Tonya
@tonyahamilton.bsky.social
Nonfiction book aficionado, lifelong learner, lover of democracy, the outdoors, and visual arts. MBA. Proud Badger, Packer owner, Brewers fan, Bucks fan. Museum buff. (She, her) #wokebookclub
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I don’t think the law passed by Congress said that DOJ has to release less than 1% of the materials by Dec 19.
December 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I don’t think the law passed by Congress said that DOJ has to release less than 1% of the materials by Dec 19.
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The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
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President Trump has tried to minimize his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Documents and interviews that The New York Times conducted with more than 30 former Epstein employees, victims of his abuse and others who crossed paths with the two men reveal an intense and complicated relationship.
‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
President Trump has tried to minimize his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Documents and interviews that The New York Times conducted with more than 30 former Epstein employees, victims of his abuse and others who crossed paths with the two men reveal an intense and complicated relationship.
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Announcing the National Book Critics Circle 2025 Longlist for Nonfiction
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Announcing the National Book Critics Circle 2025 Longlist for Nonfiction
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Good morning from Milwaukee.
After the government rested, Judge Dugan’s lawyers moved for an acquittal: A key prosecution witness testified that Dugan personally directed her and her client to where federal agents were waiting.
Recap, on All Rise News www.allrisenews.com/p/dugan-gove...
After the government rested, Judge Dugan’s lawyers moved for an acquittal: A key prosecution witness testified that Dugan personally directed her and her client to where federal agents were waiting.
Recap, on All Rise News www.allrisenews.com/p/dugan-gove...
December 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Good morning from Milwaukee.
After the government rested, Judge Dugan’s lawyers moved for an acquittal: A key prosecution witness testified that Dugan personally directed her and her client to where federal agents were waiting.
Recap, on All Rise News www.allrisenews.com/p/dugan-gove...
After the government rested, Judge Dugan’s lawyers moved for an acquittal: A key prosecution witness testified that Dugan personally directed her and her client to where federal agents were waiting.
Recap, on All Rise News www.allrisenews.com/p/dugan-gove...
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ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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So let me get this straight:
The asshole booked every network to carry his 20 min unhinged propaganda rant,
and the DNC response to it was……
Anything?
Anyone?
Buehler?
Like how much does it take to hire someone to provide a coherent oppositional response?
The asshole booked every network to carry his 20 min unhinged propaganda rant,
and the DNC response to it was……
Anything?
Anyone?
Buehler?
Like how much does it take to hire someone to provide a coherent oppositional response?
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
So let me get this straight:
The asshole booked every network to carry his 20 min unhinged propaganda rant,
and the DNC response to it was……
Anything?
Anyone?
Buehler?
Like how much does it take to hire someone to provide a coherent oppositional response?
The asshole booked every network to carry his 20 min unhinged propaganda rant,
and the DNC response to it was……
Anything?
Anyone?
Buehler?
Like how much does it take to hire someone to provide a coherent oppositional response?
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I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
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Earlier this year, Donald Trump denied 1 million federal workers their full and fair collective bargaining rights.
I spoke on the House floor in favor of a discharge petition to bring up the Protect America's Workforce Act for a vote, which would restore these rights.
I spoke on the House floor in favor of a discharge petition to bring up the Protect America's Workforce Act for a vote, which would restore these rights.
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Earlier this year, Donald Trump denied 1 million federal workers their full and fair collective bargaining rights.
I spoke on the House floor in favor of a discharge petition to bring up the Protect America's Workforce Act for a vote, which would restore these rights.
I spoke on the House floor in favor of a discharge petition to bring up the Protect America's Workforce Act for a vote, which would restore these rights.
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More than 1,900 people, mostly children, have been sickened by measles in the U.S. in 2025. The outbreaks are moving the country toward losing its measles-free status by early next year
Measles Outbreaks Accelerate as U.S. Inches Closer to a Disease Tipping Point
More than 1,900 people, mostly children, have been sickened by measles in the U.S. in 2025. The outbreaks are moving the country toward losing its measles-free status by early next year
www.scientificamerican.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
More than 1,900 people, mostly children, have been sickened by measles in the U.S. in 2025. The outbreaks are moving the country toward losing its measles-free status by early next year
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Painted Octopus!
By Lumen Street Theatre in Limerick, Ireland.
More clever here! - This Is Clever! (9 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2025/12/09/t...
By Lumen Street Theatre in Limerick, Ireland.
More clever here! - This Is Clever! (9 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2025/12/09/t...
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Painted Octopus!
By Lumen Street Theatre in Limerick, Ireland.
More clever here! - This Is Clever! (9 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2025/12/09/t...
By Lumen Street Theatre in Limerick, Ireland.
More clever here! - This Is Clever! (9 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2025/12/09/t...
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It's not "free-market conservatism" when Trump uses government power to sabotage farmers' markets and then spends taxpayer money to bail them out, making them more dependent on the government. It's what dictators want: everyone dependent on their personal whims.
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president r...
apnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's not "free-market conservatism" when Trump uses government power to sabotage farmers' markets and then spends taxpayer money to bail them out, making them more dependent on the government. It's what dictators want: everyone dependent on their personal whims.
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“table-sized”
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“table-sized”
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This is totalitarianism. Not rule of law democracy. And everyone who excused thus is potentially signing this nation’s death warrant.
The woman in medical scrubs, who was a U.S. citizen, was yanked from her car and wrestled to the ground by federal immigration agents in a Key Largo traffic stop Wednesday before she was released.
Woman forcefully detained in Keys was driving ‘illegal’ boyfriend’s car, feds say
The woman in medical scrubs, who was a U.S. citizen, was yanked from her car and wrestled to the ground by federal immigration agents in a Key Largo traffic stop Wednesday before she was released.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is totalitarianism. Not rule of law democracy. And everyone who excused thus is potentially signing this nation’s death warrant.
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The Golden Age.
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Golden Age.
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A startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm just got a $620M loan from the DoD, months after the Pentagon gave a major drone contract to ANOTHER Trump Jr.-backed company.
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone comp
popular.info
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm just got a $620M loan from the DoD, months after the Pentagon gave a major drone contract to ANOTHER Trump Jr.-backed company.
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
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This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
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Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
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“We need Democrats to continue to be crazy, to say crazy things and be for crazy things,” said Corry Bliss, a veteran Republican strategist who guided the party’s leading House super PAC during the 2018 midterm elections. “It helps to provide a contrast.”
Really? Repubs casting Dems as crazy?!
Really? Repubs casting Dems as crazy?!
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“We need Democrats to continue to be crazy, to say crazy things and be for crazy things,” said Corry Bliss, a veteran Republican strategist who guided the party’s leading House super PAC during the 2018 midterm elections. “It helps to provide a contrast.”
Really? Repubs casting Dems as crazy?!
Really? Repubs casting Dems as crazy?!
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Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara notes the MPD will not work with federal agents & says "In moments like this, I know how real the fear is in our community. People are going to want to speak out, protest, & exercise their 1st Amendment rights. We will absolutely defend people's right to do just that"
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara notes the MPD will not work with federal agents & says "In moments like this, I know how real the fear is in our community. People are going to want to speak out, protest, & exercise their 1st Amendment rights. We will absolutely defend people's right to do just that"
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
My local news is all: this is closing due to funding cuts, Republicans block postpartum care, the first-of-its-kind public legislative access will be shuttered if they can’t raise private funds…Everything being dismantled systematically everywhere, all at once.
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
My local news is all: this is closing due to funding cuts, Republicans block postpartum care, the first-of-its-kind public legislative access will be shuttered if they can’t raise private funds…Everything being dismantled systematically everywhere, all at once.
Gobble-gobble and turn up the volume.
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Gobble-gobble and turn up the volume.