Melissa J
@skyblurzin.bsky.social
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Again, this would've been an immediate presidency-ending scandal for any post-WWII president not named "Trump." 25th or impeachment. Doesn't matter. It would have been over instantly.
A party that tolerates this cannot be trusted with US national security again, for at least a generation, if ever.
A party that tolerates this cannot be trusted with US national security again, for at least a generation, if ever.
REPORTER: Are you gonna make it US policy that the US wouldn't defend NATO countries that don't pay their fair share?
TRUMP: Well, I think it's common sense. If they don't pay I'm not gonna defend them. No, I'm not gonna defend them.
TRUMP: Well, I think it's common sense. If they don't pay I'm not gonna defend them. No, I'm not gonna defend them.
March 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Again, this would've been an immediate presidency-ending scandal for any post-WWII president not named "Trump." 25th or impeachment. Doesn't matter. It would have been over instantly.
A party that tolerates this cannot be trusted with US national security again, for at least a generation, if ever.
A party that tolerates this cannot be trusted with US national security again, for at least a generation, if ever.
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Weak sauce, @axios.com
We’ll be calling it “Gulf of Mexico” even in the gulags, and we’d boycott White House pressers if we were up there to stand in solidarity with the AP — even if they won’t stand in solidarity as we’re banned from Speaker Sexton’s pressers here in Tennessee.
We’ll be calling it “Gulf of Mexico” even in the gulags, and we’d boycott White House pressers if we were up there to stand in solidarity with the AP — even if they won’t stand in solidarity as we’re banned from Speaker Sexton’s pressers here in Tennessee.
February 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Weak sauce, @axios.com
We’ll be calling it “Gulf of Mexico” even in the gulags, and we’d boycott White House pressers if we were up there to stand in solidarity with the AP — even if they won’t stand in solidarity as we’re banned from Speaker Sexton’s pressers here in Tennessee.
We’ll be calling it “Gulf of Mexico” even in the gulags, and we’d boycott White House pressers if we were up there to stand in solidarity with the AP — even if they won’t stand in solidarity as we’re banned from Speaker Sexton’s pressers here in Tennessee.
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I forget which Federalist Paper said all this would never happen because it would look gauche. Oh wait, it was all of them.
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I forget which Federalist Paper said all this would never happen because it would look gauche. Oh wait, it was all of them.
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Five people have been charged with second degree murder over the death of transgender man, Sam Nordquist from Minnesota, 24, whose body was found in a field in New York.
Authorities say he endured "prolonged physical and psychological abuse" for more than a month.
Authorities say he endured "prolonged physical and psychological abuse" for more than a month.
February 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Five people have been charged with second degree murder over the death of transgender man, Sam Nordquist from Minnesota, 24, whose body was found in a field in New York.
Authorities say he endured "prolonged physical and psychological abuse" for more than a month.
Authorities say he endured "prolonged physical and psychological abuse" for more than a month.
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Successful undermining of government institutions and changes in the social media landscape in recent years have made it easier for people to falsely claim expertise and share misinformation about foods, medicines and chemicals in ways that resonate with people susceptible to to being manipulated.
How Americans' changing views on health paved the way for RFK Jr.
The rise of misinformation online has helped fringe health ideas go mainstream and eased RFK Jr.'s path to confirmation as secretary of health and human services.
abcnews.go.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Successful undermining of government institutions and changes in the social media landscape in recent years have made it easier for people to falsely claim expertise and share misinformation about foods, medicines and chemicals in ways that resonate with people susceptible to to being manipulated.
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Austrian editorial cartoonist Marian Kamensky weighs in on Vance’s bizarre and confrontational speech that assailed U.S. allies attending the Munich Security Conference.
February 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Austrian editorial cartoonist Marian Kamensky weighs in on Vance’s bizarre and confrontational speech that assailed U.S. allies attending the Munich Security Conference.
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Editorial cartoonist Saeed Sadeghi believes Trump is terrorizing the world, comparing him to Jack Nicholson’s character in The Shining.
February 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Editorial cartoonist Saeed Sadeghi believes Trump is terrorizing the world, comparing him to Jack Nicholson’s character in The Shining.
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
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Trump is doing this because Biden was focused on curing cancer and they are close to accomplishing that goal. DonOld doesn't care how many people die going forward, as long as his petty grievances are fulfilled.
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Trump is doing this because Biden was focused on curing cancer and they are close to accomplishing that goal. DonOld doesn't care how many people die going forward, as long as his petty grievances are fulfilled.
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"A democracy becomes an oligarchy when the rich figure out how to pervert the laws for themselves...this is plain even to a blind man."
- Plato, Republic - approximately 350 BC
- Plato, Republic - approximately 350 BC
February 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"A democracy becomes an oligarchy when the rich figure out how to pervert the laws for themselves...this is plain even to a blind man."
- Plato, Republic - approximately 350 BC
- Plato, Republic - approximately 350 BC
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Our team reviewed the entire DOGE website. Nothing they have identified constitutes evidence of fraud or corruption—both of which are crimes. Feel free to audit us. The funds were allotted by Congress, and OIGs regularly reviewed expenditures for fraud.
February 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Our team reviewed the entire DOGE website. Nothing they have identified constitutes evidence of fraud or corruption—both of which are crimes. Feel free to audit us. The funds were allotted by Congress, and OIGs regularly reviewed expenditures for fraud.
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If the administration moves forward with dismantling the Department of Education, students of all ages could face a more divided, unequal system that restricts opportunities instead of creating them.
Read more here ⤵️
Read more here ⤵️
What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education?
Dismantling the department would put Pell grants and other need-based aid programs at risk.
www.teenvogue.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
If the administration moves forward with dismantling the Department of Education, students of all ages could face a more divided, unequal system that restricts opportunities instead of creating them.
Read more here ⤵️
Read more here ⤵️
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Please don’t give your money to HRC. They have plenty. Give it to trans-led orgs right now, or directly to trans people in need
This is absolutely despicable and unconscionable. HRC was antiblack, antitrans & dangerous when I was young & this is back to their old playbook. You cannot win by pushing out the most marginalized. And you cannot earn back this lost trust. EVARRRRR. #HRC #HRClayoffs www.gofundme.com/f/support-lg...
Donate to Support LGBTQ plus Staff Facing Layoffs by Corrupt HRC, organized by Alexandria Costello
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is laying off over 20% of its… Alexandria Costello needs your support for Support LGBTQ plus Staff Facing Layoffs by Corrupt HRC
www.gofundme.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Please don’t give your money to HRC. They have plenty. Give it to trans-led orgs right now, or directly to trans people in need
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Trump and Musk are setting the US up for a whole slew of apocalyptic outcomes: forest fires, drought, pandemics, food poisoning, shortages of vital necessities, nuclear apocalypse.
“Despite being in office for less than a month, the Trump administration has already made the United States more exposed to catastrophic wildfires in ways that will be difficult to reverse, current and former federal employees say.
On Thursday, the administration fired 3,400 employees…”
On Thursday, the administration fired 3,400 employees…”
Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires (Gift Article)
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are growing more dangerous and frequent.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Trump and Musk are setting the US up for a whole slew of apocalyptic outcomes: forest fires, drought, pandemics, food poisoning, shortages of vital necessities, nuclear apocalypse.
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I remember when Attorney General Pam Bondi said she'd protect federal whistleblowers in her confirmation hearing.
Now they're being threatened with illegal "discipline, including dismissal."
Now they're being threatened with illegal "discipline, including dismissal."
February 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I remember when Attorney General Pam Bondi said she'd protect federal whistleblowers in her confirmation hearing.
Now they're being threatened with illegal "discipline, including dismissal."
Now they're being threatened with illegal "discipline, including dismissal."
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A new North Dakota bill would require stores to pull any book with any "material harmful to minors" from the shelves.
For those in the cheap seats, that effectively means ANY mention of sex, sexuality or gender.
A bookseller could be arrested for displaying 1984.
www.inforum.com/opinion/colu...
For those in the cheap seats, that effectively means ANY mention of sex, sexuality or gender.
A bookseller could be arrested for displaying 1984.
www.inforum.com/opinion/colu...
Port: It's not just about kids, and it's not just libraries
Legislation under consideration in Bismarck wouldn't just restrict access to books in schools and libraries. The language of the bill also applies to private book stores.
www.inforum.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A new North Dakota bill would require stores to pull any book with any "material harmful to minors" from the shelves.
For those in the cheap seats, that effectively means ANY mention of sex, sexuality or gender.
A bookseller could be arrested for displaying 1984.
www.inforum.com/opinion/colu...
For those in the cheap seats, that effectively means ANY mention of sex, sexuality or gender.
A bookseller could be arrested for displaying 1984.
www.inforum.com/opinion/colu...
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When people see the maple leaf, they see possibility. They see freedom. They see a helping hand.
They see Canada, and the best of our values.
Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦
They see Canada, and the best of our values.
Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦
February 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
When people see the maple leaf, they see possibility. They see freedom. They see a helping hand.
They see Canada, and the best of our values.
Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦
They see Canada, and the best of our values.
Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦