Cosmic Turtle
@ffgson.bsky.social
Just a guy in New Jersey. Happily married almost 20 years. Retired techie. Photography, music, travel. Science and aerospace geek. Cosmologically it's 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢s all the way down.
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@jenicearmstrong.bsky.social of the @inquirer.com has not forgotten how Trump is desecrating "The People's House."
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Nothing about Trump’s ballroom benefits us | Jenice Armstrong
Between high grocery bills, rising healthcare costs, over-the-top housing prices, and everything else that’s going on, building an addition onto the White House should be the lowest Trump priority.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@jenicearmstrong.bsky.social of the @inquirer.com has not forgotten how Trump is desecrating "The People's House."
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The @inquirer.com's Elizabeth Wellington nails the irony (or not!) of choosing White as the 2026 Color of the Year.
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White is the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year. They say the choice isn’t political.
Standing here on the brink of 2026, I say Cloud Dancer as Color of the Year is an eerily spot-on harbinger the direction of American politics under Trump.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The @inquirer.com's Elizabeth Wellington nails the irony (or not!) of choosing White as the 2026 Color of the Year.
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@willbunch.bsky.social went to New Orleans to see the latest place where #ICE intends to terrorize our fellow Americans.
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Life during wartime in New Orleans as feds terrorize Latinos who saved a city | Will Bunch
The first day of long-feared federal immigration raids across Greater New Orleans exposes the Big Lie of mass deportation.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@willbunch.bsky.social went to New Orleans to see the latest place where #ICE intends to terrorize our fellow Americans.
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“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
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I came to New Orleans to see the fear and loathing that comes to town when Greg Bovino and his federal masked marauders invade
I chronicled their Big Lie, as their op allegedly targeting "criminals" stormed Home Depot parking lots and roofing jobs. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/new-...
I chronicled their Big Lie, as their op allegedly targeting "criminals" stormed Home Depot parking lots and roofing jobs. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/new-...
Life during wartime in New Orleans as feds terrorize Latinos who saved a city | Will Bunch
The first day of long-feared federal immigration raids across Greater New Orleans exposes the Big Lie of mass deportation.
www.inquirer.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I came to New Orleans to see the fear and loathing that comes to town when Greg Bovino and his federal masked marauders invade
I chronicled their Big Lie, as their op allegedly targeting "criminals" stormed Home Depot parking lots and roofing jobs. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/new-...
I chronicled their Big Lie, as their op allegedly targeting "criminals" stormed Home Depot parking lots and roofing jobs. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/new-...
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Abbe Lowell, the attorney who is representing Letitia James: “I can't tell you a time in the federal system...where a federal prosecutor thought a case was strong enough to bring to a grand jury, and the grand jury said no.” @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Abbe Lowell, the attorney who is representing Letitia James: “I can't tell you a time in the federal system...where a federal prosecutor thought a case was strong enough to bring to a grand jury, and the grand jury said no.” @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
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There was a 13 point swing last night in TN-07.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There was a 13 point swing last night in TN-07.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
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⚖️ DoD Law of War Manual, page 1075:
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
⚖️ DoD Law of War Manual, page 1075:
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
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News --> The commander who oversaw Pete Hegseth's alleged killing of two boat bombing survivors is now likely to come in and face questions from the House Armed Services Committee, ranking Dem Adam Smith tells me.
In this piece, I try to make sense of this horror:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
In this piece, I try to make sense of this horror:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Trump Boat Bombings Suddenly on Shakier Ground as Damning Info Emerges
Will Republicans give us a real investigation into Trump’s bombings, now that we just learned horrific new details about them? Or are they seriously going to fall on their swords for Pete Hegseth?
newrepublic.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
News --> The commander who oversaw Pete Hegseth's alleged killing of two boat bombing survivors is now likely to come in and face questions from the House Armed Services Committee, ranking Dem Adam Smith tells me.
In this piece, I try to make sense of this horror:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
In this piece, I try to make sense of this horror:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
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Dear Senator Cassidy,
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Dear Senator Cassidy,
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
A win for NJ!
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A win for NJ!
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Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
azmirror.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
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Surprise, surprise
Billionaires are buying elections to put people in power-Republicans-who will give them more tax breaks
Even if it comes at the expense of the poorest people in the country
Apparently, even though they have generational wealth for the next 1,000 years, there is never enough
Billionaires are buying elections to put people in power-Republicans-who will give them more tax breaks
Even if it comes at the expense of the poorest people in the country
Apparently, even though they have generational wealth for the next 1,000 years, there is never enough
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Surprise, surprise
Billionaires are buying elections to put people in power-Republicans-who will give them more tax breaks
Even if it comes at the expense of the poorest people in the country
Apparently, even though they have generational wealth for the next 1,000 years, there is never enough
Billionaires are buying elections to put people in power-Republicans-who will give them more tax breaks
Even if it comes at the expense of the poorest people in the country
Apparently, even though they have generational wealth for the next 1,000 years, there is never enough
Dr. Ala Stanford was one of the many healthcare heroes during COVID. She is now running for Congress (stanfordforcongress.com) in Philadelphia.
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Ala Stanford tackled COVID-19. Will Trump be next? | Jenice Armstrong
Absolutely no one is better poised to represent the interests of Philadelphians in Congress on healthcare issues than Ala Stanford.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Dr. Ala Stanford was one of the many healthcare heroes during COVID. She is now running for Congress (stanfordforcongress.com) in Philadelphia.
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ICE harassed a JUDGE and a high school intern in the judge's car! Threatened to break windows!
From the story: "Dana Smith, Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents and told both the judge and the intern to stay inside the car."
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
From the story: "Dana Smith, Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents and told both the judge and the intern to stay inside the car."
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
"The intern was reportedly shaken [by ICE agents photographing him IN THE COURTROOM], so [Superior Court Judge] McBurney offered to drive him home. ICE agents then surrounded the judge's car and demanded everyone to exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply."
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
ICE harassed a JUDGE and a high school intern in the judge's car! Threatened to break windows!
From the story: "Dana Smith, Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents and told both the judge and the intern to stay inside the car."
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
From the story: "Dana Smith, Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents and told both the judge and the intern to stay inside the car."
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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Lest you think killing kids by spreading anti-scientific conspiracy theories is an institutional decision, let me be very clear: it is my decision!
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Lest you think killing kids by spreading anti-scientific conspiracy theories is an institutional decision, let me be very clear: it is my decision!
The surveillance state is more powerful than ever. Good reporting by The Independent. The Associated Press interviewed the guy in the photo and put the story on YouTube:
youtu.be/MQxw9fhmBv4?...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The surveillance state is more powerful than ever. Good reporting by The Independent. The Associated Press interviewed the guy in the photo and put the story on YouTube:
youtu.be/MQxw9fhmBv4?...
youtu.be/MQxw9fhmBv4?...
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AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
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Orbanization:
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Orbanization:
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Read my full investigation here: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Expe...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Read my full investigation here: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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That’s my dad 💔
CHARLOTTE, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
That’s my dad 💔
CHARLOTTE, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC
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(Bloomberg) - Notices of impending mass layoffs by US companies surged in October to among the highest levels on record, according to a tally by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland researchers.
@bloomberg.com #WARN
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@bloomberg.com #WARN
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November 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
(Bloomberg) - Notices of impending mass layoffs by US companies surged in October to among the highest levels on record, according to a tally by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland researchers.
@bloomberg.com #WARN
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@bloomberg.com #WARN
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What do Jeffrey Clark, Harmeet Dhillon, Heather Honey and Kari Lake have in common?
While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
Trump’s Administration Is Full of Election Deniers — They’re Already Working to Rig the Vote
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
What do Jeffrey Clark, Harmeet Dhillon, Heather Honey and Kari Lake have in common?
While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6