Lisa
@fierylisa.bsky.social
I am happiest when talking about books, movies, dinos, wildlife, art, and genealogy.
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Tonight, Democrats forced a vote on a simple amendment.
To remove new tariffs that are increasing the cost of groceries, gas and housing.
Republicans rejected it.
To remove new tariffs that are increasing the cost of groceries, gas and housing.
Republicans rejected it.
April 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Tonight, Democrats forced a vote on a simple amendment.
To remove new tariffs that are increasing the cost of groceries, gas and housing.
Republicans rejected it.
To remove new tariffs that are increasing the cost of groceries, gas and housing.
Republicans rejected it.
Has anyone else noticed the increase in the cost of books over the past 2-3 weeks? #books #bookprices
April 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Has anyone else noticed the increase in the cost of books over the past 2-3 weeks? #books #bookprices
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Since January, SpaceX has received over $560 million in government contracts—an amount projected to surpass $2 billion in taxpayer funding by year’s end, averaging roughly $6.1 million per day. Follow the money and see where it goes.
March 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Since January, SpaceX has received over $560 million in government contracts—an amount projected to surpass $2 billion in taxpayer funding by year’s end, averaging roughly $6.1 million per day. Follow the money and see where it goes.
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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Whether in our water, on its bench, or in the White House, the Supreme Court is a big fan of raw sewage.
March 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Whether in our water, on its bench, or in the White House, the Supreme Court is a big fan of raw sewage.
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He didn't wear a suit, but he received a pardon and was treated better than Zelenskyy was.
March 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
He didn't wear a suit, but he received a pardon and was treated better than Zelenskyy was.
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Keep sharing this because it is vital to understanding this moment.
The timing of his entry into politics after this trip
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
The timing of his entry into politics after this trip
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
The Hidden History of Trump’s First Trip to Moscow
In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.
www.politico.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Keep sharing this because it is vital to understanding this moment.
The timing of his entry into politics after this trip
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
The timing of his entry into politics after this trip
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
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Can confirm. Former USAID here, and I’ve been approached twice in the last 30 days.
Your new allies: www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have b...
www.cnn.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Can confirm. Former USAID here, and I’ve been approached twice in the last 30 days.
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February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Today, President Donald Trump ambushed Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky in an attack that seemed designed to give the White House an excuse for siding with Russia in its war on Ukraine.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
February 28, 2025
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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Truth 💙 right here
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Truth 💙 right here
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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
February 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
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Reminder to our troops from General Milley: you took an oath to defend the Constitution, NOT a would-be king. Refusing illegal and unethical orders are rights. As FOTUS moves closer to installing martial law, please remember your oath and your rights #Voices4Victory
m.youtube.com/watch?v=67Hu...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=67Hu...
Nation's Top Military Officer: "We Do Not Take an Oath to a Dictator"
YouTube video by Brut America
m.youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Reminder to our troops from General Milley: you took an oath to defend the Constitution, NOT a would-be king. Refusing illegal and unethical orders are rights. As FOTUS moves closer to installing martial law, please remember your oath and your rights #Voices4Victory
m.youtube.com/watch?v=67Hu...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=67Hu...
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Withholding money for medical research while increasing tax cuts for the richest among us is morally criminal.
February 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Withholding money for medical research while increasing tax cuts for the richest among us is morally criminal.
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"When a leader disregards constitutional order (s)he gives up legitimacy and the people have the right to treat him like a robber and thief."
-John Locke
"This is the most dangerous threat to our Constitution."
-Sen. Angus King (Maine)
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
-John Locke
"This is the most dangerous threat to our Constitution."
-Sen. Angus King (Maine)
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 23, 2025
Something is shifting,” scholar of authoritarianism Timothy Snyder posted on Bluesky yesterday.
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"When a leader disregards constitutional order (s)he gives up legitimacy and the people have the right to treat him like a robber and thief."
-John Locke
"This is the most dangerous threat to our Constitution."
-Sen. Angus King (Maine)
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
-John Locke
"This is the most dangerous threat to our Constitution."
-Sen. Angus King (Maine)
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025
Something is shifting,” scholar of authoritarianism Timothy Snyder posted on Bluesky yesterday.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:38 AM
February 23, 2025
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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“What merit means to them”
General Brown’s record, which Hegseth questioned for obvious reasons: www.af.mil/About-Us/Bio...
General Brown’s record, which Hegseth questioned for obvious reasons: www.af.mil/About-Us/Bio...
February 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
“What merit means to them”
General Brown’s record, which Hegseth questioned for obvious reasons: www.af.mil/About-Us/Bio...
General Brown’s record, which Hegseth questioned for obvious reasons: www.af.mil/About-Us/Bio...
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February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) yesterday, billionaire Elon Musk seemed to be having difficulty speaking.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
February 21, 2025
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February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
On Monday, James Marriott of The Times, published in London, noted that the very stability and comfort of the post–World War II liberal order has permitted the seeds of its own destruction to flourish...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
February 20, 2025
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"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Three updates:
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
February 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Three updates:
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.