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@oliviagoddess.bsky.social
· May 9
I only read English but I seek out news from other countries to get a bigger view of what’s happening in the world.
Ukraine, France & Japan all have English language versions of their news available on BlueSky.
In case you’re interested, this thread for sources I’ve found.
Ukraine, France & Japan all have English language versions of their news available on BlueSky.
In case you’re interested, this thread for sources I’ve found.
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We're not like regular audiobook retailers. We're a cool audiobook retailer.
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
All sale audiobooks
Check out the selection of Libro.fm’s on-sale audiobooks!
libro.fm
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We're not like regular audiobook retailers. We're a cool audiobook retailer.
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
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I will be blunt: the path to autocracy is paved with at least as many bricks laid by cowards and those unwilling to protect democratic institutions as it is by the actions of autocrats.
This is shameful.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
This is shameful.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
Georgia prosecutor kills the historic racketeering case against Trump and allies | CNN Politics
A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the cha...
edition.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I will be blunt: the path to autocracy is paved with at least as many bricks laid by cowards and those unwilling to protect democratic institutions as it is by the actions of autocrats.
This is shameful.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
This is shameful.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
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How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
Your source for ebooks & audiobooks that aren’t from Amazon.
Dear algorithm, please connect us with readers:
📚 Whose idea of the “perfect day” consists of visiting their indie bookshop.
📚 Who try to shop small whenever they can.
📚 Who love audiobooks.
📚 Interested in Digital Rights Management.
Oh, and people who are looking to divest from Amazon/Audible 😏
📚 Whose idea of the “perfect day” consists of visiting their indie bookshop.
📚 Who try to shop small whenever they can.
📚 Who love audiobooks.
📚 Interested in Digital Rights Management.
Oh, and people who are looking to divest from Amazon/Audible 😏
November 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Your source for ebooks & audiobooks that aren’t from Amazon.
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You know all the AI companies will end up tweaking all their algorithms to do this for Trump and everyone in his cabinet to ensure he doesn't punish them with the FTC or DoJ.
It's basically inevitable that AI will become a DPRK News Broadcast.
It's basically inevitable that AI will become a DPRK News Broadcast.
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You know all the AI companies will end up tweaking all their algorithms to do this for Trump and everyone in his cabinet to ensure he doesn't punish them with the FTC or DoJ.
It's basically inevitable that AI will become a DPRK News Broadcast.
It's basically inevitable that AI will become a DPRK News Broadcast.
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⚡️Media investigation examines how 'neutral' Russian Red Cross supports Kremlin's war effort.
Regional branches of the RRC participated in organizing Zarnitsa 2.0, a nationwide military competition, according to the investigation's findings.
kyivindependent.com/media-invest...
Regional branches of the RRC participated in organizing Zarnitsa 2.0, a nationwide military competition, according to the investigation's findings.
kyivindependent.com/media-invest...
Media investigation examines how 'neutral' Russian Red Cross supports Kremlin's war effort
In mid-November, the RRC and the Movement of the First co-organized a first aid competition for children from across Russia and the occupied Ukrainian territories.
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
⚡️Media investigation examines how 'neutral' Russian Red Cross supports Kremlin's war effort.
Regional branches of the RRC participated in organizing Zarnitsa 2.0, a nationwide military competition, according to the investigation's findings.
kyivindependent.com/media-invest...
Regional branches of the RRC participated in organizing Zarnitsa 2.0, a nationwide military competition, according to the investigation's findings.
kyivindependent.com/media-invest...
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“It was like playing the lottery,” said astronomer Tomonori Totani, adding that he hopes other scientists will verify the possible detection of a new dark matter signature.
A Lone Astronomer Has Reported a Dark Matter ‘Annihilation’ Breakthrough
“It was like playing the lottery,” said astronomer Tomonori Totani, adding that he hopes other scientists will verify the possible detection of a new dark matter signature.
www.404media.co
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“It was like playing the lottery,” said astronomer Tomonori Totani, adding that he hopes other scientists will verify the possible detection of a new dark matter signature.
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When I worked for Obama, I advised him on how to talk to Russian leaders. I never gave the Kremlin advice on how to talk to Obama (and I talked to Ushakov many times!).
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I worked for Obama, I advised him on how to talk to Russian leaders. I never gave the Kremlin advice on how to talk to Obama (and I talked to Ushakov many times!).
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A mayoral candidate saying maybe the city should cover the cost of bus rides gets the full socialism panic treatment before he even tries it.
A sitting president taking billions of dollars worth of shares in private companies gets “I must say, a tad unusual” after it’s been going for nearly a year.
A sitting president taking billions of dollars worth of shares in private companies gets “I must say, a tad unusual” after it’s been going for nearly a year.
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A mayoral candidate saying maybe the city should cover the cost of bus rides gets the full socialism panic treatment before he even tries it.
A sitting president taking billions of dollars worth of shares in private companies gets “I must say, a tad unusual” after it’s been going for nearly a year.
A sitting president taking billions of dollars worth of shares in private companies gets “I must say, a tad unusual” after it’s been going for nearly a year.
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This headline is such a good way to put it. Been going on long before AI but the tools certainly make it easier to profit from America's dysfunction.
"The rise of easy to use, free AI generative tools have supercharged this effort, and social media monetization programs have incentivized this effort and are almost entirely to blame." www.404media.co/americas-pol...
America’s Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle
The 'psyops' revealed by X are entirely the fault of the perverse incentives created by social media monetization programs.
www.404media.co
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This headline is such a good way to put it. Been going on long before AI but the tools certainly make it easier to profit from America's dysfunction.
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If you are flying this week
you need to be prepared:
always bring an extra book,
don’t pack too much,
check often for delays,
get to the airport early,
but most importantly
be sure to wear a mask,
for airplanes are not
the only airborne thing
for which you need to be prepared.
you need to be prepared:
always bring an extra book,
don’t pack too much,
check often for delays,
get to the airport early,
but most importantly
be sure to wear a mask,
for airplanes are not
the only airborne thing
for which you need to be prepared.
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If you are flying this week
you need to be prepared:
always bring an extra book,
don’t pack too much,
check often for delays,
get to the airport early,
but most importantly
be sure to wear a mask,
for airplanes are not
the only airborne thing
for which you need to be prepared.
you need to be prepared:
always bring an extra book,
don’t pack too much,
check often for delays,
get to the airport early,
but most importantly
be sure to wear a mask,
for airplanes are not
the only airborne thing
for which you need to be prepared.
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Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
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To the folks snitching on
hardworking immigrants who are building businesses and taking care of their families: you're mad because people who've been here less than a decade have achieved more than you have in your entire life — Prove me wrong. 🔆☕
hardworking immigrants who are building businesses and taking care of their families: you're mad because people who've been here less than a decade have achieved more than you have in your entire life — Prove me wrong. 🔆☕
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
To the folks snitching on
hardworking immigrants who are building businesses and taking care of their families: you're mad because people who've been here less than a decade have achieved more than you have in your entire life — Prove me wrong. 🔆☕
hardworking immigrants who are building businesses and taking care of their families: you're mad because people who've been here less than a decade have achieved more than you have in your entire life — Prove me wrong. 🔆☕
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Matthew Laiss moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in August 2020 & allegedly voted for Trump both in person in Florida and via mail ballot in Bucks County, reports @votebeat.org. Laiss is arguing in court he’s covered by Trump's recent pardon of allies who attempted to reverse his 2020 election loss.
Man Accused of Voting in Both Florida and Pennsylvania in 2020 Election Says Trump Pardon Applies to Him - Bucks County Beacon
The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleged that Matthew Laiss moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in August of that year and voted for Trump both in person in Florida and via ma...
buckscountybeacon.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Matthew Laiss moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in August 2020 & allegedly voted for Trump both in person in Florida and via mail ballot in Bucks County, reports @votebeat.org. Laiss is arguing in court he’s covered by Trump's recent pardon of allies who attempted to reverse his 2020 election loss.
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How do you maintain political peace with the relatives during Thanksgiving? Here's the 10-step plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjnCToZ7yc
10 Steps To Finding Common Ground | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
How do you maintain political peace with the relatives during Thanksgiving? Here's the 10-step plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjnCToZ7yc
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The Federal Reserve is best understood not as an administrative agency but as a federal corporation—and thus outside of Donald Trump’s control over the executive branch, Caitlin Tully argues. America’s economic stability may depend on this rationale:
The Court Has an Easy Answer on the Fed
The Federal Reserve is best understood not as an administrative agency but as a federal corporation—and thus outside of Trump’s control over the executive branch.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Federal Reserve is best understood not as an administrative agency but as a federal corporation—and thus outside of Donald Trump’s control over the executive branch, Caitlin Tully argues. America’s economic stability may depend on this rationale:
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Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
trib.al
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
ALL being the operative word here.
"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ALL being the operative word here.
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you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
Stuffing is fine!
But you have to use both gravy & cranberry sauce.
So a proper sandwich goes like this:
Bread (not toast)
Stuffing
Gravy
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Bread
Squish, slice & eat!
But you have to use both gravy & cranberry sauce.
So a proper sandwich goes like this:
Bread (not toast)
Stuffing
Gravy
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Bread
Squish, slice & eat!
i don't get the point of stuffing in a sandwich. bread inside bread
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Stuffing is fine!
But you have to use both gravy & cranberry sauce.
So a proper sandwich goes like this:
Bread (not toast)
Stuffing
Gravy
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Bread
Squish, slice & eat!
But you have to use both gravy & cranberry sauce.
So a proper sandwich goes like this:
Bread (not toast)
Stuffing
Gravy
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Bread
Squish, slice & eat!
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Trump’s size obsession has put him at odds with the architect, who reportedly argues the 90,000 sq. ft. ballroom would overshadow the 55,000 sq. ft. White House, violating basic architectural principles.
It's, ultimately, another illustration of the crumbling checks and balances. trib.al/tAhurYp
It's, ultimately, another illustration of the crumbling checks and balances. trib.al/tAhurYp
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Trump’s size obsession has put him at odds with the architect, who reportedly argues the 90,000 sq. ft. ballroom would overshadow the 55,000 sq. ft. White House, violating basic architectural principles.
It's, ultimately, another illustration of the crumbling checks and balances. trib.al/tAhurYp
It's, ultimately, another illustration of the crumbling checks and balances. trib.al/tAhurYp
2 NG soldiers have been shot in DC. BBC is reporting it’s an active shooter
www.bbc.com/news/live/cm...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cm...
Follow live: Three people shot in downtown Washington DC
Multiple emergency vehicles are responding to the shooting a few blocks away from the White House.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
2 NG soldiers have been shot in DC. BBC is reporting it’s an active shooter
www.bbc.com/news/live/cm...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cm...
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President Donald Trump’s personal travel routine has generated an estimated $70.8M in taxpayer costs this year, and projections based on federal audit data show the total could exceed $300M if the pattern continues.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
Trump’s Golf-Related Travel Costs Are Outpacing His First-Term Levels, Hitting $70.8 Million in 2025
Federal records show presidential golf travel consuming tens of millions in public funds at a pace unmatched in modern administrations.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
President Donald Trump’s personal travel routine has generated an estimated $70.8M in taxpayer costs this year, and projections based on federal audit data show the total could exceed $300M if the pattern continues.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
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“When you write your political opinions on social media, you are exercising your freedom of the press, or when you record law enforcement or record anything else you see that you believe to be of public interest, you’re exercising your freedom of the press, whether you’re a journalist or not.”
As Charlotte immigration enforcement fears linger, activists from Chicago offer advice
As federal immigration enforcement departs Charlotte, organizers and advocates share lessons they’ve learned from Chicago’s immigration raids — lessons that could inform responses to future crackdowns...
www.wfae.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“When you write your political opinions on social media, you are exercising your freedom of the press, or when you record law enforcement or record anything else you see that you believe to be of public interest, you’re exercising your freedom of the press, whether you’re a journalist or not.”