@debbiefr.bsky.social
recovering USAF brat; Lib Dem; retired legal sec/paralegal; retired 7th grade Soc St. teacher; lover of history; amateur genealogist; research geek; recovery nerd; political news junkie; and crafter. Free speech yes; abusive, nasty speech - not acceptable
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NEW: Judge Dianna Gibson has delivered her ruling on a new congressional map in Utah — and it's a win for Democrats, who now look on course to pick up another House seat in 2026.
Gibson ruled a revised map from the GOP-controlled admin following a previous court defeat was still unfair to Dems.
Gibson ruled a revised map from the GOP-controlled admin following a previous court defeat was still unfair to Dems.
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
NEW: Judge Dianna Gibson has delivered her ruling on a new congressional map in Utah — and it's a win for Democrats, who now look on course to pick up another House seat in 2026.
Gibson ruled a revised map from the GOP-controlled admin following a previous court defeat was still unfair to Dems.
Gibson ruled a revised map from the GOP-controlled admin following a previous court defeat was still unfair to Dems.
I was fortunate to see a live performance of this show still available on PBS. I *highly* recommend it ... especially on a day when we celebrate those who served in the military. Suggestion: have tissues on hand. It's all true.
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I was fortunate to see a live performance of this show still available on PBS. I *highly* recommend it ... especially on a day when we celebrate those who served in the military. Suggestion: have tissues on hand. It's all true.
Remembering a cousin whose ship was sunk in the English Channel during WWII.
Remembering PTSD my dad had as a result of Vietnam.
Remembering how Dad's choice to serve affected the whole family.
Reflecting on how Dad's decision to serve had both a + and - affect on me and how I've lived my life.
Remembering PTSD my dad had as a result of Vietnam.
Remembering how Dad's choice to serve affected the whole family.
Reflecting on how Dad's decision to serve had both a + and - affect on me and how I've lived my life.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Two minutes silence (1928)
By Charles Spencelayh
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Two minutes silence (1928)
By Charles Spencelayh
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Remembering a cousin whose ship was sunk in the English Channel during WWII.
Remembering PTSD my dad had as a result of Vietnam.
Remembering how Dad's choice to serve affected the whole family.
Reflecting on how Dad's decision to serve had both a + and - affect on me and how I've lived my life.
Remembering PTSD my dad had as a result of Vietnam.
Remembering how Dad's choice to serve affected the whole family.
Reflecting on how Dad's decision to serve had both a + and - affect on me and how I've lived my life.
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Lance-Corporal Smith was buried in Italy after the battle of Rimini in 1944.
His widow Florence worked extra jobs to afford to visit his grave.
It took her 10 years and even then the 'Illustrated' magazine had to help her out.
They'd been married for 2 years.
His widow Florence worked extra jobs to afford to visit his grave.
It took her 10 years and even then the 'Illustrated' magazine had to help her out.
They'd been married for 2 years.
November 11, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Lance-Corporal Smith was buried in Italy after the battle of Rimini in 1944.
His widow Florence worked extra jobs to afford to visit his grave.
It took her 10 years and even then the 'Illustrated' magazine had to help her out.
They'd been married for 2 years.
His widow Florence worked extra jobs to afford to visit his grave.
It took her 10 years and even then the 'Illustrated' magazine had to help her out.
They'd been married for 2 years.
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Thank you veterans. Thank you for your courage. May we all honor your service by carrying on the battle for freedom. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thank you veterans. Thank you for your courage. May we all honor your service by carrying on the battle for freedom. #VeteransDay
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Translation: I already stole and hid that money, you're not getting it back. Also, National Security issue? No, it's a Felony Theft issue.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Translation: I already stole and hid that money, you're not getting it back. Also, National Security issue? No, it's a Felony Theft issue.
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From a fascist point of view everybody has an agenda and the "truth" is just what people want it to be, so of course there is "propaganda" everywhere. There is no coincidence that fascists hate journalists so much, good journalists seek truth and an objective truth is fascism's biggest opponent.
The Russian Embassy in London has called the BBC, Britain’s public service broadcaster, a “propaganda and disinformation tool” that was full of “ideological dogma.”
Russia joins Trump’s BBC pile-on
Moscow’s Embassy in London said “ideological dogma has replaced journalistic ethics” at the corporation.
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
From a fascist point of view everybody has an agenda and the "truth" is just what people want it to be, so of course there is "propaganda" everywhere. There is no coincidence that fascists hate journalists so much, good journalists seek truth and an objective truth is fascism's biggest opponent.
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The Senate just passed legislation to reopen the government. 60-40.
39 Democrats and Rand Paul opposed the measure.
39 Democrats and Rand Paul opposed the measure.
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Senate just passed legislation to reopen the government. 60-40.
39 Democrats and Rand Paul opposed the measure.
39 Democrats and Rand Paul opposed the measure.
This is just too dang precious for words.
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This is just too dang precious for words.
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Heads up: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting ballots that arrive after Election Day.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Heads up: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting ballots that arrive after Election Day.
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🎼🎶🎵🎶
This hand is your hand,
This hand is my hand,
From California
to the New York island.
From the Redwood Forest
to the Gulf Stream waters.
This hand was made to flip off trump.
This hand is your hand,
This hand is my hand,
From California
to the New York island.
From the Redwood Forest
to the Gulf Stream waters.
This hand was made to flip off trump.
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
🎼🎶🎵🎶
This hand is your hand,
This hand is my hand,
From California
to the New York island.
From the Redwood Forest
to the Gulf Stream waters.
This hand was made to flip off trump.
This hand is your hand,
This hand is my hand,
From California
to the New York island.
From the Redwood Forest
to the Gulf Stream waters.
This hand was made to flip off trump.
Nothing but the very finest.
A felon whose sentence Trump commuted in the final hours of his first term has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after being accused of a range of criminal conduct — including physical and sexual assault — since Trump freed him.
Jonathan Braun had a long history of violence.
Jonathan Braun had a long history of violence.
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Nothing but the very finest.
I've been wondering this too. If Johnson calls the house back to vote, then he should swear Grijalva in.
#swearherin
#swearherin
If the shutdown ends, how long until Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is sworn in?
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I've been wondering this too. If Johnson calls the house back to vote, then he should swear Grijalva in.
#swearherin
#swearherin
This is important work ... IMO.
May those 17 children now RIP.
May those 17 children now RIP.
Seventeen Native children taken to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the late 1800s have finally returned home. Read about this important step toward truth, justice, and healing after the devastating legacy of the federal boarding school era: buff.ly/N1zhl15
#BoardingSchoolHealing
#BoardingSchoolHealing
The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
The latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to…
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is important work ... IMO.
May those 17 children now RIP.
May those 17 children now RIP.
Note the collection of canned goods for the food bank.
🌵 TUCSON — Saturday Protest Outside Ciscomani's Office
Saturday, November 15th — 9:00am - 11:00am
Ciscomani’s Office — 1636 N Swan Rd
Hosted by LD18 Democrats
🥫🥫 🥫 We will be collecting canned goods again for the Community Food Bank.
Details & Registration ⬇️
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Saturday, November 15th — 9:00am - 11:00am
Ciscomani’s Office — 1636 N Swan Rd
Hosted by LD18 Democrats
🥫🥫 🥫 We will be collecting canned goods again for the Community Food Bank.
Details & Registration ⬇️
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Saturday Protests Outside Ciscomani's Office · Mobilize
Join us every Saturday at 9AM - we will protest peacefully outside Rep. Ciscomani's office. With our presence and our signs, we will tell him to properly represent his constituency, and uphold the con...
www.mobilize.us
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Note the collection of canned goods for the food bank.
Sounds like she got her partner in crime's sweetheart deal from his "prison" time years ago.
"Maxwell has received custom meals personally delivered to her cell, after-hours time in a private exercise area, access to a service puppy, and private meetings with visitors arranged by the warden, complete with snacks. Visitors were allowed to bring computers..."
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sounds like she got her partner in crime's sweetheart deal from his "prison" time years ago.
Heads up for Veterans' Day (tomorrow).
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Heads up for Veterans' Day (tomorrow).
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FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL @ Tucson REID PARK
Family-friendly fun, music, and festive fall activities for all ages.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Noon-7 p.m.
Reid Park Festival Area
Admission: FREE but a donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is appreciated.
Details here -zurl.co/w5VIY
Family-friendly fun, music, and festive fall activities for all ages.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Noon-7 p.m.
Reid Park Festival Area
Admission: FREE but a donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is appreciated.
Details here -zurl.co/w5VIY
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL @ Tucson REID PARK
Family-friendly fun, music, and festive fall activities for all ages.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Noon-7 p.m.
Reid Park Festival Area
Admission: FREE but a donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is appreciated.
Details here -zurl.co/w5VIY
Family-friendly fun, music, and festive fall activities for all ages.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Noon-7 p.m.
Reid Park Festival Area
Admission: FREE but a donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is appreciated.
Details here -zurl.co/w5VIY
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I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
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Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday: ONLY shop & dine at local & small businesses. No large corporations. Keep those struggling small businesses afloat with your dollars during this critical time!
#AZBoycotts #ShopLocal #LocalFirst
#AZBoycotts #ShopLocal #LocalFirst
This holiday season, we’re saying it loud and clear: We Ain’t Buying It.
For too long, corporations have profited off of us. From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, we’re taking action with our wallets to demand accountability.
Visit weaintbuyingit.com for more information. #weaintbuyingit
For too long, corporations have profited off of us. From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, we’re taking action with our wallets to demand accountability.
Visit weaintbuyingit.com for more information. #weaintbuyingit
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday: ONLY shop & dine at local & small businesses. No large corporations. Keep those struggling small businesses afloat with your dollars during this critical time!
#AZBoycotts #ShopLocal #LocalFirst
#AZBoycotts #ShopLocal #LocalFirst
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💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
And now for some good news. (I can't help but wonder what the *real* reasoning is for this since certain Justices have signaled their willingness to deny same sex marriage.)
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTS CASE THAT THREATENED ITS LANDMARK 2015 RULING RECOGNIZING A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
And now for some good news. (I can't help but wonder what the *real* reasoning is for this since certain Justices have signaled their willingness to deny same sex marriage.)
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Just pointing out that Hakeem Jeffries got TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE House Democrats to hold the line.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Just pointing out that Hakeem Jeffries got TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE House Democrats to hold the line.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
Anyone who's a parent or teacher knows this is utter nonsense.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Anyone who's a parent or teacher knows this is utter nonsense.
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Beginning concussion protocol after slapping my forehead so hard. bsky.app/profile/atru...
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Beginning concussion protocol after slapping my forehead so hard. bsky.app/profile/atru...