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I'm not as new to all of this as I look. 😉 I love sci-fi, music, new and different cultures and FOOD. Folks in the US, please, please travel more! There's a world of ideas out there waiting. ❤️
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This piece from @jvl.bsky.social is one of the most important insightful I have read since January 20th 2025.
How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement
AOC, solidarity, and people power.
www.thebulwark.com
"This is an extraordinary moment and it requires extraordinary vision and actions. We must stop viewing political life through the lens of American politics as we have known it, and adopt the viewpoint of dissident movements in autocratic states."
Please read, so many important points made.
Please read, so many important points made.
I believe he mentions saving the SS Trust & that's different than raising taxes, easier even, but their taxes should still be raised.
Just 1 thing can save it, REMOVE THE CAP. There's absolutely 0 REASON contributions should be capped at +/- $185k. NONE. Imagine how much more the trust wld receive.
Just 1 thing can save it, REMOVE THE CAP. There's absolutely 0 REASON contributions should be capped at +/- $185k. NONE. Imagine how much more the trust wld receive.
When even Mitt Romney can see that neoliberal economics has been a failure, the dawning of a new age is near. It's up to us to make it happen. Demand better from our representatives. Where needed, demand better representatives.
Mitt Romney, “we have reached a point where any mix of solutions to our nation’s economic problems is going to involve the wealthiest Americans’ contributing more.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
December 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I believe he mentions saving the SS Trust & that's different than raising taxes, easier even, but their taxes should still be raised.
Just 1 thing can save it, REMOVE THE CAP. There's absolutely 0 REASON contributions should be capped at +/- $185k. NONE. Imagine how much more the trust wld receive.
Just 1 thing can save it, REMOVE THE CAP. There's absolutely 0 REASON contributions should be capped at +/- $185k. NONE. Imagine how much more the trust wld receive.
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Whooo, a two-fer!! Did she get water poured on her?
Byyyye, don't let the door hit'cha!
Byyyye, don't let the door hit'cha!
Elise Stefanik dropping out of #NYGov and leaving Congress, per @benjacobs.bsky.social nymag.com/intelligence...
Stefanik Quits Governor’s Race, Will Not Run for Reelection
The Republican explains why she’s leaving politics.
nymag.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Whooo, a two-fer!! Did she get water poured on her?
Byyyye, don't let the door hit'cha!
Byyyye, don't let the door hit'cha!
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Those metallic letters in the correct font didn't happen overnight. This has been planned for a long time. So when Donald says he is "surprised" and "honored" by the name-change, he is lying. It was his plan all along.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Those metallic letters in the correct font didn't happen overnight. This has been planned for a long time. So when Donald says he is "surprised" and "honored" by the name-change, he is lying. It was his plan all along.
Foiled their f'd up authoritarian dreams! 🔥
Despite many states imposing sweeping abortion bans after Dobbs, more Americans are having abortions, not fewer. Virtual consultations and prompt delivery of pills by mail allow people in all 50 states to access abortion care from the privacy of their homes for $150 or less.
Abortion Continues to Increase in 2025 as Telehealth Expands, Especially in States with Bans and Restrictions
The latest #WeCount report finds that abortion access is growing as patients turn to telehealth abortion pills and shield law providers.
msmagazine.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Foiled their f'd up authoritarian dreams! 🔥
Before we head out, we wanted to show you that we really did do our due diligence. Our bosses don't mind, b/c they want you to believe they'll continue doing the same, but they won't.
Really y'all, you can trust what the new CBS tells you after we're gone, not what you see w/ your own eyes & ears.
Really y'all, you can trust what the new CBS tells you after we're gone, not what you see w/ your own eyes & ears.
WATCH: DuBois & Dickerson sign off from Bari Weiss’ CBS News(max) for the last time
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Before we head out, we wanted to show you that we really did do our due diligence. Our bosses don't mind, b/c they want you to believe they'll continue doing the same, but they won't.
Really y'all, you can trust what the new CBS tells you after we're gone, not what you see w/ your own eyes & ears.
Really y'all, you can trust what the new CBS tells you after we're gone, not what you see w/ your own eyes & ears.
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Muting a Black woman to claim the vote was unanimous is so incredibly on the nose
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Muting a Black woman to claim the vote was unanimous is so incredibly on the nose
FORBES pretending this is just business as usual.
@forbes.com, this is Project 2025 seeding the IDEA that private citizens can fund govt programs b/c they want the 🇺🇸 people to believe billionaires are good "PARTNERS" and blurring the lines btwn Congressional appropriation & private funds is a-okay.
@forbes.com, this is Project 2025 seeding the IDEA that private citizens can fund govt programs b/c they want the 🇺🇸 people to believe billionaires are good "PARTNERS" and blurring the lines btwn Congressional appropriation & private funds is a-okay.
Michael and Susan Dell previously announced a $6.25 billion donation for about 25 million children through the accounts.
Billionaire Ray Dalio Will Fund ‘Trump Accounts’ For Children In Connecticut, Bessent Says
Michael and Susan Dell previously announced a $6.25 billion donation for about 25 million children through the accounts.
www.forbes.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
FORBES pretending this is just business as usual.
@forbes.com, this is Project 2025 seeding the IDEA that private citizens can fund govt programs b/c they want the 🇺🇸 people to believe billionaires are good "PARTNERS" and blurring the lines btwn Congressional appropriation & private funds is a-okay.
@forbes.com, this is Project 2025 seeding the IDEA that private citizens can fund govt programs b/c they want the 🇺🇸 people to believe billionaires are good "PARTNERS" and blurring the lines btwn Congressional appropriation & private funds is a-okay.
What she said! I can't do "much", but I will do whatever I'm able.
Sending my love and wishes for a joyous holiday and coming new year! You are not invisible to me, friends. ❤️
Sending my love and wishes for a joyous holiday and coming new year! You are not invisible to me, friends. ❤️
To all the young people in New York and across our country who count on gender-affirming care:
I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.
Your health care is still legal and protected.
I'll always fight for you.
I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.
Your health care is still legal and protected.
I'll always fight for you.
December 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What she said! I can't do "much", but I will do whatever I'm able.
Sending my love and wishes for a joyous holiday and coming new year! You are not invisible to me, friends. ❤️
Sending my love and wishes for a joyous holiday and coming new year! You are not invisible to me, friends. ❤️
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Well, look at that. He made a complete dick of himself and it didn’t cost nearly that much.
December 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Well, look at that. He made a complete dick of himself and it didn’t cost nearly that much.
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is this real advice or just slop spit out by a chatbot? how can we trust what propublica publishes?
bsky.app/profile/prop...
bsky.app/profile/prop...
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
is this real advice or just slop spit out by a chatbot? how can we trust what propublica publishes?
bsky.app/profile/prop...
bsky.app/profile/prop...
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
In case you hadn't heard..
The pettiness is unmatched, the hubris so ridiculous as to be cartoonish & the malevolence of a villain w/o the brain powr or competence to accomplish anything on his own that isn't handed to him wrapped in bow by handlers, so we get plaques in OUR WH.
Saw a good reply.⬇️
The pettiness is unmatched, the hubris so ridiculous as to be cartoonish & the malevolence of a villain w/o the brain powr or competence to accomplish anything on his own that isn't handed to him wrapped in bow by handlers, so we get plaques in OUR WH.
Saw a good reply.⬇️
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In case you hadn't heard..
The pettiness is unmatched, the hubris so ridiculous as to be cartoonish & the malevolence of a villain w/o the brain powr or competence to accomplish anything on his own that isn't handed to him wrapped in bow by handlers, so we get plaques in OUR WH.
Saw a good reply.⬇️
The pettiness is unmatched, the hubris so ridiculous as to be cartoonish & the malevolence of a villain w/o the brain powr or competence to accomplish anything on his own that isn't handed to him wrapped in bow by handlers, so we get plaques in OUR WH.
Saw a good reply.⬇️
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A state service branded to the leader is a hallmark of personalist governance. Benefits appear to flow from Trump, not the institution. Citizens are repositioned as clients. Well-being becomes linked to political allegiance. The Constitution recedes, and Trump becomes the perceived gatekeeper.
December 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A state service branded to the leader is a hallmark of personalist governance. Benefits appear to flow from Trump, not the institution. Citizens are repositioned as clients. Well-being becomes linked to political allegiance. The Constitution recedes, and Trump becomes the perceived gatekeeper.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
When you start smashing cameras JUST because they're recording YOU, ya just might be doing things the law says are illegal. This IS authoritarianism.
Fascist THUGS. Their time will come.
Fascist THUGS. Their time will come.
Seconds to Chaos in Chicago: Car door ripped open and phone smashed to the ground as Citizen Records ICE in public.
When "rights" aren't respected on the street, your safety is the priority. Watch your back, friends.
When "rights" aren't respected on the street, your safety is the priority. Watch your back, friends.
December 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
When you start smashing cameras JUST because they're recording YOU, ya just might be doing things the law says are illegal. This IS authoritarianism.
Fascist THUGS. Their time will come.
Fascist THUGS. Their time will come.
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Become ungovernable
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Become ungovernable
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When you do stuff like this and it isn't covered as the massive scandal it should be, the permission structure to do equally awful stuff is quite high.
December 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
When you do stuff like this and it isn't covered as the massive scandal it should be, the permission structure to do equally awful stuff is quite high.
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WTF? ICE is arguing in court that US CITIZENS can be detained, handcuffed, and biometrically screened unless they can prove citizenship on the spot. And that a REAL ID isn't enough. This isn't border security.
December 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
WTF? ICE is arguing in court that US CITIZENS can be detained, handcuffed, and biometrically screened unless they can prove citizenship on the spot. And that a REAL ID isn't enough. This isn't border security.
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Read this. Then read it again.
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read this. Then read it again.
I can't reply, so I'll put this out there for anyone who might have the issue & wants to try what helped w/ a couple of farting dogs of mine... elevate the food bowl to a height where the dog's head doesn't go past the chest. You can rig something up to test it a few days before spending the money.😁
i need this dog to stop farting it's ruining my day
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I can't reply, so I'll put this out there for anyone who might have the issue & wants to try what helped w/ a couple of farting dogs of mine... elevate the food bowl to a height where the dog's head doesn't go past the chest. You can rig something up to test it a few days before spending the money.😁
Not all heroes wear capes.
We really are all in this together and every action we take to protect one another helps us all, one person, one action, one step at a time.
Imagine the joy this man felt! 🔥
We really are all in this together and every action we take to protect one another helps us all, one person, one action, one step at a time.
Imagine the joy this man felt! 🔥
One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
December 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Not all heroes wear capes.
We really are all in this together and every action we take to protect one another helps us all, one person, one action, one step at a time.
Imagine the joy this man felt! 🔥
We really are all in this together and every action we take to protect one another helps us all, one person, one action, one step at a time.
Imagine the joy this man felt! 🔥
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THIS part. Says everything anyone needs to know that a huge quota of 5k people in ONE American city is set *prior to any analysis* of the ACTUAL FUCKING PEOPLE is done.
Worst of the worse, my 🫏.
Worst of the worse, my 🫏.
I can't think of anything more emblematic of a ruthless authoritarian regime that has no regard for rule of law than setting a quota for the number of people you're planning to arrest before you've even established whether people are committing crimes.
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
THIS part. Says everything anyone needs to know that a huge quota of 5k people in ONE American city is set *prior to any analysis* of the ACTUAL FUCKING PEOPLE is done.
Worst of the worse, my 🫏.
Worst of the worse, my 🫏.
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What happened to merit based hiring that these guys profess to want?
This is why DEI started. Too many frat bro friends were hired. DEI never meant quotas or hire the least qualified. It means cast a wide net, and hire the most qualified and ensure they are welcome.
This is why DEI started. Too many frat bro friends were hired. DEI never meant quotas or hire the least qualified. It means cast a wide net, and hire the most qualified and ensure they are welcome.
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
What happened to merit based hiring that these guys profess to want?
This is why DEI started. Too many frat bro friends were hired. DEI never meant quotas or hire the least qualified. It means cast a wide net, and hire the most qualified and ensure they are welcome.
This is why DEI started. Too many frat bro friends were hired. DEI never meant quotas or hire the least qualified. It means cast a wide net, and hire the most qualified and ensure they are welcome.