Brenda Westhorp
@brendawesthorp.bsky.social
I'm here because the other social media sites are owned by the oligarchy and I need a new venue to connect with like minded people.
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Spotted in Canada…
March 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Spotted in Canada…
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I have contacted my rep and both senators asking that they submit a list of 5 positive things they did for the people of our state this week. Haha as if they would ever do anything positive for us but might as well throw it in their faces.
February 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I have contacted my rep and both senators asking that they submit a list of 5 positive things they did for the people of our state this week. Haha as if they would ever do anything positive for us but might as well throw it in their faces.
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"Nearly 94% of species identified as threatened, and thus at direct risk of extinction, received no support."
This is absolutely in no way surprising for anyone who has a passing interest in conservation, but pretty stark when the figures are laid out like this 🧪
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is absolutely in no way surprising for anyone who has a passing interest in conservation, but pretty stark when the figures are laid out like this 🧪
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of ‘neglected’ species
Study shows funding bias towards animals like rhino while other endangered species including amphibians and algae disregarded
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"Nearly 94% of species identified as threatened, and thus at direct risk of extinction, received no support."
This is absolutely in no way surprising for anyone who has a passing interest in conservation, but pretty stark when the figures are laid out like this 🧪
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is absolutely in no way surprising for anyone who has a passing interest in conservation, but pretty stark when the figures are laid out like this 🧪
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Trump is replacing highly qualified military leaders with those loyal to him, not the Constitution - his most dangerous move yet.
Trump’s Most Dangerous Move Yet?
Politicizing the military
steady.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trump is replacing highly qualified military leaders with those loyal to him, not the Constitution - his most dangerous move yet.
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“You’re terminated because…?”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
February 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
“You’re terminated because…?”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
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I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
February 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
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This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
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Obama knew
February 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Obama knew
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A woman was escorted out at Pat Harrigan’s Open House on February 21st. Over 200 people attended and he refused to engage with his constituents.
February 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A woman was escorted out at Pat Harrigan’s Open House on February 21st. Over 200 people attended and he refused to engage with his constituents.
Tell your Senators: stand up against the politicization of the FBI and say NO to Kash Patel for FBI Director! SIGN ON HERE: action.momsrising.org/sign/nopatel via @momsrising.org action.momsrising.org/sign/nopatel...
Tell Your Senators: Say NO to Kash Patel for FBI Director!
We need an FBI Director with experience and judgement to keep us safe. Patel’s track record has shown that he is not that leader. Tell your Senators to stand up against the politicization of the FBI a...
action.momsrising.org
February 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Tell your Senators: stand up against the politicization of the FBI and say NO to Kash Patel for FBI Director! SIGN ON HERE: action.momsrising.org/sign/nopatel via @momsrising.org action.momsrising.org/sign/nopatel...
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With you all the way! #JailTheFelons
February 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
With you all the way! #JailTheFelons
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The world’s most dangerous bromance is heating up again.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
A Dangerous Bromance Is Back
It’s already a win-win for the Russian president
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The world’s most dangerous bromance is heating up again.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Specific action that we can all take this week. Contact your congressman. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Don't Cut Medicaid For Tax Cuts To Billionaires
Republicans plan to make massive cuts to the Medicaid program, as much as $2.3 trillion, to help pay for renewing the 2017 tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. They're threatening health care ...
actionnetwork.org
February 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Specific action that we can all take this week. Contact your congressman. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Americans are really mad about Musk, according to the @washingtonpost.com
Lawmakers flooded with calls about Elon Musk: ‘It is a deluge on DOGE’
Angry and confused constituents have flooded the phone lines at the US Capitol this week, many of them asking questions about billionaire Elon Musk’s plans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Americans are really mad about Musk, according to the @washingtonpost.com
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Great job by Ruben (@rubenbolling.bsky.social).
February 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Great job by Ruben (@rubenbolling.bsky.social).
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Are you or your neighbor on the Griffin list? You can look at a map and find out if any of your neighbors are on the list. Share widely. thegriffinlist.com
The Griffin List
A list of 60,273 North Carolina voters – these are registered voters who showed ID to
early vote in the November 2024 election – whose votes Jefferson Griffin wants to not be counted.
...
thegriffinlist.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Are you or your neighbor on the Griffin list? You can look at a map and find out if any of your neighbors are on the list. Share widely. thegriffinlist.com
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oh this is fun!
(presumed) parthenogensis reported from swell sharks at an aquarium that hadn't been in contact with any males for at least 3 years! 🙌🌈🦈
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
(presumed) parthenogensis reported from swell sharks at an aquarium that hadn't been in contact with any males for at least 3 years! 🙌🌈🦈
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Aquarium surprised by ‘virgin birth’ of swell shark in all-female tank
Baby shark Yoko hatched in early January, flummoxing staff and experts at a US aquarium
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
oh this is fun!
(presumed) parthenogensis reported from swell sharks at an aquarium that hadn't been in contact with any males for at least 3 years! 🙌🌈🦈
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
(presumed) parthenogensis reported from swell sharks at an aquarium that hadn't been in contact with any males for at least 3 years! 🙌🌈🦈
www.theguardian.com/environment/...