Melissa Monet
@melissamonet.bsky.social
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Melissa Monet
@melissamonet.bsky.social
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Happy New Year everyone!!!
January 1, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Happy New Year everyone!!!
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Please read to the end. This is what happened to Twitter, too the GOP. And can happen anywhere if you don't learn the "Lesson of the Bartender"
December 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Please read to the end. This is what happened to Twitter, too the GOP. And can happen anywhere if you don't learn the "Lesson of the Bartender"
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In Georgia, a mom facing eviction reached out to DFCS for help. They offered her nothing. Soon the agency took her kids away because of "inadequate housing."
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be chea...
www.propublica.org
December 30, 2024 at 8:02 PM
In Georgia, a mom facing eviction reached out to DFCS for help. They offered her nothing. Soon the agency took her kids away because of "inadequate housing."
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
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The most recent celebrity to speak up in defence of Blake Lively is Abigail Breslin, who has penned a powerful essay that ought to be essential reading.
‘Need more men to shut up and listen’: Abigail Breslin pens powerful essay in support of Blake Lively
In an essay penned on Tumblr, Abigail Breslin voices support for Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, talks of her own experiences.
buff.ly
January 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The most recent celebrity to speak up in defence of Blake Lively is Abigail Breslin, who has penned a powerful essay that ought to be essential reading.
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Food delivery. Travel websites. Concert tickets.
When companies charge hidden fees at checkout, it can cost families thousands of dollars a year.
Starting tomorrow, those mysterious fees are banned in Minnesota.
When companies charge hidden fees at checkout, it can cost families thousands of dollars a year.
Starting tomorrow, those mysterious fees are banned in Minnesota.
December 31, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Food delivery. Travel websites. Concert tickets.
When companies charge hidden fees at checkout, it can cost families thousands of dollars a year.
Starting tomorrow, those mysterious fees are banned in Minnesota.
When companies charge hidden fees at checkout, it can cost families thousands of dollars a year.
Starting tomorrow, those mysterious fees are banned in Minnesota.
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Birds found only in Hawaiʻi are threatened with extinction due to avian diseases carried by invasive mosquitos. This film sheds light on this critical problem and efforts to not only protect more native bird species from extinction but also to preserve Hawaiʻi's ecosystems. youtu.be/VyjpOFqd7DM?...
Vanishing Voices: Saving Our Hawaiian Forest Birds
YouTube video by PBS Hawaiʻi
youtu.be
January 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Birds found only in Hawaiʻi are threatened with extinction due to avian diseases carried by invasive mosquitos. This film sheds light on this critical problem and efforts to not only protect more native bird species from extinction but also to preserve Hawaiʻi's ecosystems. youtu.be/VyjpOFqd7DM?...
How does he know Johnson didn’t cheat? This sounds more like an attaboy for not getting caught cheating. Only his wife can define what that means to her. Does being turned into a human glory hole count? Duggarvision? Swinging like the Falwells? Where does she draw the line or turn a blind eye?
Rep. Tim Burchett makes the NY Post for praising Speaker Johnson for not cheating on his wife, which is apparently an impressive feat in Trump’s GOP. (the Post speculates it was a shot at McCarthy)
nypost.com/2024/12/31/u...
nypost.com/2024/12/31/u...
January 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
How does he know Johnson didn’t cheat? This sounds more like an attaboy for not getting caught cheating. Only his wife can define what that means to her. Does being turned into a human glory hole count? Duggarvision? Swinging like the Falwells? Where does she draw the line or turn a blind eye?
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The departments of treasury and state announced sanctions against Russia and Iran today for interfering in the 2024 election. There are already indictments. Will Trump reverse the sanctions and dismiss the indictments? I’m certain he will.
December 31, 2024 at 9:56 PM
The departments of treasury and state announced sanctions against Russia and Iran today for interfering in the 2024 election. There are already indictments. Will Trump reverse the sanctions and dismiss the indictments? I’m certain he will.
WTF! He was given bail?
Virginia man accused of amassing largest homemade explosives cache ever found by FBI www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Virginia man accused of amassing largest homemade explosives cache ever found by FBI
Agents discovered more than 150 pipe bombs and other devices in raid on home of Brad Spafford, 36, documents say
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
WTF! He was given bail?
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This is insane!!!
While we’ve been glued to our screens, watching top athletes battle it out, they’ve been getting robbed—and the hits might be connected.
While we’ve been glued to our screens, watching top athletes battle it out, they’ve been getting robbed—and the hits might be connected.
December 31, 2024 at 8:02 PM
This is insane!!!
While we’ve been glued to our screens, watching top athletes battle it out, they’ve been getting robbed—and the hits might be connected.
While we’ve been glued to our screens, watching top athletes battle it out, they’ve been getting robbed—and the hits might be connected.
Once upon a time, I’d be laughing at this.
In his annual report, Chief Justice Roberts decries the politicization of the court by others. Yet, his sole admonition to the judiciary itself comes in the second to last paragraph.
January 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Once upon a time, I’d be laughing at this.
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Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve
Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve
A blackout has hit nearly all of Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory prepares to celebrate New Year’s.
apnews.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve
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If you start watching NEW JACK CITY at exactly 11:25:55 pm today, your boy Flavor Flav will scream
“HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
right as the clock strikes midnight,,, and we can celebrates together,!!
“HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
right as the clock strikes midnight,,, and we can celebrates together,!!
December 31, 2024 at 11:24 PM
If you start watching NEW JACK CITY at exactly 11:25:55 pm today, your boy Flavor Flav will scream
“HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
right as the clock strikes midnight,,, and we can celebrates together,!!
“HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
right as the clock strikes midnight,,, and we can celebrates together,!!
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I love Silver City. I wish I could go down there more often. Covid wiped out all the work/partnerships I had going down south, with many of my contacts shifting jobs. Makes it hard to cover the expenses associated with spending time in those areas.
#NewMexico #offthebeatenpath #Gila #SilverCity
#NewMexico #offthebeatenpath #Gila #SilverCity
New Mexico Communities | Silver City
Silver City is a treasure of the American West, founded as a mining town in 1870. It became a vital hub for the mining camps in the Gila.
newmexiconomad.com
December 31, 2024 at 6:12 PM
I love Silver City. I wish I could go down there more often. Covid wiped out all the work/partnerships I had going down south, with many of my contacts shifting jobs. Makes it hard to cover the expenses associated with spending time in those areas.
#NewMexico #offthebeatenpath #Gila #SilverCity
#NewMexico #offthebeatenpath #Gila #SilverCity
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11 Things to See & Do Around Abiquiu
#travel #NewMexico#roadtrip #weekendgetaway #daytrip #geology #landscape #nature #history #art
#travel #NewMexico#roadtrip #weekendgetaway #daytrip #geology #landscape #nature #history #art
New Mexico Nomad | 11 Things to See & Do Around Abiquiu
Eleven things to see and do around Abiquiu for a weekend (or more) of art, culture, history, outdoor recreation, and adventure.
newmexiconomad.com
December 31, 2024 at 6:14 PM
11 Things to See & Do Around Abiquiu
#travel #NewMexico#roadtrip #weekendgetaway #daytrip #geology #landscape #nature #history #art
#travel #NewMexico#roadtrip #weekendgetaway #daytrip #geology #landscape #nature #history #art
My Rep and one of the rising stars of the Dem party. This chick has chutzpah 🔥
Check out @repstansbury.bsky.social as she torches the proposed trump appointments and lays out modern-day McCarthyism.
Great vid by @cliffschecter.bsky.social! Watch & follow! 👏
youtu.be/1yBc9GPy3P8?...
Great vid by @cliffschecter.bsky.social! Watch & follow! 👏
youtu.be/1yBc9GPy3P8?...
Furious Democratic Rep COMPLETELY NUKES Trump's "Modern McCarthyism"
YouTube video by CLIFF'S EDGE
youtu.be
December 31, 2024 at 3:53 PM
My Rep and one of the rising stars of the Dem party. This chick has chutzpah 🔥
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Weird way to announce you're illegally recording and transmitting customers' private video to police departments...
@scottwiener.bsky.social, you wanna look into this? Or hand it to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social ?
#Tesla 's #ElonMusk biting off a lot here...
@scottwiener.bsky.social, you wanna look into this? Or hand it to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social ?
#Tesla 's #ElonMusk biting off a lot here...
December 23, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Weird way to announce you're illegally recording and transmitting customers' private video to police departments...
@scottwiener.bsky.social, you wanna look into this? Or hand it to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social ?
#Tesla 's #ElonMusk biting off a lot here...
@scottwiener.bsky.social, you wanna look into this? Or hand it to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social ?
#Tesla 's #ElonMusk biting off a lot here...
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Great piece.
Learn history. Including ancient history.
Look for patterns & parallels that repeat.
There are so many fun ways to do it now!
Elon doesn’t think he needs to.
History is littered with the regrets of guys like him.
Learn history. Including ancient history.
Look for patterns & parallels that repeat.
There are so many fun ways to do it now!
Elon doesn’t think he needs to.
History is littered with the regrets of guys like him.
Elon Musk likes to say "“vox populi, vox dei" when he gets enough people on Twitter to yell for him. The phrase has a history that warns against the "tumult of the mob" and urges wise counsel and good stewardship. When people like Musk lead, destruction follows. /1
with @profgabriele.com
with @profgabriele.com
Elon Musk didn’t just misunderstand an iconic medieval quote. He’s missing a much bigger lesson from history
The voice of the people is important. But the iconic quote was part of a broader warning about the dangers of bad governance.
www.thestar.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Great piece.
Learn history. Including ancient history.
Look for patterns & parallels that repeat.
There are so many fun ways to do it now!
Elon doesn’t think he needs to.
History is littered with the regrets of guys like him.
Learn history. Including ancient history.
Look for patterns & parallels that repeat.
There are so many fun ways to do it now!
Elon doesn’t think he needs to.
History is littered with the regrets of guys like him.
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“Historic Landslide and Mandate”
December 31, 2024 at 3:32 PM
“Historic Landslide and Mandate”
Tennessee…this rescue needs help mikaelasmuttmotel.org/immediate-re... @thetnholler.bsky.social can you please share?
IMMEDIATE RESCUE TRANSFER NEEDED - Mikaela's Mutt Motel
37 Dogs Need IMMEDIATE Rescue! Apply to Adopt! Email about Rescue Transfer! Apply to Foster View all dogs Rescues inquiring about a transfer, email transfers@mikaelasmuttmotel.org. When we arrived, th...
mikaelasmuttmotel.org
December 31, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Tennessee…this rescue needs help mikaelasmuttmotel.org/immediate-re... @thetnholler.bsky.social can you please share?
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Correct.
Voter suppression became election denialism.
Election denialism turned into post-election litigation.
Failed post-election litigation led to fake electors.
Fake electors justified disregarding the results.
When all of that failed...we ended up with a violent insurrection on Jan 6.
Voter suppression became election denialism.
Election denialism turned into post-election litigation.
Failed post-election litigation led to fake electors.
Fake electors justified disregarding the results.
When all of that failed...we ended up with a violent insurrection on Jan 6.
You can’t reasonably separate what happened on Jan 6 2021 from the broader legal and political fuckery, it’s the same story
December 31, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Correct.
Voter suppression became election denialism.
Election denialism turned into post-election litigation.
Failed post-election litigation led to fake electors.
Fake electors justified disregarding the results.
When all of that failed...we ended up with a violent insurrection on Jan 6.
Voter suppression became election denialism.
Election denialism turned into post-election litigation.
Failed post-election litigation led to fake electors.
Fake electors justified disregarding the results.
When all of that failed...we ended up with a violent insurrection on Jan 6.
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George Orwell
Letter to Victor Gollancz
8 January 1940
Letter to Victor Gollancz
8 January 1940
December 31, 2024 at 12:31 AM
George Orwell
Letter to Victor Gollancz
8 January 1940
Letter to Victor Gollancz
8 January 1940
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Kennedy takes the lead on Patel--both pass 10,000 letters sent to Senators!
But you know who we need to catch up? Tulsi Gabbard! Send your letters to Senators about Gabbard here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
But you know who we need to catch up? Tulsi Gabbard! Send your letters to Senators about Gabbard here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
December 31, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Kennedy takes the lead on Patel--both pass 10,000 letters sent to Senators!
But you know who we need to catch up? Tulsi Gabbard! Send your letters to Senators about Gabbard here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
But you know who we need to catch up? Tulsi Gabbard! Send your letters to Senators about Gabbard here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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December 31, 2024 at 1:39 AM