Linda Shoemaker
@lindashoemaker.bsky.social
Knowledge is Power. Former journalist and attorney. Twice elected from the double bubble of Boulder, CO.
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In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?
Trump Accidentally Wrecks His Own Tariff Spin in Leaked Call Stunner
In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?
newrepublic.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?
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Here are the two House Democrats (Kevin Mullin and Brittany Pettersen) who flew in to D.C. despite serious recent medical issues for each, all in order to cast a vote to protect Medicaid for their constituents against Republican attempts to gut the program.
Well done.
Well done.
February 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Here are the two House Democrats (Kevin Mullin and Brittany Pettersen) who flew in to D.C. despite serious recent medical issues for each, all in order to cast a vote to protect Medicaid for their constituents against Republican attempts to gut the program.
Well done.
Well done.
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Colorado's Rep Brittany Pettersen (D) flew cross-country with her one-month-old to vote against the GOP budget tonight. Dems ended up one vote short. Pettersen was part of an unsuccessful bipartisan push to allow new mothers to vote remotely. #copolitics
February 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Colorado's Rep Brittany Pettersen (D) flew cross-country with her one-month-old to vote against the GOP budget tonight. Dems ended up one vote short. Pettersen was part of an unsuccessful bipartisan push to allow new mothers to vote remotely. #copolitics
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Rachel Maddow says MSNBC laying off ‘non-white’ hosts and staff is ‘indefensible.’
Majority of producers on Maddow and Joy Reid’s shows let go with option to re-apply amid network shake-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Majority of producers on Maddow and Joy Reid’s shows let go with option to re-apply amid network shake-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Rachel Maddow says MSNBC laying off ‘non-white’ hosts and staff is ‘indefensible’
Majority of producers on Maddow and Joy Reid’s shows let go with option to re-apply amid network shake-up
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Rachel Maddow says MSNBC laying off ‘non-white’ hosts and staff is ‘indefensible.’
Majority of producers on Maddow and Joy Reid’s shows let go with option to re-apply amid network shake-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Majority of producers on Maddow and Joy Reid’s shows let go with option to re-apply amid network shake-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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It’s a conundrum. 🤷♂️
February 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It’s a conundrum. 🤷♂️
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Did you know?
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
February 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Did you know?
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
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pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....
December 5, 2024 at 1:23 AM
pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....
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Wowsa. Journalist @janemayer.bsky.social, who broke the story on Hegseth in the @newyorker.com just said on @maddowblog.bsky.social that since the story broke, her phone has been ringing off the hook with more people calling who witnessed Hegseth’s extreme drunkenness.
December 3, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Wowsa. Journalist @janemayer.bsky.social, who broke the story on Hegseth in the @newyorker.com just said on @maddowblog.bsky.social that since the story broke, her phone has been ringing off the hook with more people calling who witnessed Hegseth’s extreme drunkenness.
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Hunter
Here’s the reality.
No USAtty would have charged this case given the underlying facts. After a 5 year investigation the facts as discovered only made that clear
Had his name been Joe Smith the resolution would have been - fundamentally and more fairly - a declination
Pardon warranted
Here’s the reality.
No USAtty would have charged this case given the underlying facts. After a 5 year investigation the facts as discovered only made that clear
Had his name been Joe Smith the resolution would have been - fundamentally and more fairly - a declination
Pardon warranted
December 2, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Hunter
Here’s the reality.
No USAtty would have charged this case given the underlying facts. After a 5 year investigation the facts as discovered only made that clear
Had his name been Joe Smith the resolution would have been - fundamentally and more fairly - a declination
Pardon warranted
Here’s the reality.
No USAtty would have charged this case given the underlying facts. After a 5 year investigation the facts as discovered only made that clear
Had his name been Joe Smith the resolution would have been - fundamentally and more fairly - a declination
Pardon warranted
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Note: The “elites” the MAGA GOP blame for all our problems—bureaucrats, college professors, etc—aren’t actually elite in terms of power. Billionaires and Wall Street honchos and CEOs on the other hand…
December 2, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Note: The “elites” the MAGA GOP blame for all our problems—bureaucrats, college professors, etc—aren’t actually elite in terms of power. Billionaires and Wall Street honchos and CEOs on the other hand…
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Always been a scam
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November 30, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Always been a scam
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Since I’m in the main photo of this @nytimes.com article, I will tell you one thing, we are not jealous of Republicans. However, Democrats do need to get our media infrastructure together ASAP.
November 29, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Since I’m in the main photo of this @nytimes.com article, I will tell you one thing, we are not jealous of Republicans. However, Democrats do need to get our media infrastructure together ASAP.
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Even if you're not moved by the argument that Twitter is a rightwing cesspool thanks to its redpilled owner, the fact that foreign enemies are expressing concern that they won't be able to use Twitter to manipulate Americans anymore should be enough to warrant the exodus.
If you needed even MORE of a reason to switch to Bluesky, China is "troubled" by the fact that they've invested so much time on Twitter buying ads, bots, and influencers... only to see the people they're seeking to manipulate (us) flee the site.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
November 28, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Even if you're not moved by the argument that Twitter is a rightwing cesspool thanks to its redpilled owner, the fact that foreign enemies are expressing concern that they won't be able to use Twitter to manipulate Americans anymore should be enough to warrant the exodus.
A good reminder for us all about why Thanksgiving matters from a Grandma. Who relates
I needed to see this, maybe you do too.
Everyone needs a friend like this in their lives. An update on the Grandma who accidentally invited teen to Thanksgiving dinner celebrates 8 years of a beautiful friendship.
“You’re not my grandma, but can I still get a plate tho?”
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Everyone needs a friend like this in their lives. An update on the Grandma who accidentally invited teen to Thanksgiving dinner celebrates 8 years of a beautiful friendship.
“You’re not my grandma, but can I still get a plate tho?”
🧵
November 28, 2024 at 2:50 AM
A good reminder for us all about why Thanksgiving matters from a Grandma. Who relates
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This is an incoming duly elected
Member of Congress he's lying about. Chilling shit.
Member of Congress he's lying about. Chilling shit.
November 27, 2024 at 10:17 PM
This is an incoming duly elected
Member of Congress he's lying about. Chilling shit.
Member of Congress he's lying about. Chilling shit.
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This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
November 28, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
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I’m an American teacher, and I’m worried.
I’m worried about losing special education and Title I funding, worried about the voucher scam, worried about Christian nationalism in public schools, and I’m tired of being scapegoated.
Education isn’t the problem.
Education is the solution.
I’m worried about losing special education and Title I funding, worried about the voucher scam, worried about Christian nationalism in public schools, and I’m tired of being scapegoated.
Education isn’t the problem.
Education is the solution.
November 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM
I’m an American teacher, and I’m worried.
I’m worried about losing special education and Title I funding, worried about the voucher scam, worried about Christian nationalism in public schools, and I’m tired of being scapegoated.
Education isn’t the problem.
Education is the solution.
I’m worried about losing special education and Title I funding, worried about the voucher scam, worried about Christian nationalism in public schools, and I’m tired of being scapegoated.
Education isn’t the problem.
Education is the solution.
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Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
November 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
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AG nom Pam Bondi...
-Didn't investigate Trump University for fraud as Florida AG after receiving a $25k donation from a Trump nonprofit
-Served as lobbyist for massive corporations
-Was part of Trump's impeachment defense team
She's a walking, talking conflict of interest.
-Didn't investigate Trump University for fraud as Florida AG after receiving a $25k donation from a Trump nonprofit
-Served as lobbyist for massive corporations
-Was part of Trump's impeachment defense team
She's a walking, talking conflict of interest.
November 23, 2024 at 5:00 AM
AG nom Pam Bondi...
-Didn't investigate Trump University for fraud as Florida AG after receiving a $25k donation from a Trump nonprofit
-Served as lobbyist for massive corporations
-Was part of Trump's impeachment defense team
She's a walking, talking conflict of interest.
-Didn't investigate Trump University for fraud as Florida AG after receiving a $25k donation from a Trump nonprofit
-Served as lobbyist for massive corporations
-Was part of Trump's impeachment defense team
She's a walking, talking conflict of interest.
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I love that when I say "the good place" and "the bad place" everyone knows exactly what I'm talking about.
November 23, 2024 at 12:32 AM
I love that when I say "the good place" and "the bad place" everyone knows exactly what I'm talking about.
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I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
November 18, 2024 at 6:15 AM
I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.