Melanie 🐝🐝
@melbeebee.bsky.social
NC Blue 🔵 democracy💙BLM🌈 feminist/pro-union/NOT giving up in ADVANCE/NOT giving in to fascists. Ret. CC English prof. Hope my students remember 2 ✅sources/think critically.
USMC WWll IwoJima daughter
#bluecrew #resistance
USMC WWll IwoJima daughter
#bluecrew #resistance
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@melbeebee.bsky.social
· Oct 5
Just because an action is probably hard, or may not succeed, doesn't mean it shouldn't be attempted.
Keep trying to remove him in any way possible again and again. A tide turns eventually. We gain something with each attempt. By giving up in advance, we gain nothing.
Keep trying to remove him in any way possible again and again. A tide turns eventually. We gain something with each attempt. By giving up in advance, we gain nothing.
Thank you, Virginia! 💙 This is how to do it. 👏
Virginia Democrats on Thursday night vowed to axe four Republicans from the state's U.S. House delegation, a direct response to the Supreme Court ruling that same evening that Texas' extreme Republican gerrymander is legal.
Here's how Virginia Democrats will combat Texas' map-rigging
Virginia Democrats on Thursday night vowed to axe four Republicans from the state's U.S. House delegation, a direct response to the Supreme Court ruling that same evening that Texas' extreme ...
www.dailykos.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thank you, Virginia! 💙 This is how to do it. 👏
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The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
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Koh: This is not about justice. This is about power. This is about a Secretary of Defense so drunk off alpha male bullshit that he's willing to take lives to get off on that power.
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Koh: This is not about justice. This is about power. This is about a Secretary of Defense so drunk off alpha male bullshit that he's willing to take lives to get off on that power.
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In 26 days, Americans across the country will see their health premiums skyrocket.
This doesn't have to happen.
But time is running out for Republicans to work with Democrats to lower costs and reverse the health care crisis they created.
This doesn't have to happen.
But time is running out for Republicans to work with Democrats to lower costs and reverse the health care crisis they created.
December 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
In 26 days, Americans across the country will see their health premiums skyrocket.
This doesn't have to happen.
But time is running out for Republicans to work with Democrats to lower costs and reverse the health care crisis they created.
This doesn't have to happen.
But time is running out for Republicans to work with Democrats to lower costs and reverse the health care crisis they created.
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ENSHITTIFICATION of healthcare by brainworm
Gifted article wapo.st/4atob4M
#Voices4Victory
#UsDemocracy
Gifted article wapo.st/4atob4M
#Voices4Victory
#UsDemocracy
CDC panel makes most sweeping revision to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.
The panel voted to eliminate a long-standing recommendation for every newborn to receive a hepatitis B shot, excluding those born to mothers testing negative.
wapo.st
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
ENSHITTIFICATION of healthcare by brainworm
Gifted article wapo.st/4atob4M
#Voices4Victory
#UsDemocracy
Gifted article wapo.st/4atob4M
#Voices4Victory
#UsDemocracy
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So many scandals now but pay attention to this: DOJ has sued 14 states-12 led by Dems-to demand full unredacted voter files in order to turbocharge Trump voter suppression plans
@abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & I detail threat this poses to voting rights ahead of 2026 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & I detail threat this poses to voting rights ahead of 2026 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data
The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.
www.motherjones.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
So many scandals now but pay attention to this: DOJ has sued 14 states-12 led by Dems-to demand full unredacted voter files in order to turbocharge Trump voter suppression plans
@abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & I detail threat this poses to voting rights ahead of 2026 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & I detail threat this poses to voting rights ahead of 2026 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The "border patrol" in the Charlotte NC area disappeared workers from Christmas tree farms.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The "border patrol" in the Charlotte NC area disappeared workers from Christmas tree farms.
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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Truly a travesty by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court just failed this country.
Despite clear evidence of racial gerrymandering, they upheld maps designed to rig the next election and silence communities of color.
I will never stop fighting to restore fair representation in Texas. Our future depends on it.
Despite clear evidence of racial gerrymandering, they upheld maps designed to rig the next election and silence communities of color.
I will never stop fighting to restore fair representation in Texas. Our future depends on it.
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Truly a travesty by the Supreme Court.
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Kash Patel puts the gas in gaslighting
December 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Kash Patel puts the gas in gaslighting
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Tired of internet searched filling your screen with Amazon results! You can stop Amazon from appearing in your search results by using the syntax: <search_term> -site:Amazon.com. This will help you see other options without Amazon links. Ex: “Best computer deals” -Amazon.com
Amazon.co
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Tired of internet searched filling your screen with Amazon results! You can stop Amazon from appearing in your search results by using the syntax: <search_term> -site:Amazon.com. This will help you see other options without Amazon links. Ex: “Best computer deals” -Amazon.com
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Cruelty Wrapped™ is here!
Because if Spotify gets to brag about your minutes, we get to highlight the… other things they invested those minutes into.
If you’re looking for platforms that treat people better, check out Tidal and Bandcamp. Your ears, your ethics, and your fav artists deserve better.
Because if Spotify gets to brag about your minutes, we get to highlight the… other things they invested those minutes into.
If you’re looking for platforms that treat people better, check out Tidal and Bandcamp. Your ears, your ethics, and your fav artists deserve better.
December 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Cruelty Wrapped™ is here!
Because if Spotify gets to brag about your minutes, we get to highlight the… other things they invested those minutes into.
If you’re looking for platforms that treat people better, check out Tidal and Bandcamp. Your ears, your ethics, and your fav artists deserve better.
Because if Spotify gets to brag about your minutes, we get to highlight the… other things they invested those minutes into.
If you’re looking for platforms that treat people better, check out Tidal and Bandcamp. Your ears, your ethics, and your fav artists deserve better.
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What You Can Do to Help Us Support Our Homeless Neighbors in New Hanover County
Below are practical, meaningful steps you can take—along with a candid look at the political barriers holding us back
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
#wilmington #newhanover #ilm #NC
Below are practical, meaningful steps you can take—along with a candid look at the political barriers holding us back
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
#wilmington #newhanover #ilm #NC
What You Can Do to Help Us Support Our Homeless Neighbors in New Hanover County
A roadmap for community action and a call for New Hanover County to rejoin the fight for housing solutions.
substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
What You Can Do to Help Us Support Our Homeless Neighbors in New Hanover County
Below are practical, meaningful steps you can take—along with a candid look at the political barriers holding us back
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
#wilmington #newhanover #ilm #NC
Below are practical, meaningful steps you can take—along with a candid look at the political barriers holding us back
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
#wilmington #newhanover #ilm #NC
Uh-oh.
Polar vortex to bring triple whammy of Arctic cold to US through mid-December ~ rounds of cold weather will bring the risk of hard freezes to the interior of the Southeastern states. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Polar vortex to bring triple whammy of Arctic cold to US through mid-December
A shifting polar vortex will send multiple rounds of Arctic air into the central and eastern United States through the first half of December. The cold waves will be accompanied by opportunities for a...
www.yahoo.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Uh-oh.
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Trump gets belligerent and defensive when questioned about his health. If Biden had fallen asleep ONCE during a news conference- it would have been front page news for weeks and on a loop at FOX and right wing media.
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trump gets belligerent and defensive when questioned about his health. If Biden had fallen asleep ONCE during a news conference- it would have been front page news for weeks and on a loop at FOX and right wing media.
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Speaker Johnson thinks Americans worried about affordability need to just “relax”
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Speaker Johnson thinks Americans worried about affordability need to just “relax”
Not surprising, but to have it noted by the press is remarkable. I weep for the USA.
Kristi Noem and Tom Homan hiring the best and the brightest for their new ICE Army. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Not surprising, but to have it noted by the press is remarkable. I weep for the USA.
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The "Freedom Wall" Buffalo, N.Y. - African-American Heritage Corridor.
28 portraits of notable #CivilRights leaders, including: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Angela Davis, Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass ...
#BlackSky #BlackHistory #StreetArt #art #murals
#WallMural #AfricanAmericanHeritage
28 portraits of notable #CivilRights leaders, including: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Angela Davis, Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass ...
#BlackSky #BlackHistory #StreetArt #art #murals
#WallMural #AfricanAmericanHeritage
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The "Freedom Wall" Buffalo, N.Y. - African-American Heritage Corridor.
28 portraits of notable #CivilRights leaders, including: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Angela Davis, Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass ...
#BlackSky #BlackHistory #StreetArt #art #murals
#WallMural #AfricanAmericanHeritage
28 portraits of notable #CivilRights leaders, including: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Angela Davis, Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass ...
#BlackSky #BlackHistory #StreetArt #art #murals
#WallMural #AfricanAmericanHeritage
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This take in the wake of the first maritime attack of September 2nd holds up.
Last week I told @npr.org that there’s a word for premeditated killing outside of armed conflict: murder.
None of the Trump administration’s weak justifications for the lethal strike in the Caribbean have dissuaded me from applying that label here.
www.npr.org/2025/09/05/n...
None of the Trump administration’s weak justifications for the lethal strike in the Caribbean have dissuaded me from applying that label here.
www.npr.org/2025/09/05/n...
International Crisis Group adviser on legality of U.S. strike on Venezuelan boat
President Trump ordered a strike on what he says was a Venezuelan vessel carrying drugs, killing 11 people. NPR asks Brian Finucane of the International Crisis Group if it violated laws.
www.npr.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This take in the wake of the first maritime attack of September 2nd holds up.
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I know it seems like ancient history and there have been much bigger scandals since then, but the DOD Inspector General completed their investigation into Signalgate.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Pentagon's Signalgate review finds Pete Hegseth violated military regulations
The report outlines the findings of a more than eight-month investigation into Hegseth’s use of Signal to share details of planned U.S. strikes in Yemen.
www.nbcnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I know it seems like ancient history and there have been much bigger scandals since then, but the DOD Inspector General completed their investigation into Signalgate.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Whether it’s Signalgate or unauthorized strikes, the root of the problem at DOD is Hegseth’s pattern of incompetence and disregard for the law. It’s a threat to our national security.
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pentagon report concludes Hegseth put troops in danger with Signal chat
Report says defense secretary violated policies in sharing secret information in March on planned airstrike in Yemen
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Whether it’s Signalgate or unauthorized strikes, the root of the problem at DOD is Hegseth’s pattern of incompetence and disregard for the law. It’s a threat to our national security.
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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From Signalgate to murdering people off the coast of Venezuela, Secretary Hegseth is putting our troops at risk and breaking international law.
Any junior officer would have been fired for this kind of reckless incompetence. He should resign or be fired. bit.ly/444D3mm
Any junior officer would have been fired for this kind of reckless incompetence. He should resign or be fired. bit.ly/444D3mm
Pentagon IG finds Hegseth could have endangered troops with Signal chat, sources say
Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering troops when he relayed information about Yemen strike on Signal a commercial messaging app: Sources.
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
From Signalgate to murdering people off the coast of Venezuela, Secretary Hegseth is putting our troops at risk and breaking international law.
Any junior officer would have been fired for this kind of reckless incompetence. He should resign or be fired. bit.ly/444D3mm
Any junior officer would have been fired for this kind of reckless incompetence. He should resign or be fired. bit.ly/444D3mm