Billie Wahlstrom
@bwahlstrom.bsky.social
Joyful progressive, lover of fishing and the natural world, professor emerita, Jewish grandmother, always 💙. Supporter of women and ally 🇺🇦🇮🇱🏳️⚧️
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress - The Wall Street Journal
What do you make of
F this?
What do you make of
F this?
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress - The Wall Street Journal
What do you make of
F this?
What do you make of
F this?
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ICE agents in Queens, New York break down a bedroom door and point guns at a mother & her four US citizen children
They dragged the mother out by her hair while yelling at the kids to “put your hands up, stupid!”
This is tyranny
These kids are traumatized
It was warrantless and no ID was shown.
They dragged the mother out by her hair while yelling at the kids to “put your hands up, stupid!”
This is tyranny
These kids are traumatized
It was warrantless and no ID was shown.
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
ICE agents in Queens, New York break down a bedroom door and point guns at a mother & her four US citizen children
They dragged the mother out by her hair while yelling at the kids to “put your hands up, stupid!”
This is tyranny
These kids are traumatized
It was warrantless and no ID was shown.
They dragged the mother out by her hair while yelling at the kids to “put your hands up, stupid!”
This is tyranny
These kids are traumatized
It was warrantless and no ID was shown.
Buying popcorn now. 🍿
November 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Buying popcorn now. 🍿
Reposted by Billie Wahlstrom
Remarkable: Rep Chrissy Houlahan, one of the Dems that Trump called for executing, tells me her office literally filled out a Capitol Police threat report that listed "the president" as the person making the threat.
It's at 9:20 on our pod. Much more like that here:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
It's at 9:20 on our pod. Much more like that here:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Trump’s Angry Tirade Calling for “Death” to Dems Just Backfired Badly
As Trump’s call for the execution of “seditious” Dems works against him, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, one of his targets, explains why she and other Dems are warning servicemembers against carrying out ille...
newrepublic.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Remarkable: Rep Chrissy Houlahan, one of the Dems that Trump called for executing, tells me her office literally filled out a Capitol Police threat report that listed "the president" as the person making the threat.
It's at 9:20 on our pod. Much more like that here:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
It's at 9:20 on our pod. Much more like that here:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Reposted by Billie Wahlstrom
Trump calls Democrats “traitors” for telling military not to follow unlawful orders - The Washington Post
November 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump calls Democrats “traitors” for telling military not to follow unlawful orders - The Washington Post
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Leak the Epstein files from multiple sources simultaneously. Now.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Leak the Epstein files from multiple sources simultaneously. Now.
Did you know that so far trump has already issued nearly two thousand pardons? Who has let back into society to torment citizens?
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Did you know that so far trump has already issued nearly two thousand pardons? Who has let back into society to torment citizens?
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols - The Washington Post
Then what the F* are they??
Then what the F* are they??
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols - The Washington Post
Then what the F* are they??
Then what the F* are they??
Trump Snubbed From Invite List for Ex-Vice President’s Funeral - The Daily Beast
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump Snubbed From Invite List for Ex-Vice President’s Funeral - The Daily Beast
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
The Charlie Kirk purge: how 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown - Reuters
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Charlie Kirk purge: how 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown - Reuters
Trump Violates A 32-Year-Old Policy: ‘This Has Never Happened Before’ - HuffPost
No reason. Just cruelty.
No reason. Just cruelty.
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Trump Violates A 32-Year-Old Policy: ‘This Has Never Happened Before’ - HuffPost
No reason. Just cruelty.
No reason. Just cruelty.
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“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
New vaccines could transform cancer treatment. There’s just one problem. - Scientific American
Will funding cuts prevent vaccine development and clinical trials?
Will funding cuts prevent vaccine development and clinical trials?
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
New vaccines could transform cancer treatment. There’s just one problem. - Scientific American
Will funding cuts prevent vaccine development and clinical trials?
Will funding cuts prevent vaccine development and clinical trials?
Trump defends Saudi crown prince over killing of columnist Khashoggi, saying “things happen” - The Washington Post
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Trump defends Saudi crown prince over killing of columnist Khashoggi, saying “things happen” - The Washington Post
Woof, JFK's Grandson Is Going Viral For His Brutal Takedown Of Trump And RFK Jr. - BuzzFeed
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Woof, JFK's Grandson Is Going Viral For His Brutal Takedown Of Trump And RFK Jr. - BuzzFeed
Trump slashed spending on clinical trials. The toll is starting to become clear. - The Washington Post
Thousands of clinical trials ended.
Thousands of clinical trials ended.
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Trump slashed spending on clinical trials. The toll is starting to become clear. - The Washington Post
Thousands of clinical trials ended.
Thousands of clinical trials ended.
Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for you - Moneywise.com
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November 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for you - Moneywise.com
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans - Vox
November 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans - Vox
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
Trump may not make it to 2028 with his health intact - The i Paper
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Trump may not make it to 2028 with his health intact - The i Paper
Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction - POLITICO
Dismaying disregard for the rule of law.
Dismaying disregard for the rule of law.
November 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction - POLITICO
Dismaying disregard for the rule of law.
Dismaying disregard for the rule of law.
Trump withdraws his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - NBC News
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Trump withdraws his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - NBC News
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BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
meidasnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...