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@madoccassia.bsky.social
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Folks for whom it's difficult/impossible to attend a meeting or a march, how are you fighting for democracy?
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November 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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I really love sandhill cranes. I enjoyed watching these ones kind of, well, crane their necks and look around.
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I really love sandhill cranes. I enjoyed watching these ones kind of, well, crane their necks and look around.
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On his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo arrived Thursday in Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, aiming to unify a polarized church.
Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council
Part of Leo’s challenge is more firmly establishing who he will be as pope. He is positioning himself early as the pope of unity, the pope of peace.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
On his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo arrived Thursday in Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, aiming to unify a polarized church.
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And the martini appears
You know it's the holiday season in Portland when the nose is lit on the White Stag sign.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
And the martini appears
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My sister @briespangler.bsky.social has a new etsy shop! She's a professional illustrator and is doing pet designs
Also she's been staying with us and for unknown reasons she added two dog shirts to the store, no idea why, these dogs certainly don't look familiar to me
www.etsy.com/shop/yellows...
Also she's been staying with us and for unknown reasons she added two dog shirts to the store, no idea why, these dogs certainly don't look familiar to me
www.etsy.com/shop/yellows...
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My sister @briespangler.bsky.social has a new etsy shop! She's a professional illustrator and is doing pet designs
Also she's been staying with us and for unknown reasons she added two dog shirts to the store, no idea why, these dogs certainly don't look familiar to me
www.etsy.com/shop/yellows...
Also she's been staying with us and for unknown reasons she added two dog shirts to the store, no idea why, these dogs certainly don't look familiar to me
www.etsy.com/shop/yellows...
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Another inexplicably vague headline I now must fix.
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’ | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the United States is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela, telling service members during a Thanksgiving c...
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Another inexplicably vague headline I now must fix.
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
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It has come to my attention that some of you may know a few frustrated, overworked, stressed out creative sweeties who are too hard on themselves and who deserve a little treat this holiday season. SaraBenincasa.com/Books
November 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It has come to my attention that some of you may know a few frustrated, overworked, stressed out creative sweeties who are too hard on themselves and who deserve a little treat this holiday season. SaraBenincasa.com/Books
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If the President doesn’t want to be called a Russian asset, perhaps he should stop acting like a Russian asset.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If the President doesn’t want to be called a Russian asset, perhaps he should stop acting like a Russian asset.
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From Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge today, with @sarahlovesbirds.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
From Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge today, with @sarahlovesbirds.bsky.social
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“Was he granted asylum under your administration?”
(Answer: Yes)
(Answer: Yes)
November 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
“Was he granted asylum under your administration?”
(Answer: Yes)
(Answer: Yes)
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Anger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 years
Anger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 years
Some think leader John Lee’s focus on blaming bamboo scaffolding deflects from actual cause
The inferno that engulfed Wang Fuk Court residential compound in Hong Kong is still burning, but questions are already being asked about what the deadliest fire in more than 70 years means for Beijing’s grip on power in the city.
The death toll from the blaze, which tore apart seven of the eight high-rise apartment buildings in Wang Fuk Court, a residential compound home to 4,800 people, is still rising. Hundreds of people are still missing. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Anger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 years
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Your third moment of calm: Sandhill cranes walking along the edge of marsh...
November 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Your third moment of calm: Sandhill cranes walking along the edge of marsh...
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"Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write, and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so."
Will Teague
Will Teague
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write, and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so."
Will Teague
Will Teague
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France on Thursday announced the creation of a paid, voluntary military service for young adults, becoming the latest European country to beef up its armed forces in the face of perceived threats from Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat
The effort, aimed at young people, came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of “our children” in a future war.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
France on Thursday announced the creation of a paid, voluntary military service for young adults, becoming the latest European country to beef up its armed forces in the face of perceived threats from Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Elliott Erwitt, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. New York City, USA. 1988.
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Elliott Erwitt, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. New York City, USA. 1988.
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Virginia Giuffre’s book “Nobody’s Girl” is the hardest book I have ever read. Just think if EVERY survivor wrote a book-the first hand information we would have?
The FBI has all the evidence
Stop playing games & release ALL of the files
Americans are strong. We CAN handle the truth
Can trump?
The FBI has all the evidence
Stop playing games & release ALL of the files
Americans are strong. We CAN handle the truth
Can trump?
You know… there’s a sure-fire way to put Epstein conspiracy theories to rest…
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. James Comer doubts his Epstein probe will satisfy the public.
The House Oversight chair fears "so many conspiracy theories" will haunt any findings he ultimately releases.
The House Oversight chair fears "so many conspiracy theories" will haunt any findings he ultimately releases.
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Virginia Giuffre’s book “Nobody’s Girl” is the hardest book I have ever read. Just think if EVERY survivor wrote a book-the first hand information we would have?
The FBI has all the evidence
Stop playing games & release ALL of the files
Americans are strong. We CAN handle the truth
Can trump?
The FBI has all the evidence
Stop playing games & release ALL of the files
Americans are strong. We CAN handle the truth
Can trump?
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This Thanksgiving, there are a lot of broken things to heal. And a lot to be grateful for.
open.substack.com/pub/bradland...
open.substack.com/pub/bradland...
Gratitude
For those who help heal what's broken, especially.
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This Thanksgiving, there are a lot of broken things to heal. And a lot to be grateful for.
open.substack.com/pub/bradland...
open.substack.com/pub/bradland...
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Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
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The Trump administration’s war on the Inflation Reduction Act embodies the horrors of Republican rule: a paranoid, lawless crusade waged by online ideologues who use their control over every branch of government to stoke culture wars, settle scores, and please deep-pocketed donors. trib.al/S7iLPWC
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Trump administration’s war on the Inflation Reduction Act embodies the horrors of Republican rule: a paranoid, lawless crusade waged by online ideologues who use their control over every branch of government to stoke culture wars, settle scores, and please deep-pocketed donors. trib.al/S7iLPWC
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If the Supreme Court via Citizens United says that companies are people then FirstEnergy and all of its executives should be thrown in prison for many years.
Report shows scandal-plagued Ohio utility made $108 million in errors. It wants customers to pay • Ohio Capital Journal
Scandal-plagued FirstEnergy wants to make customers pay $108 million it used for things like lobbying but said was for construction.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If the Supreme Court via Citizens United says that companies are people then FirstEnergy and all of its executives should be thrown in prison for many years.
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it's several years old but the Adele SNL Thanksgiving sketch is still perfect
A Thanksgiving Miracle - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:57 AM
it's several years old but the Adele SNL Thanksgiving sketch is still perfect
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Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
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Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
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We're gonna need a truth and reconciliation commission and Nuremberg style trials to reckon with all of this evil, and any Dem candidate for office who shies away from a full reckoning in the name of "moving forward as a nation" can get well and truly fucked
I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We're gonna need a truth and reconciliation commission and Nuremberg style trials to reckon with all of this evil, and any Dem candidate for office who shies away from a full reckoning in the name of "moving forward as a nation" can get well and truly fucked