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Maryjka

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Social Science Enthusiast, Global Economy Observer, A Feminist, Retired Fashion Designer who turned EU Proj. Finance Specialist, now stuck in up North Pole addicted to Trends-spotting... while missing Laughter, Camaraderie, and Solidarity!

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · Sep 4

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YouTube video by Prince - Topic

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 3h

RiP.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

www.theguardian.com

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 3h

we used to call them 'p... extension'!

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 4h

at 1.416 billion currently...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 8h

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 6h

Most of his age are dead so he's fine... yet!

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

EXCLUSIVE: Crowds have gathered in Glasgow city centre for a major pro-Palestine demonstration

Thousands gather for major pro-Palestine demonstration in Glasgow

www.thenational.scot

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 8h

and why is that?!

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 9h

..should switch to cooking!

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 10h

isn't the whole point of independence to improve Scotland..? Who writes that crap?

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 11h

John Swinney has said he has 'to try and get on' with US President Donald Trump, following a series of meetings this year

John Swinney says 'he has to try and get on' with Donald Trump

www.thenational.scot

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The SNP @snp.org · 12h

Since 2014, we've been forced to live through the worst of Westminster - Brexit, Boris, Truss, and no change with Labour.

Only independence offers a fresh start for Scotland.

Read Stephen Flynn's speech here: https://www.snp.org/britain-is-broken-and-the-westminster-way-isnt-working/

Britain is Broken and the Westminster way isn’t working. — Scottish National Party

Read Stephen Flynn’s full address to the SNP’s 2025 National Conference…

www.snp.org

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 11h

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Sadie 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @raspberryalchemist.bsky.social · 12h

Women still dating men even though men act like this is the ultimate proof that sexuality isn't a choice.

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Paul Krugman @pkrugman.bsky.social · 1d

So today's Substack about the impact of tariffs concluded:

"in many ways the level of the tariffs is less important than the huge uncertainty Trump’s policies have created. And that uncertainty hasn’t abated at all."

Ya don't say. paulkrugman.substack.com/p/leprechaun...

Leprechauns, Effective Tariffs and Inflation

Yes, tariffs are hurting us. No, Trump wasn’t right.

paulkrugman.substack.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

What a loser.

TIME Magazine: "Trump loses Nobel Peace Prize he shamelessly campaigned for."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

NEWS: Trump just announced the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting November 1

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister on.ft.com/3IQFDVB

Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister

Premier says he wants to press ahead with efforts to finalise a budget for 2026

on.ft.com

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder that JD Vance is a 15-year project of Thiel’s to take over the U.S. government. The whole regime must be removed.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Jul 21

JD Vance has always been the long-term plan for right-wing tech billionaires to cement a dictatorship in America.

“Vance has been anointed by Thiel and the rest of the anti-democracy movement as the post-Trump president, tasked with replacing the US establishment with an authoritarian regime.”

JD Vance is the handpicked leader of the antidemocracy movement in America | Robert Reich

Rightwing tech lords are betting that Vance will be the Republican presidential pick in 2028. They’re probably right

www.theguardian.com

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

Trump has begun dismissing federal workers, with furloughed staff at the Department of Health and Human Services now facing permanent layoffs. The cuts are hitting the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention especially hard.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 1d

So what excuse does Israel now have for not letting foreign journalists into Gaza?

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Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · 1d

Emergency rooms, dentist offices, and nursing homes managed by the private equity industry consistently deliver worse health outcomes than other such medical institutions.

The difference can mean life or death for patients.

Private Equity Delivers Consistently Poor Health Outcomes

Emergency rooms, dentist offices, and nursing homes managed by the private equity industry consistently deliver worse health outcomes than other such medical institutions. The difference can mean life or death for patients.

jacobin.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Another day of House Republicans refusing to show up for work to avoid a vote on the Epstein files. 3 weeks paid vacation and counting.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

NEWS: The United States is deploying about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza, U.S. officials said Thursday. (AP)

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 1d

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

scared?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

At least Trump got a free jet and a $5.5 billion golf resort in Qatar, so there’s that.

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