Helen121
@helen121.bsky.social
Retired librarian. Politics, economics, current events. Rarely lighthearted. European Brit. 🕷️💙🇬🇧🇪🇺🌍
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Walz: "If they have emails showing that I have committed fraud, you should get those! Why aren't they putting them out there? Why aren't they turning them over to prosecutors? Right now they're hiding behind a veil of innuendo. They're protecting the biggest fraudster in the White House."
January 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Walz: "If they have emails showing that I have committed fraud, you should get those! Why aren't they putting them out there? Why aren't they turning them over to prosecutors? Right now they're hiding behind a veil of innuendo. They're protecting the biggest fraudster in the White House."
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BBC Verify and BBC Persian have verified over 100 videos in more than 50 towns and cities during 10 days of nationwide protests in Iran, showing that the demonstrations have now spread to the majority of Iran's provinces.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
BBC Verify and BBC Persian have verified over 100 videos in more than 50 towns and cities during 10 days of nationwide protests in Iran, showing that the demonstrations have now spread to the majority of Iran's provinces.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This will devastate millions of families who rely on these services to survive.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
Trump Admin Says It's Cutting Welfare Funds To Blue States Over Alleged Minnesota Fraud
The cuts to several states come amid an escalating fraud fallout fueled by a dubious YouTube investigation of Minnesota
www.huffpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This will devastate millions of families who rely on these services to survive.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
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The president brazenly admitted why he’s trying to force so many states to redistrict: “Because if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just going to be—I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me. I’ll get impeached.” trib.al/4aU0tKj
January 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The president brazenly admitted why he’s trying to force so many states to redistrict: “Because if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just going to be—I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me. I’ll get impeached.” trib.al/4aU0tKj
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As @mattpolprof.bsky.social gets at in this thread, Trump and Stephen Miller are basically saying that foreign military interventions are fine as long as they're in pursuit of pillage and plunder.
Good piece by @gregsargent.bsky.social in @newrepublic.com. Affirms why we need to be cautious lumping Trump with neoconservatism, which always paid thin tribute to virtue by presenting interventionism as a noble universalistic cause.
Trump doesnt care about that..
newrepublic.com/article/2049...
Trump doesnt care about that..
newrepublic.com/article/2049...
Trump Blurts Out Dark Truth About Venezuela Plan—and About MAGA Voters
To some critics, it’s about plunder. To others, it’s about hemispheric hegemony. Actually, it’s about both.
newrepublic.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
As @mattpolprof.bsky.social gets at in this thread, Trump and Stephen Miller are basically saying that foreign military interventions are fine as long as they're in pursuit of pillage and plunder.
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Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Comcast, Meta, and HP.
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom.
Funny how that works, huh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbf6BJzpk1E
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom.
Funny how that works, huh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbf6BJzpk1E
Trump’s Ballroom Corruption Exposed
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Comcast, Meta, and HP.
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom.
Funny how that works, huh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbf6BJzpk1E
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom.
Funny how that works, huh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbf6BJzpk1E
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Left-wing fascists? Isn't that an oxymoron? My understanding of fascism is that fascism is an authoritarian, ultranationalist, political ideology that is exclusively connected to far-right-wing politics set out by a dictator, who also aims to silence or punish their political opponents.
January 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Left-wing fascists? Isn't that an oxymoron? My understanding of fascism is that fascism is an authoritarian, ultranationalist, political ideology that is exclusively connected to far-right-wing politics set out by a dictator, who also aims to silence or punish their political opponents.
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One thing’s for sure. None of this shit would be happening if you’d elected Kamala…
January 6, 2026 at 12:44 AM
One thing’s for sure. None of this shit would be happening if you’d elected Kamala…
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If climate denial feels global, that’s because it is. No longer national politics – it’s an organised international movement. Geoff Dembicki reports. From _DeSmog_ -- thanks!
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
Inside MAGA’s worldwide campaign to undermine climate science
What began as US culture war politics has become a well-funded, coordinated global campaign to undermine climate science and democracy
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
If climate denial feels global, that’s because it is. No longer national politics – it’s an organised international movement. Geoff Dembicki reports. From _DeSmog_ -- thanks!
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
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Bosses of FTSE 100 companies paid more than average worker after three days of 2026
Bosses of FTSE 100 companies paid more than average worker after three days of 2026
Bosses of FTSE 100 companies paid more than average worker after three days of 2026
www.independent.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Bosses of FTSE 100 companies paid more than average worker after three days of 2026
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"did you try to bribe the president of the united states by giving him your nobel peace prize so he will declare that you are in charge of venezuela after abducting its leader by military force" is just a thing that someone can be asked in an interview now and we all have to deal with that
Hannity: Did you at any point offered to give him the Nobel peace prize?
Machado: It hasn’t happened yet. We want to give it to him. Share it with him.
Machado: It hasn’t happened yet. We want to give it to him. Share it with him.
January 6, 2026 at 5:54 AM
"did you try to bribe the president of the united states by giving him your nobel peace prize so he will declare that you are in charge of venezuela after abducting its leader by military force" is just a thing that someone can be asked in an interview now and we all have to deal with that
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France at the UN Security Council:
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
France at the UN Security Council:
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
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And the 33% are basing their support on what? They couldn’t point to Venezuela on a clearly labeled map. They’d probably pick Argentina or someplace in Africa.
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM
And the 33% are basing their support on what? They couldn’t point to Venezuela on a clearly labeled map. They’d probably pick Argentina or someplace in Africa.
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Deadline tonight at midnight!
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January 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Deadline tonight at midnight!
🌟 Looking for a superstar Executive Office Manager!
📋 Are you hyperorganised, great with people and getting things done?
🔎 I'm looking for dedicated and professional Executive Office Manager - DEADLINE 6th January.
www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
🌟 Looking for a superstar Executive Office Manager!
📋 Are you hyperorganised, great with people and getting things done?
🔎 I'm looking for dedicated and professional Executive Office Manager - DEADLINE 6th January.
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Shortage of NHS stroke specialists in England resulting in death or disability.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
Shortage of NHS stroke specialists resulting in thousands dead or disabled, say doctors
Exclusive: Lack of consultants in UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in time, say senior medics
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Shortage of NHS stroke specialists in England resulting in death or disability.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
Between 10,000 and 20,000 patients died or sustained a serious disability because of treatment delays.
Lives destroyed by fiscal rules, austerity, appeasement of the rich and forcing people to go private.
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In an interview with NBC News, President Trump suggests U.S. taxpayers could reimburse oil companies for improving Venezuela’s energy infrastructure:
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
In an interview with NBC News, President Trump suggests U.S. taxpayers could reimburse oil companies for improving Venezuela’s energy infrastructure:
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Some truly demonic stuff online
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Some truly demonic stuff online
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Ukraine’s air defense shot down or jammed 53 of 61 Russian drones overnight, including Shahed and Geran types launched from multiple directions. Strikes were recorded at six locations, but most drones were intercepted over northern, central, and eastern Ukraine.
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Ukraine’s air defense shot down or jammed 53 of 61 Russian drones overnight, including Shahed and Geran types launched from multiple directions. Strikes were recorded at six locations, but most drones were intercepted over northern, central, and eastern Ukraine.
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On This Day, Jan. 6: Trump supporters attack Capitol amid election certification
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On This Day, Jan. 6: Trump supporters attack Capitol amid election certification - UPI.com
twp.ai
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
On This Day, Jan. 6: Trump supporters attack Capitol amid election certification
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“I will fight this with everything I’ve got,” Sen. Mark Kelly said, slamming Pete Hegseth as “the most unqualified secretary of defense in our country’s history.”
“I will fight this with everything I’ve got,” Sen. Mark Kelly said, slamming Pete Hegseth as “the most unqualified secretary of defense in our country’s history.”
'Despicable Act of Political Retribution': Pentagon to Cut Kelly's Retirement Pay Over Illegal Orders Video | Common Dreams
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced a move to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement pay over a video in which the Arizona Democrat reminded service members of their duty not to obey il...
www.commondreams.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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“I will fight this with everything I’ve got,” Sen. Mark Kelly said, slamming Pete Hegseth as “the most unqualified secretary of defense in our country’s history.”
“I will fight this with everything I’ve got,” Sen. Mark Kelly said, slamming Pete Hegseth as “the most unqualified secretary of defense in our country’s history.”
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It’s five years to the day since Donald Trump’s followers attempted to violently overthrow the democratically elected U.S Government following his repeated false claims that the election had been stolen.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
January 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
It’s five years to the day since Donald Trump’s followers attempted to violently overthrow the democratically elected U.S Government following his repeated false claims that the election had been stolen.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
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Maduro’s wife injured in US action, lawyer makes big claim in Federal Court
Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolas Maduro's wife Cilia Flores has suffered serious injuries during the US military action in Venezuela. His lawyer has claimed this in front of the judge in the American…
Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolas Maduro's wife Cilia Flores has suffered serious injuries during the US military action in Venezuela. His lawyer has claimed this in front of the judge in the American…
Maduro’s wife injured in US action, lawyer makes big claim in Federal Court
Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolas Maduro's wife Cilia Flores has suffered serious injuries during the US military action in Venezuela. His lawyer has claimed this in front of the judge in the American court. During this, lawyer Mark Donnelly told that Maduro's wife Cilia has been treated very badly. Lawyer Mark Donnelly told Judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York's federal court that Flores may have suffered head and rib injuries during the kidnapping. The possibility of fracture or severe swelling in the ribs has been raised and the need for medical examination has been stated.
blackfoxnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Maduro’s wife injured in US action, lawyer makes big claim in Federal Court
Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolas Maduro's wife Cilia Flores has suffered serious injuries during the US military action in Venezuela. His lawyer has claimed this in front of the judge in the American…
Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolas Maduro's wife Cilia Flores has suffered serious injuries during the US military action in Venezuela. His lawyer has claimed this in front of the judge in the American…
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Other members of NATO should move on without the USA.
January 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Other members of NATO should move on without the USA.