John Finch🇺🇸
@jbird1848.bsky.social
Historian. Educator. Advocate for democratic constitutionally based government, public education, national health care, social security, women’s rights, and human rights.🇺🇸 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇱🇲🇽🇵🇦🇺🇦🦋☮️🇺🇳🏳️🌈🇫🇷🇿🇦🇳🇿
“Until I am carried out, I will carry on.” (Madeleine J. K. #Albright)
“Until I am carried out, I will carry on.” (Madeleine J. K. #Albright)
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John Finch🇺🇸
@jbird1848.bsky.social
· Feb 21
A group of finches is called a charm, especially goldfinches. Charm is an appropriate name for this group of small active songbirds. With the arrival of spring, charms of finches become more noticeable. There are many varieties of finches, but a relatively small total population worldwide.
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China Coast Guard ship formation passed through the waters of the Senkaku Islands on Sunday on a "rights enforcement patrol", the China Coast Guard said in a statement, as Beijing ramps up tensions with Japan over its prime minister's remarks on Taiwan.
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 AM
China Coast Guard ship formation passed through the waters of the Senkaku Islands on Sunday on a "rights enforcement patrol", the China Coast Guard said in a statement, as Beijing ramps up tensions with Japan over its prime minister's remarks on Taiwan.
BREAKING: New reporting reveals that Donald Trump is admitting his tariffs have raised costs for the American people. For the first time, we’re seeing Trump back down. Let’s go.
Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia)
BREAKING: New reporting reveals that Donald Trump is admitting his tariffs have raised costs for the American people. For the first time, we’re seeing Trump back down. Let’s go.
substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
BREAKING: New reporting reveals that Donald Trump is admitting his tariffs have raised costs for the American people. For the first time, we’re seeing Trump back down. Let’s go.
BREAKING: In a stunning display, enormous crowds have just gathered outside the White House demanding Donald Trump’s resignation in the wake of the Epstein email release. This is amazing.
Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia)
BREAKING: In a stunning display, enormous crowds have just gathered outside the White House demanding Donald Trump’s resignation in the wake of the Epstein email release. This is amazing.
substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
BREAKING: In a stunning display, enormous crowds have just gathered outside the White House demanding Donald Trump’s resignation in the wake of the Epstein email release. This is amazing.
“Trump and Bondi aren’t chasing truth; they’re staging a purge, using Epstein’s ghost as a political boomerang, hoping vengeance lands before anyone notices the fingerprints on their own doors,” MEIDASTOUCH NETWORK AND MICHAEL COHEN, NOV 15.
The Guilty Always Yell Loudest
Trump and Bondi aren’t chasing truth; they’re staging a purge, using Epstein’s ghost as a political boomerang, hoping vengeance lands before anyone notices the fingerprints on their own doors.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“Trump and Bondi aren’t chasing truth; they’re staging a purge, using Epstein’s ghost as a political boomerang, hoping vengeance lands before anyone notices the fingerprints on their own doors,” MEIDASTOUCH NETWORK AND MICHAEL COHEN, NOV 15.
Ben Meiselas: “This morning, Trump’s crash out is escalating. He spent the morning erupting online, unleashing tirade after tirade at members of his own party and spiraling into increasingly erratic behavior, all in the wake of the 23,000 Epstein emails.” What’s next? Interesting weekend ahead!
Trump Has Saturday Meltdown as Crash Out Over Epstein Gets Even Worse - 11/15/25
This has been a meltdown of historic proportions
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ben Meiselas: “This morning, Trump’s crash out is escalating. He spent the morning erupting online, unleashing tirade after tirade at members of his own party and spiraling into increasingly erratic behavior, all in the wake of the 23,000 Epstein emails.” What’s next? Interesting weekend ahead!
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The lesson is clear: Where there is a US-backed war or intervention, you are likely to find some strategic resource or monetary interest beneath it, say Megan Russell and Michelle Ellner of @codepink.bsky.social.
Different Battles, Same Struggle: The US War on China, Venezuela, and the Global Left
Because of the economic and political alliance between China and Venezuela, it is impossible to understand the growing push for war on Venezuela without also considering the buildup to war with China as well.
www.commondreams.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The lesson is clear: Where there is a US-backed war or intervention, you are likely to find some strategic resource or monetary interest beneath it, say Megan Russell and Michelle Ellner of @codepink.bsky.social.
Best news today!🇺🇸
From an email I received today:
It's official…
I'm running to represent NY-12 in Congress! This is the district where I was born and raised, and the place that my family has called home (edit).
Hi John, I'm Jack Schlossberg, and my grandfather, President Kennedy, is my hero.
From an email I received today:
It's official…
I'm running to represent NY-12 in Congress! This is the district where I was born and raised, and the place that my family has called home (edit).
Hi John, I'm Jack Schlossberg, and my grandfather, President Kennedy, is my hero.
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Best news today!🇺🇸
From an email I received today:
It's official…
I'm running to represent NY-12 in Congress! This is the district where I was born and raised, and the place that my family has called home (edit).
Hi John, I'm Jack Schlossberg, and my grandfather, President Kennedy, is my hero.
From an email I received today:
It's official…
I'm running to represent NY-12 in Congress! This is the district where I was born and raised, and the place that my family has called home (edit).
Hi John, I'm Jack Schlossberg, and my grandfather, President Kennedy, is my hero.
Nero, Hitler or both: Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to draft a $1 coin featuring him on both sides, for the purpose of “honoring America’s 250th Birthday and @POTUS,” according to Treasury officials.
The Verdict of History
Trump and his fascist glorification
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Nero, Hitler or both: Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to draft a $1 coin featuring him on both sides, for the purpose of “honoring America’s 250th Birthday and @POTUS,” according to Treasury officials.
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On 11/19 UNGA will consider adoption of a resolution which calls upon Member States to uphold peace during Olympic and Paralympic Games held from 2/6-22/26, and 3/6-15/26 in Milano.
I’m grateful to the gov of 🇮🇹 for the special invitation to attend this special event on 11/18 at UNGA.
I’m grateful to the gov of 🇮🇹 for the special invitation to attend this special event on 11/18 at UNGA.
November 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
On 11/19 UNGA will consider adoption of a resolution which calls upon Member States to uphold peace during Olympic and Paralympic Games held from 2/6-22/26, and 3/6-15/26 in Milano.
I’m grateful to the gov of 🇮🇹 for the special invitation to attend this special event on 11/18 at UNGA.
I’m grateful to the gov of 🇮🇹 for the special invitation to attend this special event on 11/18 at UNGA.
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One observer asserted that Washington's sanctions against the tribunal "have nothing to with US interest and everything to do with upholding Israeli impunity as it commits genocide."
Mexico Leads 59 Nations Defending ICC Against 'Unacceptable' Trump Sanctions
One observer asserted that Washington's sanctions against the tribunal "have nothing to with US interest and everything to do with upholding Israeli impunity as it commits genocide."
www.commondreams.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
One observer asserted that Washington's sanctions against the tribunal "have nothing to with US interest and everything to do with upholding Israeli impunity as it commits genocide."
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Colombia President Petro: "A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen and threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil. They want to turn the region into another Libya, full of slaves."
Aalia Mauro (@aaliam)
Colombia President Petro: "A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen and threaten our neighbor with invasion for...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Colombia President Petro: "A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen and threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil. They want to turn the region into another Libya, full of slaves."
The will to resist runs deep in American history.
The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)
This is BRILLIANT. Watch the whole thing. 🔥
substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The will to resist runs deep in American history.
BREAKING: Jack Schlossberg, RFK Jr.’s cousin, just ripped RFK Jr. apart in a way we didn’t think was possible. This is amazing.
Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia)
BREAKING: Jack Schlossberg, RFK Jr.’s cousin, just ripped RFK Jr. apart in a way we didn’t think was possible. This is amazing.
substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
BREAKING: Jack Schlossberg, RFK Jr.’s cousin, just ripped RFK Jr. apart in a way we didn’t think was possible. This is amazing.
Did the Democrats cave on health care for a reason?
Republicans Are Damaged by Their Own Cruelty
They’re pathologically unwilling to help Americans in need — and Democrats should hammer this home
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Did the Democrats cave on health care for a reason?
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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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"The Trump administration is complicit in torture, enforced disappearance, and other grave violations, and should stop sending people to El Salvador," Human Rights Watch's Americas director said of a new report on migrants sent to CECOT.
Report Exposes Torture Endured by Migrants Trump Sent to El Salvador Prison
"The Trump administration is complicit in torture, enforced disappearance, and other grave violations, and should stop sending people to El Salvador," said Human Rights Watch's Americas director.
www.commondreams.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"The Trump administration is complicit in torture, enforced disappearance, and other grave violations, and should stop sending people to El Salvador," Human Rights Watch's Americas director said of a new report on migrants sent to CECOT.
BREAKING: BERNIE SANDERS
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
Krassenstein (@krassenstein)
BREAKING: BERNIE SANDERS:
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
BREAKING: BERNIE SANDERS
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
Yes, and so much more is currently missing.
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Yes, and so much more is currently missing.
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"They are willing to keep the government shut down, they are so determined to make you pay more for healthcare."
Trump-GOP Stonewalling Shows They Are 'Absolutely Committed to Raising Your Costs,' Says Murphy
"They are willing to keep the government shut down, they are so determined to make you pay more for healthcare," said Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy.
www.commondreams.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"They are willing to keep the government shut down, they are so determined to make you pay more for healthcare."
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Foreign leaders are not the only ones manipulating Donald Trump with flattery and favors. FIFA are doing it now too. 🤭
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Foreign leaders are not the only ones manipulating Donald Trump with flattery and favors. FIFA are doing it now too. 🤭
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Stop drinking their coffee, stop buying anything Starbucks. Boycott them until they allow their workers the Union they deserve. No one can live on those wages. #BoycottStarbucks
Our @sbworkersunited.org baristas are ready to go on strike for a fair contract - and we can let them know America’s union members have their back.
Together, we can show that when workers speak up, bosses have to listen. #NoContractNoCoffee
Together, we can show that when workers speak up, bosses have to listen. #NoContractNoCoffee
November 7, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Stop drinking their coffee, stop buying anything Starbucks. Boycott them until they allow their workers the Union they deserve. No one can live on those wages. #BoycottStarbucks
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"I have never seen an American president so desperate to force children and seniors to go hungry," Sen. Patty Murray said of Trump fighting a judge's order to fully fund SNAP.
'As Ugly and Cruel As It Gets': Trump Fights Order to Fully Fund November SNAP Benefits
"The court could not be more clear—the Trump-Vance administration must stop playing politics with people's lives by delaying SNAP payments they are obligated to issue," one lawyer said.
www.commondreams.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"I have never seen an American president so desperate to force children and seniors to go hungry," Sen. Patty Murray said of Trump fighting a judge's order to fully fund SNAP.
For 5,000 years this sight has uplifted the spirits of people seeking to connect with the majesty of nature. It still works today.
Mother Mary Bernadette (@catcolor31)
Tonight’s Moon over Stonehenge
Not AI
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November 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
For 5,000 years this sight has uplifted the spirits of people seeking to connect with the majesty of nature. It still works today.