Rita Harrison
@ritaharrison.bsky.social
Studying the why’s and wherefore’s of life, looking for the answers.
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Some of the many 🇺🇦Kyiv apartment buildings targeted by russians in last night's attack.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Some of the many 🇺🇦Kyiv apartment buildings targeted by russians in last night's attack.
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Source: x.com/JayinKyiv/st...
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First, what is at stake is not just Ukraine’s fate but Europe’s security.
Second, any “peace” with Moscow that rewards aggression is an invitation to further wars.
The Kremlin speaks of negotiations only when it feels pressure and only to buy time.
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Second, any “peace” with Moscow that rewards aggression is an invitation to further wars.
The Kremlin speaks of negotiations only when it feels pressure and only to buy time.
nypost.com/2025/11/10/o...
Words are weapons — Russian diplomacy is just another front in its war on Ukraine
Henry Kissinger once wrote that a statesman’s hardest burden is making decisions without enough time or information, where every mistake is irreversible. I learned that truth not only on the battle…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
First, what is at stake is not just Ukraine’s fate but Europe’s security.
Second, any “peace” with Moscow that rewards aggression is an invitation to further wars.
The Kremlin speaks of negotiations only when it feels pressure and only to buy time.
nypost.com/2025/11/10/o...
Second, any “peace” with Moscow that rewards aggression is an invitation to further wars.
The Kremlin speaks of negotiations only when it feels pressure and only to buy time.
nypost.com/2025/11/10/o...
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Poland will be next if russia occupies Ukraine
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Poland will be next if russia occupies Ukraine
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No explanation needed
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
No explanation needed
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I guess we all understand now what the bunker is for.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I guess we all understand now what the bunker is for.
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Anne Applebaum as usual on the mark. I would add: most elected Republicans quietly fold the millisecond this happens to them. So in speaking up MTG is GOP unusual.
Just in the past 3 days, I happened to speak to an academic, a US politician and a former Biden official who had all received death threats and severe harassment from the MAGA movement. It's now a common experience. I am sorry MTG has to live through the same thing, but she can't be surprised
MTG: “.. “I am now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world. .. The man I supported and helped get elected.”
@mediaite.com #GA14
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@mediaite.com #GA14
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November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Anne Applebaum as usual on the mark. I would add: most elected Republicans quietly fold the millisecond this happens to them. So in speaking up MTG is GOP unusual.
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When I visited PEN Ukraine in Kyiv in September 2023, I was photographed by Kostiatyn Huzenko, who documented the war. He enlisted in the Ukrainian armed forces this April and was killed on November 1 by a Russian missile. Courage, truth, memory
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“If Caught in the Rain, He’d Smile”: In Memory of Kostiantyn Huzenko, Soldier, Artist, Friend
A marine, photographer, and friend, Kostiantyn Huzenko was killed by Russia in 2025. His spirit lives on in memories, photos, and the people he touched.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
When I visited PEN Ukraine in Kyiv in September 2023, I was photographed by Kostiatyn Huzenko, who documented the war. He enlisted in the Ukrainian armed forces this April and was killed on November 1 by a Russian missile. Courage, truth, memory
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I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
NEW: The DOJ is in settlement talks with Mike Flynn for $50M. They're robbing us blind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
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"I Want You to Understand Chicago"
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I Want You to Understand Chicago
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November 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"I Want You to Understand Chicago"
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
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"The Grift Bubble: A Political Theory of American Collapse"
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
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"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
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The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
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November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"The Grift Bubble: A Political Theory of American Collapse"
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
snyder.substack.com/p/the-grift-...
"Those who work against the grifters... may be acting from love, or from law, because they know that these things are real. And so they should also know, in acting thus, that they are the patriots."
snyder.substack.com/p/the-grift-...
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I volunteer with Wild Hornets, a group helping Ukrainians build and supply drones for their defence.
If you’d like to support them, check my pinned post — even a reshare helps.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for being a decent human being. 💙💛
If you’d like to support them, check my pinned post — even a reshare helps.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for being a decent human being. 💙💛
October 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I volunteer with Wild Hornets, a group helping Ukrainians build and supply drones for their defence.
If you’d like to support them, check my pinned post — even a reshare helps.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for being a decent human being. 💙💛
If you’d like to support them, check my pinned post — even a reshare helps.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for being a decent human being. 💙💛
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I’m not Ukrainian. I have no family or personal link to Ukraine.
But I believe in the just and fair defence of a nation standing on the frontlines of a genocidal, unprovoked attack.
Let me explain why the bravery of Ukrainians changed me forever.
Long thread 🧵....
But I believe in the just and fair defence of a nation standing on the frontlines of a genocidal, unprovoked attack.
Let me explain why the bravery of Ukrainians changed me forever.
Long thread 🧵....
October 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I’m not Ukrainian. I have no family or personal link to Ukraine.
But I believe in the just and fair defence of a nation standing on the frontlines of a genocidal, unprovoked attack.
Let me explain why the bravery of Ukrainians changed me forever.
Long thread 🧵....
But I believe in the just and fair defence of a nation standing on the frontlines of a genocidal, unprovoked attack.
Let me explain why the bravery of Ukrainians changed me forever.
Long thread 🧵....
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⚡️Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage rail equipment in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, group claims.
⚡️Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage rail equipment in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, group claims.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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⚡️Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage rail equipment in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, group claims.
⚡️Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage rail equipment in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, group claims.
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Yikes! Maybe the crown prince's nick name is 'bubba'?
Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing - CNN
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Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing - CNN
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Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing — CNN
President Donald Trump is planning to receive Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House this week with all the trappings of a state visit, sources familiar with the m...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Yikes! Maybe the crown prince's nick name is 'bubba'?
Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing - CNN
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Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing - CNN
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Welker to Sen. John Barrasso on healthcare: "What I hear you saying is there's no plan, there's no bill." (Note that he doesn't try to refute her claim!)
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Welker to Sen. John Barrasso on healthcare: "What I hear you saying is there's no plan, there's no bill." (Note that he doesn't try to refute her claim!)
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Ukraine and France will discuss strengthening cooperation in the field of UAVs on Monday, said French Foreign Minister Barro.
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Ukraine and France will discuss strengthening cooperation in the field of UAVs on Monday, said French Foreign Minister Barro.
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Sen. John Barrasso on Epstein: "I believe that had there been something here that the Biden administration could've used to go after President Trump, they would've gone after him." (Sounds like a great argument for releasing the files!)
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sen. John Barrasso on Epstein: "I believe that had there been something here that the Biden administration could've used to go after President Trump, they would've gone after him." (Sounds like a great argument for releasing the files!)
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😎It looks like that historic military aviation deal with France is indeed Rafales, based on the latest reports:
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
😎It looks like that historic military aviation deal with France is indeed Rafales, based on the latest reports:
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Ukraine will receive gas imports from Greece valuing over 2.3 billion USD to help offset Russian attacks on domestic output.
Russia has recently escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure creating widespread blackouts in the country during winter.
Russia has recently escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure creating widespread blackouts in the country during winter.
Ukraine agrees on gas imports from Greece, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine will receive gas imports from Greece to help cover its winter needs, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, pledging to secure nearly 2 billion euros to offset Russian attacks on domestic output.
www.reuters.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ukraine will receive gas imports from Greece valuing over 2.3 billion USD to help offset Russian attacks on domestic output.
Russia has recently escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure creating widespread blackouts in the country during winter.
Russia has recently escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure creating widespread blackouts in the country during winter.
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Ukraine announces a prisoner swap that will include the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners.
Such exchanges have brought home 5,800 Ukrainians from Russia throughout the war. Ukraine has pushed for an all-for-all POW exchange which Russia has rejected.
Such exchanges have brought home 5,800 Ukrainians from Russia throughout the war. Ukraine has pushed for an all-for-all POW exchange which Russia has rejected.
Kyiv, Moscow reach deal on prisoner exchange to free 1,200 Ukrainians
As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the two sides have agreed to move forward with the Istanbul agreements and carry out the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, National Security...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ukraine announces a prisoner swap that will include the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners.
Such exchanges have brought home 5,800 Ukrainians from Russia throughout the war. Ukraine has pushed for an all-for-all POW exchange which Russia has rejected.
Such exchanges have brought home 5,800 Ukrainians from Russia throughout the war. Ukraine has pushed for an all-for-all POW exchange which Russia has rejected.
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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Russia has escalated attacks on Naftogaz, Ukraine’s gas giant, knocking out 60% of production capacity last month.
Naftogaz only has 3/4 of the funding needed to keep heat on this winter and may need more if strikes continue.
Russia has escalated attacks on Naftogaz, Ukraine’s gas giant, knocking out 60% of production capacity last month.
Naftogaz only has 3/4 of the funding needed to keep heat on this winter and may need more if strikes continue.
Russia Tried to Cut Ukraine’s Lights. Now It’s Aiming for the Heat.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Russia has escalated attacks on Naftogaz, Ukraine’s gas giant, knocking out 60% of production capacity last month.
Naftogaz only has 3/4 of the funding needed to keep heat on this winter and may need more if strikes continue.
Russia has escalated attacks on Naftogaz, Ukraine’s gas giant, knocking out 60% of production capacity last month.
Naftogaz only has 3/4 of the funding needed to keep heat on this winter and may need more if strikes continue.
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MAGA, as we have long known, is less a political movement and more a cult.
But last night, Trump did something so utterly stupid that it will force his supporters to think twice about who it is that they have been rushing to the barricades for all these years.
But last night, Trump did something so utterly stupid that it will force his supporters to think twice about who it is that they have been rushing to the barricades for all these years.
The Stupidest Thing Trump Could Have Done
With this latest Epstein move, Trump has finally become undone.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
MAGA, as we have long known, is less a political movement and more a cult.
But last night, Trump did something so utterly stupid that it will force his supporters to think twice about who it is that they have been rushing to the barricades for all these years.
But last night, Trump did something so utterly stupid that it will force his supporters to think twice about who it is that they have been rushing to the barricades for all these years.
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Seriously, even the most obtuse Trump supporter cannot possibly believe that Trump has been fighting against the release of the Epstein files and calling the whole thing a hoax to protect... Bill Clinton. open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
The Stupidest Thing Trump Could Have Done
With this latest Epstein move, Trump has finally become undone.
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Seriously, even the most obtuse Trump supporter cannot possibly believe that Trump has been fighting against the release of the Epstein files and calling the whole thing a hoax to protect... Bill Clinton. open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
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Is Trump lying about his rift with Epstein? Buried in the House Oversight trove are hints of a relationship that might have lasted until Epstein's arrest. saltypolitics.substack.com/p/is-trump-l...
Is Trump Lying About His Rift With Epstein?
Buried in the House Oversight trove are hints of a relationship that might have lasted until Epstein's arrest
saltypolitics.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Is Trump lying about his rift with Epstein? Buried in the House Oversight trove are hints of a relationship that might have lasted until Epstein's arrest. saltypolitics.substack.com/p/is-trump-l...