Gina Bellinger
@ginalynn517.bsky.social
Progressive Democratic. Massachusetts resident. Divorced, disabled single mother to 2 boys (14 & 8).
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Everything.
Newsmax's Judge Napolitano says Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is "a very troublesome thing he wants to do," adding "if he can nullify that portion of the Constitution, what else can he nullify."
January 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Everything.
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ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY 💯
December 20, 2024 at 1:01 AM
ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY 💯
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Markwayne Mullin on Hegseth’s drinking:
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
December 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Markwayne Mullin on Hegseth’s drinking:
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
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NEW: Trump has named his lawyer and spokesperson Alina Habba to serve as Counselor to the President.
December 9, 2024 at 12:13 AM
NEW: Trump has named his lawyer and spokesperson Alina Habba to serve as Counselor to the President.
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Yum yum.
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position
The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.
www.latimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Yum yum.
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Can anyone say hypocrisy? This sickens me not just as a human being but as a disabled person with an extremely rare progressive neurological disease.
#democracy
#democracy
December 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Can anyone say hypocrisy? This sickens me not just as a human being but as a disabled person with an extremely rare progressive neurological disease.
#democracy
#democracy
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I understand Donald Trump for what he is a buffoon. Donald Trump wants you to be scared. Rather than being scared, I am proud to be a happy warrior for democracy. We all need to have the courage to not back down. Do not obey!
December 5, 2024 at 12:04 AM
I understand Donald Trump for what he is a buffoon. Donald Trump wants you to be scared. Rather than being scared, I am proud to be a happy warrior for democracy. We all need to have the courage to not back down. Do not obey!
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NEW: Bluesky has seen massive growth in the weeks following the US election. There are 24 million users on the social media platform.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification
At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.
www.wired.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:26 AM
NEW: Bluesky has seen massive growth in the weeks following the US election. There are 24 million users on the social media platform.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
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Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law House Bills 4127 and 4128. The bills, sponsored by Democrats and introduced last year, prohibit the possession of firearms at polling locations on Election Day and during early voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Michigan Bans Firearms at Polling Locations
Michigan voters are no longer allowed to bring firearms to polling locations on Election Day under a new state law.
www.democracydocket.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law House Bills 4127 and 4128. The bills, sponsored by Democrats and introduced last year, prohibit the possession of firearms at polling locations on Election Day and during early voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.
December 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.
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NEW: Jerry Nadler to step down from the race to be ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, endorses Jamie Raskin
December 4, 2024 at 8:25 PM
NEW: Jerry Nadler to step down from the race to be ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, endorses Jamie Raskin
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Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, told incoming the Senate Armed Services Chairman, Roger Wicker, that he wouldn't drink if he got the job.
Because a "trust me bro" should suffice.
🙄
Because a "trust me bro" should suffice.
🙄
December 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, told incoming the Senate Armed Services Chairman, Roger Wicker, that he wouldn't drink if he got the job.
Because a "trust me bro" should suffice.
🙄
Because a "trust me bro" should suffice.
🙄
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This could get lost in the shuffle, but it’s big in and of itself, and as a sign of power struggles in Trump land: Trump just President-replaced his choice for White House counsel, from William McGinley (who gets landing pad at DOGE-ha!) to David Warrington, another former personal counsel.
December 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
This could get lost in the shuffle, but it’s big in and of itself, and as a sign of power struggles in Trump land: Trump just President-replaced his choice for White House counsel, from William McGinley (who gets landing pad at DOGE-ha!) to David Warrington, another former personal counsel.
The things that make you go hmm 🤔
December 4, 2024 at 3:54 PM
The things that make you go hmm 🤔
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SCOTUS is hearing oral arguments today in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a major case on transgender rights. Some background from June: newrepublic.com/article/1830...
The Supreme Court Is Taking Aim at Transgender Rights
The justices have picked a case that can cause maximum harm with minimum blowback.
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
SCOTUS is hearing oral arguments today in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a major case on transgender rights. Some background from June: newrepublic.com/article/1830...
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"I do think Hegseth’s bags are packed, and that his nomination won’t survive the week. In my mind’s eye, Hegseth’s taxi is waiting." Crisis, however, not averted.
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social plus Will Selber: www.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-ju...
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social plus Will Selber: www.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-ju...
It’s Not Just the Sex
The real scandal of Trump’s nominees is what they’ll do on the job.
www.thebulwark.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
"I do think Hegseth’s bags are packed, and that his nomination won’t survive the week. In my mind’s eye, Hegseth’s taxi is waiting." Crisis, however, not averted.
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social plus Will Selber: www.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-ju...
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social plus Will Selber: www.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-ju...
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MAGA is losing its mind over at the old place...🥳
Breaking.
NBC News projects: Democrat Adam Gray wins California's 13th Congressional District. This is a flip for Democrats.
The House is now set. Republicans can lose just two votes on legislation in the next Congress.
NBC News projects: Democrat Adam Gray wins California's 13th Congressional District. This is a flip for Democrats.
The House is now set. Republicans can lose just two votes on legislation in the next Congress.
December 4, 2024 at 12:41 PM
MAGA is losing its mind over at the old place...🥳
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In that week when Musk bought Twitter & started bungling it, the possibility occurred to me that he'd bought it to end its usefulness as a pro-democracy tool. I'm so grateful for BlueSky & the fact that we're all here now & that it's increasing possible to get our news here too!
December 4, 2024 at 12:27 AM
In that week when Musk bought Twitter & started bungling it, the possibility occurred to me that he'd bought it to end its usefulness as a pro-democracy tool. I'm so grateful for BlueSky & the fact that we're all here now & that it's increasing possible to get our news here too!
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"These discussions are real. It’s serious. I can’t say it’s definitely going to happen, but the governor is receptive and Trump is serious, too," a top Republican source told The Bulwark. New reporting from Marc Caputo: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-talk...
Trump Talks to DeSantis About Replacing Hegseth
And about appointing Lara Trump to the Senate.
www.thebulwark.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:08 PM
"These discussions are real. It’s serious. I can’t say it’s definitely going to happen, but the governor is receptive and Trump is serious, too," a top Republican source told The Bulwark. New reporting from Marc Caputo: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-talk...
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The people of #Georgia are amazing, and refuse to be subjugated to the Soviets. The youth of the country will save it
#Georgiaprotests
#Georgiaprotests
December 4, 2024 at 3:56 AM
The people of #Georgia are amazing, and refuse to be subjugated to the Soviets. The youth of the country will save it
#Georgiaprotests
#Georgiaprotests
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I need one of these!
December 4, 2024 at 1:46 AM
I need one of these!
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Hegseth’s trotting out of his mother to defend him reminds me of the greatest SNL cold open of all time:
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www.nbc.com/saturday-nig...
Watch Saturday Night Live Clip: Cold Open: Gov. Spitzer - NBC.com
Watch Saturday Night Live highlight:
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December 4, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Hegseth’s trotting out of his mother to defend him reminds me of the greatest SNL cold open of all time:
www.nbc.com/saturday-nig...
www.nbc.com/saturday-nig...
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On the front page of WaPo vs on the front page of @democracydocket.com.
Which deserves your attention and subscription?
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Which deserves your attention and subscription?
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December 4, 2024 at 2:16 PM
On the front page of WaPo vs on the front page of @democracydocket.com.
Which deserves your attention and subscription?
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Which deserves your attention and subscription?
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Pete Hegseth worships at the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, led by “Doug Wilson, an untrained and self-proclaimed pastor who advocates for Christian nationalism…”
Wilson also wrote that “sexual violence is women's fault for not being submissive enough.”
Wilson also wrote that “sexual violence is women's fault for not being submissive enough.”
In 2018, Hegseth's mother called him out as an "abuser" and asked him to "get some help."
Instead, he joined a church with a long history of shielding abusers, blaming victims, and saying men "dream of being rapists" because of feminism.
www.salon.com/2024/12/03/p...
Instead, he joined a church with a long history of shielding abusers, blaming victims, and saying men "dream of being rapists" because of feminism.
www.salon.com/2024/12/03/p...
Pete Hegseth's mother begged him to "get some help" — instead, he joined a grossly misogynist church
The denomination's leader argues men "dream of being rapists" because women aren't submissive enough
www.salon.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Pete Hegseth worships at the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, led by “Doug Wilson, an untrained and self-proclaimed pastor who advocates for Christian nationalism…”
Wilson also wrote that “sexual violence is women's fault for not being submissive enough.”
Wilson also wrote that “sexual violence is women's fault for not being submissive enough.”