The Trump administration has talked about using the National Guard to help with mass deportations and immigration enforcement.
"There is no way I would participate in that," says J.
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
The Trump administration has talked about using the National Guard to help with mass deportations and immigration enforcement.
"There is no way I would participate in that," says J.
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
The Trump administration has talked about using the National Guard to help with mass deportations and immigration enforcement.
"There is no way I would participate in that," says J.
James O'Brien on the BBC-Trump edit scandal www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oXG...
BBC boss Tim Davie resigns over Trump documentary edit
YouTube video by LBC
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November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
James O'Brien on the BBC-Trump edit scandal www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oXG...
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Every day we get closer to a “let them eat lobster” moment.
Contrast this with the video I just posted of Americans standing in food lines this weekend, in the rain and cold.
Don't have to wonder where the SNAP funds are.
Don't have to wonder where the SNAP funds are.
November 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Every day we get closer to a “let them eat lobster” moment.
ICE Thievery
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ICE is keeping folks' jewelry, passports, valuables. What you need to know.
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
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November 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
ICE Thievery
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE5N...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE5N...
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There is something deeply broken about an economy that creates trillionaires while people get buried under the cost of living and 42 million go hungry. The ultra-rich should realize that my Billionaires Income Tax, aimed at ensuring they pay their fair share, represents the moderate path forward.
Tesla shareholders have approved a pay package that could make CEO Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, the world’s first trillionaire. https://cnn.it/43KZnkA
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
There is something deeply broken about an economy that creates trillionaires while people get buried under the cost of living and 42 million go hungry. The ultra-rich should realize that my Billionaires Income Tax, aimed at ensuring they pay their fair share, represents the moderate path forward.
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ron wyden looking straight at the camera and saying “taxation is the compromise”
There is something deeply broken about an economy that creates trillionaires while people get buried under the cost of living and 42 million go hungry. The ultra-rich should realize that my Billionaires Income Tax, aimed at ensuring they pay their fair share, represents the moderate path forward.
Tesla shareholders have approved a pay package that could make CEO Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, the world’s first trillionaire. https://cnn.it/43KZnkA
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
ron wyden looking straight at the camera and saying “taxation is the compromise”
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SNAP has existed for 60 years. Benefits have gone out every single month over those six decades, including during government shutdowns. Until now.
Make no mistake: The money is available to fund SNAP during this shutdown. Trump is making a choice to withhold it.
Don’t forget this.
Make no mistake: The money is available to fund SNAP during this shutdown. Trump is making a choice to withhold it.
Don’t forget this.
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
SNAP has existed for 60 years. Benefits have gone out every single month over those six decades, including during government shutdowns. Until now.
Make no mistake: The money is available to fund SNAP during this shutdown. Trump is making a choice to withhold it.
Don’t forget this.
Make no mistake: The money is available to fund SNAP during this shutdown. Trump is making a choice to withhold it.
Don’t forget this.
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This greeted us just a few miles from the Austin airport when we rolled in last night. Someone around here has been hard at work to welcome Elon's dork brigade as they arrive for the Tesla AGM 💀 #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This greeted us just a few miles from the Austin airport when we rolled in last night. Someone around here has been hard at work to welcome Elon's dork brigade as they arrive for the Tesla AGM 💀 #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall
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Billionaire Marc Rowan wrote Trump's "Academic Compact" loyalty oath in order to, in his words, destroy universities the way seen in Europe in the 30's and 40's.
His private equity firm Apollo also owns the University of Phoenix, the country's biggest creator of student debt.
His private equity firm Apollo also owns the University of Phoenix, the country's biggest creator of student debt.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Billionaire Marc Rowan wrote Trump's "Academic Compact" loyalty oath in order to, in his words, destroy universities the way seen in Europe in the 30's and 40's.
His private equity firm Apollo also owns the University of Phoenix, the country's biggest creator of student debt.
His private equity firm Apollo also owns the University of Phoenix, the country's biggest creator of student debt.
US build up around Venezuela to get the oil? youtu.be/RSt1donzX58?...
Major General William Enyart talks to Times Radio (UK)
Major General William Enyart talks to Times Radio (UK)
Former American general reveals the real reason Trump is striking Venezuela
YouTube video by Times Radio
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November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
US build up around Venezuela to get the oil? youtu.be/RSt1donzX58?...
Major General William Enyart talks to Times Radio (UK)
Major General William Enyart talks to Times Radio (UK)
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Ahead of last week’s critical deadline for SNAP funding, I sat down with Tom Hall on WYPR to discuss the importance of fully funding SNAP, solving our country’s looming health care crisis, and legislation I’m working on in Congress to support our crucial civil servants during these uncertain times.
Maryland Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth on urging the President to fund SNAP as shutdown gridlock continues
Rep. Sarah Elfreth says negotiations over the shutdown are made harder by lawmakers not being assembled in Washington, D.C.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Ahead of last week’s critical deadline for SNAP funding, I sat down with Tom Hall on WYPR to discuss the importance of fully funding SNAP, solving our country’s looming health care crisis, and legislation I’m working on in Congress to support our crucial civil servants during these uncertain times.
Not full staff. Trump must still be president.
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Not full staff. Trump must still be president.
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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Hi, I'm God and I have called the NYC race for Zohran Mamdani. Hey corporate assholes, go fuck yourselves.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Hi, I'm God and I have called the NYC race for Zohran Mamdani. Hey corporate assholes, go fuck yourselves.
I've lost respect for Staten Island tonight, but I feel good about NYC, Virginia, and New Jersey at the moment.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I've lost respect for Staten Island tonight, but I feel good about NYC, Virginia, and New Jersey at the moment.
I saw this last week at the Ojibwa Museum (and the gift shop across the street) in St. Ignace. If I'd noticed how big it was, would've bought it.
Tribes Of North & Native America Central Map Order 👇
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November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I saw this last week at the Ojibwa Museum (and the gift shop across the street) in St. Ignace. If I'd noticed how big it was, would've bought it.
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Laura Loomer is now officially part of the Pentagon press corps.
We live in Idiocracy.
We live in Idiocracy.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Laura Loomer is now officially part of the Pentagon press corps.
We live in Idiocracy.
We live in Idiocracy.
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Sums it up perfectly at the end: GOD DAMN!
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sums it up perfectly at the end: GOD DAMN!
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Along Lebanon's border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country's war with Hezbollah last year. n.pr/4oUlm0O
Despite a ceasefire, Israel has demolished villages in southern Lebanon
Along Lebanon's border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country's war with Hezbollah last year.
n.pr
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Along Lebanon's border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country's war with Hezbollah last year. n.pr/4oUlm0O
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Trump posted on Truth Social demanding Senate leaders to eliminate the filibuster so Republicans can override Democratic opposition amid a government shutdown that has stretched into its 30th day.
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Trump posted on Truth Social demanding Senate leaders to eliminate the filibuster so Republicans can override Democratic opposition amid a government shutdown that has stretched into its 30th day.
A space historian responds to an idiot who thinks the lunar landings were faked. youtube.com/shorts/eR213...
"Go to tiktok."
"Don't go to tiktok. Go to books."
Thanks to Amy Shira Teitel for years of good work. #apollo #kardashians
"Go to tiktok."
"Don't go to tiktok. Go to books."
Thanks to Amy Shira Teitel for years of good work. #apollo #kardashians
Like I wasn't going to respond... #shorts #kardashians
YouTube video by The Vintage Space
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October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A space historian responds to an idiot who thinks the lunar landings were faked. youtube.com/shorts/eR213...
"Go to tiktok."
"Don't go to tiktok. Go to books."
Thanks to Amy Shira Teitel for years of good work. #apollo #kardashians
"Go to tiktok."
"Don't go to tiktok. Go to books."
Thanks to Amy Shira Teitel for years of good work. #apollo #kardashians
Whitefish harvests in significant decline in the Great Lakes
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Whitefish Populations Are Collapsing
YouTube video by Great Lakes Now
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October 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Whitefish harvests in significant decline in the Great Lakes
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