Leslie Reesing
@lesliereesing.bsky.social
Life long Dem trying to learn to cook! Retired school counselor and part time Academic Coach. Ready to fight the good fight. Blue through and through. Somewhat sassy and sarcastic.
Happy Mother’s Day! I miss this woman everyday… rest well, Jayne.
May 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy Mother’s Day! I miss this woman everyday… rest well, Jayne.
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
open.substack.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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Please do me a favor and repost or quote post the below (especially if you’re in the LA area)
@filmmakerjulie.bsky.social and I are screening our doc at IKAR next week and having a discussion with the amazing Rabbi @sharonbrous.bsky.social
You can get details and RSVP at the link in the reply below.
An amazing honor!
(you can also watch the event (and film) virtually)
You can get details and RSVP at the link in the reply below.
An amazing honor!
(you can also watch the event (and film) virtually)
February 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Please do me a favor and repost or quote post the below (especially if you’re in the LA area)
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NEW: Treasury Dept agrees not to let anyone who isn't a current, regular (non-SGE) employee access its payment system/records, with the exception of Tom Krause and Marko Elez, who will have read-only access.
The agreement will last until the judge decides whether to grant a preliminary injunction.
The agreement will last until the judge decides whether to grant a preliminary injunction.
![[PROPOSED] ORDER
With the consent of the parties, the Court DEFERS RULING on the Plaintiffs' [8] Motion
for a Temporary Restraining Order and ORDERS as follows:
• The Defendants will not provide access to any payment record or payment system of
records maintained by or within the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, except that the Defendants may provide access to any of the following people:
• Mr. Tom Krause, a Special Government Employee in the Department of the Treasury, as needed for the performance of his duties, provided that such access to payment records will be "read only";
Mr. Marko Elez, a Special Government Employee in the Department of the Treasury, as needed for the performance of his duties, provided that such access to
payment records will be "read only";
Any person who is an employee (but not a Special Government Employee) of the Department of the Treasury and who has a need for the record or system of records in the performance of their duties;](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qrllvid7s54k4hnwtqxwetrf/bafkreibf5yradep2ozcaslmintzfvqoheoboeepmadpehsbhx4afjavc3q@jpeg)
February 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
NEW: Treasury Dept agrees not to let anyone who isn't a current, regular (non-SGE) employee access its payment system/records, with the exception of Tom Krause and Marko Elez, who will have read-only access.
The agreement will last until the judge decides whether to grant a preliminary injunction.
The agreement will last until the judge decides whether to grant a preliminary injunction.
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Emil Bove *tries* to back off his illegal and improvident direction to the FBI but even if it is to be believed (that may be a big “if”) he still is saying he wd take action in violation of civil service rules (and the firings that have already occurred violate those rules).
February 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Emil Bove *tries* to back off his illegal and improvident direction to the FBI but even if it is to be believed (that may be a big “if”) he still is saying he wd take action in violation of civil service rules (and the firings that have already occurred violate those rules).
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Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government
Imagining how we'd cover overseas what's happening to the U.S. right now
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
It feels like the coup has begun.
February 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It feels like the coup has begun.
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No American should be surprised by this.
Middle East crisis live: displaced Palestinians blocked from returning home as Trump suggests ‘we just clean out’ Gaza
Middle East crisis live: displaced Palestinians blocked from returning home as Trump suggests ‘we just clean out’ Gaza
Return to northern Gaza blocked as Israel delays removal of troops; US president says Middle East neighbours should house more refugees
Israeli forces killed three people and injured at least 31 others trying to return to homes in south Lebanon where…
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
No American should be surprised by this.
This!
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you.
Here are ten things all of us can do.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Here are ten things all of us can do.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This!
Another school shooting in Tennessee. Another sad day in America.
January 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Another school shooting in Tennessee. Another sad day in America.
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Linking to my latest article on Medium:
mo-husseini.medium.com/i-wish-more-...
Please read and share and repost (thank you) and let me know what you think!
mo-husseini.medium.com/i-wish-more-...
Please read and share and repost (thank you) and let me know what you think!
“I wish more Palestinians thought like you”
Reflections on private struggles, public silences, and the complexity of Palestinian discourse.
mo-husseini.medium.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Linking to my latest article on Medium:
mo-husseini.medium.com/i-wish-more-...
Please read and share and repost (thank you) and let me know what you think!
mo-husseini.medium.com/i-wish-more-...
Please read and share and repost (thank you) and let me know what you think!
In place of watching the inauguration, I’m heading to Sprouts at 12:01 pm to load up on free eggs.
January 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In place of watching the inauguration, I’m heading to Sprouts at 12:01 pm to load up on free eggs.
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
December 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
This!!!!!
Class warfare against working people is when billion dollar insurance corps can live by “Delay, Deny, Depose” for decades—even as their policies actually & knowingly enable tens of thousands of annual deaths—but when a working person denied healthcare merely says that exact phrase—it’s terrorism.
December 14, 2024 at 4:24 AM
This!!!!!
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5/x
So that’s it… just try, instead of JUST “liking” something… to add a comment, quote, or repost, and help build a thriving social place for everyone.
Much love to all. :)
So that’s it… just try, instead of JUST “liking” something… to add a comment, quote, or repost, and help build a thriving social place for everyone.
Much love to all. :)
December 13, 2024 at 4:02 PM
5/x
So that’s it… just try, instead of JUST “liking” something… to add a comment, quote, or repost, and help build a thriving social place for everyone.
Much love to all. :)
So that’s it… just try, instead of JUST “liking” something… to add a comment, quote, or repost, and help build a thriving social place for everyone.
Much love to all. :)
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Stay sane, safe and sassy. 🔅
November 26, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Stay sane, safe and sassy. 🔅
My sister-in-law and I went to an antique mall today and found a first edition of To Kill A Mockingbird!!!!! $60 well spent!
December 3, 2024 at 4:19 AM
My sister-in-law and I went to an antique mall today and found a first edition of To Kill A Mockingbird!!!!! $60 well spent!
I just found my dog trying to bury a turkey neck in the back yard. Let the Thanksgiving festivities begin!
November 26, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I just found my dog trying to bury a turkey neck in the back yard. Let the Thanksgiving festivities begin!
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Going to make another starter pack with everyone who reposts this.
#Resist #VoteBlue #Democracy #NAFO #Democrats
#Resist #VoteBlue #Democracy #NAFO #Democrats
November 25, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Going to make another starter pack with everyone who reposts this.
#Resist #VoteBlue #Democracy #NAFO #Democrats
#Resist #VoteBlue #Democracy #NAFO #Democrats
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It's FOLLOW FRIDAY! Let's build the Resistance together, right now
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November 22, 2024 at 12:46 PM
It's FOLLOW FRIDAY! Let's build the Resistance together, right now
Until midnight
- Follow me, I'll follow you
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- Comment, I'll follow you back faster
And follow these other amazing accounts too - plus I'll be adding more recommendations soon!
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Until midnight
- Follow me, I'll follow you
- Repost me, I'll follow you
- Comment, I'll follow you back faster
And follow these other amazing accounts too - plus I'll be adding more recommendations soon!
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We're going to take over this place the same way we took over threads: by building up all of you
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
November 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM