Ditriann
@ditriann.bsky.social
Here for current events, cat content, IWTV fangirling, and ideas for resistance.
This fascist has no business being involved with USF at this level, as if FL doesn't have real problems. Not to mention, he is lying about fiscal responsibility when it is really to line the pockets of his friends and force RW methodology into higher ed.
#desantis #desatan
#desantis #desatan
DeSantis doubles down on plans to transfer USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College
The proposed deal is in the hands of state lawmakers, who began their annual session this week.
www.wusf.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
While we are being smashed by the federal government, we can't sleep on the fact that DeSantis was a practicing authoritarian for years in Florida. More of his hypocrisy for states rights yet trampling over local governments and destroying the environment.
Florida lawmaker is back with bill promoting water pollution - The Bradenton Times
This is such an exciting time of year for us Florida columnists! The 2026 legislative session begins next Tuesday, and we’re all waiting to see which piece of legislation will win the coveted title &...
thebradentontimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
While we are being smashed by the federal government, we can't sleep on the fact that DeSantis was a practicing authoritarian for years in Florida. More of his hypocrisy for states rights yet trampling over local governments and destroying the environment.
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Calling is better if you can swing it, but if you're phone shy here's a slightly augmented script I made for faxing/emailing/etc (feel free to steal in alt text).
Find Your Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Find Your Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
Find Your Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Find Your Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Calling is better if you can swing it, but if you're phone shy here's a slightly augmented script I made for faxing/emailing/etc (feel free to steal in alt text).
Find Your Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Find Your Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
Find Your Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Find Your Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
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Some amazing YouTuber has put together 45 minutes of promos for a slew of 70s and 80s holiday shows—and then included links to many of them in the description section, so you can actually watch what’s seen in the promos. Have yourself a merry Gen X Christmas now:
youtu.be/i7tSfJMBrec?...
youtu.be/i7tSfJMBrec?...
Christmas in the 70s & 80s Was EVERYTHING (What Moments Do You Remember?)
YouTube video by My So-Called Gen X Life
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Some amazing YouTuber has put together 45 minutes of promos for a slew of 70s and 80s holiday shows—and then included links to many of them in the description section, so you can actually watch what’s seen in the promos. Have yourself a merry Gen X Christmas now:
youtu.be/i7tSfJMBrec?...
youtu.be/i7tSfJMBrec?...
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So if you are going to share, I'd appreciate it if you would share the original report. 4/4 www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
www.newschannel5.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So if you are going to share, I'd appreciate it if you would share the original report. 4/4 www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
Any Republican in the state should have a problem with this. It's especially ironic to take funding from groups that help kids in foster care while basically forcing women to have babies they won't be able to care for by defeating the abortion amendment. This man belongs in prison.
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
amp.miamiherald.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Any Republican in the state should have a problem with this. It's especially ironic to take funding from groups that help kids in foster care while basically forcing women to have babies they won't be able to care for by defeating the abortion amendment. This man belongs in prison.
@cinesnark.bsky.social You already wrote about this and I loved your perspective. This shares your thoughts that they downplayed the success of Sinners.
For the record, one of my favorite films of the year and I literally recommend it to everyone.
For the record, one of my favorite films of the year and I literally recommend it to everyone.
December 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
@cinesnark.bsky.social You already wrote about this and I loved your perspective. This shares your thoughts that they downplayed the success of Sinners.
For the record, one of my favorite films of the year and I literally recommend it to everyone.
For the record, one of my favorite films of the year and I literally recommend it to everyone.
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This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.
December 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.
This man has to be stopped. He is blatantly lining the pockets of his unqualified allies while destroying the unique college offerings in the area.
DeSantis' budget outlines New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee
The deal would have major implications for higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
www.wusf.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This man has to be stopped. He is blatantly lining the pockets of his unqualified allies while destroying the unique college offerings in the area.
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Who has made this 🤣
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Who has made this 🤣
The comments on this are horrifying. The world has collectively decided it is suddenly normal to be sick all the time and wants to ignore the real data that shows COVID lowers the immune system.
It's also frightening to think flu vaccines may not be available next year in the US.
It's also frightening to think flu vaccines may not be available next year in the US.
'It's worse than Covid,' says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.
www.yahoo.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The comments on this are horrifying. The world has collectively decided it is suddenly normal to be sick all the time and wants to ignore the real data that shows COVID lowers the immune system.
It's also frightening to think flu vaccines may not be available next year in the US.
It's also frightening to think flu vaccines may not be available next year in the US.
A great gift guide that doesn't rely on the same huge retailers!
If you're gonna spend your feelings, you might as well get a deal. This is a HUGE post of Black Friday deals. (They're all currently happening, mostly.)
The Fug Nation Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales and Codes Mega Post! - Go Fug Yourself
Start your shopping engines.
www.gofugyourself.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A great gift guide that doesn't rely on the same huge retailers!
Once again, some great local journalism about the AI bubble.
Warning: AI is Already Too Big to Fail - The Bradenton Times
I’ve written a lot recently about our economy’s AI bubble, and two things happened recently that should be viewed as blinking red lights, in my opinion. Nearly every economist agrees …
thebradentontimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Once again, some great local journalism about the AI bubble.
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It starts with immigrants then extends to all of us because their entire health platform is rooted in eugenics.
They should just cut the BS and get Zuckerberg to make a screener called "hot or not." We are at that level of immaturity and unreasonable criteria.
They should just cut the BS and get Zuckerberg to make a screener called "hot or not." We are at that level of immaturity and unreasonable criteria.
U.S. visas can be denied for obesity, cancer and diabetes, Rubio says
The Trump administration has directed visa officers to consider obesity and other chronic health conditions when deciding whether to grant visas to immigrants.
washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
It starts with immigrants then extends to all of us because their entire health platform is rooted in eugenics.
They should just cut the BS and get Zuckerberg to make a screener called "hot or not." We are at that level of immaturity and unreasonable criteria.
They should just cut the BS and get Zuckerberg to make a screener called "hot or not." We are at that level of immaturity and unreasonable criteria.
Brilliantly put and frightening.
How Catastrophic Is It If the AI Bubble Bursts? An FAQ.
The AI industry's most important product is not a chatbot or a video generator; it's the story the AI industry is telling about itself
www.theringer.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Brilliantly put and frightening.
This is the most disingenuous rant without any nuance or context. First of all, there are massages that are part of actual medical care, like for sciatica. Second of all, public servants typically have better benefits due to unions and lower than market base wages.
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is the most disingenuous rant without any nuance or context. First of all, there are massages that are part of actual medical care, like for sciatica. Second of all, public servants typically have better benefits due to unions and lower than market base wages.
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The knowledge that comes out of this project will mean that when you go into a classroom, office, restaurant, or other building that has adopted the solutions from this research, the air is going to be cleaner and safer than it was before,” Linsey Marr,
www.ucdavis.edu/news/federal...
www.ucdavis.edu/news/federal...
Federal Contract for up to $40 Million Fuels Research to Revolutionize Clean Indoor Air and Defend Against Next Pandemic
When a public building catches fire, its built-in systems automatically respond: Smoke alarms blare, sprinklers kick on, and occupants quickly evacuate.But what if the life-threatening danger isn’t fi...
www.ucdavis.edu
October 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The knowledge that comes out of this project will mean that when you go into a classroom, office, restaurant, or other building that has adopted the solutions from this research, the air is going to be cleaner and safer than it was before,” Linsey Marr,
www.ucdavis.edu/news/federal...
www.ucdavis.edu/news/federal...
I am grateful for the block button on here. If someone even mildly annoys me, block. Life is too stressful to deal with people that are trying to explain how things in Project 2025 are inevitable. They are only inevitable if people sit back and do nothing. Fighting locally is empowering.
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I am grateful for the block button on here. If someone even mildly annoys me, block. Life is too stressful to deal with people that are trying to explain how things in Project 2025 are inevitable. They are only inevitable if people sit back and do nothing. Fighting locally is empowering.
Not only is she so wrong with her take her but she was NEVER FUNNY! Must be why she needed to sell her soul for a paycheck.
Whitney Cummings Slams Riyadh Comedy Festival Critics, Defends Performing: ‘You’re Just Racist’ | Video
Whitney Cummings defended performing at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival in her Monday podcast, saying of critics, "It's just racism."
www.yahoo.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Not only is she so wrong with her take her but she was NEVER FUNNY! Must be why she needed to sell her soul for a paycheck.
Oh ffs every time I think these commissioners are reasonable, despite all being GOP, they go and do something like this. Just complete pandering, not to mention offensive. What did Kirk do for this community other than help spread division??? How does this make women, LGBTQ and minorities feel?
Charlie Kirk memorial road approved for Bradenton area amid divided public reaction
Why is Manatee County naming a road after Charlie Kirk? Commissioners say it’s about honoring free speech and civic dialogue — critics disagree.
www.heraldtribune.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Oh ffs every time I think these commissioners are reasonable, despite all being GOP, they go and do something like this. Just complete pandering, not to mention offensive. What did Kirk do for this community other than help spread division??? How does this make women, LGBTQ and minorities feel?
People should be outraged and call their reps. DeSantis is a sitting duck. If people rallied together and fought this like they did with that horrendous hotels on State Park land proposal, they may actually back down.
‘Hostile takeover:’ Charter operator files to occupy three Sarasota schools
The school district has 20 calendar days to submit objections to the proposals.
www.mysuncoast.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
People should be outraged and call their reps. DeSantis is a sitting duck. If people rallied together and fought this like they did with that horrendous hotels on State Park land proposal, they may actually back down.
Kruse has very specifically been speaking out against some of DeSantis' worst policy proposals. I am impressed. DeSantis and his goons don't put any thought into this stuff other than how it sounds like a good headline and behind the scenes benefits all the wrong people.
Florida's Best Worst Option - The Bradenton Times
With the first day of Committee Weeks for the 2026 Florida State Legislation session getting under way today, I want to lay out the facts around what looks to be the single biggest focus of this …
thebradentontimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Kruse has very specifically been speaking out against some of DeSantis' worst policy proposals. I am impressed. DeSantis and his goons don't put any thought into this stuff other than how it sounds like a good headline and behind the scenes benefits all the wrong people.
We have way bigger battles but this made my blood boil first thing in the morning.
Putting his name in the same sentence as MLK Jr. is despicable, especially after what Kirk said about him.
Putting his name in the same sentence as MLK Jr. is despicable, especially after what Kirk said about him.
Commissioners to Consider Future Roadway Segment as Memorial to Charlie Kirk - The Bradenton Times
Manatee County Commissioners appear to be on the path to making Manatee County the second Florida community to officially honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk through the naming of …
thebradentontimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We have way bigger battles but this made my blood boil first thing in the morning.
Putting his name in the same sentence as MLK Jr. is despicable, especially after what Kirk said about him.
Putting his name in the same sentence as MLK Jr. is despicable, especially after what Kirk said about him.
It's really meaningful when someone that used to identify as a Republican speaks out. In this area, I can only imagine the blowback he will get. He is braver than every current GOP member of Congress.
Republicans need to save our Democracy from Trump - The Bradenton Times
My fellow Republicans, we are all Americans regardless of Party Affiliation or differing viewpoints. What has made America great is our differences and debating issues that bring us together in a …
thebradentontimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's really meaningful when someone that used to identify as a Republican speaks out. In this area, I can only imagine the blowback he will get. He is braver than every current GOP member of Congress.