Brandi
@brandicj.bsky.social
Over it. Nature lover. Traveler. Mom. Begrudgingly Southern. Forward Ever!
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The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
bit.ly
April 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
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Thank you The Birmingham News
@indivisible.org
#handsoff #alpolitics #resist
www.al.com/news/birming...
@indivisible.org
#handsoff #alpolitics #resist
www.al.com/news/birming...
Alabamians join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Donald Trump, Elon Musk
Crowds rallied across the state and nation Saturday to protest cuts to federal agencies and the role of Elon Musk, as an unelected person, in restructuring the federal government.
www.al.com
April 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thank you The Birmingham News
@indivisible.org
#handsoff #alpolitics #resist
www.al.com/news/birming...
@indivisible.org
#handsoff #alpolitics #resist
www.al.com/news/birming...
Wake up Britt & Tubberville! Even the most powerful men in Alabama are alarmed. Sign this letter to our Congressmen. resist.bot/petitions/PR...
Reconsider tariffs endangering Alabama retiree pensions and economy
Text SIGN PRNTCM to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
April 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Wake up Britt & Tubberville! Even the most powerful men in Alabama are alarmed. Sign this letter to our Congressmen. resist.bot/petitions/PR...
Go see my friend Emily on Apr 27!
An amazing month of events ahead! All are welcome & more info at thankyoubookshop.com/events 🎉
April 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Go see my friend Emily on Apr 27!
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Rebellions are built on hope.
March 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rebellions are built on hope.
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You should lock your phone with a passcode or facial recognition. But that wouldn’t stop wireless companies, law enforcement, or hackers from reading your most mundane SMS missives—even without physical access to your phone.
4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages
To keep your texts safe from prying eyes, make sure they’re encrypted with these 4 tips.
nyti.ms
March 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
You should lock your phone with a passcode or facial recognition. But that wouldn’t stop wireless companies, law enforcement, or hackers from reading your most mundane SMS missives—even without physical access to your phone.
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As a certain ~date~ given by a certain ~corporation~ approaches, after which users will no longer be able to download their ebooks...
We're DRM-free, meaning you actually own your audiobooks. You can download the files whenever, & listen to them wherever.
I know, I know...not ebooks. But still 😉
We're DRM-free, meaning you actually own your audiobooks. You can download the files whenever, & listen to them wherever.
I know, I know...not ebooks. But still 😉
February 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
As a certain ~date~ given by a certain ~corporation~ approaches, after which users will no longer be able to download their ebooks...
We're DRM-free, meaning you actually own your audiobooks. You can download the files whenever, & listen to them wherever.
I know, I know...not ebooks. But still 😉
We're DRM-free, meaning you actually own your audiobooks. You can download the files whenever, & listen to them wherever.
I know, I know...not ebooks. But still 😉
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Good!
US Catholic bishops sue Trump administration for halt in funding for refugee settlement
(this is a big deal as many have been questioning why it hadn't happened yet)
apnews.com/article/cath...
(this is a big deal as many have been questioning why it hadn't happened yet)
apnews.com/article/cath...
US Catholic bishops sue Trump administration for halt in funding for refugee settlement
Catholic bishops are suing the Trump administration over its abrupt halt to funding of refugee resettlement, calling the action unlawful and harmful to newly arrived refugees and to the nation’s large...
apnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Good!
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It’s almost impossible to keep up with this insanity.
He is authorized by EOs. He’s invading offices. He’s firing people.
“He doesn’t lead DoGe”
Please hold them in contempt!
He is authorized by EOs. He’s invading offices. He’s firing people.
“He doesn’t lead DoGe”
Please hold them in contempt!
On the left:
President Trump: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk ... will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE")"
On the right:
Government declaration (by Joshua Fisher) submitted to Judge Chutkan stating Elon Musk is not the leader of DOGE
President Trump: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk ... will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE")"
On the right:
Government declaration (by Joshua Fisher) submitted to Judge Chutkan stating Elon Musk is not the leader of DOGE
February 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
It’s almost impossible to keep up with this insanity.
He is authorized by EOs. He’s invading offices. He’s firing people.
“He doesn’t lead DoGe”
Please hold them in contempt!
He is authorized by EOs. He’s invading offices. He’s firing people.
“He doesn’t lead DoGe”
Please hold them in contempt!
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I’ll work with anyone who’s serious about saving lives.
February 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I’ll work with anyone who’s serious about saving lives.
Proud to see my neighbors fighting back! www.al.com/news/birming...
‘Lip service over public service?’: Billboard slams Sen. Britt over UAB funding cuts
Critics are using billboards to accuse Senator Katie Britt of siding with Elon Musk over Alabamians in cuts that could cripple UAB funding and hiring.
www.al.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Proud to see my neighbors fighting back! www.al.com/news/birming...
Vance is no authentically Catholic. He is an embarrassment. American Catholics are being misled and it’s time for the USCCB to take a firmer stance. Thank you @pontifexes.bsky.social! www.newsweek.com/pope-rebukes...
Pope rebukes Trump over mass deportations in letter to US bishops
In an extraordinary intervention, Pope Francis also took aim at Vice President JD Vance's theological justification for the deportation program.
www.newsweek.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Vance is no authentically Catholic. He is an embarrassment. American Catholics are being misled and it’s time for the USCCB to take a firmer stance. Thank you @pontifexes.bsky.social! www.newsweek.com/pope-rebukes...
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Senate Minority Leader, has launched a new online portal for individuals to report corruption, abuses of power, and threats to public safety, with the legal protections afforded to whistleblowers.
February 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Senate Minority Leader, has launched a new online portal for individuals to report corruption, abuses of power, and threats to public safety, with the legal protections afforded to whistleblowers.
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A new book looks at the life of Marie Curie through the lens of some of the 45 women who passed through her laboratory.
Marie Curie And The Women Scientists Who Became Her Legacy
A new book looks at the life of Marie Curie through the lens of some of the 45 women who passed through her laboratory.
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A new book looks at the life of Marie Curie through the lens of some of the 45 women who passed through her laboratory.
That BHM renaissance we’ve been enjoying? If this sticks it will come to an end.
NIH cuts would sting Alabama’s biggest employer. From @johnarchibald.bsky.social www.al.com/news/2025/02...
Archibald: NIH cuts threaten UAB, Birmingham and beyond
NIH grants in Alabama in 2023 supported 4,769 jobs for an economic impact of $909 million and went to institutions from Mobile to Huntsville.
www.al.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
That BHM renaissance we’ve been enjoying? If this sticks it will come to an end.
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Guardrails? Safeguards? We are living under a system where the law doesn’t apply to the powerful and they know it. Where does that lead? Welcome to the United States of Alabama.
Welcome to the United States of Alabama, where the law doesn’t apply to the powerful.
YouTube video by Kyle Whitmire
youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Guardrails? Safeguards? We are living under a system where the law doesn’t apply to the powerful and they know it. Where does that lead? Welcome to the United States of Alabama.
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Parade of Planets: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter & Mars Light Up The Winter Sky 🔭 🪐
February 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Parade of Planets: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter & Mars Light Up The Winter Sky 🔭 🪐
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How much do eggs cost around the world? Let's ask the Expatsi Network, who's here to help you move abroad. #eggs #eggprices #moveabroad
Egg Prices
YouTube video by Expatsi
youtube.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
How much do eggs cost around the world? Let's ask the Expatsi Network, who's here to help you move abroad. #eggs #eggprices #moveabroad
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If you're unsure if you want to ditch the titles you already have on Audible, fear no more, look up the Libation github project which downloads your titles and turns them into regular audiobook files to use in a different reader. Keeps the metadata and notes and everything 😏
January 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
If you're unsure if you want to ditch the titles you already have on Audible, fear no more, look up the Libation github project which downloads your titles and turns them into regular audiobook files to use in a different reader. Keeps the metadata and notes and everything 😏