Leasha Knight
@fuckthebird.bsky.social
wife/mother/granny/old hippy Lover of Humankind. Protector of Animals. Warrior for the Earth. Philosophy: Do no harm. But take no shit.
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Tucker Carlson says in his newsletter that Trump is "complicit" in an "act of war"
June 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Tucker Carlson says in his newsletter that Trump is "complicit" in an "act of war"
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Oh, no. He talks of a 'wave of digital immigrants': AI agents, finding yet a new way to dehumanize and other human immigrants.
June 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Oh, no. He talks of a 'wave of digital immigrants': AI agents, finding yet a new way to dehumanize and other human immigrants.
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While protesting on June 14, do you have to give your ID to police? Which states let drivers run over protestors? Trump is clear he does not respect the right to peaceful protest, so be ready. Here are 13 tips to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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13 Rules to Protect Yourself While Protesting
Read & Share if you're joining the No Kings protest on June 14, or know anyone who is
www.qasimrashid.com
June 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
While protesting on June 14, do you have to give your ID to police? Which states let drivers run over protestors? Trump is clear he does not respect the right to peaceful protest, so be ready. Here are 13 tips to protect yourself and your loved ones.
No Paywall.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/13-rules-t...
No Paywall.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/13-rules-t...
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This audience member might have just broken Jon #AfterTheCut
June 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This audience member might have just broken Jon #AfterTheCut
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When the National Institutes of Health cut billions of dollars of research funding earlier this year, it jeopardized our wellbeing and scientific progress.
We'll be in court Monday arguing that scientific research should be guided by evidence, not politics.
We'll be in court Monday arguing that scientific research should be guided by evidence, not politics.
Trump’s cuts to more than 1700 NIH grants get court hearing
District judge could declare terminations unlawful—or toss suit based on technicalities
www.science.org
June 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
When the National Institutes of Health cut billions of dollars of research funding earlier this year, it jeopardized our wellbeing and scientific progress.
We'll be in court Monday arguing that scientific research should be guided by evidence, not politics.
We'll be in court Monday arguing that scientific research should be guided by evidence, not politics.
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Shameful. Unlawfully deployed troops detaining a veteran on his way to the VA.
The first known detention by the US Marines in their recent Los Angeles deployment is of... a US Army veteran on his way to an office at the Department of Veteran Affairs building. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Exclusive: US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
Marines deployed to Los Angeles carried out the detention of a civilian on Friday, the U.S. military confirmed after being presented with Reuters images, in the first known detention by active-duty troops deployed there by President Donald Trump.
www.reuters.com
June 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Shameful. Unlawfully deployed troops detaining a veteran on his way to the VA.
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Trump on Oct 1, 2024, saying that we are on the brink of WWIII and a “global catastrophe” because Iran just launched missiles at Israel, which never would’ve happened if he was president.
June 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Trump on Oct 1, 2024, saying that we are on the brink of WWIII and a “global catastrophe” because Iran just launched missiles at Israel, which never would’ve happened if he was president.
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From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video.
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
June 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video.
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
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Noem is garbage… the hate literally is eating her alive 🤮
June 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Noem is garbage… the hate literally is eating her alive 🤮
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Trump's apparent trade 'deal' with China is a real mess for Americans https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/11/2327335/-Trump-s-apparent-trade-deal-with-China-is-a-real-mess-for-Americans?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
Trump's apparent trade 'deal' with China is a real mess for Americans
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a tentative trade "deal" with China which, if adopted, is a serious loser for American consumers. In an all-caps Truth Social post, Trump said that ...
www.dailykos.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Trump's apparent trade 'deal' with China is a real mess for Americans https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/11/2327335/-Trump-s-apparent-trade-deal-with-China-is-a-real-mess-for-Americans?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
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Instead of using this money to fund, say, the National Weather Service right before hurricane season, they're using it to send Marines to Los Angeles.
THIS is waste and abuse.
THIS is waste and abuse.
www.politico.com
June 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Instead of using this money to fund, say, the National Weather Service right before hurricane season, they're using it to send Marines to Los Angeles.
THIS is waste and abuse.
THIS is waste and abuse.
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Trump made a joke when a lot noise was heard while he was speaking. "Oh, my ear." Nothing says I almost lost my life like making a joke about it. Not so funny for the two people who died.
May 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Trump made a joke when a lot noise was heard while he was speaking. "Oh, my ear." Nothing says I almost lost my life like making a joke about it. Not so funny for the two people who died.
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Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students.
In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment.
apnews.com/article/harv...
In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment.
apnews.com/article/harv...
Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students.
apnews.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students.
In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment.
apnews.com/article/harv...
In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment.
apnews.com/article/harv...
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Trump didn't write that. He has minions to put his thoughts into something written that is comprehensive.
May 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Trump didn't write that. He has minions to put his thoughts into something written that is comprehensive.
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Who is he “recommending” this new insanity to? Can that person say no?
May 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Who is he “recommending” this new insanity to? Can that person say no?
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JUST IN: Harvard sues the Trump administration, saying it has made 7,000 foreign students pawns in an unconstitutional bid to bludgeon the university over its First Amendment-protected viewpoints. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
May 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
JUST IN: Harvard sues the Trump administration, saying it has made 7,000 foreign students pawns in an unconstitutional bid to bludgeon the university over its First Amendment-protected viewpoints. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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This is an absolutely insane way to run a country
May 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This is an absolutely insane way to run a country
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NEWSFLASH: A 25% tariff on iPhones is still cheaper than making them in the U.S.
He’s desperate for deals, folks.
He’s desperate for deals, folks.
May 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
NEWSFLASH: A 25% tariff on iPhones is still cheaper than making them in the U.S.
He’s desperate for deals, folks.
He’s desperate for deals, folks.
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It's called autogenocide, the goal is to get a population to kill themselves and/ or die by design. When MAGA / Trump strips people of their health care or safety nets, they aren't thinking about saving money they're thinking about how many of us they can exterminate. #3E #StopTheBillionaireBailout
May 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
It's called autogenocide, the goal is to get a population to kill themselves and/ or die by design. When MAGA / Trump strips people of their health care or safety nets, they aren't thinking about saving money they're thinking about how many of us they can exterminate. #3E #StopTheBillionaireBailout
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UPDATE: The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.
Upending norms, the Senate votes to undo California's EV rules
The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.
www.npr.org
May 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
UPDATE: The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.