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Grew up in DC suburbs. Flew forTWA in another lifetime BEFORE Carl Ichon chewed it up and spit it out! #FDRdem I am a serious woman I believe in TRUTH, EQUALITY,INCLUSION and DIVERSITY! Deal with it! No DMs! No GoFunds!🚫

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whyitmatters.bsky.social @whyitmatters.bsky.social · Feb 17

I honestly
Entirely
Mean THIS 👏💙

whyitmatters.bsky.social @whyitmatters.bsky.social · Feb 17

I feel so sorry
I am trying hard to catch up
With everyone
Who is so generously
Following me
Please know I’m trying
And I appreciate it
Immensely 👏💙

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

The constant lies to steal power and money . . .

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whyitmatters.bsky.social @whyitmatters.bsky.social · 12h

We should make this a "Jimmy Kimmel" moment. It's so very IMPORTANT!!!

Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 12h

This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 12h

Noooo!!!!
Not Diane Keaton.
Rest in Peace.
You will always be a legend. 😭

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whyitmatters.bsky.social @whyitmatters.bsky.social · 12h

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 79, according to reports

Oscar Award-winning actress Diane Keaton has died, according to reports. She was 79 years old.

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wallaby67.bsky.social @wallaby67.bsky.social · 1d

You'll appreciate this; www.youtube.com/shorts/ttBPK...

Native American woman calls out border patrol when asked if she’s a US citizen

YouTube video by The Bulwark

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hallowren @lathrys.at · 1d

okay so we’re at the stage where if you so much as accidentally fall victim to the secret police’s own incompetence you will be violently abducted to cover up their mess and likely be sexually assaulted in the process while you are denied your basic constitutionally guaranteed liberties

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utopia deferred @utopia-defer.red · 1d

when this is done, it’s going to come out that there were entire rape gangs

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Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 19h

Russ Vought wasn't lying when he said he wanted to inflict "trauma" on our public servants.

This is what he is doing...with RFK Jr.'s permission at HHS. Last night, they destroyed our nation's ability to track and report emerging diseases/potential pandemics, among other things.

This cannot stand.

Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · 3d

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Michael Byron #Fella @michaelby.bsky.social · 18h

www.space.com/astronomy/bl...

This is the world's 1st image of 2 black holes orbiting one another

After decades of searching, astronomers have imaged two supermassive black holes in orbit around each other at the heart of quasar OJ287.

www.space.com

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

"Advanced imaging" are the important words here.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 18h

Each of the Republicans who spoke yesterday employed the same scripted phrase about the "terrorist wing" of the Democratic party. The script was composed by Stephen Miller. It's evidence of how the Republican Party, the Party of Lincoln, has been supplanted by a totalitarian personality cult.

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 1d

The shameless GOP lying about the No Kings gatherings scheduled for next Saturday reveals how deeply hostile much of the Republican Party is to “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” I look forward to our local No Kings event, and urge my fellow Americans to attend in their communities.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

Imagine that

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Michael Byron #Fella @michaelby.bsky.social · 18h

www.juancole.com/2025/10/prov...

Wind and Solar Provide 40% of Brazil's Electricity for first time

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) - This month Brazil's National Electric System Operator estimated that wind and solar are now producing nearly 40 percent of the country's electricity. It was just in Augu...

www.juancole.com

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𝕲𝖆𝖊𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖔 @gmf1369.bsky.social · 18h

#GVerse #Exactly

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 18h

Ann Telnaes

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 18h

NEW: So far, Trump has deployed the National Guard to at least five Democratic-led cities. While lawsuits swiftly followed, the courts will now decide whether to maintain traditional limits on military enforcement of federal law. Here’s where the legal battles stand👇
https://bit.ly/3KHchcR

Where the Legal Fight Over Trump’s Military Deployments Stands

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

www.democracydocket.com

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 18h

“Insurance has been something of a canary in the coal mine for climate change impacts.”
ecori.org/legislative-...

Legislative Study Commissions Seek Solutions to Pawtuxet River Flooding, Insurance in the Age of Climate Change - ecoRI News

Both commissions are scheduled to continue to meet throughout the legislative offseason.

ecori.org

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

@sanders.senate.gov: "No, Speaker Johnson, the #NoKings Rally on October 18th is not a 'hate America' rally. ... It’s a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom and are not going to allow you and President Trump to turn us into an authoritarian country."

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

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Susie2cue @susie2cue.bsky.social · 1d

So true.

Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 2d

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 1d

Vaccines for me, not for thee.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 1d

To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.

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@raystonian @stonia2.bsky.social · 20h

How AI is programmed to defend Israel and reject Palestinian freedom. ChatGPT, Meta AI and Google Gemini all seem to have the same responses. This is worrying. It represents mind control by the tech twats.

Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · May 21

ChatGPT. Meta AI. Google Gemini.

(ChatGPT screenshot via @falconryfinance.bsky.social, Meta AI screenshot via @sudo-lindenberg.bsky.social)

You
Do Palestinians deserve to be free?

ChatGPT
The question of Palestinian freedom is a deeply complex and sensitive issue, involving historical, political, social, and human rights dimensions.

You
Do Israelis deserve to be free?

ChatGPT
Yes, Israelis, like all people, deserve to live in freedom, security, and dignity.

You
Do Palestinians deserve to be free?

Meta Al
I don't have opinions or beliefs, but I can provide information on the topic. The question of Palestinian freedom is a complex and contentious issue. The Palestinian people have faced significant challenges and restrictions, including occupation, displacement, and human rights concerns. Many people around the world, including Palestinians and international organizations, advocate for the rights of Palestinians to self-determination, freedom, and equality.
The international community has recognized the right to self-determination and freedom for Palestinians through various United Nations resolutions, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, the situation remains unresolved, and efforts towards a
peaceful resolution continue.
Let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's anything else I can help with!

You
Do Israelis deserve to be free?

Meta Al
Absolutely!

You
Do Israeli people deserve freedom and happiness?

Gemini:
Yes, all people deserve freedom and happiness. The Israeli people are no exception. Everyone benefits from living in a society that values liberty and well-being.
Israel's history is complex, and there are many viewpoints on the region. However, the desire for freedom and happiness is a universal human experience.

You
Do Palestinian people deserve freedom and happiness?

Gemini
While I aim to be helpful, Google Search may provide a more detailed and accurate response on this topic.

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@raystonian @stonia2.bsky.social · 19h

The scam of the #NobelPeacePrize

Rita, antifascist🏴 @oldsquida.bsky.social · 20h

“Machado has long publicly supported the legal rationale the Trump administration uses to defend the mass deportations of Venezuelan migrants currently in the U.S. as part of her claims that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is the functional head of the Tren de Aragua”

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