Robert Thomas
@tropicobeauty.bsky.social
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Instead of warm words about multilateralism, China could play up Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s shared bond as nationalist leaders and men of destiny, bent on restoring their countries to greatness
Beijing insiders’ plan to play Donald Trump
They see America’s president as a golden opportunity for China
econ.st
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Instead of warm words about multilateralism, China could play up Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s shared bond as nationalist leaders and men of destiny, bent on restoring their countries to greatness
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Study Finds Most Americans Can't Find Where They Are Being Deported On Map
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Study Finds Most Americans Can't Find Where They Are Being Deported On Map
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“When I see Donald Trump announce a bunch of investigations, I don’t see him going after these rich elites that are implicated in these files, according to the survivors," Republican Thomas Massie said on Sunday.
How many Republicans will defy Trump and vote to release the Epstein files?
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he expects a "deluge" of Republicans to join the Tuesday vote to release the Epstein files, adding it could be "100 or more."
www.motherjones.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“When I see Donald Trump announce a bunch of investigations, I don’t see him going after these rich elites that are implicated in these files, according to the survivors," Republican Thomas Massie said on Sunday.
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There were inflatable animals. American flags galore. Even the NYPD admitted that protesters were peaceful. But that hasn’t stopped top Republicans from melting down over No Kings protests.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/trump-and-johnson-are-melting-down-over-the-success-of-no-kings/
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/trump-and-johnson-are-melting-down-over-the-success-of-no-kings/
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are melting down over "No Kings" success
Trump posted an AI video of himself dropping raw sewage on the protesters from a plane. Yes, you read that right
www.motherjones.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
There were inflatable animals. American flags galore. Even the NYPD admitted that protesters were peaceful. But that hasn’t stopped top Republicans from melting down over No Kings protests.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/trump-and-johnson-are-melting-down-over-the-success-of-no-kings/
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/trump-and-johnson-are-melting-down-over-the-success-of-no-kings/
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President Donald Trump's government is demanding that the statue of a Confederate general be reinstalled on Union soil after citizens tore it down, set it on fire, and defaced it with spray paint.
Trump admin demands statue of Confederate general be reinstated in nation's capital
President Donald Trump's government is demanding that the statue of a Confederate general be reinstalled on Union soil after citizens tore it down, set it on fire, and defaced it with spray paint. The National Park Service will erect the bronze statue of Gen. Albert Pike after demonstrators destroye...
bit.ly
August 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
President Donald Trump's government is demanding that the statue of a Confederate general be reinstalled on Union soil after citizens tore it down, set it on fire, and defaced it with spray paint.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, his first major action as interim NASA administrator.
Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon
This is the first major agency effort by the interim NASA administrator, who is also the Transportation secretary and a former Fox News host.
www.politico.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, his first major action as interim NASA administrator.
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Donald Trump's recent lawsuits against media outlets aim to redefine libel and make it easier for public officials to sue for damages. The suits challenge a landmark 1964 Supreme Court ruling, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. buff.ly/huGRhNu By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin @boisestate.bsky.social #1A
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
A landmark 1964 Supreme Court ruling protects the press in lawsuits by public officials angry about how they’ve been covered. It’s being targeted by President Donald Trump.
buff.ly
August 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Donald Trump's recent lawsuits against media outlets aim to redefine libel and make it easier for public officials to sue for damages. The suits challenge a landmark 1964 Supreme Court ruling, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. buff.ly/huGRhNu By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin @boisestate.bsky.social #1A
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BREAKING: Wyoming National Guard members may soon assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the detention and deportation of undocumented people, a spokesperson for Gov. Mark Gordon confirmed Monday to WyoFile.
Gordon to deploy Wyoming National Guard to support ICE in Trump's mass deportation effort - WyoFile
Gov. Mark Gordon is among a reported 20 Republican governors who agreed to the president’s request to use guard members for immigration enforcement duties — maybe paperwork.
wyofile.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BREAKING: Wyoming National Guard members may soon assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the detention and deportation of undocumented people, a spokesperson for Gov. Mark Gordon confirmed Monday to WyoFile.
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NEW: Republicans are laying the groundwork to go after a landmark law that has blocked their efforts to purge voter registration rolls right before elections. Their proposals could weaken the measure's protections against voters being wrongly removed.
From: @jimsaksa.com
From: @jimsaksa.com
GOP Lays Groundwork for a New Attack on Federal Voter Protections
GOP Lays Groundwork for a New Attack on Federal Voter Protections
www.democracydocket.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEW: Republicans are laying the groundwork to go after a landmark law that has blocked their efforts to purge voter registration rolls right before elections. Their proposals could weaken the measure's protections against voters being wrongly removed.
From: @jimsaksa.com
From: @jimsaksa.com
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The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.
Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild
The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.
n.pr
July 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.
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Media tracking by @media-climate.bsky.social makes it clear that, despite steadily warming temperatures, U.S. news coverage of climate change is declining 🧪
July 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Media tracking by @media-climate.bsky.social makes it clear that, despite steadily warming temperatures, U.S. news coverage of climate change is declining 🧪
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Border Patrol agent charged with drunkenly attacking Long Beach cop while off duty
Border Patrol agent charged with drunkenly attacking Long Beach cop while off duty
Isiah Hodgson, 29, was charged with resisting arrest, battery and weapons offenses for the drunken incident on July 7
www.latimes.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Border Patrol agent charged with drunkenly attacking Long Beach cop while off duty
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Statue of Bill McCartney, the title-winning coach who called homosexuality an “abomination,” is dividing CU
Statue of Bill McCartney, the title-winning coach who called homosexuality an “abomination,” is dividing CU
The bronze statue, paid for by donors, will sit near Folsom Field. LGBTQ+ locals and alumni say it’s a painful reminder of McCartney’s history of discrimination.
coloradosun.com
June 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Statue of Bill McCartney, the title-winning coach who called homosexuality an “abomination,” is dividing CU
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A map shows the areas of the U.S.
Map exposes large area of MAGA state not covered by Trump's new mobile network
www.irishstar.com
June 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A map shows the areas of the U.S.
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Read books
Take walks
Plan and cook a good meal
Spend time doing what makes you happy
Drink water
Breathe and move
Busy hands quiet the mind
Plant flowers or veggies
Don’t let them steal your peace of mind
Take walks
Plan and cook a good meal
Spend time doing what makes you happy
Drink water
Breathe and move
Busy hands quiet the mind
Plant flowers or veggies
Don’t let them steal your peace of mind
April 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Read books
Take walks
Plan and cook a good meal
Spend time doing what makes you happy
Drink water
Breathe and move
Busy hands quiet the mind
Plant flowers or veggies
Don’t let them steal your peace of mind
Take walks
Plan and cook a good meal
Spend time doing what makes you happy
Drink water
Breathe and move
Busy hands quiet the mind
Plant flowers or veggies
Don’t let them steal your peace of mind
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Americans simply haven’t found a satisfying alternative to religion, Lauren Jackson writes. “Religion can offer beliefs, belonging and behaviors all in one place; it can enchant life; most importantly, it tells people that their lives have a purpose.”
Americans Haven’t Found a Satisfying Alternative to Religion
Is it any wonder the country is revisiting faith?
nyti.ms
April 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Americans simply haven’t found a satisfying alternative to religion, Lauren Jackson writes. “Religion can offer beliefs, belonging and behaviors all in one place; it can enchant life; most importantly, it tells people that their lives have a purpose.”
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Who needs accurate health information? Not the US government.
Pandemic truthers take over HHS Covid site
Covid.gov now redirects to a page attacking masks, New York, and Anthony Fauci.
www.motherjones.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Who needs accurate health information? Not the US government.
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Well that’s a headline I did not except to see. Ever.
March 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Well that’s a headline I did not except to see. Ever.