Mehitable Crane
@mehitablecrane1773.bsky.social
10th gen Mainer, USAF SAC brat, Progressive Democrat, family genealogist, lover of books, travel, hydroponic gardening, lifelong learning . . . and coffee ice cream.
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Will this include ending the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion components (two programs that allow low income seniors to earn small stipends by assisting in classrooms and in the homes of other less independent seniors)?
In a world where the MAGA faux-Christians find signs and meaning in events to justify the actions of the trump regime, I find it interesting that they’re crickets over the fact that the name of the murdered woman was Good.
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
In a world where the MAGA faux-Christians find signs and meaning in events to justify the actions of the trump regime, I find it interesting that they’re crickets over the fact that the name of the murdered woman was Good.
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We spend $800 billion a year on our military yet our greatest enemy lives in the White House and we fly him to his own golf course for play dates on the weekend.
We also fly him abroad to facilitate his emoluments violations while we fly others to concentration camps.
#RemoveTrump
We also fly him abroad to facilitate his emoluments violations while we fly others to concentration camps.
#RemoveTrump
May 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We spend $800 billion a year on our military yet our greatest enemy lives in the White House and we fly him to his own golf course for play dates on the weekend.
We also fly him abroad to facilitate his emoluments violations while we fly others to concentration camps.
#RemoveTrump
We also fly him abroad to facilitate his emoluments violations while we fly others to concentration camps.
#RemoveTrump
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from another bsky account stolen
April 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
from another bsky account stolen
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The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
restoredcdc.org
March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
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NEW:
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
RFK Jr. Takes a Sledgehammer to Two Major Vaccine Developments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already implementing his dangerous anti-vax views at HHS.
newrepublic.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEW:
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
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In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisis" with the initiation of mass deportation.
Pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology
In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisi...
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisis" with the initiation of mass deportation.
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And there it is: Doors are open for kleptocracy in America
February 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
And there it is: Doors are open for kleptocracy in America
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Key part from Cassidy: He had conversations "with the White House"... likely, he was threatened with a primary, and he's up for re-election in 2026.
February 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Key part from Cassidy: He had conversations "with the White House"... likely, he was threatened with a primary, and he's up for re-election in 2026.
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Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
Scientists just demonstrated that people who are good at reading have different brains www.psypost.org/scientists-j...
Scientists just demonstrated that people who are good at reading have different brains
Good readers exhibit distinct brain traits, including a larger left anterior temporal lobe and thicker left Heschl’s gyrus, supporting phonological and meaning processing. Reading reshapes these areas...
www.psypost.org
January 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Scientists just demonstrated that people who are good at reading have different brains www.psypost.org/scientists-j...
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Today, President Biden announced that he will be awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson.
The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian.
The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian.
President Biden Awards Presidential Medals To Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson
The two led the charge on the January 6th Committee.
meidasnews.com
January 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today, President Biden announced that he will be awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson.
The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian.
The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian.
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Hey Blue America!
Take the day off Jan 20!
Do nothing!
Buy nothing!
Just NOTHING!
#resist
#NoInauguration
#BoycottAmerica
Take the day off Jan 20!
Do nothing!
Buy nothing!
Just NOTHING!
#resist
#NoInauguration
#BoycottAmerica
December 12, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Hey Blue America!
Take the day off Jan 20!
Do nothing!
Buy nothing!
Just NOTHING!
#resist
#NoInauguration
#BoycottAmerica
Take the day off Jan 20!
Do nothing!
Buy nothing!
Just NOTHING!
#resist
#NoInauguration
#BoycottAmerica
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In recent years, scientists have identified how plants communicate with each other, how they respond to touch, store memories, and even deceive animals for their own benefit.
The Unseen World Of Plant Intelligence
Science journalist Zoë Schlanger discusses plants’ ability to communicate, store memories, and more in her new book, “The Light Eaters.”
buff.ly
November 28, 2024 at 2:17 PM
In recent years, scientists have identified how plants communicate with each other, how they respond to touch, store memories, and even deceive animals for their own benefit.
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