Carol Fischer
@romancewrtr.bsky.social
I’m a writer, a mom, a wanderer of spirit, a lover of animals, a survivor of abuse, a warrior for myself and anyone who needs help. I love life.
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Even if real evidence of Abrego Garcia’s criminality were to emerge, his removal is still illegal, and he is still entitled to due process in the United States.
Trump’s Case Against Man Deported in “Error” Just Took Another Big Hit
Trumpworld claims Kilmar Abrego Garcia was in MS-13. But new information concerning the local cop who attested to that charge at the time raises fresh questions about it.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Even if real evidence of Abrego Garcia’s criminality were to emerge, his removal is still illegal, and he is still entitled to due process in the United States.
I know! He’s on his way to being the dictator he so wants to be. Like Putin and whatever the hell the smiling dictator of El
Salvador’s name is.
Salvador’s name is.
Let's see how long before he defies this ruling. We have a pure dictator attempting a coup. Nothing short of treason and all who took oaths to defend the Constitution are now at the point where they must live up. #impeachment #25thamendment
April 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I know! He’s on his way to being the dictator he so wants to be. Like Putin and whatever the hell the smiling dictator of El
Salvador’s name is.
Salvador’s name is.
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A US judge blocked President Donald Trump's administration from freezing billions of dollars in grants Congress authorized under climate investment and infrastructure laws of his Democratic predecessor, former President Joe Biden reut.rs/4iBoxqF
US judge blocks Trump's freeze on climate, infrastructure grants
A U.S. judge blocked President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday from freezing billions of dollars in grants Congress authorized under climate investment and infrastructure laws of his Democratic predecessor, former President Joe Biden.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
A US judge blocked President Donald Trump's administration from freezing billions of dollars in grants Congress authorized under climate investment and infrastructure laws of his Democratic predecessor, former President Joe Biden reut.rs/4iBoxqF
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Opinion: The US is supposed to reach trade deals with more than 180 countries in some 84 days. That is ridiculous, says our columnist Martin Wolf. Can businesses plan long-term investment amid the chaos? Business, after all, must think in years, not days www.ft.com/content/a3e6...
April 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Opinion: The US is supposed to reach trade deals with more than 180 countries in some 84 days. That is ridiculous, says our columnist Martin Wolf. Can businesses plan long-term investment amid the chaos? Business, after all, must think in years, not days www.ft.com/content/a3e6...
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Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover Trump, the White House said, as it moves to exert greater control over who gets to ask him questions and report in real time reut.rs/3EcEFAK
In latest media crackdown, White House limits newswire access to Trump
Wire services including Reuters will no longer hold a permanent slot in the reporter pool.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover Trump, the White House said, as it moves to exert greater control over who gets to ask him questions and report in real time reut.rs/3EcEFAK
I used to admire Neal Katyal. I admired his intelligence and ability to calmly explain whatever issue had people scared and upset. Now I’ve lost all respect for him.
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Neal Katyal's law firm striking Trump deal stuns MSNBC viewers
Neal Katyal, the former acting solicitor general of the United States and legal analyst for MSNBC, is a frequent critic of Donald Trump.
www.newsweek.com
April 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I used to admire Neal Katyal. I admired his intelligence and ability to calmly explain whatever issue had people scared and upset. Now I’ve lost all respect for him.
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The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the app Signal to share Yemen attack plans.
Pentagon Will Review Pete Hegseth’s Signal Use
The review started in response to a joint bipartisan request last week from leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the app Signal to share Yemen attack plans.
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Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely."
Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
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April 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely."
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BREAKING: Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says that bigger-than-expected tariffs will translate into higher inflation and slower economic growth — and that the higher inflation could be persistent, not temporary
Fed's Powell: Tariff inflation could persist, slower growth likely
His comments imply the Fed will not come to the rescue amid falling markets
www.axios.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
BREAKING: Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says that bigger-than-expected tariffs will translate into higher inflation and slower economic growth — and that the higher inflation could be persistent, not temporary
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Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs.
Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere
Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs
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April 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs.
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The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal
The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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More than 275,000 layoffs were announced last month, reaching a level not seen since the pandemic, according to a new report. The biggest culprit was one particular employer: the federal government cnn.it/42dIxcF
DOGE drove layoff announcements to their third-highest-ever level in March | CNN Business
More than 275,000 layoffs were announced last month, reaching a level not seen since the pandemic, according to a new report published Thursday.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
More than 275,000 layoffs were announced last month, reaching a level not seen since the pandemic, according to a new report. The biggest culprit was one particular employer: the federal government cnn.it/42dIxcF
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Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
April 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
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Mexico will take Google to court if maps shown to US-based users continue to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across the entire body of water, President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
She argued Trump's order to rename it only applies to the part of the continental shelf under US control.
She argued Trump's order to rename it only applies to the part of the continental shelf under US control.
Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps | CNN
Mexico will take Google to court if maps shown to US-based users continue to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across the entire body of water, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday, a...
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February 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mexico will take Google to court if maps shown to US-based users continue to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across the entire body of water, President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
She argued Trump's order to rename it only applies to the part of the continental shelf under US control.
She argued Trump's order to rename it only applies to the part of the continental shelf under US control.
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Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said that he would set aside the customary 30-day observance period in which flags outside public buildings have been lowered in recognition of former President Jimmy Carter’s death to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
The Texas governor orders flags to full staff for Trump’s inauguration.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the move was not in conflict with a 30-day tribute for former President Jimmy Carter, but to “celebrate the service of an incoming president.”
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said that he would set aside the customary 30-day observance period in which flags outside public buildings have been lowered in recognition of former President Jimmy Carter’s death to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
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I can't tell you how absolutely livid I feel about the fact that, while I'm checking in with Los Angeles friends to make sure they and their homes are safe, certain Republican senators are going on TV and explaining with shitty little grins how LA had it coming and doesn't deserve relief aid.
January 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I can't tell you how absolutely livid I feel about the fact that, while I'm checking in with Los Angeles friends to make sure they and their homes are safe, certain Republican senators are going on TV and explaining with shitty little grins how LA had it coming and doesn't deserve relief aid.
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In Los Angeles, immigrant community members have been clearing downed trees, distributing drinking water and other supplies, and marshaling support for neighbors. capitalandmain.com/as-los-angel...
As Los Angeles Burns, Immigrants Mobilize
Fearing little help from FEMA, they are clearing downed trees and marshaling support for their community.
capitalandmain.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
In Los Angeles, immigrant community members have been clearing downed trees, distributing drinking water and other supplies, and marshaling support for neighbors. capitalandmain.com/as-los-angel...
My inspiration came from an episode from a channel I watch on YouTube, the Black Knight Satellite myth [which implies making real with a twist] and the continued destruction of our government.
LOVE the nuance in yesterday's discussion about writer's block. Worth reading, if that's a pet bugbear of yours.
Today on #pretendpanel :
Jan 11: What were your inspirations for your book/story/WIP?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
Today on #pretendpanel :
Jan 11: What were your inspirations for your book/story/WIP?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
My inspiration came from an episode from a channel I watch on YouTube, the Black Knight Satellite myth [which implies making real with a twist] and the continued destruction of our government.
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The #WIPSnips word for January 11 is "wish"
When you wish upon a star.... what are your characters wishing for?
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #authors #WriteSky #WritingPrompts
When you wish upon a star.... what are your characters wishing for?
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #authors #WriteSky #WritingPrompts
January 11, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The #WIPSnips word for January 11 is "wish"
When you wish upon a star.... what are your characters wishing for?
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #authors #WriteSky #WritingPrompts
When you wish upon a star.... what are your characters wishing for?
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #authors #WriteSky #WritingPrompts
Can anyone give me a decent alternative to the place I shall not mention but went to absolute shit yesterday driven by its MAGA owner? I can’t hold my breath and be there any longer. #Facebook #StandforDemocracy
January 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Can anyone give me a decent alternative to the place I shall not mention but went to absolute shit yesterday driven by its MAGA owner? I can’t hold my breath and be there any longer. #Facebook #StandforDemocracy
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Thought about it. Did a handful of starters back in my school days. Writing something now would be different, having years of life experience to draw from.
I'd probably lean towards mystery, romantic suspense, action, or epic fantasy.
#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚
I'd probably lean towards mystery, romantic suspense, action, or epic fantasy.
#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚
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જ⁀➴ Have you ever written or considered writing a book? What genre would it be?
#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚
જ⁀➴ Have you ever written or considered writing a book? What genre would it be?
#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚
January 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thought about it. Did a handful of starters back in my school days. Writing something now would be different, having years of life experience to draw from.
I'd probably lean towards mystery, romantic suspense, action, or epic fantasy.
#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚
I'd probably lean towards mystery, romantic suspense, action, or epic fantasy.
#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚