Anne
@annecavu.bsky.social
Librarian/historian, Mom, milspouse. Sarcasm, books, coffee, hugs on repeat.
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No tariffs on Russia. Huh?
April 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
No tariffs on Russia. Huh?
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Pete Hegseth is Secretary of Defense because of Joni Ernst.
She could have blocked him. She chose not to.
She owns this. And she’s up in ‘26 👀
MORE: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
She could have blocked him. She chose not to.
She owns this. And she’s up in ‘26 👀
MORE: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
March 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Pete Hegseth is Secretary of Defense because of Joni Ernst.
She could have blocked him. She chose not to.
She owns this. And she’s up in ‘26 👀
MORE: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
She could have blocked him. She chose not to.
She owns this. And she’s up in ‘26 👀
MORE: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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Read it again... outloud
March 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Read it again... outloud
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Youngkin Veto Blocks Paid Family and Medical Leave for 3.4 Million Virginia Workers - @TeamFreedomVA bluevirginia.us/2025/03/youn...
March 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Youngkin Veto Blocks Paid Family and Medical Leave for 3.4 Million Virginia Workers - @TeamFreedomVA bluevirginia.us/2025/03/youn...
Honestly, I'd feel safer.
I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Honestly, I'd feel safer.
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At the Mike Lawler empty chair town hall in Peekskill, 102 year old Dee in danger of losing her Medicaid, heard FDR on the radio in 1935 when he created Social Security. @indivisible.org
March 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
At the Mike Lawler empty chair town hall in Peekskill, 102 year old Dee in danger of losing her Medicaid, heard FDR on the radio in 1935 when he created Social Security. @indivisible.org
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“There are very few opportunities for leaks, and that’s by design—so our adversaries don’t know how the US plans to fight.” – Caroline Zier, former Deputy Chief of Staff to SecDef Lloyd Austin
So why was Elon Musk, with deep business ties to China, meeting behind closed doors at the Pentagon?
So why was Elon Musk, with deep business ties to China, meeting behind closed doors at the Pentagon?
Why Was Elon Musk at the Pentagon? Former DoD Official Raises Serious National Security Concerns
YouTube video by VoteVets
youtu.be
March 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“There are very few opportunities for leaks, and that’s by design—so our adversaries don’t know how the US plans to fight.” – Caroline Zier, former Deputy Chief of Staff to SecDef Lloyd Austin
So why was Elon Musk, with deep business ties to China, meeting behind closed doors at the Pentagon?
So why was Elon Musk, with deep business ties to China, meeting behind closed doors at the Pentagon?
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My fellow Americans, we officially hit a new low today.
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
My fellow Americans, we officially hit a new low today.
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
Block Donald Trump’s Attempts to Abolish the Department of Education
Public education in this country is under attack. And Trump has already made clear his intentions to undermine public education even further at every turn—including the extreme proposal to completely ...
sign.moveon.org
March 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
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In a sentence that would have surprised both of us a few weeks ago, CIA historian @tim-weiner.bsky.social and I teamed up to outline the distinct dangers in weaponizing the FBI and CIA: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/patel-ratc...
Patel, Ratcliffe Set Up U.S. for a National Catastrophe
A rare joint essay on the dangers inside the battle for the soul of the FBI and CIA
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In a sentence that would have surprised both of us a few weeks ago, CIA historian @tim-weiner.bsky.social and I teamed up to outline the distinct dangers in weaponizing the FBI and CIA: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/patel-ratc...
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This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
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Knowledge is power…
February 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Knowledge is power…
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Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz
Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz
Uncertainty created by tariffs and contempt for rule of law will deter investment, says top economist
* Forget Trump’s tariffs, the president’s bond market threat is worse
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have made the US “a scary place to invest”…
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
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I know people are suggesting scripts for calls to your reps to make it less intimidating for newbies. But as a veteran of congressional offices, I am 95% sure they are simply keeping tallies of how many ppl call about which issues. 🧵
February 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Trump gutted the Aviation Safety Cmte!
Trump ousted the FAA admin!
The FAA admin was fired because Elon wanted him out!
One air traffic controller was doing the job of 2 people during the crash!
Trump ordered a hiring freeze!
Trump is supposed to be in charge-- why won't he accept responsibility?
Trump ousted the FAA admin!
The FAA admin was fired because Elon wanted him out!
One air traffic controller was doing the job of 2 people during the crash!
Trump ordered a hiring freeze!
Trump is supposed to be in charge-- why won't he accept responsibility?
January 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Trump gutted the Aviation Safety Cmte!
Trump ousted the FAA admin!
The FAA admin was fired because Elon wanted him out!
One air traffic controller was doing the job of 2 people during the crash!
Trump ordered a hiring freeze!
Trump is supposed to be in charge-- why won't he accept responsibility?
Trump ousted the FAA admin!
The FAA admin was fired because Elon wanted him out!
One air traffic controller was doing the job of 2 people during the crash!
Trump ordered a hiring freeze!
Trump is supposed to be in charge-- why won't he accept responsibility?
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Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
January 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
THIS. Get your sh!t together, @democrats.org.
January 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
THIS. Get your sh!t together, @democrats.org.
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Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing in the Senate will take place on Thursday, and it's important every American sees this conversation of hers with Tucker Carlson.
Tulsi Gabbard is Putin's puppet.
Tulsi Gabbard is Putin's puppet.
January 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing in the Senate will take place on Thursday, and it's important every American sees this conversation of hers with Tucker Carlson.
Tulsi Gabbard is Putin's puppet.
Tulsi Gabbard is Putin's puppet.
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
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Sen. Slotkin asks a VERY straightforward question:
Do you agree that there are some orders that can be given by the Commander in Chief that would violate the U.S. Constitution?
It’s clear he’s focused on saying what Trump wants to hear than on what’s best for our military and national security.
Do you agree that there are some orders that can be given by the Commander in Chief that would violate the U.S. Constitution?
It’s clear he’s focused on saying what Trump wants to hear than on what’s best for our military and national security.
January 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Sen. Slotkin asks a VERY straightforward question:
Do you agree that there are some orders that can be given by the Commander in Chief that would violate the U.S. Constitution?
It’s clear he’s focused on saying what Trump wants to hear than on what’s best for our military and national security.
Do you agree that there are some orders that can be given by the Commander in Chief that would violate the U.S. Constitution?
It’s clear he’s focused on saying what Trump wants to hear than on what’s best for our military and national security.