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Truth, justice, & humor. Retired Texas teacher not liking the good ol’ boys running this state. #PublicEd #ERA #Vote #SocialSecurity
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@jmal52.bsky.social
· Sep 21
Seen on someone else's post (I don't know who): "My desire to scroll through my social media feed is in direct opposition to my desire to keep my sanity." (or something like that)
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Reality check for Trump: if someone mistakes your pride and joy gold molding for the plastic trim in Home Depot’s bargain aisle, you did not land the luxury look you think you did.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Reality check for Trump: if someone mistakes your pride and joy gold molding for the plastic trim in Home Depot’s bargain aisle, you did not land the luxury look you think you did.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
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Leader Jeffries and the Democratic Party caucus have rejected Little Johnson's attempt to pass the Epstein discharge petition by unanimous concent. They insist on an on the record vote.
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Leader Jeffries and the Democratic Party caucus have rejected Little Johnson's attempt to pass the Epstein discharge petition by unanimous concent. They insist on an on the record vote.
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Most Americans agree we need to get money out of politics. If that takes a constitutional amendment, then that's what we have to do. And if that's going to take years, then it's all the more reason to begin pushing now.
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Most Americans agree we need to get money out of politics. If that takes a constitutional amendment, then that's what we have to do. And if that's going to take years, then it's all the more reason to begin pushing now.
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This is a statement I received from a Epstein survivor who is a Jane Doe.
Share it widely.
Share it widely.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This is a statement I received from a Epstein survivor who is a Jane Doe.
Share it widely.
Share it widely.
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The FCC's news distortion policy chills free speech, discourages broadcasters from covering controversial stories, and has been weaponized for partisan purposes. That's why former FCC chairs, commissioners, senior-level FCC staff are calling on the agency to "eliminate this dangerous tool entirely."
The FCC's News Distortion Policy should be rescinded
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners call for repeal of the News Distortion Policy, which chills broadcaster speech
protectdemocracy.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The FCC's news distortion policy chills free speech, discourages broadcasters from covering controversial stories, and has been weaponized for partisan purposes. That's why former FCC chairs, commissioners, senior-level FCC staff are calling on the agency to "eliminate this dangerous tool entirely."
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Everyday Americans get nickel and dimed while the rich dodge taxes.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Everyday Americans get nickel and dimed while the rich dodge taxes.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
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When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
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Haha bullshit. Trump pardons people all the time before “all avenues of appeal have been exhausted.” I do not believe this statement by Maxwell’s lawyer for one second. He also still hasn’t told me who waived her sex offender status, or whether she intends to be furloughed outside the facility.
In new statement, attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell:
"Maxwell has not requested a commutation - or made a Pardon – application to the second Trump Administration. Prior to any such application a prisoner needs to demonstrate that all possible avenues of appeal have been exhausted"
"Maxwell has not requested a commutation - or made a Pardon – application to the second Trump Administration. Prior to any such application a prisoner needs to demonstrate that all possible avenues of appeal have been exhausted"
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Haha bullshit. Trump pardons people all the time before “all avenues of appeal have been exhausted.” I do not believe this statement by Maxwell’s lawyer for one second. He also still hasn’t told me who waived her sex offender status, or whether she intends to be furloughed outside the facility.
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Kicked off #TribFest yesterday with great energy and even better questions. It was wonderful to see so many friends and constituents.
Thanks to the Texas Tribune, moderator Alejandro Serrano, and Reps. Vikki Goodwin, Nicole Collier & Donna Howard for a fun, thoughtful panel.
#BlueTeam #TxLege #HD70
Thanks to the Texas Tribune, moderator Alejandro Serrano, and Reps. Vikki Goodwin, Nicole Collier & Donna Howard for a fun, thoughtful panel.
#BlueTeam #TxLege #HD70
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you have never experienced recurring vertigo, consider yourself lucky & kiss the ground you walk on. It can be debilitating and downright depressing. Feeling like you're on a roller coaster - along with the nausea that accompanies - is miserable. Please have empathy for those that live with it.
Has anyone ever had vertigo and if so, what did you do to get rid of it?
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you have never experienced recurring vertigo, consider yourself lucky & kiss the ground you walk on. It can be debilitating and downright depressing. Feeling like you're on a roller coaster - along with the nausea that accompanies - is miserable. Please have empathy for those that live with it.
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Get your shit together, @safety.bsky.app. First Sarah Kendzior and now Patton Oswalt? One for accurately quoting Johnny Cash lyrics and one for being angry at an apologist for pedophilia? Stop letting your bullshit algorithms make decisions and use your goddamn human brains.
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Get your shit together, @safety.bsky.app. First Sarah Kendzior and now Patton Oswalt? One for accurately quoting Johnny Cash lyrics and one for being angry at an apologist for pedophilia? Stop letting your bullshit algorithms make decisions and use your goddamn human brains.
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Last week's elections showed the power of women voters, who delivered decisive wins for Democrats across the nation. Now, there's a surge in calls to repeal women's right to vote. Could this radical Christian nationalist agenda splinter the MAGA movement or pull them further toward extremism?
Last Week's Elections Spark Calls To Repeal Women's Right To Vote
An insidious thread runs through the movement to repeal the 19th Amendment
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Last week's elections showed the power of women voters, who delivered decisive wins for Democrats across the nation. Now, there's a surge in calls to repeal women's right to vote. Could this radical Christian nationalist agenda splinter the MAGA movement or pull them further toward extremism?
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I’m back.
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substack.com/@sarahkendzi...
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’m back.
substack.com/@sarahkendzi...
substack.com/@sarahkendzi...
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It's ONLY been 65 years since six year old Ruby Bridges walked through the halls of William Frantz Elementary as the first Black child to attend an all white school. Met with mobs and hate, her bravery and courage helped change the course of history for this nation.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's ONLY been 65 years since six year old Ruby Bridges walked through the halls of William Frantz Elementary as the first Black child to attend an all white school. Met with mobs and hate, her bravery and courage helped change the course of history for this nation.
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Senate Republicans don’t want to bring in Jack Smith to testify before the American people to ask him why he subpoenaed limited phone data on 8 co-conspirators to overturn the election, they just want a quick $1 million check from the taxpayers instead.
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Senate Republicans don’t want to bring in Jack Smith to testify before the American people to ask him why he subpoenaed limited phone data on 8 co-conspirators to overturn the election, they just want a quick $1 million check from the taxpayers instead.
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I mean how hard is it to have that data on a scrap of paper ready to refute them bc we know they’re going to lie about it.
X costs this much last year, it now costs this much. Y costs this much last year, it now costs this much…
It’s not hard. They want to let them lie.
X costs this much last year, it now costs this much. Y costs this much last year, it now costs this much…
It’s not hard. They want to let them lie.
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I mean how hard is it to have that data on a scrap of paper ready to refute them bc we know they’re going to lie about it.
X costs this much last year, it now costs this much. Y costs this much last year, it now costs this much…
It’s not hard. They want to let them lie.
X costs this much last year, it now costs this much. Y costs this much last year, it now costs this much…
It’s not hard. They want to let them lie.
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They just can’t help themselves.
They just have to tack on a racist comment to feel complete.
Just vote to release the Epstein files or STFU and go away.
They just have to tack on a racist comment to feel complete.
Just vote to release the Epstein files or STFU and go away.
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
They just can’t help themselves.
They just have to tack on a racist comment to feel complete.
Just vote to release the Epstein files or STFU and go away.
They just have to tack on a racist comment to feel complete.
Just vote to release the Epstein files or STFU and go away.
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I was proud to be invited — as a registered TX-03 Republican — to attend @ElectEvanHunt’s 2026 Midterm Election document signing to officially launch his candidacy for Congress to finally RETIRE North Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep Keith Self!
#ServiceBeforeSelf
#ServiceBeforeSelf
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I was proud to be invited — as a registered TX-03 Republican — to attend @ElectEvanHunt’s 2026 Midterm Election document signing to officially launch his candidacy for Congress to finally RETIRE North Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep Keith Self!
#ServiceBeforeSelf
#ServiceBeforeSelf
How are you going to vote on the moral issue of pedophilia, #RepKeithSelf? #Tx03. Your constituents are watching.
Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep Keith Self #TX03 is among the most hypocritical “Christians” in Congress — and a coward of the highest degree.
He’s a good “soldier”, though. He says and does WHATEVER he’s told be his “leadership”.
Because he’s AFRAID of losing Trump’s enforcement.
Disgusting.
He’s a good “soldier”, though. He says and does WHATEVER he’s told be his “leadership”.
Because he’s AFRAID of losing Trump’s enforcement.
Disgusting.
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
How are you going to vote on the moral issue of pedophilia, #RepKeithSelf? #Tx03. Your constituents are watching.
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At a Texas Tribune Festival panel, Texas Democratic candidates pitch themselves as the best to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. #TribFest25
Texas Democrats share how they want to beat Gov. Greg Abbott
Gina Hinojosa said Abbott is to blame for corruption in Texas and Andrew White spoke on abortion and immigration.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
At a Texas Tribune Festival panel, Texas Democratic candidates pitch themselves as the best to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. #TribFest25
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social is giving us a reality based #CupOfJoe.
“Our job right now is draw moral lines in the sand to show the differences between Democrats - who are fighting to protect American democracy - and Republicans - who are fighting to destroy it.”
“Our job right now is draw moral lines in the sand to show the differences between Democrats - who are fighting to protect American democracy - and Republicans - who are fighting to destroy it.”
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social is giving us a reality based #CupOfJoe.
“Our job right now is draw moral lines in the sand to show the differences between Democrats - who are fighting to protect American democracy - and Republicans - who are fighting to destroy it.”
“Our job right now is draw moral lines in the sand to show the differences between Democrats - who are fighting to protect American democracy - and Republicans - who are fighting to destroy it.”