Melanie 💚🌎🇺🇸❤️💙💛🇺🇦🫘
@melanierestall1.bsky.social
Passions: organic permaculture farming, pro-democracy anti fascist activism, feminism, civil rights, separation of church and state. My Bible: #BraidingSweetgrass
Pinned
Amidst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, home of Mt Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi is Burnsville, NC. We’re a small rural town and county(Yancey). Hundreds showed up today for the No Kings protest! Check out Batman’s 🌈 Bat signal at the NuWray Hotel!
710 of us showed up! 🫶🏼 🇺🇸
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The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
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It’s not unimaginable. This is the same peace deal the kremlin peddled to Trump in 2016 via Kilimnik. And don’t forget Jared’s multiple Middle East “peace deals” that never included Palestine. There’s been like three of those.
Himes: "This shows Steve Witkoff almost literally sitting side with the Russians on this ... it's unimaginable to consider the fact that you would propose a peace deal that the Ukrainians didn't even know about."
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
It’s not unimaginable. This is the same peace deal the kremlin peddled to Trump in 2016 via Kilimnik. And don’t forget Jared’s multiple Middle East “peace deals” that never included Palestine. There’s been like three of those.
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You cannot have a functioning economy when so few people at the top hold so much of the nation’s wealth. It’s not sustainable.
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
You cannot have a functioning economy when so few people at the top hold so much of the nation’s wealth. It’s not sustainable.
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🎥 Law students — I’m judging the Rights in Reel Time Challenge and I want to see YOUR video!
Break down a constitutional right in 60–90 seconds. Be creative. Be bold. Be accurate.
Win up to $3K.💰
All info → l4gg.org/ReelTime
#RightsinReelTime
Break down a constitutional right in 60–90 seconds. Be creative. Be bold. Be accurate.
Win up to $3K.💰
All info → l4gg.org/ReelTime
#RightsinReelTime
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🎥 Law students — I’m judging the Rights in Reel Time Challenge and I want to see YOUR video!
Break down a constitutional right in 60–90 seconds. Be creative. Be bold. Be accurate.
Win up to $3K.💰
All info → l4gg.org/ReelTime
#RightsinReelTime
Break down a constitutional right in 60–90 seconds. Be creative. Be bold. Be accurate.
Win up to $3K.💰
All info → l4gg.org/ReelTime
#RightsinReelTime
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I’m sure these two things have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with each other.
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I’m sure these two things have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with each other.
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Gallego to Hegseth: "You will never ever be half the man that Sen. Kelly is. You, sir, are a coward. And the fact that you are following this order from the president shows how big of a coward you are. I can't wait until you are no longer the secretary of defense."
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Gallego to Hegseth: "You will never ever be half the man that Sen. Kelly is. You, sir, are a coward. And the fact that you are following this order from the president shows how big of a coward you are. I can't wait until you are no longer the secretary of defense."
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Breaking: The six Democrats now confirmed they've been contacted by the FBI.
The lawmakers accuse Trump of using the FBI "as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress."
The lawmakers accuse Trump of using the FBI "as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress."
MS NOW confirms: The FBI is working with Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse to comply with illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Breaking: The six Democrats now confirmed they've been contacted by the FBI.
The lawmakers accuse Trump of using the FBI "as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress."
The lawmakers accuse Trump of using the FBI "as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress."
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This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting an attempted coup, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled. https://cnn.it/4p1dgDV
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
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Reporter: Trump initially said this project would not interfere with or touch the current structure
Leavitt: Look at the renderings, it’s very clear the East Wing was gonna be modernized
Reporter: Modernizing and tearing down are different things…
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Leavitt: Look at the renderings, it’s very clear the East Wing was gonna be modernized
Reporter: Modernizing and tearing down are different things…
bsky.app/profile/acyn...
bsky.app/profile/madd...
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Reporter: Trump initially said this project would not interfere with or touch the current structure
Leavitt: Look at the renderings, it’s very clear the East Wing was gonna be modernized
Reporter: Modernizing and tearing down are different things…
bsky.app/profile/acyn...
bsky.app/profile/madd...
Leavitt: Look at the renderings, it’s very clear the East Wing was gonna be modernized
Reporter: Modernizing and tearing down are different things…
bsky.app/profile/acyn...
bsky.app/profile/madd...
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A nursing-home exec who defrauded the government of $38M paid MAGA lobbyists $1M to seek a Trump pardon—and Trump granted it.
While Americans struggle to afford their bills, Trump is focused on protecting his rich allies that have profited off the backs of everyday people.
While Americans struggle to afford their bills, Trump is focused on protecting his rich allies that have profited off the backs of everyday people.
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A nursing-home exec who defrauded the government of $38M paid MAGA lobbyists $1M to seek a Trump pardon—and Trump granted it.
While Americans struggle to afford their bills, Trump is focused on protecting his rich allies that have profited off the backs of everyday people.
While Americans struggle to afford their bills, Trump is focused on protecting his rich allies that have profited off the backs of everyday people.
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Comey: "I'm grateful the court ended the case against me, which was a prosecution based on malevolence & incompetence... I was inspired by the career people who refused to be part of this travesty. It cost some of them their jobs, but it preserved their integrity, which is beyond price"
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Comey: "I'm grateful the court ended the case against me, which was a prosecution based on malevolence & incompetence... I was inspired by the career people who refused to be part of this travesty. It cost some of them their jobs, but it preserved their integrity, which is beyond price"
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
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Right on!
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Right on!
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
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So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
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Quiet part, meet out loud.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Quiet part, meet out loud.
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While everything is demanded of Ukraine, nothing is asked of Russia. This is a capitulation document written by the aggressor and served to the victim, at a time when the aggressor is not doing well on the battlefield. — @timothysnyder.bsky.social
Russian Unreality and American Weakness
Notes from a bizarre moment of diplomatic history
snyder.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
While everything is demanded of Ukraine, nothing is asked of Russia. This is a capitulation document written by the aggressor and served to the victim, at a time when the aggressor is not doing well on the battlefield. — @timothysnyder.bsky.social
Republicans will forever be stained with the blood of Project 2025, twisting our hard fought Rights into deadly pretzels. www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Republicans will forever be stained with the blood of Project 2025, twisting our hard fought Rights into deadly pretzels. www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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Imagine - after you have fought a brutal invader for almost 4 years who has killed tens of thousands of your people and ravished your country - that an orange man far away declares you have to surrender territory to the invader who will get immunity. apnews.com/article/ukra... 🤮
Ukraine peace plan darkens the mood across a war-torn nation
A proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocitie...
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Imagine - after you have fought a brutal invader for almost 4 years who has killed tens of thousands of your people and ravished your country - that an orange man far away declares you have to surrender territory to the invader who will get immunity. apnews.com/article/ukra... 🤮
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Sorry, MAGA doesn't even support democracy here anymore, I'm supposed to believe they support it in Venezuela? bsky.app/profile/katz...
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sorry, MAGA doesn't even support democracy here anymore, I'm supposed to believe they support it in Venezuela? bsky.app/profile/katz...
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I am grateful for @repshontelbrown.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I am grateful for @repshontelbrown.bsky.social
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Alex Padilla lays it plain.
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Alex Padilla lays it plain.