Melissa Roth
@thinkb4vote.bsky.social
Liberal living in a very red state. Determined to keep living my beliefs and showing up. Feminist, citizen, and historian. https://randommystic.blogspot.com/
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The American College Theatre Festival has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a misalignment of values, while confirming its national and regional programs will continue
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The American College Theatre Festival has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a misalignment of values, while confirming its national and regional programs will continue
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I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
December 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
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Happy bday Spanish philosopher/writer George Santayana, b. 1863.
“The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly,...
“The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly,...
December 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Happy bday Spanish philosopher/writer George Santayana, b. 1863.
“The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly,...
“The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly,...
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December 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Texas removes women and minorities from Historically Underutilized Business program for state contracts www.texastribune.org/2025/12/02/t... This is destabilizing, immoral, and typical of the Texas legislature. It will cause harm.
Texas removes women, minorities from small business program
The program will now only be eligible for service-disabled veterans. It will be called Veteran Heroes United in Business.
www.texastribune.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Texas removes women and minorities from Historically Underutilized Business program for state contracts www.texastribune.org/2025/12/02/t... This is destabilizing, immoral, and typical of the Texas legislature. It will cause harm.
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“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
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5 dazzling #interstellar images to celebrate #Hubble’s 35th birthday (launched on April 24, 1990) #astrophotography #photography
Link for more info & photos (although I take issue w/ how far Hubble has traveled - official website says 5 billion miles (8 billion km): www.popsci.com/science/hubb...
Link for more info & photos (although I take issue w/ how far Hubble has traveled - official website says 5 billion miles (8 billion km): www.popsci.com/science/hubb...
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
5 dazzling #interstellar images to celebrate #Hubble’s 35th birthday (launched on April 24, 1990) #astrophotography #photography
Link for more info & photos (although I take issue w/ how far Hubble has traveled - official website says 5 billion miles (8 billion km): www.popsci.com/science/hubb...
Link for more info & photos (although I take issue w/ how far Hubble has traveled - official website says 5 billion miles (8 billion km): www.popsci.com/science/hubb...
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One-third of the energy now generated in Texas is from renewables like wind and solar. Without this clean energy, the grid in Texas would have failed multiple times and many people would have died. This is something Gov. Abbott and the GOP refuse to tell the public.
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
One-third of the energy now generated in Texas is from renewables like wind and solar. Without this clean energy, the grid in Texas would have failed multiple times and many people would have died. This is something Gov. Abbott and the GOP refuse to tell the public.
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I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
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Zelensky says Russia’s massive strike amid peace talks shows Moscow isn’t serious about ending the war. While the U.S., Europe, and others are working on a real path to peace, Russia keeps prioritizing aggression. “We must not forget the reality. We must counter Russian strikes 24/7,” he said.
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Zelensky says Russia’s massive strike amid peace talks shows Moscow isn’t serious about ending the war. While the U.S., Europe, and others are working on a real path to peace, Russia keeps prioritizing aggression. “We must not forget the reality. We must counter Russian strikes 24/7,” he said.
Agreed. It is way past time for new leadership. We do not live in the good old days I'm the Senate. Change the rules, expand the court, elect new leaders. I am for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
The mutinous mood of the senators — who include Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Tina Smith of Minnesota, Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts — reflects the widespread doubts among the Democratic base that party leaders in Congress have…
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Agreed. It is way past time for new leadership. We do not live in the good old days I'm the Senate. Change the rules, expand the court, elect new leaders. I am for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
Absolutely! This would be wonderful. I believe we would all be healthier and happier with standard Time year round. And the science bears that out.
🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Absolutely! This would be wonderful. I believe we would all be healthier and happier with standard Time year round. And the science bears that out.
Absolutely! I so agree it will be healthier and we will all be happier for it.
🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Absolutely! I so agree it will be healthier and we will all be happier for it.
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Not that anyone asked, but the country with the World's lowest life expectancy (Chad) has a higher life expectancy than the country with the highest life expectancy 120 yrs ago (Sweden).
Think Science and especially Medicine has somehow failed you? Think again.
#ScienceMatters
Think Science and especially Medicine has somehow failed you? Think again.
#ScienceMatters
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Not that anyone asked, but the country with the World's lowest life expectancy (Chad) has a higher life expectancy than the country with the highest life expectancy 120 yrs ago (Sweden).
Think Science and especially Medicine has somehow failed you? Think again.
#ScienceMatters
Think Science and especially Medicine has somehow failed you? Think again.
#ScienceMatters
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November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Home invasions.
Child sex crimes.
Homicide.
Just a couple things that some of the 1500+ January 6 defendants have been convicted of since Trump released them back onto our streets.
The GOP isn't the party of law and order.
They're the party of lawlessness and violence.
Child sex crimes.
Homicide.
Just a couple things that some of the 1500+ January 6 defendants have been convicted of since Trump released them back onto our streets.
The GOP isn't the party of law and order.
They're the party of lawlessness and violence.
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Home invasions.
Child sex crimes.
Homicide.
Just a couple things that some of the 1500+ January 6 defendants have been convicted of since Trump released them back onto our streets.
The GOP isn't the party of law and order.
They're the party of lawlessness and violence.
Child sex crimes.
Homicide.
Just a couple things that some of the 1500+ January 6 defendants have been convicted of since Trump released them back onto our streets.
The GOP isn't the party of law and order.
They're the party of lawlessness and violence.
Of course. Exactly as expected
“Will you release all the files within 30 days?”
BONDI: “We’ll continue to follow the law.”🤔
“You said no addition investigation was warranted. What changed?”
BONDI: “Information.” 🙃
BONDI: “We’ll continue to follow the law.”🤔
“You said no addition investigation was warranted. What changed?”
BONDI: “Information.” 🙃
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Of course. Exactly as expected
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Leader Jeffries and the Democratic Party caucus have rejected Little Johnson's attempt to pass the Epstein discharge petition by unanimous concent. They insist on an on the record vote.
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Leader Jeffries and the Democratic Party caucus have rejected Little Johnson's attempt to pass the Epstein discharge petition by unanimous concent. They insist on an on the record vote.
Perfect
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Perfect
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REP. JOHN ROSE (R): "MARSHA BLACKBURN is planning to put millions of dollars in her own pocket at the expense of the American taxpayer."
(@repjohnrose is running against @marshablackburn for governor. Senator Hagerty is also guilty of this shameless self-dealing.) #MarshaMoneyGrab
(@repjohnrose is running against @marshablackburn for governor. Senator Hagerty is also guilty of this shameless self-dealing.) #MarshaMoneyGrab
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
REP. JOHN ROSE (R): "MARSHA BLACKBURN is planning to put millions of dollars in her own pocket at the expense of the American taxpayer."
(@repjohnrose is running against @marshablackburn for governor. Senator Hagerty is also guilty of this shameless self-dealing.) #MarshaMoneyGrab
(@repjohnrose is running against @marshablackburn for governor. Senator Hagerty is also guilty of this shameless self-dealing.) #MarshaMoneyGrab
Keep on fighting @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Keep on fighting @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
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Mike Johnson refused to swear in Adelita Grijalva for 7 weeks after she won her election by about 40 points. Mitch McConnell refused to give Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, even a hearing for most of a year. Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocked all military nominations for 10 months /
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Mike Johnson refused to swear in Adelita Grijalva for 7 weeks after she won her election by about 40 points. Mitch McConnell refused to give Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, even a hearing for most of a year. Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocked all military nominations for 10 months /
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