Maria Mercante
@bcurious22.bsky.social
💙protective of all human rights, 🌈 ally, nature heals 🌞, I❤️NY and Broadway🎭 now living in Virginia💙
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On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
October 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
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They embrace hatred, racism and division in order to stay in power. Period.
September 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
They embrace hatred, racism and division in order to stay in power. Period.
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The real issue isn’t left vs right.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
September 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The real issue isn’t left vs right.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
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Plus…taxpayers have now paid over $26 million for his golf outings at his own courses: just during his second term.
May 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Plus…taxpayers have now paid over $26 million for his golf outings at his own courses: just during his second term.
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They should stay. ADAMS should go. Is there a reason Hochul hasn’t removed him yet?
More resignations imminent, @NYTimes.com reports: "The four officials — Maria Torres-Springer, the first deputy mayor, and Meera Joshi, Anne Williams-Isom and Chauncey Parker, all also deputy mayors — oversee much of New York City government."
4 Top Officials Expected to Resign Over Adams’s Cooperation with Trump
Four deputy mayors to Eric Adams are planning to leave in coming days after Eric Adams embraced President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
They should stay. ADAMS should go. Is there a reason Hochul hasn’t removed him yet?
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The United States State Department is now planning to spend $400 million in taxpayer money to buy Tesla Cybertrucks.
Trump's Federal Buyout Program Closes After Judge Signs Off: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The United States State Department is now planning to spend $400 million in taxpayer money to buy Tesla Cybertrucks.
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I’m sure he has the same idea for Canada. He doesn’t want interference. He just thinks it’s inevitable.
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I’m sure he has the same idea for Canada. He doesn’t want interference. He just thinks it’s inevitable.
Creating issues with our allies, which will hurt US citizens’ budgets is a terrible choice.
Not even a month ago. This is how he shows his gratitude. (Yeah, it’s I’m kidding)
February 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Creating issues with our allies, which will hurt US citizens’ budgets is a terrible choice.
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At what point do we start calling what Elon Musk is doing inside our government a coup
February 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
At what point do we start calling what Elon Musk is doing inside our government a coup
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So state TV has arrived at the pentagon. I won’t be watching these briefings anyway because I’m paying attention to what they’re doing not what they’re saying.
February 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
So state TV has arrived at the pentagon. I won’t be watching these briefings anyway because I’m paying attention to what they’re doing not what they’re saying.
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A mirror big enough to expose the hypocrisy, hate, and division being sown by those at the highest levels of our government.
February 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A mirror big enough to expose the hypocrisy, hate, and division being sown by those at the highest levels of our government.
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Reminder: US military officers don’t take an oath to blindly follow orders or a president. They take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution from enemies, foreign AND domestic and obligated to refuse an illegal or unconstitutional order. I pray this isn’t tested.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Reminder: US military officers don’t take an oath to blindly follow orders or a president. They take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution from enemies, foreign AND domestic and obligated to refuse an illegal or unconstitutional order. I pray this isn’t tested.
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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
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Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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As a father of five kids, I totally agree with this evergreen post.
January 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
As a father of five kids, I totally agree with this evergreen post.
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January 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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@v13enos7.bsky.social Happy to see you here!
January 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@v13enos7.bsky.social Happy to see you here!
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After Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other U.S. climate funders announced that they will “ensure the United States meets its global climate obligations.”
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Bloomberg philanthropy to cover U.S. climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy and other U.S. funders said on Thursday they will cover U.S. financial obligations to the UN climate framework after President Donald Trump called for the U.S. to withdraw - for a second time - from the Paris climate agreement.
www.reuters.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
After Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other U.S. climate funders announced that they will “ensure the United States meets its global climate obligations.”
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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