•MelG•
@voltos.bsky.social
Photographer, writer, photoeditor, journalism, progressive, retired, nyc, severance, #14thNow
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A reminder that in 2022, President Biden signed the “Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act,” eliminating the statute of limitations to file civil action for federal sex offenses. Seems relevant.
November 14, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A reminder that in 2022, President Biden signed the “Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act,” eliminating the statute of limitations to file civil action for federal sex offenses. Seems relevant.
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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How does the US have any jurisdiction over a cemetery in another country even if it is an American cemetery...
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How does the US have any jurisdiction over a cemetery in another country even if it is an American cemetery...
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One source witnessed an FBI analyst have a breakdown while viewing the Epstein files. The analyst has kids the same age as the girls in the videos they were reviewing. I’ll cover this and more today at 3:30 PT / 6:30 PM ET here: youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
LIVE: Trump COVER UP of DARK PAST BACKFIRES…GOP PANICS!!
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November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
One source witnessed an FBI analyst have a breakdown while viewing the Epstein files. The analyst has kids the same age as the girls in the videos they were reviewing. I’ll cover this and more today at 3:30 PT / 6:30 PM ET here: youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,
Join me for a night of renewing laughter at The Palace of Fine Arts—NEW YEAR”S EVE—Wed., Dec. 31. www.purplepass.com/events/33288... No one ever seems to say "hubba hubba" anymore, but I would like to.
Join me for a night of renewing laughter at The Palace of Fine Arts—NEW YEAR”S EVE—Wed., Dec. 31. www.purplepass.com/events/33288... No one ever seems to say "hubba hubba" anymore, but I would like to.
Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed Paula’s HBO special, Ca...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,
Join me for a night of renewing laughter at The Palace of Fine Arts—NEW YEAR”S EVE—Wed., Dec. 31. www.purplepass.com/events/33288... No one ever seems to say "hubba hubba" anymore, but I would like to.
Join me for a night of renewing laughter at The Palace of Fine Arts—NEW YEAR”S EVE—Wed., Dec. 31. www.purplepass.com/events/33288... No one ever seems to say "hubba hubba" anymore, but I would like to.
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Crucial thing to watch: The Dem blowout wins suggest it'll be way more risky for GOPers to gerrymander, because the GOP safer seats may become more vulnerable than expected. Rs in those seats will now be very nervous.
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
November 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Crucial thing to watch: The Dem blowout wins suggest it'll be way more risky for GOPers to gerrymander, because the GOP safer seats may become more vulnerable than expected. Rs in those seats will now be very nervous.
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
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"These breaks come in addition to the roughly $4 trillion package of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law in July..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"These breaks come in addition to the roughly $4 trillion package of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law in July..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
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"Ms. Monahan, 61, paid $439 a month for her coverage in 2025.
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Ms. Monahan, 61, paid $439 a month for her coverage in 2025.
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
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Also genuinely absurd to hear these folks get all lawyerly now!
“They’ve got money for ICE and golden ballrooms but not for hungry families” is so easy it’s almost funny
Johnson: Snap benefits is a unique situation. I got a summary of the legal analysis…the contingency funds are not legally available to cover the benefits right now
October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Also genuinely absurd to hear these folks get all lawyerly now!
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PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help.
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help.