Forward Boomer
@forwardboomer.bsky.social
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Vermont Nana–married
Pro-people, justice, mercy, equity
Retired from faculty development, adjunct faculty, State gov service
BS Music; MS, EdS Adult Learning
ALL memes need alt text
Vermont Nana–married
Pro-people, justice, mercy, equity
Retired from faculty development, adjunct faculty, State gov service
BS Music; MS, EdS Adult Learning
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Class warfare is when there’s a limit to what poor & disabled people can earn before losing their benefits, but no limit to what billionaires can hoard while avoiding taxes.
We must reject the twisted idea that money incentivizes the rich but poverty incentivizes the poor.
We must reject the twisted idea that money incentivizes the rich but poverty incentivizes the poor.
This is spot on 🎯
"We must reject the twisted idea that money incentivizes the rich but poverty incentivizes the poor"
"We must reject the twisted idea that money incentivizes the rich but poverty incentivizes the poor"
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Increasingly it appears that Trump was a pimp.
WOW! New reporting by WSJ today that Trump sent his spa workers (young woman) from Mar-A-Lago to Jeffrey Epstein's despite knowing he was "sexually suggestive and exposing himself." In other words Trump committed SEX TRAFFICKING.
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Exclusive | The Incident That Prompted Trump to Ban Epstein From Mar-a-Lago’s Spa
Mar-a-Lago sent an 18-year-old spa worker on a house call to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She complained to her bosses that Epstein pressured her for sex.
www.wsj.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Increasingly it appears that Trump was a pimp.
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If you're a Democrat, you're a sucker if you imagine this agency has anything to do with immigration. It is--and aspires to be!--a fascist paramilitary goon squad. You should start saying so and lay the groundwork for starving it of funding when you take power
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you're a Democrat, you're a sucker if you imagine this agency has anything to do with immigration. It is--and aspires to be!--a fascist paramilitary goon squad. You should start saying so and lay the groundwork for starving it of funding when you take power
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Wanna read Jack Smith's deposition transcript? The House Judiciary Committee has just released it. Here's all 255 pages.
judiciary.house.gov
December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wanna read Jack Smith's deposition transcript? The House Judiciary Committee has just released it. Here's all 255 pages.
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Jack Smith, p. 27: "There is no historical analog for what President Trump did in this case … [W]hat he was not free to do was violate Federal law and use knowing-- knowingly false statements about election fraud to target a lawful government function. That he was not allowed to do."
BREAKING:
The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.
House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.
Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez
The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.
House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.
Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jack Smith, p. 27: "There is no historical analog for what President Trump did in this case … [W]hat he was not free to do was violate Federal law and use knowing-- knowingly false statements about election fraud to target a lawful government function. That he was not allowed to do."
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Trump federalized Illinois and Texas national guard troops to patrol in Chicago, but Illinois quickly sued and won a court ruling keeping them out of the city. The troops did training exercises instead. Today, Trump claims that the guard "greatly reduced" crime in Chicago. Did they do it remotely?
Trump announces he’s pulling the National Guard from Portland, LA, and Chicago but threatens that “We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again - Only a question of time!”
December 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Trump federalized Illinois and Texas national guard troops to patrol in Chicago, but Illinois quickly sued and won a court ruling keeping them out of the city. The troops did training exercises instead. Today, Trump claims that the guard "greatly reduced" crime in Chicago. Did they do it remotely?
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Local CBS Minnesota story proves America’s been duped by right wing propagandist Nick Shirley & his “fraud” story about ABC Learning Center.
I’m sure MAGAs will still find a way to deny the facts, because they don’t care about justice, they care about white supremacy.
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I’m sure MAGAs will still find a way to deny the facts, because they don’t care about justice, they care about white supremacy.
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Loca CBS Minnesota Fully Debunks Nick Shirley
YouTube video by Qasim Rashid
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January 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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If MAGA actually cared about health care fraud, Rick Scott would be behind bars, not a sitting Republican Senator.
December 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
If MAGA actually cared about health care fraud, Rick Scott would be behind bars, not a sitting Republican Senator.
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I’ve never seen a better advertisement for an increased wealth tax
Potential House of the Year on #SaturdayNightZillow! $177M LA playground "Villa Siena" has 35K sf, 8 BR, 25 BAs w/tons of eye candy. The ceiling of the main BR retracts "for stargazing." +Jazz Club, bronze staircase, hot & cold plunge pods, hydrotherapy chamber. Enjoy! www.zillow.com/homedetails/...
January 1, 2026 at 4:03 AM
I’ve never seen a better advertisement for an increased wealth tax
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In a statement sent to CNN this week, the Postal Service said that any customer who wants to ensure that a piece of mail receives a postmark can take it to a Post Office retail counter and request a manual postmark. Customers also have the option of using certified or registered mail, for a fee.
January 1, 2026 at 4:12 AM
In a statement sent to CNN this week, the Postal Service said that any customer who wants to ensure that a piece of mail receives a postmark can take it to a Post Office retail counter and request a manual postmark. Customers also have the option of using certified or registered mail, for a fee.
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Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p... This is very bad! They shouldn't do this.
Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns | CNN Politics
If you rely on postmarks when casting your ballot, filing your taxes or paying bills, a new US Postal Service rule makes it clear that you should plan ahead.
www.cnn.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p... This is very bad! They shouldn't do this.
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Every year, my final @techdirt.com post of the year is about why I'm still optimistic about the future. So here it is, my final post of 2025. And yes, it's still about why I'm optimistic. Because, the only path forward out of this mess is looking at ways to make things better.
Use The Failures Of The Past As Inspiration For A Better Future
Look, I get it. The world is a mess. Important institutions are crumbling. It feels like both the tech and political worlds are collaborating to squeeze all remaining humanity out of all of us. Cynicism is ascendant. Nihilism is the…
Look, I get it. The world is a mess. Important institutions are crumbling. It feels like both the tech and political worlds are collaborating to squeeze all remaining humanity out of all of us. Cynicism is ascendant. Nihilism is the…
Use The Failures Of The Past As Inspiration For A Better Future
Look, I get it. The world is a mess. Important institutions are crumbling. It feels like both the tech and political worlds are collaborating to squeeze all remaining humanity out of all of us. Cynicism is ascendant. Nihilism is the new black. And yet: I remain optimistic. Not the naive, everything-will-work-out-fine kind of optimism. The kind grounded in seeing what's actually happening beneath the surface-level chaos.
www.techdirt.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Every year, my final @techdirt.com post of the year is about why I'm still optimistic about the future. So here it is, my final post of 2025. And yes, it's still about why I'm optimistic. Because, the only path forward out of this mess is looking at ways to make things better.
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POLITICO: “House Republicans decided to publicly release the transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s Dec. 17 closed-door deposition on New Year’s Eve — while most of Washington was tuned out for the holiday…” www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
January 1, 2026 at 4:17 AM
POLITICO: “House Republicans decided to publicly release the transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s Dec. 17 closed-door deposition on New Year’s Eve — while most of Washington was tuned out for the holiday…” www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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On a day when the Kennedy family is grappling with an unimaginable personal loss, Donald Trump chose to use his platform to launch petty, vindictive attacks against them. Yet another stunning display of cruelty and utter lack of basic human decency.
December 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
On a day when the Kennedy family is grappling with an unimaginable personal loss, Donald Trump chose to use his platform to launch petty, vindictive attacks against them. Yet another stunning display of cruelty and utter lack of basic human decency.
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A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
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Kennedy Center in DC cancels all World Pride events. Odd, since Trump-appointed director Richard Grennel is gay and out. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/04/...
Kennedy Center’s LGBTQ+ Pride events canceled | CNN Politics
Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the oustin...
amp.cnn.com
April 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Kennedy Center in DC cancels all World Pride events. Odd, since Trump-appointed director Richard Grennel is gay and out. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/04/...
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January 1, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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It is kind of wild that no big media outlet has busted open the story of who is making DHS' posts on X. Whoever that may be is certainly plugged into hardcore white supremacist internet propaganda with a harder edge. "Groyper" would be underselling it. This is Daily Stormer-tier sludge.
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM
It is kind of wild that no big media outlet has busted open the story of who is making DHS' posts on X. Whoever that may be is certainly plugged into hardcore white supremacist internet propaganda with a harder edge. "Groyper" would be underselling it. This is Daily Stormer-tier sludge.
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The United States is at risk for losing its measles elimination status, earned in 2000, after surpassing 2,000-case mark last week. While measles vaccination campaigns =>steep drop in cases starting in 2000, a surge of vaccine skepticism in recent years has resulted in a resurgence of infections.
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
The United States is at risk for losing its measles elimination status, earned in 2000, after surpassing 2,000-case mark last week. While measles vaccination campaigns =>steep drop in cases starting in 2000, a surge of vaccine skepticism in recent years has resulted in a resurgence of infections.
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US adds 53 more measles cases to total, largely fueled by outbreaks in 3 states
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-a...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-a...
US adds 53 more measles cases to total, largely fueled by outbreaks in 3 states
The country’s confirmed measles cases have grown to 2,065, up from 2,012 last week.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 1, 2026 at 4:39 AM
US adds 53 more measles cases to total, largely fueled by outbreaks in 3 states
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-a...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-a...
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ABC on their NYE ball drop channel has a memorium for famous people playing right now.
They labeled Charlie Kirk an “activist.”
They labeled Charlie Kirk an “activist.”
January 1, 2026 at 4:52 AM
ABC on their NYE ball drop channel has a memorium for famous people playing right now.
They labeled Charlie Kirk an “activist.”
They labeled Charlie Kirk an “activist.”
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One last fucked up 2025 scoop—FEMA has begun issuing termination notices to CORE staff (appointed under the Stafford Act, ordinarily extended for 2 years) effective Jan 2, agency sources tell me. Sr leadership was asked if they could be given more notice but Acting Administrator Karen Evans said no.
January 1, 2026 at 3:49 AM
One last fucked up 2025 scoop—FEMA has begun issuing termination notices to CORE staff (appointed under the Stafford Act, ordinarily extended for 2 years) effective Jan 2, agency sources tell me. Sr leadership was asked if they could be given more notice but Acting Administrator Karen Evans said no.
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We’re sleepwalking into a disaster
5 million-plus kindergartners now live in counties where schools don’t have “herd immunity” for measles, Washington Post reporters found.
WaPo also built a tool to look up your own county.
Exceptional, and alarming work by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social et al.
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WaPo also built a tool to look up your own county.
Exceptional, and alarming work by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social et al.
(Gift link.)
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Take a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area.
wapo.st
January 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
We’re sleepwalking into a disaster
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Starting today, around 22 million Americans enrolled in Obamacare will see their tax credits run out.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
ACA subsidies are expiring. Here’s who the lapse will hit hardest
Early retirees, mid-income consumers, small business owners and residents of states won by President Trump are among those who'd be affected most.
www.cnbc.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Starting today, around 22 million Americans enrolled in Obamacare will see their tax credits run out.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
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Local Colorado leaders of BOTH parties upset over Trump's veto of water project ‼️
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Local leaders upset over Trump's veto of water project
YouTube video by FOX31 Denver
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January 1, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Local Colorado leaders of BOTH parties upset over Trump's veto of water project ‼️
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