Bruce Farmer
@bfunkwa.bsky.social
Left leaning, cares about justice, equality/equity, learning, economic equality, worker’s rights, correcting gerrymandering, helping the less fortunate/under represented, etc.
Interested in Space, technology, cinema, graphic novels, the environment, health
Interested in Space, technology, cinema, graphic novels, the environment, health
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So this is just all based on the dreams and fantasies of a delusion old man?
That is called murder. Mass murder.
Serial killers with no legal backing.
Then they lied (unconvincingly) the whole time.
This administration has dragged our country so unbelievably far down in less than a year.
That is called murder. Mass murder.
Serial killers with no legal backing.
Then they lied (unconvincingly) the whole time.
This administration has dragged our country so unbelievably far down in less than a year.
Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
So this is just all based on the dreams and fantasies of a delusion old man?
That is called murder. Mass murder.
Serial killers with no legal backing.
Then they lied (unconvincingly) the whole time.
This administration has dragged our country so unbelievably far down in less than a year.
That is called murder. Mass murder.
Serial killers with no legal backing.
Then they lied (unconvincingly) the whole time.
This administration has dragged our country so unbelievably far down in less than a year.
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In this discussion, @repyassansari.bsky.social is so good all throughout. She talks about what it's like to meet with Epstein's victims, why Trump is so desperate to prevent Republicans from breaking, what Dems will do to prevent the story from dying, and more. Listen in the link below:
Good to see: @repyassansari.bsky.social tells me she expects 50 Republicans to vote to release Epstein files (agreeing w/MTG). Dems also want to bring in heads of financial institutions on Epstein transactions.
"The dam is breaking," Ansari says. Listen to her here:
newrepublic.com/article/2031...
"The dam is breaking," Ansari says. Listen to her here:
newrepublic.com/article/2031...
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Fresh Epstein Bombshell Should Unnerve Trump
As signs mount that more Republicans than expected will break with Trump on Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Yassamin Ansari explains why Trump has much more to worry about than is commonly known.
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In this discussion, @repyassansari.bsky.social is so good all throughout. She talks about what it's like to meet with Epstein's victims, why Trump is so desperate to prevent Republicans from breaking, what Dems will do to prevent the story from dying, and more. Listen in the link below:
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🚨A small bloc of Republicans is breaking with President Trump to back a bill forcing release of unclassified Epstein records, a rare split triggered by public pressure and newly surfaced estate emails.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
GOP Rift Emerges as Lawmakers Defy President Trump on Releasing Epstein Files
A small bloc of Republicans is breaking with President Trump to back a bill forcing release of unclassified Epstein records, a rare split triggered by public pressure and newly surfaced estate emails.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🚨A small bloc of Republicans is breaking with President Trump to back a bill forcing release of unclassified Epstein records, a rare split triggered by public pressure and newly surfaced estate emails.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
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This is what democracy looks like….
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This is what democracy looks like….
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NEW: Trump's push to nuke the Senate filibuster hits immediate Republican resistance
Thune & Barrasso are (still) opposed to abolishing the 60-vote threshold for most legislation, including government funding.
Many GOP senators agree with them — and not Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Thune & Barrasso are (still) opposed to abolishing the 60-vote threshold for most legislation, including government funding.
Many GOP senators agree with them — and not Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Trump's push to nuke the Senate filibuster hits immediate Republican resistance
In a pair of late-night posts, Trump told Senate Republicans to use the "nuclear option" to eliminate the 60-vote threshold and pass a government funding bill without Democrats.
www.nbcnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
NEW: Trump's push to nuke the Senate filibuster hits immediate Republican resistance
Thune & Barrasso are (still) opposed to abolishing the 60-vote threshold for most legislation, including government funding.
Many GOP senators agree with them — and not Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Thune & Barrasso are (still) opposed to abolishing the 60-vote threshold for most legislation, including government funding.
Many GOP senators agree with them — and not Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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So @jeremybmerrill.com scraped the Kennedy Center's ticketing website daily for several months. He, @travismandrews.bsky.social & Shelly Tan found that this season's sales are the lowest since the pandemic, as the Trump effect keeps patrons away: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover
Nearly nine months into Trump’s oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
So @jeremybmerrill.com scraped the Kennedy Center's ticketing website daily for several months. He, @travismandrews.bsky.social & Shelly Tan found that this season's sales are the lowest since the pandemic, as the Trump effect keeps patrons away: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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“‘Thanos Trump' SNAPs Away Americans’ Food”
Good explainer from Peter Rothpletz in this morning’s Zeteo ‘First Draft’ newsletter on what should be one of the biggest domestic news stories of all.
Have you subscribed to ‘First Draft’ yet?
Good explainer from Peter Rothpletz in this morning’s Zeteo ‘First Draft’ newsletter on what should be one of the biggest domestic news stories of all.
Have you subscribed to ‘First Draft’ yet?
'Thanos Trump' SNAPs Away Americans’ Food
Peter Rothpletz on Donald Trump’s 'Let Them Eat… Nothing' moment, Stephen Miller’s wife’s racist, viral crash out, and the royal formerly known as “Prince.”
zeteo.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“‘Thanos Trump' SNAPs Away Americans’ Food”
Good explainer from Peter Rothpletz in this morning’s Zeteo ‘First Draft’ newsletter on what should be one of the biggest domestic news stories of all.
Have you subscribed to ‘First Draft’ yet?
Good explainer from Peter Rothpletz in this morning’s Zeteo ‘First Draft’ newsletter on what should be one of the biggest domestic news stories of all.
Have you subscribed to ‘First Draft’ yet?
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'Stop lying!' Mike Johnson sparks howls of indignation with blatant double standard
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
'Stop lying!' Mike Johnson sparks howls of indignation with blatant double standard
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has desperately sought new ways to blame Democrats for the shutdown, despite Republicans holding every branch of government and both houses of Congress. On Friday, during h...
www.rawstory.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
'Stop lying!' Mike Johnson sparks howls of indignation with blatant double standard
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
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"Give Donald Trump this much: He has never tried to hide his malice, his lawlessness, or his desire to inflict pain on others." -
@peter-wehner.bsky.social
Trump's authoritarian plans are out in the open.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
@peter-wehner.bsky.social
Trump's authoritarian plans are out in the open.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump’s Plan Is Now Out in the Open
It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.
www.theatlantic.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"Give Donald Trump this much: He has never tried to hide his malice, his lawlessness, or his desire to inflict pain on others." -
@peter-wehner.bsky.social
Trump's authoritarian plans are out in the open.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
@peter-wehner.bsky.social
Trump's authoritarian plans are out in the open.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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BREAKING: Judge doesn't quite grant TRO requiring Trump admin to make partial SNAP payment for next month. Judge Indira Talwani (Obama) says USDA has that power. Wants answer by Monday on whether it will do so. Seems like she'll order if they don't. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
BREAKING: Judge doesn't quite grant TRO requiring Trump admin to make partial SNAP payment for next month. Judge Indira Talwani (Obama) says USDA has that power. Wants answer by Monday on whether it will do so. Seems like she'll order if they don't. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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US national intelligence director says former American strategy of 'regime change' is over
apnews.com/article/gabb...
apnews.com/article/gabb...
US national intelligence director says former American strategy of 'regime change' is over
U.S. national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard says America’s former strategy of “regime change or nation building” has ended under President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
US national intelligence director says former American strategy of 'regime change' is over
apnews.com/article/gabb...
apnews.com/article/gabb...
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this is nuts. Republicans attempting to get rid of liberal state Supreme Court justices in PA are sending a mailer accusing them of drawing the gerrymandered map that REPUBLICANS THEMSELVES drew in 2011 www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/09...
PA Supreme Court mailer uses misleading redistricting claims
The PAC behind the misleading mailer is part of a network connected to PA's richest person. The goal: convince voters to reject new terms for three PA Supreme Court justices.
www.spotlightpa.org
October 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
this is nuts. Republicans attempting to get rid of liberal state Supreme Court justices in PA are sending a mailer accusing them of drawing the gerrymandered map that REPUBLICANS THEMSELVES drew in 2011 www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/09...
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Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, concluded a marathon speech on the Senate floor Wednesday evening after 22 hours and 37 minutes, saying he was “ringing the alarm bells” on the arrival of authoritarianism under President Trump.
Senator Merkley Warns of Authoritarianism Under Trump in Nearly 23-Hour Speech
The Oregon Democrat achieved a goal of topping the previous longest speech by a senator from his state.
nyti.ms
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, concluded a marathon speech on the Senate floor Wednesday evening after 22 hours and 37 minutes, saying he was “ringing the alarm bells” on the arrival of authoritarianism under President Trump.
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The filing came after Wolff received a letter from Melania Trump's legal team demanding he retract certain statements.
Melania Trump Faces New Lawsuit: What to Know
www.newsweek.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The filing came after Wolff received a letter from Melania Trump's legal team demanding he retract certain statements.
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Deputies ask for help finding missing Burton teen #chsnews
Deputies ask for help finding missing Burton teen
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in finding a missing teen girl.
www.live5news.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Deputies ask for help finding missing Burton teen #chsnews
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Sen. Jeff Merkley wraps up his 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor.
The Oregon Democrat said that his speech was to “ring the alarm bells about authoritarian control."
The Oregon Democrat said that his speech was to “ring the alarm bells about authoritarian control."
Jeff Merkley wraps up marathon speech warning of ‘authoritarian’ rule
The Oregon senator surpassed the 22-hour mark set by Wayne Morse in 1953.
www.politico.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sen. Jeff Merkley wraps up his 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor.
The Oregon Democrat said that his speech was to “ring the alarm bells about authoritarian control."
The Oregon Democrat said that his speech was to “ring the alarm bells about authoritarian control."
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The PBS News Hour has had five different names and six official anchors since it first aired in 1975. Through it all, we've stayed true to our mission of delivering fair, accurate and in-depth reporting.
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The PBS News Hour has had five different names and six official anchors since it first aired in 1975. Through it all, we've stayed true to our mission of delivering fair, accurate and in-depth reporting.
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Seven of the nine universities that the White House initially approached about a plan to steer more federal money toward schools aligned with President Trump’s priorities have refused to endorse the proposal.
All but 2 Universities Decline a Trump Offer of Preferential Funding
One of the two, Vanderbilt University, signaled it had reservations.
nyti.ms
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Seven of the nine universities that the White House initially approached about a plan to steer more federal money toward schools aligned with President Trump’s priorities have refused to endorse the proposal.
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🗺️ LIVE TRACKER
So far, Trump has deployed the National Guard to five major Democratic-led cities. With each passing day, he threatens more. We’re tracking his every move.
👉 Check out our NEW interactive map detailing all the deployments.
So far, Trump has deployed the National Guard to five major Democratic-led cities. With each passing day, he threatens more. We’re tracking his every move.
👉 Check out our NEW interactive map detailing all the deployments.
Mapped: Trump's Deployment of National Guard Troops
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🗺️ LIVE TRACKER
So far, Trump has deployed the National Guard to five major Democratic-led cities. With each passing day, he threatens more. We’re tracking his every move.
👉 Check out our NEW interactive map detailing all the deployments.
So far, Trump has deployed the National Guard to five major Democratic-led cities. With each passing day, he threatens more. We’re tracking his every move.
👉 Check out our NEW interactive map detailing all the deployments.
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Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 stuffed into a takeout bag from undercover F.B.I. agents. We must continue to ask where the money went, Ruth Marcus writes. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/zn2Q1B
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 stuffed into a takeout bag from undercover F.B.I. agents. We must continue to ask where the money went, Ruth Marcus writes. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/zn2Q1B
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NEW: Four years after Georgia Republicans passed one of the nation's most restrictive voting laws, new evidence shows the law has created increased barriers for over 1.6 million registered voters, with minority voters bearing the biggest brunt.
Georgia’s Sweeping Anti-Voting Law Suppressed Black Votes, New Data Shows
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
NEW: Four years after Georgia Republicans passed one of the nation's most restrictive voting laws, new evidence shows the law has created increased barriers for over 1.6 million registered voters, with minority voters bearing the biggest brunt.
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Russell Vought, Trump’s OMB chief, famously promised to put career civil servants “in trauma” and cast them as public "villains." The Americans who showed up en masse on Saturday weren't buying his BS.
The federal workers who showed up at "No Kings" are not the villains in this story
A shutdown, mass firings, political hacks aiming to traumatize them: It's been a rough year for dedicated civil servants.
www.motherjones.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Russell Vought, Trump’s OMB chief, famously promised to put career civil servants “in trauma” and cast them as public "villains." The Americans who showed up en masse on Saturday weren't buying his BS.
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An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
www.propublica.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
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The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday. n.pr/4hoFl54
Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed
The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.
n.pr
October 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday. n.pr/4hoFl54