Les F
@retiredteach.bsky.social
Native and lifelong resident of SE PA. Retired teacher. Raised Republican; slow conversion to Dem. Registered Dem for Obama. Hates racism, misogyny, billionaire greed, politicians' corruption. Our system is broken. Repeal Citizens United!
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With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
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A Change Is Gonna Come | Playing For Change Band | Live in Brazil
YouTube video by Playing For Change
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December 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Tesla doesn't recongise Trade Unions.
Apple doesn't recognise unions.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
The big corporations are not on your side.
Apple doesn't recognise unions.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
The big corporations are not on your side.
December 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Tesla doesn't recongise Trade Unions.
Apple doesn't recognise unions.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
The big corporations are not on your side.
Apple doesn't recognise unions.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
The big corporations are not on your side.
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The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
September 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
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Global opinion on Trump is polarized and largely negative. Per Pew's June 2025 survey of 24 nations, a median 34% express confidence in his leadership, with 62% lacking it—lowest in Europe and allies, where he's seen as arrogant and dangerous.
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
July 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Global opinion on Trump is polarized and largely negative. Per Pew's June 2025 survey of 24 nations, a median 34% express confidence in his leadership, with 62% lacking it—lowest in Europe and allies, where he's seen as arrogant and dangerous.
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
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Lindsey Graham gets called-out. A glorious moment. More of this, please.
"Are you trying to re-write history to distract from the Epstein matter, Senator?"
"Are you trying to re-write history to distract from the Epstein matter, Senator?"
July 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Lindsey Graham gets called-out. A glorious moment. More of this, please.
"Are you trying to re-write history to distract from the Epstein matter, Senator?"
"Are you trying to re-write history to distract from the Epstein matter, Senator?"
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I think this might come in handy…
April 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I think this might come in handy…
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The Vatican should tell Trump that he's not welcome.
Then invite devout practicing catholic Joe Biden to attend.
Then invite devout practicing catholic Joe Biden to attend.
April 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Vatican should tell Trump that he's not welcome.
Then invite devout practicing catholic Joe Biden to attend.
Then invite devout practicing catholic Joe Biden to attend.
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Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, ProPublica’s analysis shows.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
February 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, ProPublica’s analysis shows.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
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A good piece by Eilene Workman
February 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
A good piece by Eilene Workman
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What we are witnessing is not an incoming administration reshaping the executive branch to enact its policy agenda.
We are witnessing the rapid and systematic installment of an oligarchy.
We are witnessing the rapid and systematic installment of an oligarchy.
February 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM
What we are witnessing is not an incoming administration reshaping the executive branch to enact its policy agenda.
We are witnessing the rapid and systematic installment of an oligarchy.
We are witnessing the rapid and systematic installment of an oligarchy.
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Elon Musk has forced his way into the system that pays your Social Security checks and tax refunds.
He likely now has access to your Social Security number.
He likely now has access to your Social Security number.
Musk’s Lackeys Seize Control of Social Security Check System
The world’s richest man now has access to the sensitive personal information of millions of Americans.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Elon Musk has forced his way into the system that pays your Social Security checks and tax refunds.
He likely now has access to your Social Security number.
He likely now has access to your Social Security number.
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New from 404 Media: hundreds of subreddits, including some of the most popular, are considering banning all links/content/screenshots from X/Twitter. r/NFL, r/hockey, r/baseball, r/nba, r/formula1, r/ComicBookMovies, r/MadeMeSmile, so many more. Some already have. www.404media.co/hundreds-of-...
Hundreds of Subreddits Are Considering Banning All Links to X
Dozens of big subreddits have already banned all Twitter links, and posts about potential bans are some of the most popular on the site.
www.404media.co
January 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New from 404 Media: hundreds of subreddits, including some of the most popular, are considering banning all links/content/screenshots from X/Twitter. r/NFL, r/hockey, r/baseball, r/nba, r/formula1, r/ComicBookMovies, r/MadeMeSmile, so many more. Some already have. www.404media.co/hundreds-of-...
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Meta’s surveillance isn’t limited to your online activity. The company also encourages businesses to send them data about your offline purchases and interactions. Even deleting your Facebook and Instagram accounts won’t stop Meta from harvesting your personal data.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Meta’s surveillance isn’t limited to your online activity. The company also encourages businesses to send them data about your offline purchases and interactions. Even deleting your Facebook and Instagram accounts won’t stop Meta from harvesting your personal data.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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BREAKING — Joe Biden has pulled off the impossible: positive job growth EVERY SINGLE MONTH of his presidency.
The last negative month was the last full month of Trump’s first term, December 2020.
The last negative month was the last full month of Trump’s first term, December 2020.
January 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
BREAKING — Joe Biden has pulled off the impossible: positive job growth EVERY SINGLE MONTH of his presidency.
The last negative month was the last full month of Trump’s first term, December 2020.
The last negative month was the last full month of Trump’s first term, December 2020.
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Please watch @politicsgirl.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
These women help us navigate the road ahead.
Please watch @politicsgirl.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
These women help us navigate the road ahead.
Watch... Watch… Watch… This!
Better yet… LISTEN!!
Thank you @politicsgirl.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for this conversation! Soooo much sanity in one discussion!
Thank You Both!!
youtu.be/JvI9dv1a6eg
Better yet… LISTEN!!
Thank you @politicsgirl.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for this conversation! Soooo much sanity in one discussion!
Thank You Both!!
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Heather Cox Richardson on Trump Voters Already TURNING AGAINST Him | PoliticsGirl
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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January 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Please watch @politicsgirl.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
These women help us navigate the road ahead.
Please watch @politicsgirl.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
These women help us navigate the road ahead.
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BBC and NPR are government supported--which can be good but beware. Vanity Fair and Mother Jones are great. In my opinion so is The Atlantic.
But my advice is to find a handful of small outlets or individuals who you enjoy and trust and support them. I try to periodically highlight some I like.
But my advice is to find a handful of small outlets or individuals who you enjoy and trust and support them. I try to periodically highlight some I like.
I still like the BBC, NPR, Vanity Fair and Mother Jones. They still seem to be fairly independent. Do you have other suggestions?
January 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
BBC and NPR are government supported--which can be good but beware. Vanity Fair and Mother Jones are great. In my opinion so is The Atlantic.
But my advice is to find a handful of small outlets or individuals who you enjoy and trust and support them. I try to periodically highlight some I like.
But my advice is to find a handful of small outlets or individuals who you enjoy and trust and support them. I try to periodically highlight some I like.