Ian Purrtis
@ianpurrtis.bsky.social
Work in a shelter so no time for quality photos. Queen Lizzie and Fluffy Trousers are family. Livia is current foster.
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Friends — Here's one "big idea" for how we can start to fix the system in 2026. Let me know your thoughts.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friends — Here's one "big idea" for how we can start to fix the system in 2026. Let me know your thoughts.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
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December 27, 2025
December 27, 2025
Over the Christmas holiday, the Trump administration threw its weight against the U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
December 27, 2025
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December 25, 2025
December 25, 2025
The modern version of Santa Claus arrived in the United States in 1863, when he stopped at an army camp of Union soldiers in the January 3 issue of Harper’s Weekly. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa w...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
December 25, 2025
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The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
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December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025
On November 19, 2025, Congress passed H.R.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
December 20, 2025
The boss (torti) loves her new mate.
December 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The boss (torti) loves her new mate.
This is Daisy Doo. She spent 3 years in a laundry cupboard according to the rescue she came from. 9 months later she's a sweetie who loves pats but still gives a good whack from time to time.
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This is Daisy Doo. She spent 3 years in a laundry cupboard according to the rescue she came from. 9 months later she's a sweetie who loves pats but still gives a good whack from time to time.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
Amazing; signs of leadership, empathy and intelligence in American politics.
December 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Amazing; signs of leadership, empathy and intelligence in American politics.
One of the best commentators / academics on US politics and history anywhere. Look forward to her daily emails (letters).
December 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
One of the best commentators / academics on US politics and history anywhere. Look forward to her daily emails (letters).
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This chilling character reference by Jeffrey Epstein on his "best friend" Donald Trump was written the same year they spent Thanksgiving together:
November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This chilling character reference by Jeffrey Epstein on his "best friend" Donald Trump was written the same year they spent Thanksgiving together:
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Follow the example set by congress....
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Follow the example set by congress....
I don't even have words to describe how utterly dejected I am by this current Labor govt.
Proposed changes to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws would make a repeat of the Robodebt coverup more likely according to new Australia Institute research.
‘Members of the public have a right to access government documents.'
- Skye Predavec, Researcher
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
‘Members of the public have a right to access government documents.'
- Skye Predavec, Researcher
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I don't even have words to describe how utterly dejected I am by this current Labor govt.
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He would rather shut down our government than have you see the truth. It's not complicated.
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
He would rather shut down our government than have you see the truth. It's not complicated.
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From the Pentagon Press Association:
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
From the Pentagon Press Association:
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Bessent’s friends have huge investments in Argentina.
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
October 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Bessent’s friends have huge investments in Argentina.
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
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This is what it looks like when your community stands up.
October 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is what it looks like when your community stands up.
Somebody is going to be very unhappy 🤣
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela
US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Somebody is going to be very unhappy 🤣
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social
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ICE ramming a civilian car, then shooting them. They claimed 10 cars surround the agents. Where are they?
Happened in east garfield today
Disclaimer: I am merely sharing what I have read about this incident.
Happened in east garfield today
Disclaimer: I am merely sharing what I have read about this incident.
October 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
ICE ramming a civilian car, then shooting them. They claimed 10 cars surround the agents. Where are they?
Happened in east garfield today
Disclaimer: I am merely sharing what I have read about this incident.
Happened in east garfield today
Disclaimer: I am merely sharing what I have read about this incident.
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He’s foaming at the mouth to go full Gestapo.
October 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
He’s foaming at the mouth to go full Gestapo.
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Let's continue to build solidarity by peacefully opposing our tyrant-in-chief at No Kings Day 2.0 on October 18. There are currently over 2,000 events planned nationwide. More details here: https://www.nokings.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Let's continue to build solidarity by peacefully opposing our tyrant-in-chief at No Kings Day 2.0 on October 18. There are currently over 2,000 events planned nationwide. More details here: https://www.nokings.org
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Donald Trump and his lapdog Republicans just shut down the federal government after refusing to protect Americans from an imminent spike in health insurance costs.
This is what the GOP stands for.
This is what the GOP stands for.
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Donald Trump and his lapdog Republicans just shut down the federal government after refusing to protect Americans from an imminent spike in health insurance costs.
This is what the GOP stands for.
This is what the GOP stands for.