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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 17h

“Trump tells sailors not to ‘worry about’ paychecks as shutdown continues

But all troops will miss a paycheck if Congress does not agree on a deal to reopen before paychecks are processed for Oct. 15.

A legislative effort to provide military pay despite a shutdown has languished without a vote.”🤬

Trump tells sailors not to ‘worry about’ paychecks as shutdown continues

All troops will miss a paycheck if Congress does not agree on a deal to reopen the government before Oct. 15, the next pay date for the military.

www.stripes.com

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 17h

Coast Guard. No pay.

www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article...

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 17h

“During a government shutdown, members of the U.S. military are not paid but must report for duty.

Nearly 1 in 4 service members has trouble putting food on the table.

The Armed Services YMCA [& food pantries near bases] has seen an increase in military families seeking food assistance.“
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues

Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.

www.livenowfox.com

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’”

🚩Welp, that’s U.S., soon enough,

Even with Vance taking over, we’ve been looted & diminished. #NaziOccupation

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’

www.theguardian.com

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

🇺🇸Boycotts & Strikes got U.S. #CivilRights.🇺🇸

#RESIST~Like~ROSA‼️‼️‼️

The Rosa Parks Song 🎶 | Troublesome Twentieth Century | Horrible Histories

YouTube video by Horrible Histories

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

All’s I want is to win $1B, rehire the writers & actors behind #HorribleHistories, get them to do U.S. some civics, TRUE history, LAW & #AmericanValues.

Then I’ll fund PBS & a social media blitz for the episodes.

🇺🇸An educated citizenry won’t be played for suckers & fools by liars & criminals.

We're the Thinkers Song 🎶 | Groovy Greeks | Horrible Histories

YouTube video by Horrible Histories

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

#NewBlueAmerica.

Sigh. It sounds as good as it feels.

barack obama is giving a speech in front of microphones and says yes we can

ALT: barack obama is giving a speech in front of microphones and says yes we can

media.tenor.com

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“He’s A Teacher Calling Out Parents Who Expect Schools To Raise Their Kids Since He’s Buying Food And Clothes For His Students Who Don’t Get The Bare Minimum”

He's A Teacher Calling Out Parents Who Expect Schools To Raise Their Kids Since He's Buying Food And Clothes For His Students Who Don't Get The Bare Minimum

A West Virginia teacher shared how he spends his own money feeding and supporting students, and called on parents to step up.

www.chipchick.com

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“Copper theft has left neighborhoods across L.A. & CA in darkness & has cost taxpayers millions in repair bills.

6th Street Bridge —which spans downtown Los Angeles and Boyle Heights— was dubbed the “Ribbon of Light”

but has been in the dark since thieves took the copper wires.”

QUIT IT‼️

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

#FakeWhiteGenocide-ApartheidNepoBabies.

“Trump is pondering a plan to dramatically reduce the number of refugees accepted into the U.S. this year to just 7,500 — and most will likely be from one particular country”

🧐 Instead of REAL refugees.🤬

#MuskLiesControlOurLives‼️
#NoMoreApartheidNepoBabies‼️

Trump considers plan to accept just 7,500 refugees — mostly from this country

Donald Trump is pondering a plan to dramatically reduce the number of refugees accepted into the U.S. this year to just 7,500 — and most will likely be from one particular country

www.themirror.com

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

Hey SoCal‼️

“Burbank Airport air traffic control tower goes unmanned for hours amid government shutdown

From 4:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, there were no air traffic controllers in the Burbank tower

operations were run remotely by SoCal TRACON, an approach and departure team out of San Diego.”🤬

Burbank Airport air traffic control tower goes unmanned for hours amid government shutdown

There were frustrating delays and cancellations on Monday evening at Burbank Airport as the government shutdown triggered a shortage of air traffic controllers.

abc7.com

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds”

🚩This was accomplished BEFORE Trump declared Climate Change a HOAX at the UN.

We will loose those gains, soon enough.

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“A Navajo tribe-owned Co. bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in the biggest U.S. coal sale in more than a decade.

…Trump pushes to mine and burn more of the heavily polluting fuel.

officials did not immediately say if they would accept the offer…the only bid received.”

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“A Navajo tribe-owned Co. bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in the biggest U.S. coal sale in more than a decade.

…Trump pushes to mine and burn more of the heavily polluting fuel.

officials did not immediately say if they would accept the offer…the only bid received.”

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 18h

“Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds”

🚩This was accomplished BEFORE Trump declared Climate Change a HOAX at the UN.

We will loose those gains, soon enough.

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

“‘Baywatch’ Star Nicole Eggert, 53, Refused to ‘Keep Quiet’ In Order to Manage the Anxiety Related to Her Cancer Diagnosis”

🚩Great article!

It is SO important to self-advocate to your doctors when anxiety sends you spiraling.

Don’t just swallow the fear & pain.

‘Baywatch’ Star Nicole Eggert, 53, Refused to ‘Keep Quiet’ In Order to Manage the Anxiety Related to Her Cancer Diagnosis

“Baywatch” star Nicole Eggert, 53, says talking openly about her diagnosis is her way of combating the mental health challenges her breast cancer brings.

www.survivornet.com

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

“Just a few chats with a biased AI can alter your political opinions”

🚩Maybe that’s the plan?

When you use #ToxicTechBroApps, they are literally designed to addict you to THEIR perspective & manipulation.

The PRICE of giving #CheaterTechnology your attention seems to be brainwashing & psychosis‼️

Just a few chats with a biased AI can alter your political opinions

Artificial intelligence chatbots are now a part of daily life, but these systems contain inherent biases from their training data. A new study investigates a pressing question: How might a chatbot's h...

www.psypost.org

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

“Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission

Facing rebukes from the courts, Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are threatening the independence of the judiciary.”

🚩Trump, Miller & Musk are openly lying about judges, accusing those who follow LAW over Trump as insurrectionists.

Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission

Facing rebukes from the courts, Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are threatening the independence of the judiciary.

www.thenation.com

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

“The head of Instagram swears the app isn't listening to you. But here's what it is doing.”

🤔 Sure, Jan.

The head of Instagram swears the app isn't listening to you. But here's what it is doing.

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, posted a "myth busting" video about how the platform doesn't listen to you, but instead relies on other factors.

www.businessinsider.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 21h

This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 19h

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Victor Von Doomscroll @redderbeanpaste.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve never seen Cillian Murphy this happy lol youtu.be/v4Ze7Yo9jgY?...

Cillian Murphy’s Closet Picks

YouTube video by CRITERION

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

“Ethiopian Bible differs from the Protestant Bible in its canon, language & theological framework.

Ethiopian Bible reflects a rich and ancient Christian heritage…”

🚩Protestant Bible has fewer books, treating the limited scripture as the final authority on God.

#EthiopianIsBibleAndThenSome‼️

serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

Or buy an Ethiopian Bible, because it’s got #Apocrypha & WAY more exciting stories.

I’m more spiritual than religious, at this point, but the Bible DOES have valuable #MoralPhilosophy.

Bibles are not the problem, when we use #CriticalThinkingSkills over DOGMA.

I’ve got several. #EthiopianFTW‼️

What is the Ethiopian Bible, and how does it differ from the Protestant Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Ethiopian Bible, and how does it differ from the Protestant Bible? Why does the Ethiopian Bible contain 81 books?

www.gotquestions.org

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SaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 19h

LIKE MOST AMERICANS, I'm NOT "Atheist", nor agnostic; but I am spiritual enough to know that American "Christians" typically are NOT CHRISTIANS AT ALL, but only proclaim to be so due to their own selfish nihilistic fear of death. Such FEAR BASED Abrahamic religion is NOT religion at all, but a CULT!

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

Or buy an Ethiopian Bible, because it’s got #Apocrypha & WAY more exciting stories.

I’m more spiritual than religious, at this point, but the Bible DOES have valuable #MoralPhilosophy.

Bibles are not the problem, when we use #CriticalThinkingSkills over DOGMA.

I’ve got several. #EthiopianFTW‼️

What is the Ethiopian Bible, and how does it differ from the Protestant Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Ethiopian Bible, and how does it differ from the Protestant Bible? Why does the Ethiopian Bible contain 81 books?

www.gotquestions.org

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