Eric Leonard
@frebodar.bsky.social
Public history and public lands professional. I am passionate for understanding the past and imagining the future. Views expressed are mine alone.
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1. BREAKING
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement admonishing the Trump administration’s immigration actions.
The last time they issued such a statement was in 2013 in response to contraception mandates.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement admonishing the Trump administration’s immigration actions.
The last time they issued such a statement was in 2013 in response to contraception mandates.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
1. BREAKING
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement admonishing the Trump administration’s immigration actions.
The last time they issued such a statement was in 2013 in response to contraception mandates.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement admonishing the Trump administration’s immigration actions.
The last time they issued such a statement was in 2013 in response to contraception mandates.
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Happy Whalesplosion Day to all who celebrate. Today we remember all mad, bad, and just plain wtf ideas.
It’s 12 November, so it’s time to mark the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale of Oregon, an attempt to clear a cetacean carcass from a beach which prompted one reporter to say “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds”
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Happy Whalesplosion Day to all who celebrate. Today we remember all mad, bad, and just plain wtf ideas.
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instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
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“Once they came down only at dark
from the canyons. Now they trot out
bold in daylight on sunlit pavement.”
Read “Coyote,” a poem by Carol Muske-Dukes:
from the canyons. Now they trot out
bold in daylight on sunlit pavement.”
Read “Coyote,” a poem by Carol Muske-Dukes:
Coyote
A poem
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November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Once they came down only at dark
from the canyons. Now they trot out
bold in daylight on sunlit pavement.”
Read “Coyote,” a poem by Carol Muske-Dukes:
from the canyons. Now they trot out
bold in daylight on sunlit pavement.”
Read “Coyote,” a poem by Carol Muske-Dukes:
Donald Trump: two time government shutdown champion (and the nation loses).
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Donald Trump: two time government shutdown champion (and the nation loses).
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I understand why we shut down American airspace for a few days after 9-11 to avoid a repeat attack but imagine shutting down American airspace to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I understand why we shut down American airspace for a few days after 9-11 to avoid a repeat attack but imagine shutting down American airspace to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
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So to cap their horrible week, Senate Republicans refused a deal to reopen the government in exchange for just helping people with health insurance and now the president wants the Supreme Court to say he doesn’t have to obey the law and feed the hungry.
Amazing.
Amazing.
November 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
So to cap their horrible week, Senate Republicans refused a deal to reopen the government in exchange for just helping people with health insurance and now the president wants the Supreme Court to say he doesn’t have to obey the law and feed the hungry.
Amazing.
Amazing.
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Democrats could end the shut down right now... if they gave up on the American people.
Republicans could end the shut down right now... if they gave in to the American people.
Republicans could end the shut down right now... if they gave in to the American people.
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Democrats could end the shut down right now... if they gave up on the American people.
Republicans could end the shut down right now... if they gave in to the American people.
Republicans could end the shut down right now... if they gave in to the American people.
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I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
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DOWN WITH THE TRAITORS, UP WITH THE STARS
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
DOWN WITH THE TRAITORS, UP WITH THE STARS
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November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
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Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
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Wow. People really hate Donald Trump.
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Wow. People really hate Donald Trump.
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"We are still a commonwealth in every sense of the word," Spangberger said while addressing supporters. "We are built on the things we share, not the things that pull us apart, and I am proud that our campaign earned votes from Democrats, Republicans, independents and everyone in between."
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
"We are still a commonwealth in every sense of the word," Spangberger said while addressing supporters. "We are built on the things we share, not the things that pull us apart, and I am proud that our campaign earned votes from Democrats, Republicans, independents and everyone in between."
It’s a small win compared to all the others tonight, but the Colorado propositions in support of school lunches is tax payer money well spent on behalf of the future.
Colorado is doubling down on our super popular program to tax the rich and pay for free school meals for every single public school kid. Universal programs have herd immunity. Tax the rich and use the money to give everyone else something popular.
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
It’s a small win compared to all the others tonight, but the Colorado propositions in support of school lunches is tax payer money well spent on behalf of the future.
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I hope Democrats unveil their new “TRANSGENDER FOR EVERYONE” policy tomorrow. America is ready.
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I hope Democrats unveil their new “TRANSGENDER FOR EVERYONE” policy tomorrow. America is ready.
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America's Mayor is an American Muslim Immigrant.
That's it. That's the post. Carry on.
That's it. That's the post. Carry on.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
America's Mayor is an American Muslim Immigrant.
That's it. That's the post. Carry on.
That's it. That's the post. Carry on.
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We did it for you Dick Cheney
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
We did it for you Dick Cheney
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It’s important not to generalize from a single election.
For example, just because Mamdani won doesn’t mean every man can pull off wearing multiple rings.
For example, just because Mamdani won doesn’t mean every man can pull off wearing multiple rings.
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
It’s important not to generalize from a single election.
For example, just because Mamdani won doesn’t mean every man can pull off wearing multiple rings.
For example, just because Mamdani won doesn’t mean every man can pull off wearing multiple rings.
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The mess is extraordinary, and has to be seen to be believed, but if you don't have any particular need to believe it, then don't go and look, because you won't enjoy it.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The mess is extraordinary, and has to be seen to be believed, but if you don't have any particular need to believe it, then don't go and look, because you won't enjoy it.
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I think a thing we'll learn tonight is that people fucking hate what is going on and they will straight ticket vote against anyone involved in starving people while pillaging the country and kidnapping their neighbors. I don't think it matters at all who that person is.
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I think a thing we'll learn tonight is that people fucking hate what is going on and they will straight ticket vote against anyone involved in starving people while pillaging the country and kidnapping their neighbors. I don't think it matters at all who that person is.
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Only losers hate on trans kids 🏳️⚧️
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Only losers hate on trans kids 🏳️⚧️
Helping to secure an oral history interview with Dick Cheney is one of the most important and satisfying things I’ve been a part of in a career in public service, public lands, and public history: www.nps.gov/people/dickc...
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Helping to secure an oral history interview with Dick Cheney is one of the most important and satisfying things I’ve been a part of in a career in public service, public lands, and public history: www.nps.gov/people/dickc...