Joel Rane
@thecattylibrarian.bsky.social
Los Angeleno in the Republic of California...sharing words, images. and possibilities. *This account is the primary for sharing articles and original content.* Welcome to BlueSky!
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They’re all just looting the treasury now
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
They’re all just looting the treasury now
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Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social : "If we can pull off this victory on December 2nd, it will stun Washington."
As of today the polls are now OPEN in the TN-7 special election. 🗳️
As of today the polls are now OPEN in the TN-7 special election. 🗳️
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social : "If we can pull off this victory on December 2nd, it will stun Washington."
As of today the polls are now OPEN in the TN-7 special election. 🗳️
As of today the polls are now OPEN in the TN-7 special election. 🗳️
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🎉 New Mexico just made history with universal childcare for all – which will save families around $12,000 per year. When we invest in families, we build stronger communities.
New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🎉 New Mexico just made history with universal childcare for all – which will save families around $12,000 per year. When we invest in families, we build stronger communities.
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I’m just saying, but if I had just gotten completely shellacked on Tuesday, I wouldn’t be asking SCOTUS to let me starve millions of people 3 days later.
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I’m just saying, but if I had just gotten completely shellacked on Tuesday, I wouldn’t be asking SCOTUS to let me starve millions of people 3 days later.
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The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.
25/47
25/47
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.
25/47
25/47
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November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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“We have obviously a hyper-partisan and polarized society, but when the administration starts spending tax dollars to promote its partisanship, that’s when it crosses the line."
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“We have obviously a hyper-partisan and polarized society, but when the administration starts spending tax dollars to promote its partisanship, that’s when it crosses the line."
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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This is what a New Era looks like.
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is what a New Era looks like.
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The future of Medicaid now lies in state capitals — where governors and legislatures must decide whether to be kind or cruel to those in need.
States will decide who loses coverage under the new Medicaid rules
Governors and legislatures must now decide whether to enforce these rules with compassion or cruelty.
contrarian.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The future of Medicaid now lies in state capitals — where governors and legislatures must decide whether to be kind or cruel to those in need.
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"These people, for about three or four years, have been saying that we need to stop sending our money to Ukraine so we can feed Americans at home."
Just kidding!
@jackcocchiarella.bsky.social on the fraud of "America First":
Just kidding!
@jackcocchiarella.bsky.social on the fraud of "America First":
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"These people, for about three or four years, have been saying that we need to stop sending our money to Ukraine so we can feed Americans at home."
Just kidding!
@jackcocchiarella.bsky.social on the fraud of "America First":
Just kidding!
@jackcocchiarella.bsky.social on the fraud of "America First":
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With SNAP benefits going to shit because of rich assholes and corruption running rampant through politics I'd like to point your attention to a Clinton.
No, not one of those Clintons. This Clinton. Clifford Clinton.
No, not one of those Clintons. This Clinton. Clifford Clinton.
October 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
With SNAP benefits going to shit because of rich assholes and corruption running rampant through politics I'd like to point your attention to a Clinton.
No, not one of those Clintons. This Clinton. Clifford Clinton.
No, not one of those Clintons. This Clinton. Clifford Clinton.
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Adelita Grijalva now holds the record for longest delay between winng a special Congressional election and being sworn into office.
Why the delay from Mike Johnson?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
Why the delay from Mike Johnson?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Adelita Grijalva now holds the record for longest delay between winng a special Congressional election and being sworn into office.
Why the delay from Mike Johnson?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
Why the delay from Mike Johnson?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
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🇺🇸 American military leaders- Get rid of DEI and lose weight
🇨🇦 Canadian Military leaders. - we apologize for systemic racism and harassment we will work to no longer allow this.
This is why we are a morally superior country.
🇨🇦 Canadian Military leaders. - we apologize for systemic racism and harassment we will work to no longer allow this.
This is why we are a morally superior country.
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🇺🇸 American military leaders- Get rid of DEI and lose weight
🇨🇦 Canadian Military leaders. - we apologize for systemic racism and harassment we will work to no longer allow this.
This is why we are a morally superior country.
🇨🇦 Canadian Military leaders. - we apologize for systemic racism and harassment we will work to no longer allow this.
This is why we are a morally superior country.
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For the record, the Kaiser Family Foundation has NOT retracted it‘s prediction. Oz was either mistaken, or, more likely, lying.
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
For the record, the Kaiser Family Foundation has NOT retracted it‘s prediction. Oz was either mistaken, or, more likely, lying.
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Exactly the straight talk we need right now.
Democratic Senate Candidate Blasts Trump Administration With Reality Check Over Their Withholding Of SNAP Funding
www.comicsands.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Exactly the straight talk we need right now.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Mamdani’s Speech About Being Muslim Resonates Beyond New York City ... GOOD FOR HIM. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/n...
Mamdani’s Speech About Being Muslim Resonates Beyond New York City
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Mamdani’s Speech About Being Muslim Resonates Beyond New York City ... GOOD FOR HIM. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/n...
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The group chat pings around school drop-off and dismissal time. “All quiet at [Elementary School X],” one message says, or “smooth sailing at [Middle School Y].” Neighbors are on heightened alert because a federal government helicopter has been doing laps over our communities…
On the occasion of Halloween, @newrepublic.com asked me to write about what’s going on in Chicago and I wanted you all to know what randomized terror feels like. And also that as the federal government fails our kids, everyday Chicagoans are showing the courage of trying to protect them.
ICE Is Terrorizing Chicago for Halloween—and Parents Are Fighting Back
Fear and a whiff of tear gas hang over festivities this year. In response, even people who aren’t usually politically engaged are mobilizing.
newrepublic.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The group chat pings around school drop-off and dismissal time. “All quiet at [Elementary School X],” one message says, or “smooth sailing at [Middle School Y].” Neighbors are on heightened alert because a federal government helicopter has been doing laps over our communities…
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The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.
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Thank you to everyone who’s supported us.
And a special thank you to Illinois elected officials — including many of my opponents — who have condemned this political prosecution by the Trump administration:
And a special thank you to Illinois elected officials — including many of my opponents — who have condemned this political prosecution by the Trump administration:
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Thank you to everyone who’s supported us.
And a special thank you to Illinois elected officials — including many of my opponents — who have condemned this political prosecution by the Trump administration:
And a special thank you to Illinois elected officials — including many of my opponents — who have condemned this political prosecution by the Trump administration:
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.