Rob Bluebird
@bobbradysd1.bsky.social
Stop project 2025
Liberal/Progressive
Retired 22yr Corrective & Therapeutic Massage and Deep-Muscle Therapist. Intersectional Activism. Advocate. Grounded. Healthy. Holistic. Cats @35 yr
Sobriety since 1981
TBI Survivor . Resilience
Truth Seeker in SoCal
Liberal/Progressive
Retired 22yr Corrective & Therapeutic Massage and Deep-Muscle Therapist. Intersectional Activism. Advocate. Grounded. Healthy. Holistic. Cats @35 yr
Sobriety since 1981
TBI Survivor . Resilience
Truth Seeker in SoCal
Pinned
Rob Bluebird
@bobbradysd1.bsky.social
· Feb 9
Bluesky
mariaressa.bsky.social
I just read a great reminder from mariaressa.bsky.social :
Don't swim in the sewer of social media.
Point is: Do Not Lose HOPE
I needed this
Don't swim in the sewer of social media.
Point is: Do Not Lose HOPE
I needed this
The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost
The new US “doctrine” is in reality subject to his whims, grudges and personal relations with leaders, and inconsistencies within his court ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The new US “doctrine” is in reality subject to his whims, grudges and personal relations with leaders, and inconsistencies within his court ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost | Editorial
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2025. Today, how US foreign policy has dramatically – and alarmingly – turned towards Latin America and...
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost
The new US “doctrine” is in reality subject to his whims, grudges and personal relations with leaders, and inconsistencies within his court ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The new US “doctrine” is in reality subject to his whims, grudges and personal relations with leaders, and inconsistencies within his court ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ukraine Says UK Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Key Russian Refinery
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery is a key fuel supplier in southern Russia and plays a direct role in supporting the Russian military ..
www.kyivpost.com/post/66955
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery is a key fuel supplier in southern Russia and plays a direct role in supporting the Russian military ..
www.kyivpost.com/post/66955
Ukraine Says UK Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Key Russian Refinery
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery is a key fuel supplier in southern Russia and plays a direct role in supporting the Russian military, providing diesel fuel and aviation kerosene.
www.kyivpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Ukraine Says UK Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Key Russian Refinery
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery is a key fuel supplier in southern Russia and plays a direct role in supporting the Russian military ..
www.kyivpost.com/post/66955
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery is a key fuel supplier in southern Russia and plays a direct role in supporting the Russian military ..
www.kyivpost.com/post/66955
'Must be held to account': Federal judge says there's 'substantial evidence' Kristi Noem promoted 'racist' theory to strip immigrants of protections
The rule of law demands that when executive officials exceed their authority, they must be held to account w/ APA ..
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
The rule of law demands that when executive officials exceed their authority, they must be held to account w/ APA ..
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
Judge says there's 'substantial evidence' Kristi Noem promoted 'racist' theory to end TPS
A Biden-appointed judge bashed Kristi Noem for deciding in a "pretextual" way that some 60,000 immigrants should be stripped of Temporary Protected Status.
lawandcrime.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
'Must be held to account': Federal judge says there's 'substantial evidence' Kristi Noem promoted 'racist' theory to strip immigrants of protections
The rule of law demands that when executive officials exceed their authority, they must be held to account w/ APA ..
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
The rule of law demands that when executive officials exceed their authority, they must be held to account w/ APA ..
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
ICE Has a New Recruitment Strategy—and It’s Terrifying
- ICE is coordinating a sprawling social media campaign to target people who have “attended UFC fights, listened to patriotic podcasts or shown an interest in guns and tactical gear,” reported the Post.
newrepublic.com/post/204875/...
- ICE is coordinating a sprawling social media campaign to target people who have “attended UFC fights, listened to patriotic podcasts or shown an interest in guns and tactical gear,” reported the Post.
newrepublic.com/post/204875/...
ICE Has a New Recruitment Strategy—and It’s Terrifying
ICE’s $100 million recruitment plan will target the manosphere.
newrepublic.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
ICE Has a New Recruitment Strategy—and It’s Terrifying
- ICE is coordinating a sprawling social media campaign to target people who have “attended UFC fights, listened to patriotic podcasts or shown an interest in guns and tactical gear,” reported the Post.
newrepublic.com/post/204875/...
- ICE is coordinating a sprawling social media campaign to target people who have “attended UFC fights, listened to patriotic podcasts or shown an interest in guns and tactical gear,” reported the Post.
newrepublic.com/post/204875/...
This is Europe’s secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble
- if EU export controls slow or stop exports to the US – and to Taiwan: Nvidia advanced chips.
- the enforcement of the EU’s long-neglected data rules against big US tech companies ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- if EU export controls slow or stop exports to the US – and to Taiwan: Nvidia advanced chips.
- the enforcement of the EU’s long-neglected data rules against big US tech companies ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him, says the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Johnny Ryan
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
This is Europe’s secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble
- if EU export controls slow or stop exports to the US – and to Taiwan: Nvidia advanced chips.
- the enforcement of the EU’s long-neglected data rules against big US tech companies ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- if EU export controls slow or stop exports to the US – and to Taiwan: Nvidia advanced chips.
- the enforcement of the EU’s long-neglected data rules against big US tech companies ..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
South Park writer who bought the URL is causing waves with Frump allies
Morton quietly snapped up TrumpKennedyCenter.org & filled it with the kind of deadpan satire that hits hardest because it barely exaggerates reality. A perfectly skewered monument to authoritarian vanity -
Go see if -
Morton quietly snapped up TrumpKennedyCenter.org & filled it with the kind of deadpan satire that hits hardest because it barely exaggerates reality. A perfectly skewered monument to authoritarian vanity -
Go see if -
HOME | Trump Kennedy Center
TrumpKennedyCenter.org
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 AM
South Park writer who bought the URL is causing waves with Frump allies
Morton quietly snapped up TrumpKennedyCenter.org & filled it with the kind of deadpan satire that hits hardest because it barely exaggerates reality. A perfectly skewered monument to authoritarian vanity -
Go see if -
Morton quietly snapped up TrumpKennedyCenter.org & filled it with the kind of deadpan satire that hits hardest because it barely exaggerates reality. A perfectly skewered monument to authoritarian vanity -
Go see if -
Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California
California realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually ..
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...
California realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually ..
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...
Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California
California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think ...
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
January 2, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California
California realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually ..
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...
California realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually ..
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...
Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
- Putin will understand very well what motivates Trump - his ego, his need for the spotlight - and he will play into that, like a good case officer should be able to do ..
www.npr.org/transcripts/...
- Putin will understand very well what motivates Trump - his ego, his need for the spotlight - and he will play into that, like a good case officer should be able to do ..
www.npr.org/transcripts/...
Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump : Sources & Methods
Rob Dannenberg understands Vladimir Putin. He was CIA station chief in Moscow and served as the chief of operations for CIA's Counterterrorism Center. He now works as an independent consultant on geop...
www.npr.org
January 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
- Putin will understand very well what motivates Trump - his ego, his need for the spotlight - and he will play into that, like a good case officer should be able to do ..
www.npr.org/transcripts/...
- Putin will understand very well what motivates Trump - his ego, his need for the spotlight - and he will play into that, like a good case officer should be able to do ..
www.npr.org/transcripts/...
'Happy 2026 Fascism Resistance!"
I finally have a response!
At first it was 'not with fascism growing.'
I believe I'm more charged up ..
I finally have a response!
At first it was 'not with fascism growing.'
I believe I'm more charged up ..
January 2, 2026 at 4:26 AM
'Happy 2026 Fascism Resistance!"
I finally have a response!
At first it was 'not with fascism growing.'
I believe I'm more charged up ..
I finally have a response!
At first it was 'not with fascism growing.'
I believe I'm more charged up ..
Turns Out Fighting Fascism Helps You Live Longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA
* And I actually feel it.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA
* And I actually feel it.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.
www.motherjones.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Turns Out Fighting Fascism Helps You Live Longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA
* And I actually feel it.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA
* And I actually feel it.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Dr. Oz wants AI to decide what procedures people need. N.J. will be a testing ground
He & rfk Jr described it as a health insurance breakthrough designed to root out waste and fraud
- Denials can’t be performed solely by a machine
www.nj.com/healthfit/20...
He & rfk Jr described it as a health insurance breakthrough designed to root out waste and fraud
- Denials can’t be performed solely by a machine
www.nj.com/healthfit/20...
Dr. Oz wants AI to decide what procedures people need. N.J. will be a testing ground.
New Jersey is one of six states that will be part of a new Medicare pilot program.
www.nj.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Dr. Oz wants AI to decide what procedures people need. N.J. will be a testing ground
He & rfk Jr described it as a health insurance breakthrough designed to root out waste and fraud
- Denials can’t be performed solely by a machine
www.nj.com/healthfit/20...
He & rfk Jr described it as a health insurance breakthrough designed to root out waste and fraud
- Denials can’t be performed solely by a machine
www.nj.com/healthfit/20...
Chief Justice Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report
- touted independence of the fed judiciary as a counter-majoritarian check & urged Americans rattled to keep faith with the Constitution
- SCOTUS approved >80% of the emergency trump appeals
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
- touted independence of the fed judiciary as a counter-majoritarian check & urged Americans rattled to keep faith with the Constitution
- SCOTUS approved >80% of the emergency trump appeals
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution.
www.cnn.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Chief Justice Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report
- touted independence of the fed judiciary as a counter-majoritarian check & urged Americans rattled to keep faith with the Constitution
- SCOTUS approved >80% of the emergency trump appeals
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
- touted independence of the fed judiciary as a counter-majoritarian check & urged Americans rattled to keep faith with the Constitution
- SCOTUS approved >80% of the emergency trump appeals
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
Military Oath Reminder:
January 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Military Oath Reminder:
House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition
- more than eight hours he was grilled by lawmakers over the probing the mishandling & retention of classified documents and into his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
- more than eight hours he was grilled by lawmakers over the probing the mishandling & retention of classified documents and into his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition on New Year’s Eve | CNN Politics
The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President ...
www.cnn.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:05 PM
House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition
- more than eight hours he was grilled by lawmakers over the probing the mishandling & retention of classified documents and into his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
- more than eight hours he was grilled by lawmakers over the probing the mishandling & retention of classified documents and into his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
Last night in New York thousands of people gathered to watch the ball drop at midnight.
But at Mar A Lago hundreds of a?@@¿oles will gather to watch the turd drop at midnight.
They are so flipping weird.
But at Mar A Lago hundreds of a?@@¿oles will gather to watch the turd drop at midnight.
They are so flipping weird.
January 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Last night in New York thousands of people gathered to watch the ball drop at midnight.
But at Mar A Lago hundreds of a?@@¿oles will gather to watch the turd drop at midnight.
They are so flipping weird.
But at Mar A Lago hundreds of a?@@¿oles will gather to watch the turd drop at midnight.
They are so flipping weird.
Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
@rbreich.bsky.social
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
December 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
@rbreich.bsky.social
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript:
BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript:
Given that collective narcissism shapes current political landscapes, it is important to understand its mechanisms and consequences"
"Given that collective narcissism shapes current political landscapes, it is important to understand its mechanisms and consequences" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Given that collective narcissism shapes current political landscapes, it is important to understand its mechanisms and consequences"
Video shows Justice Dept. official urging Jan. 6 rioters to ‘kill’ police officers
The DOJ knows it hired a Jan. 6 rioter who advocated violence against police officers. It’s still not firing him.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The DOJ knows it hired a Jan. 6 rioter who advocated violence against police officers. It’s still not firing him.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
December 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Video shows Justice Dept. official urging Jan. 6 rioters to ‘kill’ police officers
The DOJ knows it hired a Jan. 6 rioter who advocated violence against police officers. It’s still not firing him.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The DOJ knows it hired a Jan. 6 rioter who advocated violence against police officers. It’s still not firing him.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Court orders Vought to keep CFPB funded while case is underway
The order from a DC District Court judge also casts doubt on the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
The order from a DC District Court judge also casts doubt on the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Court orders Vought to keep CFPB funded while case is underway
The order from a DC District Court judge also casts doubt on the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
www.politico.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Court orders Vought to keep CFPB funded while case is underway
The order from a DC District Court judge also casts doubt on the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
The order from a DC District Court judge also casts doubt on the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
- to defeat two ballot amendments he staunchly opposed
- the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children ..
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
- to defeat two ballot amendments he staunchly opposed
- the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children ..
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
www.miamiherald.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
- to defeat two ballot amendments he staunchly opposed
- the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children ..
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
- to defeat two ballot amendments he staunchly opposed
- the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children ..
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
21 immigration judges fired in San Francisco, many reportedly without explanation
- more than 100 immigration judges have been fired this year nationwide
- a simple email received
- set to impact the immigration backlog from months to multiple years ..
abc7news.com/post/san-fra...
- more than 100 immigration judges have been fired this year nationwide
- a simple email received
- set to impact the immigration backlog from months to multiple years ..
abc7news.com/post/san-fra...
21 immigration judges fired in San Francisco, many reportedly without explanation
Immigration advocates are sounding the alarm as more immigration judges are getting fired in San Francisco. One judge who was fired a week before Thanksgiving is now speaking out about why he thinks t...
abc7news.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
21 immigration judges fired in San Francisco, many reportedly without explanation
- more than 100 immigration judges have been fired this year nationwide
- a simple email received
- set to impact the immigration backlog from months to multiple years ..
abc7news.com/post/san-fra...
- more than 100 immigration judges have been fired this year nationwide
- a simple email received
- set to impact the immigration backlog from months to multiple years ..
abc7news.com/post/san-fra...
Rename all those toxic waste dumps after krasnov trump ..
December 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Rename all those toxic waste dumps after krasnov trump ..
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums -
- No state can withstand to plug in every single trump budget cut ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums -
- No state can withstand to plug in every single trump budget cut ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums.
www.politico.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums -
- No state can withstand to plug in every single trump budget cut ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums -
- No state can withstand to plug in every single trump budget cut ..
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast
- earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
- earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that...
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast
- earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
- earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country ..
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...