Bathsheba in Blue
@bathshebablue.bsky.social
Here mostly for politics.
Lifelong #Democrat.
Slava Ukraine!
Refugee from the bird site. Thought they were sweet bluebirds then they turned into shrieking flying monkeys wearing Nazi helmets.
Lifelong #Democrat.
Slava Ukraine!
Refugee from the bird site. Thought they were sweet bluebirds then they turned into shrieking flying monkeys wearing Nazi helmets.
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A statement today from the Prime Minister of Denmark:
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
A statement today from the Prime Minister of Denmark:
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Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
January 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
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In a highly unusual move, the EPA is revising an assessment of the health dangers posed by formaldehyde, a widespread pollutant that causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
(Published Dec. 2025)
(Published Dec. 2025)
Under Former Chemical Industry Insiders, Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered Safe to Inhale
Chemical industry lobbyists have long pushed the government to adopt a less stringent approach to gauging the cancer risk from chemicals, one that would help ease regulations on companies that make or...
www.propublica.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
In a highly unusual move, the EPA is revising an assessment of the health dangers posed by formaldehyde, a widespread pollutant that causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
(Published Dec. 2025)
(Published Dec. 2025)
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Briefly about life in Yakutsk:
“But really, no one needs to bomb us. We’ve already bombed ourselves here”.
Large amounts of diamonds and gold are mined here, yet the region is drowning in decay and poverty.
“But really, no one needs to bomb us. We’ve already bombed ourselves here”.
Large amounts of diamonds and gold are mined here, yet the region is drowning in decay and poverty.
January 4, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Briefly about life in Yakutsk:
“But really, no one needs to bomb us. We’ve already bombed ourselves here”.
Large amounts of diamonds and gold are mined here, yet the region is drowning in decay and poverty.
“But really, no one needs to bomb us. We’ve already bombed ourselves here”.
Large amounts of diamonds and gold are mined here, yet the region is drowning in decay and poverty.
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“.. If what has happened in Caracas sets a new standard, those who praise the might of the American hammer while ignoring its dangers will bitterly regret their complacency when their own interests, just as arbitrarily, are crushed to dust.”
@lemonde.fr
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
@lemonde.fr
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
January 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
“.. If what has happened in Caracas sets a new standard, those who praise the might of the American hammer while ignoring its dangers will bitterly regret their complacency when their own interests, just as arbitrarily, are crushed to dust.”
@lemonde.fr
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
@lemonde.fr
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
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Holy goddamn hell, Taylor Lorenz is actively promoting and defending 4chan and KiwiFarms.
She admit it!
She admit it!
Sure, fighting for free speech is always worthwhile, yet you can do that without endorsing harmful sites like 4chan or Kiwi Farms that love to dox and harass innocent people to the point of self-harm or suicide. Of all the things Taylor Lorenz has posted, this is by far the most sus.
January 4, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Holy goddamn hell, Taylor Lorenz is actively promoting and defending 4chan and KiwiFarms.
She admit it!
She admit it!
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The National Association of Medical Examiners has issued a warning about the lung float test, a controversial, centuries-old forensic tool that has contributed to cases in which women who said they'd experienced a stillbirth were charged with murder.
Medical Examiners Warn That Controversial Lung Float Test Could Be Dangerous
An exam meant to determine whether a baby was born dead or alive is of “questionable value,” the National Association of Medical Examiners cautions. The paper follows a ProPublica report on how the test had been used against women accused of murder.
www.propublica.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The National Association of Medical Examiners has issued a warning about the lung float test, a controversial, centuries-old forensic tool that has contributed to cases in which women who said they'd experienced a stillbirth were charged with murder.
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U.S. national intelligence director is silent on Venezuela operation
U.S. national intelligence director is silent on Venezuela operation
Tulsi Gabbard's silence on the operation surprised some in the U.S. intelligence community, which laid the groundwork for the mission over several months.
www.latimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM
U.S. national intelligence director is silent on Venezuela operation
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#Ukraine in 2025 in photos
12 months of fighting for freedom, resilience,&unwavering resolve.A year of loss and love,destruction&defiance, grief&the determination to keep living.These images tell the story of a country that endures,resists,refuses to surrender its humanity
📸 ukraine. ua/Instagram
12 months of fighting for freedom, resilience,&unwavering resolve.A year of loss and love,destruction&defiance, grief&the determination to keep living.These images tell the story of a country that endures,resists,refuses to surrender its humanity
📸 ukraine. ua/Instagram
January 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
#Ukraine in 2025 in photos
12 months of fighting for freedom, resilience,&unwavering resolve.A year of loss and love,destruction&defiance, grief&the determination to keep living.These images tell the story of a country that endures,resists,refuses to surrender its humanity
📸 ukraine. ua/Instagram
12 months of fighting for freedom, resilience,&unwavering resolve.A year of loss and love,destruction&defiance, grief&the determination to keep living.These images tell the story of a country that endures,resists,refuses to surrender its humanity
📸 ukraine. ua/Instagram
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Zelensky: Ukraine is preparing for key meetings in Europe next week to strengthen defense and push for peace. While diplomacy remains the goal, Ukraine will be ready to defend itself if pressure on Russia falls short. “We seek peace, but we will not give up our strength to anyone.”
January 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Zelensky: Ukraine is preparing for key meetings in Europe next week to strengthen defense and push for peace. While diplomacy remains the goal, Ukraine will be ready to defend itself if pressure on Russia falls short. “We seek peace, but we will not give up our strength to anyone.”
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When you long to see someone you love, no distance feels too great. The wives and partners of Ukrainian soldiers remind us of this every single day.
Support Ukrainian defenders, so reunions like this become daily realities, not rare exceptions: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
Support Ukrainian defenders, so reunions like this become daily realities, not rare exceptions: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
January 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
When you long to see someone you love, no distance feels too great. The wives and partners of Ukrainian soldiers remind us of this every single day.
Support Ukrainian defenders, so reunions like this become daily realities, not rare exceptions: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
Support Ukrainian defenders, so reunions like this become daily realities, not rare exceptions: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
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@FT: "Rubio said he had “admiration” for both Machado and González but there had to be a “little realism” about Venezuela holding new elections and becoming a democracy."
The Trump administration opposes democracy in Venezuela.
www.ft.com/content/fed6...
The Trump administration opposes democracy in Venezuela.
www.ft.com/content/fed6...
Marco Rubio sets out US demands for Venezuela’s remaining leaders
Washington is controlling Caracas through naval embargo on oil exports, secretary of state says
www.ft.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
@FT: "Rubio said he had “admiration” for both Machado and González but there had to be a “little realism” about Venezuela holding new elections and becoming a democracy."
The Trump administration opposes democracy in Venezuela.
www.ft.com/content/fed6...
The Trump administration opposes democracy in Venezuela.
www.ft.com/content/fed6...
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TOMORROW: On Jan. 4 at 3pm ET, Lawfare's @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org will sit down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, & @atabatabai.bsky.social to discuss the what we know—and don't—about the US strike on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro's capture, and the legal issues raised by the operation
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
TOMORROW: On Jan. 4 at 3pm ET, Lawfare's @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org will sit down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, & @atabatabai.bsky.social to discuss the what we know—and don't—about the US strike on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro's capture, and the legal issues raised by the operation
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This is sanewashing of the highest order.
With Nicolás Maduro out of power, the Trump administration is racing to assemble an interim governing structure for Venezuela.
After Maduro Ouster, Trump Takes On the Risks of Governing Venezuela
The administration is racing to get an interim government in place, even as pushback from Maduro’s allies raise fears of instability.
on.wsj.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 AM
This is sanewashing of the highest order.
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The factory in Yelets is on fire. It produces key power systems for military tech, including glide bombs, missiles, drones, and electronic warfare.
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The factory in Yelets is on fire. It produces key power systems for military tech, including glide bombs, missiles, drones, and electronic warfare.
Fascist to their core.
Comer: "You're gonna see the Trump administration continue to freeze funds until Democrat governors do like what the Republican governors are doing: they're complying with the federal government, with the Trump administration."
January 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Fascist to their core.
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Everybody asks who will be the next victim of Trump's m military aggression?
Trump suggests Greenland, while
Rubio points to Cuba.
Trump suggests Greenland, while
Rubio points to Cuba.
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Everybody asks who will be the next victim of Trump's m military aggression?
Trump suggests Greenland, while
Rubio points to Cuba.
Trump suggests Greenland, while
Rubio points to Cuba.
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In October, my colleague Mishal Husain interviewed María Corina Machado.
Here is one interesting exchange, of many:
Here is one interesting exchange, of many:
January 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
In October, my colleague Mishal Husain interviewed María Corina Machado.
Here is one interesting exchange, of many:
Here is one interesting exchange, of many:
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Attention
Fighterbomber is still alive and whining
Fighterbomber is still alive and whining
January 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Attention
Fighterbomber is still alive and whining
Fighterbomber is still alive and whining
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Russian Telegram channels report a strike on Energiya plant in Lipetsk region of Russia.
This is a key supplier of batteries and accumulators for Russian missile systems and other equipment. The plant is under Western sanctions.
This is a key supplier of batteries and accumulators for Russian missile systems and other equipment. The plant is under Western sanctions.
January 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Russian Telegram channels report a strike on Energiya plant in Lipetsk region of Russia.
This is a key supplier of batteries and accumulators for Russian missile systems and other equipment. The plant is under Western sanctions.
This is a key supplier of batteries and accumulators for Russian missile systems and other equipment. The plant is under Western sanctions.
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⚡️ Ukrainian artist and activist Lana Chornohorska, 26, killed defending Ukraine.
🧵 1/4 ⬇️
🧵 1/4 ⬇️
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
⚡️ Ukrainian artist and activist Lana Chornohorska, 26, killed defending Ukraine.
🧵 1/4 ⬇️
🧵 1/4 ⬇️
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We will act decisively and stop our adversaries from dictating our future."
- K. Kallas
(High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy)
Respect to this woman, she is great!
🫡
- K. Kallas
(High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy)
Respect to this woman, she is great!
🫡
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We will act decisively and stop our adversaries from dictating our future."
- K. Kallas
(High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy)
Respect to this woman, she is great!
🫡
- K. Kallas
(High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy)
Respect to this woman, she is great!
🫡
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The American people have learned that we are now “running” another country. A decision made without a vote, without a debate in Congress, without a plan. Done by a President who *told* us he would be a dictator.
If you can’t see the stakes, then you aren’t paying attention.
If you can’t see the stakes, then you aren’t paying attention.
January 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The American people have learned that we are now “running” another country. A decision made without a vote, without a debate in Congress, without a plan. Done by a President who *told* us he would be a dictator.
If you can’t see the stakes, then you aren’t paying attention.
If you can’t see the stakes, then you aren’t paying attention.
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If you are blaming Hakeem Jeffries or Chuck Schumer, rather than idiot non-voters who kept them in the minority and thus unable to stop trump, you are a chaos agent, moron, or both.
🎶Roxeanne!
You don't have to be such a dumb blight
🎶Roxeanne!
You don't have to be such a dumb blight
Must be debilitating to be so pointless, yet here you are.
It must be debilitating to be so useless. How do you cope with it?
January 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
If you are blaming Hakeem Jeffries or Chuck Schumer, rather than idiot non-voters who kept them in the minority and thus unable to stop trump, you are a chaos agent, moron, or both.
🎶Roxeanne!
You don't have to be such a dumb blight
🎶Roxeanne!
You don't have to be such a dumb blight