belleville.bsky.social
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The U.S. is mirroring a pattern that has happened in authoritarian regimes around the world. When a government erects barriers to reproductive care, it doesn’t just cause death and suffering for women and their families. Such policies are often a first step in the gradual decline of democracies.
Opinion | Banning Abortion a Hallmark of Authoritarian Regimes
Seda Saluk writes about how U.S. policy on abortion rights has started to mirror patterns seen in authoritarian regimes around the world.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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As many expected, the truth is finally coming out, they were just fishermen. The family of the Colombian man killed in the Sept. 15 U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea has now filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Wow
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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When the president is destroying national landmarks, murdering fishermen, raising prices because he's angry over a Reagan video, and kidnapping parents in front of their crying children is probably not an ideal time to have a lazy, completely incompetent legislative branch perpetually on vacation.
October 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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“forests in the Midwest contain thousands of acres protected under the rule, mainly in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan. Ottawa National Forest in Michigan, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin and Shawnee National Forest in Illinois are of top concern for some experts.”
July 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Firing everyone who could tell you what you're doing is unethical or illegal does not make what you're doing ethical or legal.
July 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Why does Kristi Noem still have a job?
WELKER: The NYT is reporting that thousands of calls from flood victims to FEMA calls centers went unanswered in the middle of this ongoing disaster because you didn't renew contracts to keep call center staff in place until nearly a week after the floods.

NOEM: False reporting. Fake news.
July 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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July 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Pete Buttigieg on Substack
substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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July 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Why are folks mad at the working mom with kids on Medicaid and SNAP rather than companies like Walmart that refuse to pay her a living wage and provide health insurance?
July 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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July 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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They shattered her car window. They cuffed her in front of her daughter. With no warrant. No charges. No evidence. No due process. We must demand Noemi’s release. #DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
June 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Lots of new followers in the last day.

Welcome.

I hope you find value here.

This account serves as:

📔 a daily diary of sorts, for me
🌲 a rallying point, for others who care for the Forest Service
📰 a log of USFS news
☎️ a call to action
🗣️ a message

If I ever ask for money, I’m hacked.

#AltGov
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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June 14, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt, memorial to celebrate the lives of people who died of AIDS-related causes. Created by/cared for by many, but especially "Mother of the Quilt" Gert McMullin. The largest piece of community folk art in the world, now on show at Tate Modern #GoSeeArt !
June 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.

But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie
Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.
www.motherjones.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: American Security Contractor Unloads On US-Israeli ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’
EXCLUSIVE: American Security Contractor Unloads On US-Israeli ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’
I thought I was signing up for an aid mission. But what I've witnessed in Gaza is horrific.
zeteo.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday that she signed an executive order seeking greater transparency from federal immigration officials. She said the city will submit regular Freedom of Information Act requests to find out who ICE is detaining and on what grounds.
June 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN demands Justice Department, FBI investigate spiking threats against federal judges.
June 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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June 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM