Joan Harvey
@thomyris7.bsky.social
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With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
July 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
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“Trump took power in a nation that, despite its dark mood, was doing well on many fronts. But he has moved quickly to fix that.”
By @pkrugman.bsky.social: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
By @pkrugman.bsky.social: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
June 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Trump took power in a nation that, despite its dark mood, was doing well on many fronts. But he has moved quickly to fix that.”
By @pkrugman.bsky.social: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
By @pkrugman.bsky.social: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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These are the proactive steps states need to be taking right now. Another thing: every Democratic governor needs to have a sit-down now with the state adjutant general to carefully review that person's understanding of their responsibilities to their state, its citizens and the federal constitution.
Washington just took the reasonable step of not allowing the National Guard of other states to operate here without our agreement. It’s not the Guard personnel we are concerned about, it’s other governors in the Trump cult. katu.com/news/local/g...
Gov. Ferguson signs bill restricting out-of-state military forces in Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a new law that restricts out-of-state military forces from entering Washington without explicit permission.
katu.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
These are the proactive steps states need to be taking right now. Another thing: every Democratic governor needs to have a sit-down now with the state adjutant general to carefully review that person's understanding of their responsibilities to their state, its citizens and the federal constitution.
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lol, from UK satirical magazine Private Eye
March 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
lol, from UK satirical magazine Private Eye
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From Rachel Cohen at Vox on twitter:
this video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet is playing in the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development cafeteria this morning
(per source at HUD)
this video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet is playing in the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development cafeteria this morning
(per source at HUD)
February 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From Rachel Cohen at Vox on twitter:
this video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet is playing in the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development cafeteria this morning
(per source at HUD)
this video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet is playing in the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development cafeteria this morning
(per source at HUD)
Starting each day with a Samuel Beckett letter. Today’s pointed out that T. Eliot is toilet spelt backwards.
January 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Starting each day with a Samuel Beckett letter. Today’s pointed out that T. Eliot is toilet spelt backwards.
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Please pay attention to this case being argued in the 4th Circuit tomorrow. It could determine whether the GOP succeeds in stealing a NC Supreme Court seat by disenfranchising 60,000 voters.
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
4th Circuit To Weigh Whether NC Supreme Court Election Challenge Should Proceed in State or Federal Court
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Please pay attention to this case being argued in the 4th Circuit tomorrow. It could determine whether the GOP succeeds in stealing a NC Supreme Court seat by disenfranchising 60,000 voters.
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Reposted by Joan Harvey
These 44 Republicans voted against forest management wildfire prevention in December.
44 Republicans Voted Against Forest Management Wildfire Prevention in December
The funds allow states like California to create barriers to stop the spread of fires
meidasnews.com
January 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
These 44 Republicans voted against forest management wildfire prevention in December.
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Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
January 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
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This was an utterly meritless lawsuit. ABC suits are cowards who embarrassed their news division. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/u...
ABC to Pay $15 Million to Settle a Defamation Suit Brought by Trump
The outcome of the lawsuit marks an unusual victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in his ongoing legal campaign against national news organizations.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:54 PM
This was an utterly meritless lawsuit. ABC suits are cowards who embarrassed their news division. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/u...
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The settlement by ABC to pay Trump $15 million for a future presidential library and issue a written apology in Trump’s defamation case over how George Stephanapolous described Trump sexually assaulting E Jean Carroll is a new low for corporate media. My insights…
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Shame on ABC…A National Embarrassment!
Written by Ben Meiselas
open.substack.com
December 14, 2024 at 11:39 PM
The settlement by ABC to pay Trump $15 million for a future presidential library and issue a written apology in Trump’s defamation case over how George Stephanapolous described Trump sexually assaulting E Jean Carroll is a new low for corporate media. My insights…
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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Jonas Salk didn't patent his 1955 polio vaccine so that it would be affordable for all people. As a result, he lost an estimated 7 billion dollars
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
December 14, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Jonas Salk didn't patent his 1955 polio vaccine so that it would be affordable for all people. As a result, he lost an estimated 7 billion dollars
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
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Reposted by Joan Harvey
Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.
December 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.
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A great story about the implications of the developed world’s voracious demand for critical minerals and the consequences for the Global South and its rainforests/native populations.
Indonesia is on a quest for an industrial economic boom linked to mining nickel, which is in high demand to make electric vehicle batteries. But on Indonesia’s Halmahera Island, indigenous people worry for their forests and survival of isolated members.
Their story in photos:
Their story in photos:
Photos: The lives and forests bound to Indonesia’s nickel dreams
EAST HALMAHERA, Indonesia — The dense forest near the village of Dodaga in the island district of East Halmahera means the world to Sumean Gebe, 42, who lives here with his wife and their two children...
news.mongabay.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:39 AM
A great story about the implications of the developed world’s voracious demand for critical minerals and the consequences for the Global South and its rainforests/native populations.
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The North Carolina General Assembly’s GOP supermajority just approved a hugely corrupt power grab, seizing authority from the governor and the courts to prevent any meaningful check on legislative abuses. Authoritarian stuff. A very dark day for democracy in NC. amp.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
December 2, 2024 at 10:41 PM
The North Carolina General Assembly’s GOP supermajority just approved a hugely corrupt power grab, seizing authority from the governor and the courts to prevent any meaningful check on legislative abuses. Authoritarian stuff. A very dark day for democracy in NC. amp.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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I made my first Starter Pack! #TrustBlackWomen - I'll keep adding as more amazing Black Women join this app - but this is a great start. #BlackSky
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November 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM
I made my first Starter Pack! #TrustBlackWomen - I'll keep adding as more amazing Black Women join this app - but this is a great start. #BlackSky
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Share widely. So many good resources here for immigration advocacy.
To mark "Trump will declare a national emergency for mass deportations" day: here is the initial spreadsheet of our crowd-sourced *local* immigration advocacy/support organizations.
Please share widely, put to good use, and keep letting me know about more organizations folks can connect with.
Please share widely, put to good use, and keep letting me know about more organizations folks can connect with.
November 23, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Share widely. So many good resources here for immigration advocacy.
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NEW: I wrote about Biden, Polis, Pelosi and the Gaetz report, and how Democrats appear to be rolling over for an incoming fascist government.
How Democrats are modeling acquiescence
Are they going to just roll over for Trump? Signs point to yes.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 15, 2024 at 9:08 PM
NEW: I wrote about Biden, Polis, Pelosi and the Gaetz report, and how Democrats appear to be rolling over for an incoming fascist government.
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"It’s not to say that all rules should be thrown out the window; rather, now is the time for Democrats to look at where the high road has gotten them, and decide if it’s time to take a road less traveled."
My latest:
My latest:
How Democrats are modeling acquiescence
Are they going to just roll over for Trump? Signs point to yes.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 15, 2024 at 8:41 PM
"It’s not to say that all rules should be thrown out the window; rather, now is the time for Democrats to look at where the high road has gotten them, and decide if it’s time to take a road less traveled."
My latest:
My latest:
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A Kentucky woman who's 7 weeks pregnant is challenging the state's abortion ban for the very valid reason that she simply doesn't want to be pregnant (from Monday)
apnews.com/article/abor...
apnews.com/article/abor...
A pregnant woman sues for the right to an abortion in challenge to Kentucky's near-total ban
A pregnant woman has filed a lawsuit seeking the right to an abortion in Kentucky. It's the latest challenge to the state’s near-total ban on the procedure.
apnews.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:47 AM
A Kentucky woman who's 7 weeks pregnant is challenging the state's abortion ban for the very valid reason that she simply doesn't want to be pregnant (from Monday)
apnews.com/article/abor...
apnews.com/article/abor...
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Many commentators say that vigilante groups are never the answer. But they clearly don't know about the masked Ecuadorian trio named “Acción Ortográfica Quito,” who roam the streets at night with a singular purpose: to correct all the spelling and grammar mistakes they find in graffiti.
November 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Many commentators say that vigilante groups are never the answer. But they clearly don't know about the masked Ecuadorian trio named “Acción Ortográfica Quito,” who roam the streets at night with a singular purpose: to correct all the spelling and grammar mistakes they find in graffiti.