stacey
@epiace73.bsky.social
Epi in the PNW📊🌲
Liberal, Ally, Bookworm, Cat Lady
Liberal, Ally, Bookworm, Cat Lady
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Welcome to the Plutocracy
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Welcome to the Plutocracy
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History has a long memory.
February 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
History has a long memory.
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so life-saving aid that Russ Vought has cut from poor children, causing many to die, is being used instead to protect the life of Russ Vought - the white Christian nationalist fanatic whose objective is traumatizing other people
Disgusting. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
so life-saving aid that Russ Vought has cut from poor children, causing many to die, is being used instead to protect the life of Russ Vought - the white Christian nationalist fanatic whose objective is traumatizing other people
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$38.3 bn for concentration camps, shuffled into the pockets of Trump's billionaire cronies in the prison industry. Nothing for health care.
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
$38.3 bn for concentration camps, shuffled into the pockets of Trump's billionaire cronies in the prison industry. Nothing for health care.
I would like American media to step the hell up please.
How Trump's withdrawal from Minneapolis is being covered abroad.
In Le Monde, the lead French daily, the homepage article starts with:
"Two people dead, thousands arrested, two cities shaken, and Donald Trump defeated."
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
In Le Monde, the lead French daily, the homepage article starts with:
"Two people dead, thousands arrested, two cities shaken, and Donald Trump defeated."
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
February 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I would like American media to step the hell up please.
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Pam Bondi had a choice today. She could hold pedophiles accountable or she could protect pedophiles. She chose to protect pedophiles. She chose to protect people who raped children.
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Pam Bondi had a choice today. She could hold pedophiles accountable or she could protect pedophiles. She chose to protect pedophiles. She chose to protect people who raped children.
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James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48.
James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
James Van Der Beek, best known as Dawson on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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REP. BALINT: “This is not a game, Secretary!”
BONDI: “I’m Attorney General.”
REP. BALINT: “My apologies. I couldn’t tell.” 🔥
BONDI: “I’m Attorney General.”
REP. BALINT: “My apologies. I couldn’t tell.” 🔥
February 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
More👏👏of👏👏this👏👏
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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JD Vance Booing should be an Olympic event where everyone who participates gets a gold medal.
February 8, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
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Eliminating ICE is the modern equivalent of opposing the Iraq War, and right now there are two types of Democrats: those who can see where the ball is moving and go to it, and those who will be swept away because they refused to do so.
“I would rather you vote for what is morally correct,” Davidson said.
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Eliminating ICE is the modern equivalent of opposing the Iraq War, and right now there are two types of Democrats: those who can see where the ball is moving and go to it, and those who will be swept away because they refused to do so.
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The next time you find yourself feeling imposter syndrome, remember that at least 1/3 of the United States government is run by the least qualified people for their respective jobs.
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The next time you find yourself feeling imposter syndrome, remember that at least 1/3 of the United States government is run by the least qualified people for their respective jobs.
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Yeah @marenmorris.bsky.social gets it
February 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Yeah @marenmorris.bsky.social gets it
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Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live
Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live
The US president posted a racist video on Truth Social that included disproven allegations about ballot-counting
Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage.
Donald Trump went on a massive social media spree overnight that included posting on Truth Social an election conspiracy video that ended with a clip depicting former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exactly
Why are the men’s names redacted and the victims names exposed?
February 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Exactly
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The danger of adopting a Danish-style vax schedule: "When we remove a vaccine like the meningococcal shot from the routine schedule, we aren’t just changing a line on a chart. We are inviting previously well-controlled diseases back into our high schools & colleges." www.statnews.com/2026/02/06/d...
I treated children for rotavirus in Denmark. The Danish vaccine schedule is no model for the U.S.
In Denmark, pediatrician Michael Thwing once saw nearly 20 infants admitted simultaneously with rotavirus. His experience in the U.S. has been completely different.
www.statnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The danger of adopting a Danish-style vax schedule: "When we remove a vaccine like the meningococcal shot from the routine schedule, we aren’t just changing a line on a chart. We are inviting previously well-controlled diseases back into our high schools & colleges." www.statnews.com/2026/02/06/d...
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For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For those keeping score at home:
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Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) tells reporters the Epstein files contain allegations that President Trump raped and threatened to kill children.
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) tells reporters the Epstein files contain allegations that President Trump raped and threatened to kill children.
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Today we remember Alice Ball, an African American chemist who developed the 1st effective treatment for leprosy prior to antibiotics. After Ball died at 24, a male colleague stole her research. Ball was not recognized until a historian found her original thesis. Feb 28 is Alice Augusta Ball Day
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Today we remember Alice Ball, an African American chemist who developed the 1st effective treatment for leprosy prior to antibiotics. After Ball died at 24, a male colleague stole her research. Ball was not recognized until a historian found her original thesis. Feb 28 is Alice Augusta Ball Day
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The fact that being a serial sexual predator is apparently one of the easiest ways to access circles of power and influence should have us all ready to riot.
February 5, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The fact that being a serial sexual predator is apparently one of the easiest ways to access circles of power and influence should have us all ready to riot.
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On January 24, federal forces with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This was just over two weeks after the killing of Renee Good. These killings are a direc...
act.indivisible.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
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Every day Mamdani comes out and is like "hey guys, I turned off the orphan-crushing machine. Literally just had to flip a switch. Took less than 5 minutes."
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
February 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Every day Mamdani comes out and is like "hey guys, I turned off the orphan-crushing machine. Literally just had to flip a switch. Took less than 5 minutes."
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc