Hope Despite the Times
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👀 What if the sky was so full of stars that you couldn’t see the darkness behind them? Tonight, you can spot the Lacerta constellation after sunset and until midnight, as shown in my image #astrophotography below.
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
👀 What if the sky was so full of stars that you couldn’t see the darkness behind them? Tonight, you can spot the Lacerta constellation after sunset and until midnight, as shown in my image #astrophotography below.
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The president of the most powerful nation on Earth is so terrified of the tales that an imprisoned sex trafficker can tell that he plies her with a comfort puppy and custom meals and is holding out the prospect of a pardon.
77 million people voted for this.
77 million people voted for this.
November 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The president of the most powerful nation on Earth is so terrified of the tales that an imprisoned sex trafficker can tell that he plies her with a comfort puppy and custom meals and is holding out the prospect of a pardon.
77 million people voted for this.
77 million people voted for this.
"Left eye, right eye
Take a look around
Everybody's heading
For a hole in the ground
And it's the Dance of Shiva
It's the Twilight of the Gods
Thunder and lightning
'Til the break of dawn"
#DissociationFriday #Music #WarrenZevon
Take a look around
Everybody's heading
For a hole in the ground
And it's the Dance of Shiva
It's the Twilight of the Gods
Thunder and lightning
'Til the break of dawn"
#DissociationFriday #Music #WarrenZevon
Monkey Wash Donkey Rinse (2008 Remaster)
YouTube video by Warren Zevon - Topic
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November 15, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"Left eye, right eye
Take a look around
Everybody's heading
For a hole in the ground
And it's the Dance of Shiva
It's the Twilight of the Gods
Thunder and lightning
'Til the break of dawn"
#DissociationFriday #Music #WarrenZevon
Take a look around
Everybody's heading
For a hole in the ground
And it's the Dance of Shiva
It's the Twilight of the Gods
Thunder and lightning
'Til the break of dawn"
#DissociationFriday #Music #WarrenZevon
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I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
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In December 2018, Epstein wrote about Trump: “I am the one able to take him down.”
Eight months later, Epstein was found dead in a prison run by the Trump administration.
Weird coincidence.
Eight months later, Epstein was found dead in a prison run by the Trump administration.
Weird coincidence.
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In December 2018, Epstein wrote about Trump: “I am the one able to take him down.”
Eight months later, Epstein was found dead in a prison run by the Trump administration.
Weird coincidence.
Eight months later, Epstein was found dead in a prison run by the Trump administration.
Weird coincidence.
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THE MILKY WAY IS FAINT BUT I CAN SEE IT 🥹🌌
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
THE MILKY WAY IS FAINT BUT I CAN SEE IT 🥹🌌
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NEW: Newly-elected Rep. Adelita Grijalva has signed onto Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.
It has now crossed the 218 vote threshold.
4 Republicans have joined 214 Democrats to make it happen.
It has now crossed the 218 vote threshold.
4 Republicans have joined 214 Democrats to make it happen.
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NEW: Newly-elected Rep. Adelita Grijalva has signed onto Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.
It has now crossed the 218 vote threshold.
4 Republicans have joined 214 Democrats to make it happen.
It has now crossed the 218 vote threshold.
4 Republicans have joined 214 Democrats to make it happen.
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Adelita Grijalva has officially been sworn into Congress after being forced to wait 7 weeks as Trump’s loyalist Mike Johnson attempted to cover up the Epstein Files.
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Adelita Grijalva has officially been sworn into Congress after being forced to wait 7 weeks as Trump’s loyalist Mike Johnson attempted to cover up the Epstein Files.
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As Karoline Leavitt concludes her press briefing and walks off, @andrewfeinberg.com asks: "What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
She did not respond.
She did not respond.
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As Karoline Leavitt concludes her press briefing and walks off, @andrewfeinberg.com asks: "What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
She did not respond.
She did not respond.
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by the time this is all over, we're going to find out that Epstein was in the Trump Files
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
by the time this is all over, we're going to find out that Epstein was in the Trump Files
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A federal judge permanently blocked Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon, ruling it violated the Constitution and federal law. The order marks the first permanent block on the president’s military use in a Democratic-led city.
https://bit.ly/43o5sU0
https://bit.ly/43o5sU0
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules His Portland Military Takeover Was Unconstitutional
Read more here.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A federal judge permanently blocked Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon, ruling it violated the Constitution and federal law. The order marks the first permanent block on the president’s military use in a Democratic-led city.
https://bit.ly/43o5sU0
https://bit.ly/43o5sU0
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
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November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
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80% of Democratic voters want a new leader in the Senate.
Does that matter at all to Democratic senators?
Does that matter at all to Democratic senators?
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
80% of Democratic voters want a new leader in the Senate.
Does that matter at all to Democratic senators?
Does that matter at all to Democratic senators?
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Enough is enough. Contact your Democratic senators TODAY and tell them to call for Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. We desperately need new leadership in the Democratic Party.
CALL NOW: Tell Your Democratic Senator It's Time for Chuck Schumer to Step Aside
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Enough is enough. Contact your Democratic senators TODAY and tell them to call for Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. We desperately need new leadership in the Democratic Party.
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It really does seem like there's a decent chance that these senators screwed us because they don't want their personal Thanksgiving plans to be disrupted.
Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It really does seem like there's a decent chance that these senators screwed us because they don't want their personal Thanksgiving plans to be disrupted.
Something heartwarming on a crappy day. He's still around!
The Real Life Peter Pan
YouTube video by Whang!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Something heartwarming on a crappy day. He's still around!
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Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
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BROOKLYN WE ARE GOING TO CHUCKS! Join us across from 9 PPW at 8:30 *tonight*
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
BROOKLYN WE ARE GOING TO CHUCKS! Join us across from 9 PPW at 8:30 *tonight*
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
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I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
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This is officially one of the strangest pictures in American history, and I do not doubt that it will be considered iconic a hundred years from now.
100% serious here.
100% serious here.
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This is officially one of the strangest pictures in American history, and I do not doubt that it will be considered iconic a hundred years from now.
100% serious here.
100% serious here.