Doug Brown
@bugdrown.bsky.social
Husband to T. Friend to animals. Oxford comma(ndo). Excel fanatic. Power Query proponent. Database dude. Retired guy. EVs forEVer 🚘⚡🔌. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Gulf of 🇲🇽
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BREAKING via NBC News — Grand jury declines to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, less than two weeks after the first case was dismissed
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BREAKING: Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James after her original case was dismissed
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December 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
BREAKING via NBC News — Grand jury declines to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, less than two weeks after the first case was dismissed
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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- You have the right to not open the door unless you see a valid judicial warrant. It must have your correct address and name and be signed by a judge.
If you see any federal activity, call the MONARCA rapid response hotline at 612-441-2881. 3/
If you see any federal activity, call the MONARCA rapid response hotline at 612-441-2881. 3/
December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
- You have the right to not open the door unless you see a valid judicial warrant. It must have your correct address and name and be signed by a judge.
If you see any federal activity, call the MONARCA rapid response hotline at 612-441-2881. 3/
If you see any federal activity, call the MONARCA rapid response hotline at 612-441-2881. 3/
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AI pricing is here, and you’re paying for it. Corporations are raking in record profits by using AI to set prices based on personal data — and loyal customers end up paying the most. “It is a well-oiled extraction machine.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/PKHo6he
Prices in the Machine - The American Prospect
AI’s real contribution to humanity could be maximizing corporate profit by preying on personal data to raise prices. In fact, it’s already happening.
trib.al
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
AI pricing is here, and you’re paying for it. Corporations are raking in record profits by using AI to set prices based on personal data — and loyal customers end up paying the most. “It is a well-oiled extraction machine.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/PKHo6he
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Telling Gabby Giffords, who was shot in the head by a fcking assassin that gun violence isn’t the problem is nasty work—even for Republicans.
November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Telling Gabby Giffords, who was shot in the head by a fcking assassin that gun violence isn’t the problem is nasty work—even for Republicans.
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I have escaped from domestic violence. The domestic violence was not just contained to the home, but also involved weaponization of systems. I hope to do a fuller accounting of what happened one day to bring light to this problem. For now, here is my "Thank You" note to Joe Biden & the VAWA.
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I have escaped from domestic violence. The domestic violence was not just contained to the home, but also involved weaponization of systems. I hope to do a fuller accounting of what happened one day to bring light to this problem. For now, here is my "Thank You" note to Joe Biden & the VAWA.
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We are thankful to DeFlock.me for mapping automated license plate readers nationwide and standing up to bullying by surveillance vendor Flock Safety. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Anti-Surveillance Mapmaker Refuses Flock Safety's Cease and Desist
Flock Safety loves to crow about the thousands of local law enforcement agencies around the United States that have adopted its avian-themed automated license plate readers (ALPRs). But when a
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November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We are thankful to DeFlock.me for mapping automated license plate readers nationwide and standing up to bullying by surveillance vendor Flock Safety. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Reminder: Salmonella — even the most dangerous strains — perishes at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and a meat thermometer is the only surefire way to tell if your turkey has reached that temperature.
🦃 Stay safe this Thanksgiving:
🦃 Stay safe this Thanksgiving:
Protect Yourself From Salmonella Over the Holidays
Because talking politics with your family is the only thing that should ruin your festivities.
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Reminder: Salmonella — even the most dangerous strains — perishes at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and a meat thermometer is the only surefire way to tell if your turkey has reached that temperature.
🦃 Stay safe this Thanksgiving:
🦃 Stay safe this Thanksgiving:
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US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James reut.rs/47ZI5mj
US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two of Trump's perceived enemies, FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling the U.S. attorney he hand picked to prosecute them was unlawfully appointed.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James reut.rs/47ZI5mj
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In Odesa, Oleksii lets stray dogs take shelter inside an electronics shop during Russian attacks, air-raid alerts, bad weather - &simply so they can sleep in warmth&safety.
Oleksii has been caring for the animals for about two years. He calls the dogs his "little dragons."
📹: mobile_studio_odesa
Oleksii has been caring for the animals for about two years. He calls the dogs his "little dragons."
📹: mobile_studio_odesa
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
In Odesa, Oleksii lets stray dogs take shelter inside an electronics shop during Russian attacks, air-raid alerts, bad weather - &simply so they can sleep in warmth&safety.
Oleksii has been caring for the animals for about two years. He calls the dogs his "little dragons."
📹: mobile_studio_odesa
Oleksii has been caring for the animals for about two years. He calls the dogs his "little dragons."
📹: mobile_studio_odesa
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We Went to Arkansas. The Farm Crisis Will Shock You
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Wow! Jesse Welles performed his song “Join ICE” on the Colbert Show last night. 🏆
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Wow! Jesse Welles performed his song “Join ICE” on the Colbert Show last night. 🏆
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The Oregonian exposes Google and Amazon's massive water use for data centers | The Reynolds Center
Google wanted to expand its data center in Oregon, it refused to disclose the amount of water it consumed and how much more it would need.
businessjournalism.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Epstein's case opened under TRUMP. Obama had nothing to do with it. The files were in the hands of the federal court until Jan, this year so Biden couldn't see them at all. Their administrations were just principled, they weren't INVOLVED.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Epstein's case opened under TRUMP. Obama had nothing to do with it. The files were in the hands of the federal court until Jan, this year so Biden couldn't see them at all. Their administrations were just principled, they weren't INVOLVED.
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@markhertling.bsky.social joined @nicollewallace.bsky.social to discuss his new article in @thebulwark.com for Veterans Day: "Who We Choose to Be: A Reflection on the Character of Veterans"
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
@markhertling.bsky.social joined @nicollewallace.bsky.social to discuss his new article in @thebulwark.com for Veterans Day: "Who We Choose to Be: A Reflection on the Character of Veterans"
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A spill on a family farm in Oklahoma killed several acres of vegetation and contaminated drinking water. A judge ordered the farmers to pay when they went after the oil company.
(Published May 2024)
(Published May 2024)
Oil Companies Contaminated a Family Farm. The Courts and Regulators Let the Drillers Walk Away.
The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells. In Oklahoma, that work could cost more than $7 billion if it falls to the state.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A spill on a family farm in Oklahoma killed several acres of vegetation and contaminated drinking water. A judge ordered the farmers to pay when they went after the oil company.
(Published May 2024)
(Published May 2024)
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Bob Trumpy has died. While he leaves a fine legacy as a Cincinnati sportscaster, his best moment might have been the two hours he spoke with a desperate and depressed woman who called into his show. n.pr/3WOlNh0
Opinion: Remembering Bob Trumpy — NFL great, broadcaster, and life-saver
Bob Trumpy has died. While he leaves a fine legacy as a Cincinnati sportscaster, his best moment might have been the two hours he spoke with a desperate and depressed woman who called into his show.
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Bob Trumpy has died. While he leaves a fine legacy as a Cincinnati sportscaster, his best moment might have been the two hours he spoke with a desperate and depressed woman who called into his show. n.pr/3WOlNh0
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A woman walking her dogs on a beach near Portland, Oregon, found a small shark struggling in a tidepool.
Woman rescues a beached shark in Oregon in striking video
A woman walking her dogs on a beach near Portland, Oregon, found a small shark struggling in a tidepool.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A woman walking her dogs on a beach near Portland, Oregon, found a small shark struggling in a tidepool.
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THE DAY AHEAD: Big deadline in James Comey case.
…One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case, saying there appears to be an “indict first; investigate second” mentality
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…One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case, saying there appears to be an “indict first; investigate second” mentality
youtube.com/shorts/k8E3u...
DAY AHEAD: Big deadline in James Comey case. One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS
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November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
THE DAY AHEAD: Big deadline in James Comey case.
…One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case, saying there appears to be an “indict first; investigate second” mentality
youtube.com/shorts/k8E3u...
…One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case, saying there appears to be an “indict first; investigate second” mentality
youtube.com/shorts/k8E3u...
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Looking through the Democrats big wins last night...
Take a very close look at Nelson County, Virginia
From my conversation with former US Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
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youtu.be/a2fuQqaMjGQ
Take a very close look at Nelson County, Virginia
From my conversation with former US Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
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youtu.be/a2fuQqaMjGQ
ALERT: Election results in Nelson County, Va are striking. Scott MacFarlane & Denver Riggleman
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Looking through the Democrats big wins last night...
Take a very close look at Nelson County, Virginia
From my conversation with former US Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
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youtu.be/a2fuQqaMjGQ
Take a very close look at Nelson County, Virginia
From my conversation with former US Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
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youtu.be/a2fuQqaMjGQ
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Seems like a good time for the Speaker of the House to swear in Rep. Grijalva.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Seems like a good time for the Speaker of the House to swear in Rep. Grijalva.
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