Lesley Lake
@lesleylake.bsky.social
Buddhist: artist, dancer, ukulele player, scriptwriting and theatre, animal lover, environmentalist, horror/weird movies … oh, and FUCK TRUMP!!!
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The problem with this is that they're both elected officials with real power that they refuse to use on behalf of workers, so they engage in performative solidarity instead of living up to their half of the inside-outside strategy.
Bernie Sanders and Mamdani joined the Starbucks picket line in Brooklyn — see the photos
Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined striking Starbucks baristas in Brooklyn on Monday.
www.businessinsider.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The problem with this is that they're both elected officials with real power that they refuse to use on behalf of workers, so they engage in performative solidarity instead of living up to their half of the inside-outside strategy.
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"After long periods of war or political strain, the greatest danger is not the enemy. It is the erosion of the values that distinguish the U.S. military from armed groups it confronts." lnk.thebulwark.com/4rFblGX
Pete Hegseth, Moral Failure, and the Erosion of Military Legitimacy
Congress needs to find out if any laws were broken and who is responsible.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
"After long periods of war or political strain, the greatest danger is not the enemy. It is the erosion of the values that distinguish the U.S. military from armed groups it confronts." lnk.thebulwark.com/4rFblGX
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
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You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
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Priorities from the dude pretending to be president. 🙄
November 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Priorities from the dude pretending to be president. 🙄
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Van Hollen: "It's either murder from the first strike if their whole theory is wrong, and I think the weight of the legal opinion is they've concocted this ridiculous legal theory. But even if you accept it, then it is a war crime. I do believe the secretary of defense should be held accountable"
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Van Hollen: "It's either murder from the first strike if their whole theory is wrong, and I think the weight of the legal opinion is they've concocted this ridiculous legal theory. But even if you accept it, then it is a war crime. I do believe the secretary of defense should be held accountable"
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Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
Global Black Friday Strikes Against Amazon Target 'Techno-Authoritarian' Assault on Workers | Common Dreams
"We are joining Make Amazon Pay to demand the most basic rights: safety, dignity, and the chance to go home alive," said one Amazon worker from India.
www.commondreams.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
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Mike Johnson is big mad that we forced through a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Mike Johnson is big mad that we forced through a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
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Massive White House Protest Planned While Corporate Media Finally Defends A Journalist, and Swiss Lawmakers Push For A Serious Bribery Investigation Into Trump “Gifts”
This Great News For Us That’s Terrible For Trump Surely Ruined His Thanksgiving
Massive White House protest planned while corporate media finally defends a journalist, and Swiss lawmakers push for a serious bribery investigation into Trump “gift”
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Massive White House Protest Planned While Corporate Media Finally Defends A Journalist, and Swiss Lawmakers Push For A Serious Bribery Investigation Into Trump “Gifts”
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Trump’s stated justification for every single one of his despicable pardons of multiple drug traffickers, wealthy fraudsters, people who beat up cops, cronies, violent criminals, and politically connected Republicans is always the same: “I heard they were treated very unfairly.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Trump’s stated justification for every single one of his despicable pardons of multiple drug traffickers, wealthy fraudsters, people who beat up cops, cronies, violent criminals, and politically connected Republicans is always the same: “I heard they were treated very unfairly.”
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It shouldn’t take a slur that impacts you personally, or losing your healthcare or SNAP, or being forced to sell your farm, or having to watch a loved one get unjustly detained and deported...to walk away from a madman.
Cruelty isn’t strength.
Reject it.
Always.
Cruelty isn’t strength.
Reject it.
Always.
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
It shouldn’t take a slur that impacts you personally, or losing your healthcare or SNAP, or being forced to sell your farm, or having to watch a loved one get unjustly detained and deported...to walk away from a madman.
Cruelty isn’t strength.
Reject it.
Always.
Cruelty isn’t strength.
Reject it.
Always.
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🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
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November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
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Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
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🚨Chicago Judge Sarah Ellis releases a 233 page opinion in response to a review of Use of Force cams worn by agents. She concludes ICE lies to justify UOF.
🔥Truth we all know outed on ABC🔥 ~ TY Judge Ellis
🔥Truth we all know outed on ABC🔥 ~ TY Judge Ellis
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🚨Chicago Judge Sarah Ellis releases a 233 page opinion in response to a review of Use of Force cams worn by agents. She concludes ICE lies to justify UOF.
🔥Truth we all know outed on ABC🔥 ~ TY Judge Ellis
🔥Truth we all know outed on ABC🔥 ~ TY Judge Ellis
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What Is A “Professional Degree” And Why Does It Matter? www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
What Is A “Professional Degree” And Why Does It Matter?
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Dept of Education proposes redefining "professional degrees" to exclude degrees in nursing, NP/PA, Public Health, PT/OT and more
www.forbes.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
What Is A “Professional Degree” And Why Does It Matter? www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
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Mike Johnson, whose claim to fame is a ridiculous selfie with Kid Rock, is furious that we’re pushing to force a vote on extending tax credits. You know what to do:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mike Johnson, whose claim to fame is a ridiculous selfie with Kid Rock, is furious that we’re pushing to force a vote on extending tax credits. You know what to do:
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Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. He has brought the office down so low in such a short time. Other presidents have tried but none have come close to this.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. He has brought the office down so low in such a short time. Other presidents have tried but none have come close to this.
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I can't wait until this chest-beating imbecile is brought up on murder charges.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I can't wait until this chest-beating imbecile is brought up on murder charges.
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Those Epstein Files must absolutely terrible for Trumplethinskin.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Those Epstein Files must absolutely terrible for Trumplethinskin.
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America Abroad: Just as lawless.
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
America Abroad: Just as lawless.
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Dictators need war to stay in power.
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Dictators need war to stay in power.
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A Backlash Is Brewing Against Companies Helping ICE
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A Backlash Is Brewing Against Companies Helping ICE
Activists are targeting the reputations of Home Depot, AT&T, and other businesses.
www.thebulwark.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A Backlash Is Brewing Against Companies Helping ICE
www.thebulwark.com/p/backlash-b...
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