Liza Monroe
@lalalamonroe.bsky.social
🎲 Forever DM seeking epic quests
❤️ Player 2 found - game saved!
👶 Raising a tiny lvl 1 adventurer
🐾 Party includes 6 furry NPCs
🗳️ Political wizard who believes in democracy, debate, and occasionally dragons
❤️ Player 2 found - game saved!
👶 Raising a tiny lvl 1 adventurer
🐾 Party includes 6 furry NPCs
🗳️ Political wizard who believes in democracy, debate, and occasionally dragons
No one deserves to needlessly suffer like this. I don’t care what his crime was; it’ll never be okay to suffer a painful death by a firing squad that couldn’t do their job properly.
A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner in the heart. They missed, autopsy indicates
The autopsy notes two bullet wounds even though there were three shooters, and a forensic expert says the misfires likely caused "excruciating conscious pain and suffering."
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
No one deserves to needlessly suffer like this. I don’t care what his crime was; it’ll never be okay to suffer a painful death by a firing squad that couldn’t do their job properly.
I’m not sure which part of this story appalls me more— a male security guard entering a women’s restroom after some homophobic POS’s made a clearly false complaint, and then removing the couple from the hotel after forcing them to prove their gender. Wtf.
Woman says security guard at Liberty Hotel in Boston confronted her in bathroom, asked to prove gender
A couple said a security guard at the Liberty Hotel in Boston challenged their use of a bathroom and kicked them out.
www.cbsnews.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I’m not sure which part of this story appalls me more— a male security guard entering a women’s restroom after some homophobic POS’s made a clearly false complaint, and then removing the couple from the hotel after forcing them to prove their gender. Wtf.
The door in now open for Osoff to won his second term with ease. No one else was polling even close to the margin of error.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for Senate
First-term Sen. Jon Ossoff is considered the most endangered Democratic incumbent next cycle.
www.politico.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The door in now open for Osoff to won his second term with ease. No one else was polling even close to the margin of error.
It says a lot about our country that people are willing to donate that much money to someone who yelled racial slurs at a child.
More than $600K fundraised for woman seen yelling racial slurs at 5-year-old on playground
A white Minnesota mother accused of using racial slurs against a 5-year-old Black boy at a playground has raised over $600,000 for herself on an online fundraiser.
www.kwtx.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It says a lot about our country that people are willing to donate that much money to someone who yelled racial slurs at a child.
He ran on the Economy. He ran on tariffs and saving us money. He’s already spent millions (billions?) on attending the Super Bowl, NASCAR, and UFC. Now he wants to spend millions on a birthday parade akin to that of Kim Jong Un. You’d have to be daft to think this man was saving us ANY money.
Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns
Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and potentially a...
apnews.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
He ran on the Economy. He ran on tariffs and saving us money. He’s already spent millions (billions?) on attending the Super Bowl, NASCAR, and UFC. Now he wants to spend millions on a birthday parade akin to that of Kim Jong Un. You’d have to be daft to think this man was saving us ANY money.
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President Trump says he can bring a Marylander home to his family—but won't. Sounds like he has contempt for the law and the court. "Where law ends, tyranny begins."
Trump Says He Could Free Abrego Garcia From El Salvador, but Won’t
Trump’s comments undermined previous statements by his top aides and were a blunt sign of his administration’s intention to double down and defy the courts.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
President Trump says he can bring a Marylander home to his family—but won't. Sounds like he has contempt for the law and the court. "Where law ends, tyranny begins."
Just my guess: this is a creative way for Trump to get rid of Waltz without actually firing him. The UN position still requires Congressional approval. Given Signalgate, there's every chance that Waltz won't get approved.
Trump says he plans to move his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN
Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser.
www.npr.org
May 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Just my guess: this is a creative way for Trump to get rid of Waltz without actually firing him. The UN position still requires Congressional approval. Given Signalgate, there's every chance that Waltz won't get approved.
My new hero: the Dalai Lama is quietly confirming that JD Vance somehow killed the Pope.
www.hindustantimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My new hero: the Dalai Lama is quietly confirming that JD Vance somehow killed the Pope.
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"The Trump administration is 'likely in direct violation of numerous federal laws,' the judge wrote in his ruling..."
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Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
The judge also ordered the government to halt its efforts to shut down two other government-funded outlets, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"The Trump administration is 'likely in direct violation of numerous federal laws,' the judge wrote in his ruling..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...
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I’m not a religious person, but Pope Francis was the very definition of good— he was kind and compassionate towards everyone. MTG is disgusting for implying he as evil. Absolutely unacceptable behavior.
MTG sparks backlash after X post appearing to celebrate Pope’s death
‘Evil is being defeated by the hand of God,’ declared the Protestant convert congresswoman following announcement of the Pope’s death, without specifying what she meant
www.independent.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’m not a religious person, but Pope Francis was the very definition of good— he was kind and compassionate towards everyone. MTG is disgusting for implying he as evil. Absolutely unacceptable behavior.
“If a Democrat did this, we'd be demanding a scalp. I don't like hypocrisy. We should be Americans first when it comes to security,” Rep Bacon (R).
Finally, someone on the Republican side of the aisle saying the most common sense thing. This isn’t a Dems v. Republicans issue AT ALL.
Finally, someone on the Republican side of the aisle saying the most common sense thing. This isn’t a Dems v. Republicans issue AT ALL.
First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth’s removal in the wake of Signalgate 2.0
Nebraska Representative Don Bacon delcares the Pentagon chief ‘has failed at operational security’
www.independent.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“If a Democrat did this, we'd be demanding a scalp. I don't like hypocrisy. We should be Americans first when it comes to security,” Rep Bacon (R).
Finally, someone on the Republican side of the aisle saying the most common sense thing. This isn’t a Dems v. Republicans issue AT ALL.
Finally, someone on the Republican side of the aisle saying the most common sense thing. This isn’t a Dems v. Republicans issue AT ALL.
This change cannot come soon enough. Hegseth is an embarrassment to the United States, which makes him an embarrassment to Trump.
Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
This comes as Hegseth is again mired in controversy over sharing military operational details in a group chat.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This change cannot come soon enough. Hegseth is an embarrassment to the United States, which makes him an embarrassment to Trump.
All it takes is a little bit of courage. If other universities, law firms, etc. join the fight we can win it together.
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard sued the Trump administration in federal court on Monday over its multibillion dollar cuts to the University’s research funding, accusing the White House of undertaking an arbitrary and uncons...
www.thecrimson.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
All it takes is a little bit of courage. If other universities, law firms, etc. join the fight we can win it together.
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The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
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"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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This aged like milk.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
April 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This aged like milk.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
Let us never forget that RFK Jr. is a piece of burnt rubbery shit that thinks that autism is a disease, that it destroys families, and that the biggest shame is that people with autism will "never pay taxes."
thehill.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Let us never forget that RFK Jr. is a piece of burnt rubbery shit that thinks that autism is a disease, that it destroys families, and that the biggest shame is that people with autism will "never pay taxes."
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Trump is requiring the United Kingdom to get rid of laws protecting LGBTQ people before he will agree to a trade deal with them.
Starmer told to accept Trump ‘free speech’ agenda to win trade deal
‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’
www.independent.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump is requiring the United Kingdom to get rid of laws protecting LGBTQ people before he will agree to a trade deal with them.
Gov. Mills gets it. This isn't about protecting women and girls, as has been claimed. Firstly, even the Trump admin seems to only be able to find TWO transgender athletes competing in Maine... Second, they're retaliating by taking away food from kids!? Make that make sense to me.
Gov. Mills says federal lawsuit over Title IX is about states' rights
"This matter has never been about school sports or the protection of women and girls, as has been claimed," Maine's governor said.
www.wmtw.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Gov. Mills gets it. This isn't about protecting women and girls, as has been claimed. Firstly, even the Trump admin seems to only be able to find TWO transgender athletes competing in Maine... Second, they're retaliating by taking away food from kids!? Make that make sense to me.
First, the Trump Admin admits that Kilmar was deported in "error." Then they spend weeks calling him a terrorist without evidence. And now, after being told to 'facilitate' his return, they are releasing evidence with more holes than swiss cheese...
New documents detail government's case that mistakenly deported man was a gang member
The documents were released after weeks of pressure on the Trump administration to prove its contention that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.
www.nbcnews.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
First, the Trump Admin admits that Kilmar was deported in "error." Then they spend weeks calling him a terrorist without evidence. And now, after being told to 'facilitate' his return, they are releasing evidence with more holes than swiss cheese...
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In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
April 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
Investigate her, remove her from Congress. She’s a stain on Georgia and needs to go elsewhere.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard by Trump tariffs during the market meltdown
Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as other investors were bailing out of the market.
apnews.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Investigate her, remove her from Congress. She’s a stain on Georgia and needs to go elsewhere.
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Mike Johnson just voted to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
April 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Mike Johnson just voted to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
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Two American Airlines jets, including one carrying at least six members of Congress from New York and New Jersey, clipped wings on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington on Thursday, officials said.
Plane Carrying 6 Members of Congress Is Clipped at Reagan Airport
Two American Airlines jets clipped wings on a taxiway, officials said. Representative Grace Meng said that, in 10 years of flying to and from Washington, “This has never happened to me.”
www.nytimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Two American Airlines jets, including one carrying at least six members of Congress from New York and New Jersey, clipped wings on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington on Thursday, officials said.
She’s right— it’s suspicious as hell. If no one did anything wrong they should welcome an investigation.
AOC Calls Out Suspicious Stock Trades in Congress Amid Tariff Fiasco
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is using Trump’s tariffs whiplash to call for an end to insider trading in Congress.
newrepublic.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
She’s right— it’s suspicious as hell. If no one did anything wrong they should welcome an investigation.