@lisaarbogrant.bsky.social
Lifelong Dem. Political junkie. Hate Trump with every fiber of my being. NO DM's please, or you'll get blocked.
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No need to debunk this.
The word ‘bunk’ is a shortened form of ‘bunkum,’ which came from Buncombe County, North Carolina (where Asheville is located).
In 1820, the congressman from Buncombe County gave an intentionally boring and long-winded speech to Congress...
The word ‘bunk’ is a shortened form of ‘bunkum,’ which came from Buncombe County, North Carolina (where Asheville is located).
In 1820, the congressman from Buncombe County gave an intentionally boring and long-winded speech to Congress...
January 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
No need to debunk this.
The word ‘bunk’ is a shortened form of ‘bunkum,’ which came from Buncombe County, North Carolina (where Asheville is located).
In 1820, the congressman from Buncombe County gave an intentionally boring and long-winded speech to Congress...
The word ‘bunk’ is a shortened form of ‘bunkum,’ which came from Buncombe County, North Carolina (where Asheville is located).
In 1820, the congressman from Buncombe County gave an intentionally boring and long-winded speech to Congress...
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More than 2 million oil and gas wells sit unplugged in the U.S., many leaking contaminants into waterways, farmland and neighborhoods.
Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how.
Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how.
The American Oil Industry’s Playbook, Illustrated: How Drillers Offload Costly Cleanup Onto the Public
Oil executive Tom Ragsdale walked away from his old wells, making the pollution left behind the state of New Mexico’s problem. His tactics, however, are ubiquitous in the industry.
propub.li
January 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
More than 2 million oil and gas wells sit unplugged in the U.S., many leaking contaminants into waterways, farmland and neighborhoods.
Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how.
Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how.
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Jimmy's here in Heaven, and let me tell you, it's rare to meet someone who got the 'love thy neighbor' part so right.
December 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Jimmy's here in Heaven, and let me tell you, it's rare to meet someone who got the 'love thy neighbor' part so right.
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Still guilty.
December 27, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Still guilty.
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Thou shalt not support a guy who tells people to ‘go to hell’ on Christmas and still maintain that same guy is a ‘strong Christian.’
December 27, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Thou shalt not support a guy who tells people to ‘go to hell’ on Christmas and still maintain that same guy is a ‘strong Christian.’
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Retain faith in our democracy
December 19, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Retain faith in our democracy
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Here it is: my viral Bluesky thread significantly expanded into a full essay. Hope you will share it with anyone you think might be interested.
The Truth About Musk, From His Biographer
A viral Bluesky thread introduced tens of thousands around the world to a first glimpse of a forthcoming biography of Elon Musk. Here—in a single essay—is some of what the world just learned.
sethabramson.substack.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Here it is: my viral Bluesky thread significantly expanded into a full essay. Hope you will share it with anyone you think might be interested.
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We’re about to see how much loss, pain and suffering people are willing to take in exchange for not wanting to vote for a woman.
December 14, 2024 at 5:51 PM
We’re about to see how much loss, pain and suffering people are willing to take in exchange for not wanting to vote for a woman.
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My friend Joe’s beautiful story is the story of America.
As the daughter of an immigrant who worked for our Dept. of Defense for 50 years, this is my story too.
Our country is a tapestry.
That’s our strength.
Trump wants to tear us apart.
We can’t & we won’t let him.
We can’t ever forget who we are.
As the daughter of an immigrant who worked for our Dept. of Defense for 50 years, this is my story too.
Our country is a tapestry.
That’s our strength.
Trump wants to tear us apart.
We can’t & we won’t let him.
We can’t ever forget who we are.
My friend @jojofromjerz.bsky.social suggested I share this video and story from one of the times I got to speak with President Biden (she took the video).
In one of my most happy moments, I got to tell President Biden something my Grandfather Sal told me before he died. 🧵
In one of my most happy moments, I got to tell President Biden something my Grandfather Sal told me before he died. 🧵
December 6, 2024 at 1:23 AM
My friend Joe’s beautiful story is the story of America.
As the daughter of an immigrant who worked for our Dept. of Defense for 50 years, this is my story too.
Our country is a tapestry.
That’s our strength.
Trump wants to tear us apart.
We can’t & we won’t let him.
We can’t ever forget who we are.
As the daughter of an immigrant who worked for our Dept. of Defense for 50 years, this is my story too.
Our country is a tapestry.
That’s our strength.
Trump wants to tear us apart.
We can’t & we won’t let him.
We can’t ever forget who we are.
I got my Christmas card from President Biden today. I also got one from VP Harris.
December 5, 2024 at 9:01 PM
I got my Christmas card from President Biden today. I also got one from VP Harris.
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Anthem REVERSED a decision to cap anesthesia. Was this a test? Why would they do such a disgusting horrendous thing? Did they want to see if anybody was noticing to keep them in check? What else are they and other insurance companies going to do? OVERSIGHT!👏👏👏👏 www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...
Anthem Insurance will no longer cap anesthesia coverage at certain time limits for CT patients: official
Update: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will no longer implement a policy to limit coverage of anesthesia, according to the state comptroller. See the original story below. Anyone with an Anthem Blue Cr...
www.nbcconnecticut.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Anthem REVERSED a decision to cap anesthesia. Was this a test? Why would they do such a disgusting horrendous thing? Did they want to see if anybody was noticing to keep them in check? What else are they and other insurance companies going to do? OVERSIGHT!👏👏👏👏 www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...
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Elon Musk and Pete Hesgeth are the kind of tough alpha males that America needs, according to their mommies
December 4, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Elon Musk and Pete Hesgeth are the kind of tough alpha males that America needs, according to their mommies
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This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Sound of Fear on Air
It is an ominous sign that Morning Joe felt it had to apologize for something I said.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....
December 5, 2024 at 1:23 AM
pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....
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Pete Buttigieg just released this video about America's supply chains
December 3, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Pete Buttigieg just released this video about America's supply chains
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NEW: Bluesky has seen massive growth in the weeks following the US election. There are 24 million users on the social media platform.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification
At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.
www.wired.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:26 AM
NEW: Bluesky has seen massive growth in the weeks following the US election. There are 24 million users on the social media platform.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
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My piece on Patel is up. (Gifted here. Thanks, Bluesky folks.)
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Kash Patel Principle
Trump’s choice for FBI director speaks volumes about his real second-term agenda
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2024 at 3:07 AM
My piece on Patel is up. (Gifted here. Thanks, Bluesky folks.)
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
November 28, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
This is why Black folks are fresh out of fu@ks! We managed to vote for Harris, and we would have voted for Biden. We understood what was at stake. We knew we had to vote for our survival, not the perfect. As always, we took it seriously and spread the word within our families and communities.
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"Kamala didn't get to do Hot Ones. She should've done Rogan" is what we're talking about in 2024 when a plurality of American voters decided to elect a criminal sexual assaulter to the White House.
This country is terminally self-destructive and ignorant.
This country is terminally self-destructive and ignorant.
November 28, 2024 at 2:43 AM
"Kamala didn't get to do Hot Ones. She should've done Rogan" is what we're talking about in 2024 when a plurality of American voters decided to elect a criminal sexual assaulter to the White House.
This country is terminally self-destructive and ignorant.
This country is terminally self-destructive and ignorant.
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Almost half the country is now being held hostage by a rapist felon because we were out-voted by the slimmest majority, by lazy, stupid, sexist, bigots.
November 28, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Almost half the country is now being held hostage by a rapist felon because we were out-voted by the slimmest majority, by lazy, stupid, sexist, bigots.
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The police report on the Pete Hegseth allegations has been obtained by Mediaite and it is absolutely horrific.
Link here: www.mediaite.com/politics/new...
Link here: www.mediaite.com/politics/new...
November 21, 2024 at 5:13 AM
The police report on the Pete Hegseth allegations has been obtained by Mediaite and it is absolutely horrific.
Link here: www.mediaite.com/politics/new...
Link here: www.mediaite.com/politics/new...