Heather D
@haduncan.bsky.social
YA fantasy writer. CRPS/RSD disability. Proud grad of BMC and of VCFA (WCYA). Enjoy reading, learning languages (French, Welsh), knitting, and so much more...
@nbcnews.com Do better!
When covering Sen Padilla being forcibly removed from the press conference, you did not air the part where Sen. Padilla *stated his name and title* at the very beginning... But you aired Noem's statement that no one knew who he was? That is slanted journalism.
Do. Better.
When covering Sen Padilla being forcibly removed from the press conference, you did not air the part where Sen. Padilla *stated his name and title* at the very beginning... But you aired Noem's statement that no one knew who he was? That is slanted journalism.
Do. Better.
June 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
@nbcnews.com Do better!
When covering Sen Padilla being forcibly removed from the press conference, you did not air the part where Sen. Padilla *stated his name and title* at the very beginning... But you aired Noem's statement that no one knew who he was? That is slanted journalism.
Do. Better.
When covering Sen Padilla being forcibly removed from the press conference, you did not air the part where Sen. Padilla *stated his name and title* at the very beginning... But you aired Noem's statement that no one knew who he was? That is slanted journalism.
Do. Better.
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"I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again"
@maddow.msnbc.com
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
April 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
"I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again"
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"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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Science, research, and services aren't just a spigot you can turn on and off. It could take years, even decades to undo this damage depending on how long it continues for.
I've created a shareable document with a list of the HHS offices gutted today that I'll be updating as often as possible. Have something to add? Message marisakabas.04 on Signal or email MKwrites4000@proton.me
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
April 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Science, research, and services aren't just a spigot you can turn on and off. It could take years, even decades to undo this damage depending on how long it continues for.
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7/ But the private sector also plays a rule to protect democracy. Independent industry has power.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
7/ But the private sector also plays a rule to protect democracy. Independent industry has power.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
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“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country...”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Veterans’ group unveils new ad targeting Musk and DOGE, raising 2026 stakes
“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country,” one U.S. veteran said.
www.msnbc.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country...”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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This is ballgame on the First Amendment unless there is immediate action by news media, Congress, the courts & the public to condemn & prohibt this www.cnn.com/2025/02/14/m...
The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ | CNN Business
The Trump White House said Friday that The Associated Press is banned from the Oval Office and Air Force One indefinitely.
www.cnn.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is ballgame on the First Amendment unless there is immediate action by news media, Congress, the courts & the public to condemn & prohibt this www.cnn.com/2025/02/14/m...
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
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February 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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A line prosecutor did this. Whats wrong with the GOP that they can’t? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Read the Resignation Letter From Hagan Scotten
Hagan Scotten, an assistant U.S. attorney, wrote to Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general, refusing to drop the case against Mayor Eric Adams.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A line prosecutor did this. Whats wrong with the GOP that they can’t? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
Infant mortality rises in states with abortion bans, study finds
Increases in infant mortality have been found in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans or severe restrictions after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling that guaranteed a right to the procedure, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
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Don't look away
I think this should be kind of a big deal: Elon Musk tweeting at 1:03am, “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
The AfD is Germany’s neo-Nazi party.
The AfD is Germany’s neo-Nazi party.
December 20, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Don't look away
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A few more thoughts on Trump and the dollar. Probably this is sound and fury, signifying nothing except Trump's ignorance. But to the extent it matters, it's utterly counterproductive 1/
It goes without saying that this is stupid, and I wonder what set it off. Was there a segment on Fox News? But I thought it might be worth a thread explaining what Trump (and, to be fair, some other international leaders) don't get about international money 1/
December 2, 2024 at 7:32 PM
A few more thoughts on Trump and the dollar. Probably this is sound and fury, signifying nothing except Trump's ignorance. But to the extent it matters, it's utterly counterproductive 1/
An excellent article... As always
December 3, 2024 at 7:34 PM
An excellent article... As always
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So very happy to find one of my favorite cartoonists here on BlueSky! Hi @mluckovich.bsky.social!
December 3, 2024 at 1:08 PM
So very happy to find one of my favorite cartoonists here on BlueSky! Hi @mluckovich.bsky.social!
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Am I the only person who, every time I hear about Muskaswamy's dumb DOGE, imagines this guy trying to work on the federal budget?
December 3, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Am I the only person who, every time I hear about Muskaswamy's dumb DOGE, imagines this guy trying to work on the federal budget?
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I gotta give the people what they want.
Can we still pretend you're Matt Gaetz when he does something terrible though?
December 3, 2024 at 6:55 PM
I gotta give the people what they want.
Post-turkey dinner...
November 29, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Post-turkey dinner...
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This platform has grown explosively since the election, but growth has slowed down the past few days. Should we be concerned?
No. A temporary plateau was inevitable given the heterogeneity of social media users. From my point of view Bluesky is already over the hump 1/
No. A temporary plateau was inevitable given the heterogeneity of social media users. From my point of view Bluesky is already over the hump 1/
November 26, 2024 at 8:06 PM
This platform has grown explosively since the election, but growth has slowed down the past few days. Should we be concerned?
No. A temporary plateau was inevitable given the heterogeneity of social media users. From my point of view Bluesky is already over the hump 1/
No. A temporary plateau was inevitable given the heterogeneity of social media users. From my point of view Bluesky is already over the hump 1/
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Very informative article on how China can respond to US tariffs — not with tariffs but with export controls that hit US supply chains. Adds to a point I've been thinking about: Trump and co have delusions of economic grandeur 1/ www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/b...
China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’
A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Very informative article on how China can respond to US tariffs — not with tariffs but with export controls that hit US supply chains. Adds to a point I've been thinking about: Trump and co have delusions of economic grandeur 1/ www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/b...
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If we want to do this, people who believe in democracy need to start gearing up to run for school boards across the country ASAP.
When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?
November 28, 2024 at 9:54 AM
If we want to do this, people who believe in democracy need to start gearing up to run for school boards across the country ASAP.
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Bringing my pinned Tweet along with me as I migrate here because this still matters & because we cannot normalize what Trump intends to do to DOJ. Justice should never be a political tool for presidents & their pals.
November 28, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Bringing my pinned Tweet along with me as I migrate here because this still matters & because we cannot normalize what Trump intends to do to DOJ. Justice should never be a political tool for presidents & their pals.