Sassy AF
@dschmidthawk.bsky.social
Semi-retired web master. Agnostic, pro-democracy. I hate christofascists, nazis, MAGA, & fascists.
“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.” -DH Lawrence
“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.” -DH Lawrence
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Sassy AF
@dschmidthawk.bsky.social
· Mar 24
Joan of Arcadia - "Evil is charming and beautiful. It makes you doubt yourself. It asks for one small compromise after another until it whittles you down. And it functions best when no one believes in it."
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80,000+ people power our newsroom. We’re grateful for every one of you.
Here’s some of the impact we had together this year: https://propub.li/48dWfR7
Here’s some of the impact we had together this year: https://propub.li/48dWfR7
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
80,000+ people power our newsroom. We’re grateful for every one of you.
Here’s some of the impact we had together this year: https://propub.li/48dWfR7
Here’s some of the impact we had together this year: https://propub.li/48dWfR7
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Wow. If this were a war, it'd be crystal clear war crime. Without a war, it's just an astonishing case of murder.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Wow. If this were a war, it'd be crystal clear war crime. Without a war, it's just an astonishing case of murder.
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And I'm going to post this cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social so the world never forget what Trump did . . . #January6th
That should have been the end of him !
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And I'm going to post this cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social so the world never forget what Trump did . . . #January6th
That should have been the end of him !
💠 👊 💠
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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And I'm going to post this cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social so the world never forget what Trump did . . . #January6th
That should have been the end of him !
💠 👊 💠
And I'm going to post this cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social so the world never forget what Trump did . . . #January6th
That should have been the end of him !
💠 👊 💠
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Officials Criticize Biden Vetting, But Afghan Shooting Suspect Was Granted Asylum Under Trump
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Officials Criticize Biden Vetting, But Afghan Shooting Suspect Was Granted Asylum Under Trump
The alleged gunman was granted asylum this year under Trump, according to a U.S. government file seen by Reuters.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Officials Criticize Biden Vetting, But Afghan Shooting Suspect Was Granted Asylum Under Trump
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www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-afg...
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
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"Oh this? Just my epic Stand Up for Science merch. Yes, I'm rocking being on the right side of history and funding the movement for science and sanity. Yeah, I am the coolest relative in the family/researcher in the department/parent on the school pick-up line. No biggie." www.standupforscience.net
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Oh this? Just my epic Stand Up for Science merch. Yes, I'm rocking being on the right side of history and funding the movement for science and sanity. Yeah, I am the coolest relative in the family/researcher in the department/parent on the school pick-up line. No biggie." www.standupforscience.net
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Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
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She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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During the evacuation of animals in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, volunteers of the Animal Rescue Kharkiv organization became a 'taxi service' for Ukrainian Defenders.
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
During the evacuation of animals in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, volunteers of the Animal Rescue Kharkiv organization became a 'taxi service' for Ukrainian Defenders.
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
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“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
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When they can’t bury the truth at the Capitol, they try to drown it in the river.
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
When they can’t bury the truth at the Capitol, they try to drown it in the river.
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
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I’m all out of fucks.
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I’m All Out of Fucks
Cry harder MAGA.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I’m all out of fucks.
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A Fort Worth church is offering a $100 online academy that aims to train conservative Christians to run for office.
At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
With @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
With @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office
A Fort Worth church’s candidate training program is the “next stage” of a religion-driven political movement, which has more latitude now that the IRS has allowed religious leaders to endorse candidat...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A Fort Worth church is offering a $100 online academy that aims to train conservative Christians to run for office.
At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
With @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
With @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
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I have no idea why media continues to hype this person as a serious political commentator, but to go even further and float him as a viable presidential candidate is just farcical.
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I have no idea why media continues to hype this person as a serious political commentator, but to go even further and float him as a viable presidential candidate is just farcical.
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Oregon is suing the Trump administration for relocating, without notice, a Coast Guard rescue helicopter that has saved lives in dangerous waters near Newport. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Oregon is suing the Trump administration for relocating, without notice, a Coast Guard rescue helicopter that has saved lives in dangerous waters near Newport. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Putz request results in a putz move by a putz company for a putz movie. @mattbelloni.bsky.social is right — dumbest possible state-controlled media.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Putz request results in a putz move by a putz company for a putz movie. @mattbelloni.bsky.social is right — dumbest possible state-controlled media.
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It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
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Who wants to tell Speaker Johnson that Americans are very much interested in ACA subsidies?!?!
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November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Who wants to tell Speaker Johnson that Americans are very much interested in ACA subsidies?!?!
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-r...
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-r...
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This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting an attempted coup, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled. https://cnn.it/4p1dgDV
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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In addition, foreign visitors without an annual pass will be hit with a new $100 surcharge each time they visit one of the 11 most-visited parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, and the Grand Canyon, on top of the regular entrance fee.
Department of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access | U.S. Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior today announced the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the Beautiful passes, updated annual pass artwork, ...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In addition, foreign visitors without an annual pass will be hit with a new $100 surcharge each time they visit one of the 11 most-visited parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, and the Grand Canyon, on top of the regular entrance fee.
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The Trump administration announced that starting Jan. 1, the cost of an annual national park pass for non-U.S. residents will jump from $80 to $250 more than triple the current price.
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The Trump administration announced that starting Jan. 1, the cost of an annual national park pass for non-U.S. residents will jump from $80 to $250 more than triple the current price.
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We now enter the Twilight Zone.
82 million people traveling by air over Thanksgiving.
And measles being the most highly contagious disease known on the rise.
And betting you’re out of sick days for this year.
82 million people traveling by air over Thanksgiving.
And measles being the most highly contagious disease known on the rise.
And betting you’re out of sick days for this year.
Measles Are Back 😧😡🤬#ABlueView🧵1/3
"As of Nov. 13, the C.D.C. had confirmed 1,723 measles cases nationwide, 87% of which were associated with a record 45 outbreaks so far this year. By contrast, 16 outbreaks were reported in 2024."
"About 92% of the reported cases this..."
"As of Nov. 13, the C.D.C. had confirmed 1,723 measles cases nationwide, 87% of which were associated with a record 45 outbreaks so far this year. By contrast, 16 outbreaks were reported in 2024."
"About 92% of the reported cases this..."
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We now enter the Twilight Zone.
82 million people traveling by air over Thanksgiving.
And measles being the most highly contagious disease known on the rise.
And betting you’re out of sick days for this year.
82 million people traveling by air over Thanksgiving.
And measles being the most highly contagious disease known on the rise.
And betting you’re out of sick days for this year.
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It’s the same grim formula: scrap lifesaving standards, let corporations pocket pennies, and leave kids breathing poison. Asthma, heart disease, early deaths—just collateral damage. This isn’t policy, it’s state-sanctioned suffocation for profit.
www.edf.org/media/trumps...
www.edf.org/media/trumps...
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It’s the same grim formula: scrap lifesaving standards, let corporations pocket pennies, and leave kids breathing poison. Asthma, heart disease, early deaths—just collateral damage. This isn’t policy, it’s state-sanctioned suffocation for profit.
www.edf.org/media/trumps...
www.edf.org/media/trumps...