Catherine Schmidt
@lillyfinch.bsky.social
Crone raised in Alaska proud liberal because I care about something other than money and myself. Lover of nature and with respect for all life. Married 41 years. Love books, archaeology, history, gardening and walking, liberty for all, resistance.
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British members of parliament (MPs) urged King Charles III to cancel his reported state visit to the United States, scheduled for April, if President Donald Trump does not back off his threats to impose tariffs on nations that oppose his push to acquire Greenland.
Calls for King Charles to cancel US trip follow Greenland tariffs threat
King Charles III is expected to visit the U.S. in April, while his son, Prince William, is expected to visit during the summer.
www.newsweek.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
British members of parliament (MPs) urged King Charles III to cancel his reported state visit to the United States, scheduled for April, if President Donald Trump does not back off his threats to impose tariffs on nations that oppose his push to acquire Greenland.
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FBI asks agents across US to travel to Minneapolis for temporary duty
FBI asks agents across US to travel to Minneapolis for temporary duty
FBI asks agents across US to travel to Minneapolis for temporary duty
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:51 AM
FBI asks agents across US to travel to Minneapolis for temporary duty
January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#ICE #Protests #Minnesota #JakeLang
“Hey, Minnesota what do we say?” an anti-ICE protester shouted through a megaphone. “F--- Nazis every day.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“Hey, Minnesota what do we say?” an anti-ICE protester shouted through a megaphone. “F--- Nazis every day.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Jan. 6 provocateur says he was stabbed at pro-ICE Minneapolis rally
The event was held amid heightened tensions in the city following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
www.nbcnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:27 PM
#ICE #Protests #Minnesota #JakeLang
“Hey, Minnesota what do we say?” an anti-ICE protester shouted through a megaphone. “F--- Nazis every day.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“Hey, Minnesota what do we say?” an anti-ICE protester shouted through a megaphone. “F--- Nazis every day.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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The FAA has warned U.S. airlines to exercise caution when flying over parts of Mexico, Central America and South America due to a “potentially hazardous situation.”
FAA Warns Airlines Of Potential ‘Military Activities’ In Latin America
The FAA has warned U.S. airlines to exercise caution when flying over parts of Mexico, Central America and South America due to a “potentially hazardous situation.”
www.forbes.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The FAA has warned U.S. airlines to exercise caution when flying over parts of Mexico, Central America and South America due to a “potentially hazardous situation.”
Reposted by Catherine Schmidt
Reposted by Catherine Schmidt
I’m just glad the US military is finally focused on the real threats - Minnesota and Denmark.
January 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I’m just glad the US military is finally focused on the real threats - Minnesota and Denmark.
#Trump #Ego #humor
BOROWITZ REPORT 1/18/25
NOT SATIRE! REAL
In 1988 Trump agreed to pay half a million dollars for a colt named Alibi, whose royal lineage marked him as a potential Triple Crown winner.
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
BOROWITZ REPORT 1/18/25
NOT SATIRE! REAL
In 1988 Trump agreed to pay half a million dollars for a colt named Alibi, whose royal lineage marked him as a potential Triple Crown winner.
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
When Trump Named a Horse After Himself
TBR Sunday Read
open.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
#Trump #Ego #humor
BOROWITZ REPORT 1/18/25
NOT SATIRE! REAL
In 1988 Trump agreed to pay half a million dollars for a colt named Alibi, whose royal lineage marked him as a potential Triple Crown winner.
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
BOROWITZ REPORT 1/18/25
NOT SATIRE! REAL
In 1988 Trump agreed to pay half a million dollars for a colt named Alibi, whose royal lineage marked him as a potential Triple Crown winner.
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
#Unity #resistance #peace #nonviolence #video #selfcare
Joined with millions. Something extraordinary is going to happen
The liars will not win,cruelty will not win,dystopia will not win, democracy will ,humanitarian values will if we are clear about that and we say so.”
youtu.be/Aak53BsDAd8?...
Joined with millions. Something extraordinary is going to happen
The liars will not win,cruelty will not win,dystopia will not win, democracy will ,humanitarian values will if we are clear about that and we say so.”
youtu.be/Aak53BsDAd8?...
How to psychologically endure this moment… | Marianne Williamson
YouTube video by Marianne Williamson
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#Unity #resistance #peace #nonviolence #video #selfcare
Joined with millions. Something extraordinary is going to happen
The liars will not win,cruelty will not win,dystopia will not win, democracy will ,humanitarian values will if we are clear about that and we say so.”
youtu.be/Aak53BsDAd8?...
Joined with millions. Something extraordinary is going to happen
The liars will not win,cruelty will not win,dystopia will not win, democracy will ,humanitarian values will if we are clear about that and we say so.”
youtu.be/Aak53BsDAd8?...
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
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Is this a fuckin Bari Weiss thing again?
What on Earth.
What on Earth.
January 18, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Is this a fuckin Bari Weiss thing again?
What on Earth.
What on Earth.
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Reposted by Catherine Schmidt
Cruz: "When it comes to Greenland, I want to commend President Trump for being single-mindedly focused on America first... I believe it is overwhelmingly in America's national interest to acquire Greenland... the whole history of America has been a history of acquiring new lands and new territories"
January 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Cruz: "When it comes to Greenland, I want to commend President Trump for being single-mindedly focused on America first... I believe it is overwhelmingly in America's national interest to acquire Greenland... the whole history of America has been a history of acquiring new lands and new territories"
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Pregnant woman attacked with a baseball bat while leaving work #usnews
Pregnant woman attacked with a baseball bat while leaving work
A pregnant woman in Wisconsin is recovering in the hospital after she was attacked with a baseball bat Thursday.
www.live5news.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Pregnant woman attacked with a baseball bat while leaving work #usnews
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Thousands of people rallied on Saturday in Serbia as university students announced a new stage in their struggle against President Aleksandar Vucic's tenure after leading more than a year of mass demonstrations that shook his autocratic government in the Balkan country.
https://to.pbs.org/4b4pxDx
https://to.pbs.org/4b4pxDx
Thousands rally in Serbia as university students protest corruption
Protesters in Novi Sad, chanting "thieves," accused the government of rampant corruption that they believe also led to a November 2024 train station disaster in the city.
www.pbs.org
January 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Thousands of people rallied on Saturday in Serbia as university students announced a new stage in their struggle against President Aleksandar Vucic's tenure after leading more than a year of mass demonstrations that shook his autocratic government in the Balkan country.
https://to.pbs.org/4b4pxDx
https://to.pbs.org/4b4pxDx
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European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty. #EuropeNews
EU vows coordinated response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threat
European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty.
l.euronews.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM
European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty. #EuropeNews
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Snow that fell over parts of the Northeast U.S. on Saturday offered a preview of another storm that could bring even more snow on Sunday, extending as far south as Georgia.
Snow Is Forecast to Reach the Southeast on Sunday
Snow that fell over parts of the Northeast on Saturday offered a preview of another storm that could bring even more snow on Sunday, extending as far south as Georgia.
nyti.ms
January 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Snow that fell over parts of the Northeast U.S. on Saturday offered a preview of another storm that could bring even more snow on Sunday, extending as far south as Georgia.
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"This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland," Donald Trump said in his threat against Denmark and its allies
Trump threatens UK over Greenland plan opposition as Starmer hits back
www.mirror.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
"This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland," Donald Trump said in his threat against Denmark and its allies
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According to DHS, about 3,000 ICE and federal agents are operating in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. THREE THOUSAND! The entire Minneapolis Police Department only has about 580 officers. This is outrageous and unnecessary.
Our tax dollars are funding this abuse, so it’s happening in our name.
Our tax dollars are funding this abuse, so it’s happening in our name.
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
According to DHS, about 3,000 ICE and federal agents are operating in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. THREE THOUSAND! The entire Minneapolis Police Department only has about 580 officers. This is outrageous and unnecessary.
Our tax dollars are funding this abuse, so it’s happening in our name.
Our tax dollars are funding this abuse, so it’s happening in our name.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Reposted by Catherine Schmidt
Reposted by Catherine Schmidt
#Cat #Cats #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfPixelfed #catstodon #CatsOMastodon #catsoffediverse #alt #Humor #Caturday
YES IT IS CATURDAY. LEAVE ME ALONE
YES IT IS CATURDAY. LEAVE ME ALONE
January 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
#Cat #Cats #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfPixelfed #catstodon #CatsOMastodon #catsoffediverse #alt #Humor #Caturday
YES IT IS CATURDAY. LEAVE ME ALONE
YES IT IS CATURDAY. LEAVE ME ALONE
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🚨BREAKING: The Justice Department sued Virginia for refusing to hand over unredacted voter registration data Friday, making it the 24th state targeted in a sweeping federal campaign that courts have already begun to shut down. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ sues Virginia for access to voter rolls, as courts reject effort in other states
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:21 AM
🚨BREAKING: The Justice Department sued Virginia for refusing to hand over unredacted voter registration data Friday, making it the 24th state targeted in a sweeping federal campaign that courts have already begun to shut down. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...