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Phil Yabut

@philliefan99.bsky.social

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A lawyer who wants to be a photographer...or a photographer who wants to be a lawyer. (Washington, DC - Ward 7) #DCStatehoodNow #FreeDC #HandsOffDC photolawyer.substack.com

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · Jul 30

New family members Eloise (the gray tabby) and Milo want to say hi to Bluesky. 🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 9h

Trump was NEVER going to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His chances were as close to zero as you can get. That's not an award to lobby or campaign for and be taken seriously.

The only folks who thought he had a chance were his sycophants.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 13h

Gaza/Israel might buy him a couple of news cycles. But, anecdotally, I'm now paying $100+ for groceries at Aldi.

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 20h

It wasn't even like the 1993 Series walk-off. This hurts more. But I feel way worse for Orion Kerkering. Not his fault the offense couldn't come through all week save yesterday.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 20h

This is just plain dumb. No other word for it.

jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 20h

SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled

The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency

@heatmap.news

Esmeralda 7 Solar Project Has Been Canceled, BLM Says

It would have delivered a gargantuan 6.2 gigawatts of power.

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 20h

Yes.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 22h

Still trying to teach the kittens to sit on laps

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 22h

And failed to cash in on many chances in games 1 and 2.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 22h

I feel more for Orion Kerkering than for anyone else. Poor guy will never live this down. Hoping that #Phillies fans amd talk radio hosts cut him a break.

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

If Katie Porter were a man, this wouldn't be an issue.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Two viral videos have brought unwelcome attention to Katie Porter (D), the front-runner for the California gubernatorial race.

Both show her flashing her temper. It remains to be seen how much they could shake up the race in polling.

Katie Porter’s bid for governor is getting noticed – but not how she wants

Two viral videos have brought unwelcome attention to the former congresswoman, who has been leading polls in the 2026 California governor’s race.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

Why does the Israel-Hamas thing feel like a distraction from even more pressing issues at home?

Ted Lieu @tedlieu.bsky.social · 1d

Today is Day 9 of the Republican shutdown. Your regular reminders:

1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.

2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.

3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.

Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 2d

We are in the second week of the Republican shutdown.

Where are House Republicans? On vacation.

Went looking around the Capitol to see if any Republicans had the common sense to come back. Featuring @mcbride.house.gov.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

Come for the Yankees coverage, stay for the Trump propaganda

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

NOW I'm ready to relax for the next 17 hours.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

not until the last out

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

Sanchez

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

I'm old school. #9 in the order should be able to bunt when ordered.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

Part of me is sad that Clayton Kershaw's HOF career may end on this note. But only a small part of me. #Phillies #MLBPostseason

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

You were saying? 😁

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 1d

Better late than ever?

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 2d

I'm sure blowing up unarmed fishing boats in the Caribbean will help his case.

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 2d

"[N]ot get into the political fray?" US Conference of Bishops was never afraid to get political about abortion.

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 2d

wut

🎁 wapo.st/3IUZxPc

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Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to the resistance, Pope Leo

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 2d

Pope Leo has reportedly escalated his growing feud with Trump, instructing U.S. bishops to take a stronger public stand against the president’s hardline immigration policies.

Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops

The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

trib.al

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 3d

Will give you a buck if you try swimming in that pool on Thursday.

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 3d

Obviously she didn't read rhe law that she voted for

Phil Yabut @philliefan99.bsky.social · 4d

It's worse because a sizable chunk of the country believes everything he says.