@peggymas
@peggymas.bsky.social
Love politics, 74 year old grandma, 2 X cancer survivor, women's rights a must. #Roe #Blue #VoteBlue NO DM , MAGA. I want to hear from Dems, how we got here and how we get back to helping each other. #BlueResisters #SrongerTogether Forgive typos.
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Mayor Pete would make a great president. Smart, kind and would repair our government. He has my vote already. Praying for the day President Idiot leaves the Whitehouse. #Pete2028
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In September, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the military to kill everyone on board a boat in the Caribbean suspected of carrying drugs. @ichotiner.bsky.social speaks with a former military judge to understand the apparent illegality of the attack.
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/UaMVFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/UaMVFM
The Legal Consequences of Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Them All” Order
A former military judge on the Trump Administration’s contradictory—and likely unlawful—justifications for its Caribbean bombing campaign.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In September, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the military to kill everyone on board a boat in the Caribbean suspected of carrying drugs. @ichotiner.bsky.social speaks with a former military judge to understand the apparent illegality of the attack.
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/UaMVFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/UaMVFM
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Trump’s pardon of Honduras’s ex-president shows counter-drug effort is ‘based on lies and hypocrisy’
Trump’s pardon of Honduras’s ex-president shows counter-drug effort is ‘based on lies and hypocrisy’
Why has Trump blown up alleged narco boats in the Caribbean and at the same time decided to let a big time trafficker off the hook?
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Trump’s pardon of Honduras’s ex-president shows counter-drug effort is ‘based on lies and hypocrisy’
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Two lawsuits allege that Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil, is the “principal beneficiary” of tribal lender Minto Money.
CreditServe, a company that McGraw plays a key role in, controls the operation while “the Tribe is merely a front,” the suits said.
(Published May 2025)
CreditServe, a company that McGraw plays a key role in, controls the operation while “the Tribe is merely a front,” the suits said.
(Published May 2025)
A 700% APR Lending Business Tied to Dr. Phil’s Son Is Dividing an Alaska Tribe
Tribal lender Minto Money has boosted the economy of its Alaska town. But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone ...
www.propublica.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Two lawsuits allege that Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil, is the “principal beneficiary” of tribal lender Minto Money.
CreditServe, a company that McGraw plays a key role in, controls the operation while “the Tribe is merely a front,” the suits said.
(Published May 2025)
CreditServe, a company that McGraw plays a key role in, controls the operation while “the Tribe is merely a front,” the suits said.
(Published May 2025)
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Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
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A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon, and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat. n.pr/4itdOQl
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws
A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon, and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon, and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat. n.pr/4itdOQl
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The FDA never released a comprehensive list of the drugs it allowed into the U.S. even though they were made by banned factories.
So we made that list for you 👇
So we made that list for you 👇
The FDA Let Substandard Factories Ship These Medications to the U.S.
ProPublica identified more than 150 products that were exempted from import bans since 2013. Our list provides the names of the drugs or ingredients and their manufacturers, many of which are no longe...
www.propublica.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The FDA never released a comprehensive list of the drugs it allowed into the U.S. even though they were made by banned factories.
So we made that list for you 👇
So we made that list for you 👇
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Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful.
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
The wholesaler is the latest company to file a lawsuit against a federal agency over the president's signature economic policy.
nbcnews.to
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful.
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Seven-year-old Wambli Dolezal's first time dancing at the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: #AGoodPlace
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Seven-year-old Wambli Dolezal's first time dancing at the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: #AGoodPlace
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
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They want to shift your attention with the DC shooting, from these topics:
- Epstein files coverup
- White House secretly colluding with Russians
- Kushner and Witkoff likely committed espionage
- failing economy
- failed soy trade deal with China
- Trump health down hill
- Hegseth murders
- Epstein files coverup
- White House secretly colluding with Russians
- Kushner and Witkoff likely committed espionage
- failing economy
- failed soy trade deal with China
- Trump health down hill
- Hegseth murders
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
They want to shift your attention with the DC shooting, from these topics:
- Epstein files coverup
- White House secretly colluding with Russians
- Kushner and Witkoff likely committed espionage
- failing economy
- failed soy trade deal with China
- Trump health down hill
- Hegseth murders
- Epstein files coverup
- White House secretly colluding with Russians
- Kushner and Witkoff likely committed espionage
- failing economy
- failed soy trade deal with China
- Trump health down hill
- Hegseth murders
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Witkoff, Kushner and Trump sold out Ukraine and our allies.
Thank god the info was leaked.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Thank god the info was leaked.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Witkoff, Kushner and Trump sold out Ukraine and our allies.
Thank god the info was leaked.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Thank god the info was leaked.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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Trump betrayed Ukraine, secretly colluded with Russians against Europe, and has a secret line with the Kremlin outside of official overview, hidden from everyone including US spy / national security agencies. These are the reddest of flags. A spy sits at the White House.
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Trump betrayed Ukraine, secretly colluded with Russians against Europe, and has a secret line with the Kremlin outside of official overview, hidden from everyone including US spy / national security agencies. These are the reddest of flags. A spy sits at the White House.
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Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
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"My poll numbers have never been better."
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"My poll numbers have never been better."
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Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
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He's hiding the Epstein files for the same reason he hides his medical records and jobs reports. And it's not because they make him look good.
November 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
He's hiding the Epstein files for the same reason he hides his medical records and jobs reports. And it's not because they make him look good.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
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Elon Musk’s latest feature on X has had some shocking and unintended consequences. trib.al/xEieuTy
X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren’t Even in the U.S.
Elon Musk’s new X feature has been very revealing.
trib.al
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Elon Musk’s latest feature on X has had some shocking and unintended consequences. trib.al/xEieuTy
X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
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Bannon was a vocal proponent earlier this year for the release of the federal government’s Epstein files—before the extent of his relationship with Epstein became public knowledge. trib.al/bPr9dH9
“You Lied to Us”: Steve Bannon’s Fans Turn on Him Over Epstein Ties
Jeffrey Epstein advised Bannon on Donald Trump’s first term.
trib.al
November 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Bannon was a vocal proponent earlier this year for the release of the federal government’s Epstein files—before the extent of his relationship with Epstein became public knowledge. trib.al/bPr9dH9
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Federal immigration enforcement officials called off a planned raid on Canal Street today shortly before it was slated to begin.
New Yorkers who heard about the raid showed up at the garage where the feds had gathered, and as federal agents tried to leave, the NYPD cleared the way for them.
New Yorkers who heard about the raid showed up at the garage where the feds had gathered, and as federal agents tried to leave, the NYPD cleared the way for them.
November 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Federal immigration enforcement officials called off a planned raid on Canal Street today shortly before it was slated to begin.
New Yorkers who heard about the raid showed up at the garage where the feds had gathered, and as federal agents tried to leave, the NYPD cleared the way for them.
New Yorkers who heard about the raid showed up at the garage where the feds had gathered, and as federal agents tried to leave, the NYPD cleared the way for them.
This makes me sick.
Church leaders held meetings where children were told to forgive the man who sexually abused them and forget the abuse.
An internal church document also suggests that, when appropriate, both parties be brought together for a discussion.
With @startribune.com
An internal church document also suggests that, when appropriate, both parties be brought together for a discussion.
With @startribune.com
5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into How Leaders of a Minnesota Church Community Enabled a Child Abuser
ProPublica and the Minnesota Star Tribune found that victims of abuse within an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community in Duluth were told to forgive and forget. Here’s what to know from our reportin...
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This makes me sick.
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An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
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Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents.
Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach
Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents.
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After a speeding semitruck killed his son, Gary Wilburn and his wife spent decades advocating for mandated speed limiters in trucks.
DOT proposed a rule to do just that.
Then Trump appointees stepped in, killing the proposed regulation.
DOT proposed a rule to do just that.
Then Trump appointees stepped in, killing the proposed regulation.
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Expe...
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
After a speeding semitruck killed his son, Gary Wilburn and his wife spent decades advocating for mandated speed limiters in trucks.
DOT proposed a rule to do just that.
Then Trump appointees stepped in, killing the proposed regulation.
DOT proposed a rule to do just that.
Then Trump appointees stepped in, killing the proposed regulation.