Lisa Espenmiller
@girlpoet.bsky.social
Artist. Haiku Poet. Book Lover. Tea Lover. Child-free. Hates cats.
www.espenmiller.com
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Makes this 'drug boat' obsession seem even less on the level, if that's possible
WHOA. Trump says he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who once said that he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” He had people killed as part of his narco-trafficking ring, which he at times operated directly out of his presidential office.
November 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Makes this 'drug boat' obsession seem even less on the level, if that's possible
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JFC
WAPO SCOOP: U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
JFC
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This is a good example of how you introduce essential context right at the very top of a story:
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This is a good example of how you introduce essential context right at the very top of a story:
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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you know what? good advice.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
you know what? good advice.
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"When you remove scientists from science, you don’t get truth. You get ideology. " Signed D3- Deb, Dan, and @drdemetre.bsky.social
We are former CDC officials. RFK Jr.'s change to vaccine guidance is propaganda.
Under Secretary Kennedy, CDC materials can no longer be assumed to reflect scientific authority.
www.ms.now
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"When you remove scientists from science, you don’t get truth. You get ideology. " Signed D3- Deb, Dan, and @drdemetre.bsky.social
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How can FDA allow TV ads for GLP-1 drug microdosing without any data?
Not aware of a single published study.
youtube.com/watch?v=zIbz...
Not aware of a single published study.
youtube.com/watch?v=zIbz...
Rebel Wilson goes Micro with Noom
YouTube video by Noom
youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
How can FDA allow TV ads for GLP-1 drug microdosing without any data?
Not aware of a single published study.
youtube.com/watch?v=zIbz...
Not aware of a single published study.
youtube.com/watch?v=zIbz...
How the GOP thinks all of this is OK….
The great @timothysnyder.bsky.social explains why this new Trump-backed Ukraine plan sells out Ukraine, Europe, and democracies across the world. Take a few minutes and watch.
It is hard to put into words how much damage Trump is doing to our own country, how unfit and malevolent he is.
It is hard to put into words how much damage Trump is doing to our own country, how unfit and malevolent he is.
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
How the GOP thinks all of this is OK….
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
Beyond the black box: What women deserve to know about menopause hormone therapy
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open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
Beyond the black box: What women deserve to know about menopause hormone therapy
What the updated guidance on menopause hormone therapy means for safety, symptoms, and informed care
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Beyond the black box: What women deserve to know about menopause hormone therapy
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
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Let them know!
Swalwell: Kristi Noem and Tom Homan, you should familiarize yourselves with this room. Get to know that witness chair — you’re going to be parked in it for a long time. Accountability is coming.
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Let them know!
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*laughing so hard my face and sides hurt*
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
*laughing so hard my face and sides hurt*
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please don't do this. MAGA hats are made from an acrylic blend, which will release toxic chemicals when set on fire, potentially harming you and downwind woodland creatures
November 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
please don't do this. MAGA hats are made from an acrylic blend, which will release toxic chemicals when set on fire, potentially harming you and downwind woodland creatures
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Olivia Nuzzie/RFK Jr. popping back into the timeline is like throwing up in your mouth and it tasting like a kebab you ate last summer.
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Olivia Nuzzie/RFK Jr. popping back into the timeline is like throwing up in your mouth and it tasting like a kebab you ate last summer.
We’re thinking about this too.
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We’re thinking about this too.
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The cruelty of this Supreme Court knows no bounds.
SCOTUS has granted a stay in Trump v. Orr, the trans passport case, meaning that the government will be able to once again deny gender marker changes to trans passport applicants.
This is a terrible decision with horrifying consequences for trans folks.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
This is a terrible decision with horrifying consequences for trans folks.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The cruelty of this Supreme Court knows no bounds.
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A reminder that if you are called to be part of a jury in a political prosecution you have a right to refuse to convict on the grounds the prosecution is unjust. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Trump’s Politicized Prosecutions May Hit a Roadblock
When the president puts his political enemies on trial on pretextual grounds, jurors have the option of refusing to convict.
www.theatlantic.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A reminder that if you are called to be part of a jury in a political prosecution you have a right to refuse to convict on the grounds the prosecution is unjust. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
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"The story of Trump’s authoritarian takeover is primarily a story of what Trump and his executive branch apparatchiks have done. But it wouldn’t be happening without an extraordinary degree of complicity, collaboration, and cowardice of congressional Republicans."
www.thebulwark.com/p/regular-am...
www.thebulwark.com/p/regular-am...
Regular Americans Are About to Take It On The Chin
But Congress isn’t moved.
www.thebulwark.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"The story of Trump’s authoritarian takeover is primarily a story of what Trump and his executive branch apparatchiks have done. But it wouldn’t be happening without an extraordinary degree of complicity, collaboration, and cowardice of congressional Republicans."
www.thebulwark.com/p/regular-am...
www.thebulwark.com/p/regular-am...
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Reconstruct the White House, country
ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Reconstruct the White House, country
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After securing $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid earlier this year, Trump is now demanding a $230 million payday from the government.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
After securing $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid earlier this year, Trump is now demanding a $230 million payday from the government.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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As #IDWeek2025 begins, thousands of ID experts are uniting to defend science and public health. Urge Congress to fully fund ID research, preparedness and care, and hold the Administration accountable.
Your voice matters. Take action: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/144678/
Your voice matters. Take action: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/144678/
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Infectious Diseases Society of America
idsociety.quorum.us
October 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As #IDWeek2025 begins, thousands of ID experts are uniting to defend science and public health. Urge Congress to fully fund ID research, preparedness and care, and hold the Administration accountable.
Your voice matters. Take action: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/144678/
Your voice matters. Take action: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/144678/
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"...protesters turned out waving American flags & wearing frog & unicorn and banana costumes & carrying homemade signs that demanded the release of the Epstein files & defended Lady Liberty. They laughed & danced & took selfies & sang."
A much needed reality check from @hcrichardson.bsky.social:
A much needed reality check from @hcrichardson.bsky.social:
October 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
"...protesters turned out waving American flags & wearing frog & unicorn and banana costumes & carrying homemade signs that demanded the release of the Epstein files & defended Lady Liberty. They laughed & danced & took selfies & sang."
A much needed reality check from @hcrichardson.bsky.social:
A much needed reality check from @hcrichardson.bsky.social:
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October 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM