Judy Lee
@judylee.bsky.social
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Things I support: Live music, comedy, and theater; the Oxford comma; voting rights and fair elections; healthcare rights and autonomy for all; turtles and tortoises; cats; fact-checking; healthy environments; responsible journalism
Things I support: Live music, comedy, and theater; the Oxford comma; voting rights and fair elections; healthcare rights and autonomy for all; turtles and tortoises; cats; fact-checking; healthy environments; responsible journalism
We have the end of the shutdown.
We also are on the brink of another shutdown, as the current one has the nation staggering by until Jan. 30. That's 79 days away; not even twice the length of the shutdown itself.
Don't kid yourselves that this resolves anything (though it did get Grijalva in).
We also are on the brink of another shutdown, as the current one has the nation staggering by until Jan. 30. That's 79 days away; not even twice the length of the shutdown itself.
Don't kid yourselves that this resolves anything (though it did get Grijalva in).
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 AM
We have the end of the shutdown.
We also are on the brink of another shutdown, as the current one has the nation staggering by until Jan. 30. That's 79 days away; not even twice the length of the shutdown itself.
Don't kid yourselves that this resolves anything (though it did get Grijalva in).
We also are on the brink of another shutdown, as the current one has the nation staggering by until Jan. 30. That's 79 days away; not even twice the length of the shutdown itself.
Don't kid yourselves that this resolves anything (though it did get Grijalva in).
This is the Boscov's in the Berkshire Mall (Wyomissing, PA). The Boscov's is staying, but it will be a rare survivor.
I don't think much of the essay, but it's odd to see a familiar site become the 'face' of a nationwide trend.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/m...
I don't think much of the essay, but it's odd to see a familiar site become the 'face' of a nationwide trend.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/m...
Dying Shopping Malls Are the Roman Ruins of Our Civilization
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This is the Boscov's in the Berkshire Mall (Wyomissing, PA). The Boscov's is staying, but it will be a rare survivor.
I don't think much of the essay, but it's odd to see a familiar site become the 'face' of a nationwide trend.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/m...
I don't think much of the essay, but it's odd to see a familiar site become the 'face' of a nationwide trend.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/m...
If you're not following Heather Cox Richardson, you should. She frames current events in relevant historical context. There is little drama, but there's room for some humor. An excerpt from a recent 'Politics Chat:'
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you're not following Heather Cox Richardson, you should. She frames current events in relevant historical context. There is little drama, but there's room for some humor. An excerpt from a recent 'Politics Chat:'
If you need a pick-me-up after tonight's 'leadership' debacle, take heart in the margin differences noted in the chart below in recent races.
Dem candidates are doing fine. Dem priorities match what voters want.
The party bureaucracy is another matter.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Dem candidates are doing fine. Dem priorities match what voters want.
The party bureaucracy is another matter.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
The Downballot's special elections Big Board for the 2025-26 cycle
docs.google.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If you need a pick-me-up after tonight's 'leadership' debacle, take heart in the margin differences noted in the chart below in recent races.
Dem candidates are doing fine. Dem priorities match what voters want.
The party bureaucracy is another matter.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Dem candidates are doing fine. Dem priorities match what voters want.
The party bureaucracy is another matter.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I find myself thinking of this scene from "Notorious."
"We are protected by the enormity of your stupidity, for a time."
"We are protected by the enormity of your stupidity, for a time."
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I find myself thinking of this scene from "Notorious."
"We are protected by the enormity of your stupidity, for a time."
"We are protected by the enormity of your stupidity, for a time."
This is getting beyond comic-book evil. Trump can't pretend it's about protecting limited federal resources if he wants to punish states trying to help those in need. I'd love to know his justification for this but I haven't seen any.
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This is getting beyond comic-book evil. Trump can't pretend it's about protecting limited federal resources if he wants to punish states trying to help those in need. I'd love to know his justification for this but I haven't seen any.
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Reposted by Judy Lee
If you’re wondering how I’d look with a dueling scar
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
If you’re wondering how I’d look with a dueling scar
2016. Remember how Bernie Sanders reacted when someone near him fainted?
youtu.be/Ju6Wb7t4pMY?...
youtu.be/Ju6Wb7t4pMY?...
Bernie Sanders runs to aid man who fainted at campaign event
YouTube video by White - House
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November 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
2016. Remember how Bernie Sanders reacted when someone near him fainted?
youtu.be/Ju6Wb7t4pMY?...
youtu.be/Ju6Wb7t4pMY?...
So much time and taxpayer money wasted ... and all to make themselves look like fools.
This will make a great short play someday, though. The script is already written.
(Headline from NYTImes)
This will make a great short play someday, though. The script is already written.
(Headline from NYTImes)
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
So much time and taxpayer money wasted ... and all to make themselves look like fools.
This will make a great short play someday, though. The script is already written.
(Headline from NYTImes)
This will make a great short play someday, though. The script is already written.
(Headline from NYTImes)
Reposted by Judy Lee
Something I’ve noticed is there seems to be a sort of pervasive assumption that the status quo has gravity. That there’s a natural, comfortable way things should be and that deviations from the normal state of the world will correct themselves in time.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Something I’ve noticed is there seems to be a sort of pervasive assumption that the status quo has gravity. That there’s a natural, comfortable way things should be and that deviations from the normal state of the world will correct themselves in time.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
Good to see.
"It may not seem like much to flip 7 percent of Mr. Trump’s backers, but consider: When a voter flips, it adds one voter to one party and also deducts one from the other, making it twice as significant as turning out a new voter."
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
"It may not seem like much to flip 7 percent of Mr. Trump’s backers, but consider: When a voter flips, it adds one voter to one party and also deducts one from the other, making it twice as significant as turning out a new voter."
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Two Signs That Democrats Flipped Trump Supporters on Tuesday
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Good to see.
"It may not seem like much to flip 7 percent of Mr. Trump’s backers, but consider: When a voter flips, it adds one voter to one party and also deducts one from the other, making it twice as significant as turning out a new voter."
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
"It may not seem like much to flip 7 percent of Mr. Trump’s backers, but consider: When a voter flips, it adds one voter to one party and also deducts one from the other, making it twice as significant as turning out a new voter."
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
As others have noted, the mainstream press made a huge deal out of the Tea Party protests in 2009, tiny and 'manufactured' as they were.
The No Kings protests, massive grass-roots rallies, were given only cursory coverage -- but they meant something. Election Night drove that point home.
The No Kings protests, massive grass-roots rallies, were given only cursory coverage -- but they meant something. Election Night drove that point home.
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
As others have noted, the mainstream press made a huge deal out of the Tea Party protests in 2009, tiny and 'manufactured' as they were.
The No Kings protests, massive grass-roots rallies, were given only cursory coverage -- but they meant something. Election Night drove that point home.
The No Kings protests, massive grass-roots rallies, were given only cursory coverage -- but they meant something. Election Night drove that point home.
I'd like to think that, tonight, Chuck Schumer ceased to be considered an influential politician. His era has passed.
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I'd like to think that, tonight, Chuck Schumer ceased to be considered an influential politician. His era has passed.
What a shame that all of the Washington Post columnists who could have correctly evaluated and summarized tonight's results for their readers, are no longer with the newspaper.
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 AM
What a shame that all of the Washington Post columnists who could have correctly evaluated and summarized tonight's results for their readers, are no longer with the newspaper.
Congratulations, Mayor Mamdani.
(The Associated Press has called the race.)
(The Associated Press has called the race.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Congratulations, Mayor Mamdani.
(The Associated Press has called the race.)
(The Associated Press has called the race.)
Why would one throw a sandwich? It can't inflict injury, and it wastes a (probably, good) sandwich.
One does not throw a sandwich with intent to cause injury. One throws a sandwich out of frustration.
Ergo, throwing sandwiches (the Nerf of foods, unlike a can or bottle) is free speech.
One does not throw a sandwich with intent to cause injury. One throws a sandwich out of frustration.
Ergo, throwing sandwiches (the Nerf of foods, unlike a can or bottle) is free speech.
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Why would one throw a sandwich? It can't inflict injury, and it wastes a (probably, good) sandwich.
One does not throw a sandwich with intent to cause injury. One throws a sandwich out of frustration.
Ergo, throwing sandwiches (the Nerf of foods, unlike a can or bottle) is free speech.
One does not throw a sandwich with intent to cause injury. One throws a sandwich out of frustration.
Ergo, throwing sandwiches (the Nerf of foods, unlike a can or bottle) is free speech.
It's an off-year for elections; the one after a Presidential election, and those tend to have low turnout. There are some races of importance. Those have oft been noted (and local races matter more than most think).
I'm seeing Nov. 4 as a potential bellwether; a tipping point. Time will tell.
I'm seeing Nov. 4 as a potential bellwether; a tipping point. Time will tell.
November 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
It's an off-year for elections; the one after a Presidential election, and those tend to have low turnout. There are some races of importance. Those have oft been noted (and local races matter more than most think).
I'm seeing Nov. 4 as a potential bellwether; a tipping point. Time will tell.
I'm seeing Nov. 4 as a potential bellwether; a tipping point. Time will tell.
The short answer is "yes." This essay breaks down a dozen key ways that demonstrate the country's slide.
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The short answer is "yes." This essay breaks down a dozen key ways that demonstrate the country's slide.
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
#free #gift #unlocked
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I was thinking, "At least Madison Cawthorn is no longer a legislator."
Then I read that he's trying to vie for Florida's 19th Congressional District seat.
It doesn't appear to be going well, though.
www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/madi...
Then I read that he's trying to vie for Florida's 19th Congressional District seat.
It doesn't appear to be going well, though.
www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/madi...
Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn arrested in Cape Coral for failure to appear in court
Former Republican North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn was arrested Wednesday on an out-of-county warrant for failing to show up in court.
www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I was thinking, "At least Madison Cawthorn is no longer a legislator."
Then I read that he's trying to vie for Florida's 19th Congressional District seat.
It doesn't appear to be going well, though.
www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/madi...
Then I read that he's trying to vie for Florida's 19th Congressional District seat.
It doesn't appear to be going well, though.
www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/madi...
Reposted by Judy Lee
Outside looking in…
October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Outside looking in…
From a longer post. The Trump cabal wants us to despair. Don't be desperate, be angry -- and you can fight right now by helping others.
The tariffs and ensuing inflation, the agricultural crises resulting from criminalizing migrant labor, and the deliberate withholding of SNAP funds are all choices designed create hardship.
At least the pandemic wasn't a deliberately manufactured situation. (2/2)
At least the pandemic wasn't a deliberately manufactured situation. (2/2)
October 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
From a longer post. The Trump cabal wants us to despair. Don't be desperate, be angry -- and you can fight right now by helping others.
It says volumes that a main topic of conversation here and in other social media I follow is the prospect of hunger (your own, or others') and how to deal with it: donations, volunteering, Depression-era meal planning, what to stock up on now.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It says volumes that a main topic of conversation here and in other social media I follow is the prospect of hunger (your own, or others') and how to deal with it: donations, volunteering, Depression-era meal planning, what to stock up on now.
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Check the poster's page. This 'matching' donation has really taken off.
You can help your local food bank or pantry AND get a specially selected photo of Adonis.
You can help your local food bank or pantry AND get a specially selected photo of Adonis.
I just donated $50 to the greater Boston food bank. if you match my donation to your local charity I will send you a personal picture of my son
October 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Check the poster's page. This 'matching' donation has really taken off.
You can help your local food bank or pantry AND get a specially selected photo of Adonis.
You can help your local food bank or pantry AND get a specially selected photo of Adonis.
Like many, I've noticed grocery prices climbing rapidly. I'm not well-off but I can manage; settle for cheaper brands and ingredients and go without some treats. But so many were already budgeting as tightly as possible.
I signed up as a volunteer for the local food bank today. Do what you can.
I signed up as a volunteer for the local food bank today. Do what you can.
October 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Like many, I've noticed grocery prices climbing rapidly. I'm not well-off but I can manage; settle for cheaper brands and ingredients and go without some treats. But so many were already budgeting as tightly as possible.
I signed up as a volunteer for the local food bank today. Do what you can.
I signed up as a volunteer for the local food bank today. Do what you can.