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lizzie byrne
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Hard core introvert who adapts as needed. Political geek. Not quiet or demure. Horrible teacher face. Love to write. Wary but not jaded.
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SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”

ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”

Via Alpha News
January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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NEWS: A source confirms DOJ has NOT provided Congress the legally required explanation for redactions in the Epstein file releases, despite a Jan. 3 statutory deadline under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions
The Justice Department has now blown through another deadline.
meidasnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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1/ More than 35 years ago, 14 women lost their lives in École Polytechnique in Montreal as a result of anti-feminist violence. Today, across the country, we honour their memories, say their names, and re-commit to the collective work of changing the conditions that enabled their deaths.
December 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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“US District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, an appointee of President Trump, ruled gov’t can’t retaliate against AP’s decision not to follow president’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico. The decision, while a preliminary injunction, handed the AP a major victory.”

apnews.com/article/trum...
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
apnews.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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B.C. says it was not included in rumoured pipeline talks between Ottawa and Alberta vancouversun.com/news/bc-not-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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"This Week in Democracy – Week 43: The President, the Pedophile, and the Cover-Up"

Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
This Week in Democracy – Week 43: The President, the Pedophile, and the Cover-Up
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
zeteo.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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ICYMI, UNITED STATES: “People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits” apnews.com/article/snap... - @apnews.com

#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one of the only rights they have left.

edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
‘That’s not democracy’: Smith responds to teachers lawsuit
Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one o...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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There is no evidence to support that federal research funding is being unfairly allocated to "woke" or "leftist" research.

If anything, as @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I found, research on structural inequality is underfunded.

I will link our original piece below.
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Laura Loomer is now officially part of the Pentagon press corps.

We live in Idiocracy.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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‘Study after study shows that students want to develop these critical thinking skills, are not lazy, and large numbers of them would be in favor of banning ChatGPT and similar tools in universities’, says @olivia.science www.ru.nl/en/research/...
‘Opposing the inevitability of AI at universities is possible and necessary’ | Radboud University
Since the widespread release of ChatGPT in December of 2022, AI has taken over much of the world by storm – including academia. Most of this happened with very little pushback, despite a myriad of iss...
www.ru.nl
November 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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With Ronald Reagan ad, this Canadian leader beat Trump at his own game

Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that Trump has imposed.
#TrumpTariffs
Opinion | Why Canada's 'Ronald Reagan' ad got under Donald Trump's skin
Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that President Trump has imposed.
www.msnbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. carried out three strikes on four alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, Hegseth says, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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This is the energy you need to bring ICE and all fascists, this is what everyone should be doing. In a world full of compliers be the polka dot lady. #3E
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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I'm assuming the Cracker Barrel logo people are pretty upset about this www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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October 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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"It’s just pure, medical sexism.”

Why do US surgeons get reimbursed more to operate on a penis than a vagina?

This quirk in the US health system exemplifies the gender imbalance that is holding back equity for patients and doctors alike
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Thinking of my American friends at the protests going on today. Many Canadians 🇨🇦support you including this one! Standing up peacefully against tyranny and authoritarianism! Be safe and all the best to you! #NoKings #3E #solidarity
October 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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In order for the United States to become a party to the International Criminal Court and have our officials be subject to trial at The Hague, the US Senate would need to ratify the Rome statute by a two-thirds vote. Let’s start running on that.
October 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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My latest in my fight against the Washington Post.

I’ve filed a grievance against the Post through the WaPo Guild— and have sent a letter to Washington Post challenging my firing.

Proud to have @normeisen.bsky.social + @katiephang.bsky.social in my corner.

karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...
The Washington Post Accused Me of “Gross Misconduct.” Here's My Response.
This fight isn’t just about my job — it’s about who gets punished for telling the truth, and who gets protected for spreading hate and violence.
karenattiah.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM