Mary Jo Pezzi
@mjpezzi.bsky.social
Retired news writer, world traveler, gardener and matriarch
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Trump being “tough on drugs” apparently means pardoning a guy sentenced to 45 years in jail for drug trafficking charges. You can’t make this stuff up.
December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Trump being “tough on drugs” apparently means pardoning a guy sentenced to 45 years in jail for drug trafficking charges. You can’t make this stuff up.
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Trump promised he’d bring manufacturing back... 49,000 manufacturing jobs gone and the trade deficit up 14%.
He’s not rebuilding American industry. He’s selling working families another scam.
He’s not rebuilding American industry. He’s selling working families another scam.
December 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Trump promised he’d bring manufacturing back... 49,000 manufacturing jobs gone and the trade deficit up 14%.
He’s not rebuilding American industry. He’s selling working families another scam.
He’s not rebuilding American industry. He’s selling working families another scam.
Years after Jeffrey Epstein became a known #sexoffender dozens of prominent people were still seeking his advice on how to pursue women.
#Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell may have recruited and sex-trafficked more than 1,000 girls as young as 14 to have sex with men all over the world.
#Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell may have recruited and sex-trafficked more than 1,000 girls as young as 14 to have sex with men all over the world.
Here are some of the high-profile names in the Epstein emails
Some men asked for relationship advice. Others shared news articles. One woman blasted feminists.
www.yahoo.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Years after Jeffrey Epstein became a known #sexoffender dozens of prominent people were still seeking his advice on how to pursue women.
#Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell may have recruited and sex-trafficked more than 1,000 girls as young as 14 to have sex with men all over the world.
#Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell may have recruited and sex-trafficked more than 1,000 girls as young as 14 to have sex with men all over the world.
The #Republicans #foreignpolicy fixer!
The man behind Rubio's transformation of the State Department
Michael Needham is officially the counselor and director of the secretary’s policy planning staff; unofficially, he is the implementer-in-chief of a muscular foreign policy.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The #Republicans #foreignpolicy fixer!
Gatsby's “a little party never killed nobody” was the “official theme” of the night at President Trump's Halloween Party -- despite the FACT that he alone decided to prevent 42 million people from receiving FOOD they depend on to live in the USA.
Trump slammed for lavish Gatsby-themed Halloween party as vital food funding lapses for millions of Americans
As SNAP funding was about to run out for millions, Trump was pictured enjoying himself at the Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by guests in 1920s-style getup
uk.news.yahoo.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Gatsby's “a little party never killed nobody” was the “official theme” of the night at President Trump's Halloween Party -- despite the FACT that he alone decided to prevent 42 million people from receiving FOOD they depend on to live in the USA.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Tariffs make both building and buying in America more expensive. The economic harms of trade wars are not the exception to history, but the rule,” Republican Mitch McConnell said in a statement on Tuesday. “And no cross-eyed reading of Reagan will reveal otherwise.”
October 29, 2025 at 3:54 AM
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Tariffs make both building and buying in America more expensive. The economic harms of trade wars are not the exception to history, but the rule,” Republican Mitch McConnell said in a statement on Tuesday. “And no cross-eyed reading of Reagan will reveal otherwise.”
Unlike the CEO's of high-tech social media companies, who are stuck like glue to #Trump -- The former chief #Chicago Irish celebrity prosecutor, who took down the mob, city-hall and even a corrupt governor (pardoned by Trump) will defend his lifelong friend, former U.S. Prosecutor James #Comey.
The man enlisted to save James Comey
Patrick Fitzgerald has taken down the mob, convicted governors and prosecuted international terrorism cases. Now, he's coming out of retirement to defend his longtime friend.
www.nbcnews.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Today, we have 26 countries that have formally committed to deploying reassurance forces in Ukraine or to being present on its soil, at sea, or in the air. These forces are meant to guarantee peace and send a clear strategic signal.
September 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today, we have 26 countries that have formally committed to deploying reassurance forces in Ukraine or to being present on its soil, at sea, or in the air. These forces are meant to guarantee peace and send a clear strategic signal.
Federal judges in the United States of America are facing threats and are concerned about Supreme Court rulings that back #Trump with little to no explanation.
In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases
Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.
www.nbcnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Federal judges in the United States of America are facing threats and are concerned about Supreme Court rulings that back #Trump with little to no explanation.
The Question is, will the US Supreme Court follow established law ---- after Friday's US Court of Appeals (panel of 11 judges) upheld a ruling by US Court of International Trade that said #Trump lacked legal authority to order a series of global tariffs imposed on US trading partners.
Appeals court invalidates many of Trump's tariffs. Next stop: The Supreme Court.
A federal appeals court struck down most of President Trump's Congress-averting global import tariffs Friday in a dispute that's predicted to head to the US Supreme Court.
finance.yahoo.com
August 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The Question is, will the US Supreme Court follow established law ---- after Friday's US Court of Appeals (panel of 11 judges) upheld a ruling by US Court of International Trade that said #Trump lacked legal authority to order a series of global tariffs imposed on US trading partners.
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#StandWithUkraine
#StayWithUkraine
#SlavaUkraini
#HeroyamSlava
#Ukraine
#UkraineWillWin
🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦
#Fuckrussia
#Fuckputin
#Fucktrump
#russiaIsATerroristState
#StayWithUkraine
#SlavaUkraini
#HeroyamSlava
#Ukraine
#UkraineWillWin
🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦
#Fuckrussia
#Fuckputin
#Fucktrump
#russiaIsATerroristState
August 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
And a big cause was Republican President George W. Bush, who put a polo horse events buddy in charge of #FEMA and then deferred by saying, "I'm sure Brownie's got it covered.".
Hurricane Katrina resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths, according to revised statistics from the National Hurricane Center, and remains the costliest storm in U.S. history at around $200 billion in today's dollars.
From devastation to determination: Hurricane Katrina's legacy in pictures
Hurricane Katrina resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths, according to revised statistics from the National Hurricane Center, and remains the costliest storm in U.S. history at around $200 billion in today's dollars.
n.pr
August 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And a big cause was Republican President George W. Bush, who put a polo horse events buddy in charge of #FEMA and then deferred by saying, "I'm sure Brownie's got it covered.".
#Trump #Russian envoy, described as a savy businessman, has zero government or foreign policy experience and is completely out of his depth in even understanding what is at risk for #Ukraine.
‘His inexperience shines through’: Steve Witkoff struggles to manage Russia as Trump peace envoy
Witkoff’s solo approach has led to repeated miscues with Russia, leaving Trump’s pledge to quickly end the war between Russia and Ukraine adrift.
www.politico.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#NEA cancels writing fellowships: In the US, "We can't have nice things" because all wealth is being moved upward by #Trump #Republicans.
For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.
NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship
For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.
n.pr
August 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
#NEA cancels writing fellowships: In the US, "We can't have nice things" because all wealth is being moved upward by #Trump #Republicans.
Still some beauty and romance.
I <3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
I <3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced they are engaged via concurrent posts on Instagram.
The couple has been together since 2023. https://cnn.it/4n5j5ik
The couple has been together since 2023. https://cnn.it/4n5j5ik
August 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Still some beauty and romance.
I <3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
I <3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
WHAT?? Special armed National Guard units will lead citizen vigilantes!
Trump Orders Major Expansion of National Guard’s Role in Law Enforcement
www.nytimes.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
WHAT?? Special armed National Guard units will lead citizen vigilantes!
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The world’s largest economies will lack the workers they need to power growth and keep prices stable in the coming decades unless they attract more foreigners, top central bankers warned at annual meeting at Jackson Hole on.ft.com/3VimbDy
August 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The world’s largest economies will lack the workers they need to power growth and keep prices stable in the coming decades unless they attract more foreigners, top central bankers warned at annual meeting at Jackson Hole on.ft.com/3VimbDy
The most financially stressed people live in #Republican majority #Texas and #Florida, followed by Louisiana, Nevada and South Carolina. While the people in #Democrat majority states like Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska, Oregon and New Mexico live better, with less credit card debt for groceries.
Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the US — topped only by Texas, Google helps reveal
They also ranked sixth in the change in number of bankruptcy filings from 2025 to 2025.
finance.yahoo.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The most financially stressed people live in #Republican majority #Texas and #Florida, followed by Louisiana, Nevada and South Carolina. While the people in #Democrat majority states like Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska, Oregon and New Mexico live better, with less credit card debt for groceries.
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Not only that, but plenty of countries make it a hell of about easier to vote than we do, including offering mobile voting (with roving teams that visit the disabled or infirm) and, y’know, public holidays on Election Day…
Trump lies about mail-in voting, claiming no one else does it.
CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."
www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/p...
CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."
www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/p...
Fact check: Trump falsely claims US is only country that uses mail-in voting | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump made a series of false claims about elections in a Monday social media post in which he pledged to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS” and voting machines – includin...
www.cnn.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Not only that, but plenty of countries make it a hell of about easier to vote than we do, including offering mobile voting (with roving teams that visit the disabled or infirm) and, y’know, public holidays on Election Day…
India and Spain have cancelled plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets from the USA. The head of Denmark's defense committee called it "a security risk" to consider purchase of fighter jets or American weapons. All due to the #Trump embrace of authoritarianism and dictators like #Putin.
European leaders to join Zelenskyy in Washington after Trump embraces Putin stance on war
Some of the most prominent leaders in Europe will join Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington this week as he meets with Donald Trump.
www.yahoo.com
August 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital reut.rs/45H6PNP
West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is deploying 300 to 400 National Guard troops to the District of Columbia at the request of the Trump administration, the governor's office said in a statement on Saturday.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The current population of #Israel has not experienced the terrorism of the Nazi regime..... and now they are terrorizing a majority women-and-children population and DELIBERATELY killing #Journalists.
Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows
Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows
Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif as toll worsens on Gaza journalists
Israel’s military has targeted an Al Jazeera correspondent with an airstrike, killing him, another of its journalists and at least six other people sheltering outside a Gaza City hospital.
apnews.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The current population of #Israel has not experienced the terrorism of the Nazi regime..... and now they are terrorizing a majority women-and-children population and DELIBERATELY killing #Journalists.
Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows
Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows
Bravo #Germany !
Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza amid outcry over Netanyahu plan to permanently occupy #Gaza
Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza amid outcry over Netanyahu plan to permanently occupy #Gaza
Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will not authorize exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.”
apnews.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM