Rene Thompson📖♿✡️🧬👵🏻
@naithom.bsky.social
Advocate, writer, researcher, genealogist, reader, collector of strays, found family, & screamingly bad puns. Married 30+ years to Steven Thompson, a comic historian/writer/editor. Mom & foster mom.
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Breaking News: A court upheld E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation judgment against President Trump after she accused him of rape.
Appeals Court Upholds Carroll’s $83 Million Judgment Against Trump
The judges rejected President Trump’s argument that the Supreme Court’s decision extending presidential immunity should shield him from liability for defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll.
nyti.ms
September 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Breaking News: A court upheld E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation judgment against President Trump after she accused him of rape.
Trump refuses to answer questions about pardoning Maxwell. Relieving her sentence sends a dangerous message to the rich that they are above even the most heinous of crimes. It's an affront to the survivors & their families who came forward to hold Maxwell accountable. sign.moveon.org/petitions/ma...
Do not pardon Ghislaine Maxwell!
Donald Trump refuses to give a straight answer to questions about pardoning Maxwell. Relieving her of her sentence would send a dangerous message to the rich and powerful that they are above even the ...
sign.moveon.org
August 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Trump refuses to answer questions about pardoning Maxwell. Relieving her sentence sends a dangerous message to the rich that they are above even the most heinous of crimes. It's an affront to the survivors & their families who came forward to hold Maxwell accountable. sign.moveon.org/petitions/ma...
Trump's Air Force denies retirement pay to ex-trans service members | AP News apnews.com/article/air-...
As the niece of a Lt. Colonel, I say, "Hell, no!"
As the niece of a Lt. Colonel, I say, "Hell, no!"
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
apnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Trump's Air Force denies retirement pay to ex-trans service members | AP News apnews.com/article/air-...
As the niece of a Lt. Colonel, I say, "Hell, no!"
As the niece of a Lt. Colonel, I say, "Hell, no!"
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President Trump’s freeze on $8 billion of congressionally appropriated funding to the National Institutes of Health was illegal, the Government Accountability Office reports.
@fischler.bsky.social
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Trump illegally froze 1,800 NIH medical research grants, Congress’ watchdog says • Kentucky Lantern
Trump freeze on $8 billion of congressionally appropriated funding to the National Institutes of Health was illegal, says Government Accountability Office.
kentuckylantern.com
August 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
President Trump’s freeze on $8 billion of congressionally appropriated funding to the National Institutes of Health was illegal, the Government Accountability Office reports.
@fischler.bsky.social
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@fischler.bsky.social
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Republicans show us who they are. Believe them and never let them near your kids.
August 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Republicans show us who they are. Believe them and never let them near your kids.
We need to stop corporations like @CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
Keep Colbert on Air!
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition t...
sign.moveon.org
July 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
We need to stop corporations like @CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
Speaker Mike Johnson said about the #texashillcountry flash flood, "In a moment like this, we feel just as helpless as everyone else does ... all we know to do at this moment is pray."
July 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson said about the #texashillcountry flash flood, "In a moment like this, we feel just as helpless as everyone else does ... all we know to do at this moment is pray."
Since Trump violated the #WarCrimesAct by not obtaining congressional authorization, he has violated his oath of office. @schiff.senate.gov, by violating the Act, can articles of impeachment be issued, and can he be held responsible via the Hague for international crimes?
#AskingForACountry
#AskingForACountry
June 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Since Trump violated the #WarCrimesAct by not obtaining congressional authorization, he has violated his oath of office. @schiff.senate.gov, by violating the Act, can articles of impeachment be issued, and can he be held responsible via the Hague for international crimes?
#AskingForACountry
#AskingForACountry
Intimidating a child, using a taser because someone swore, admitting that he deliberately takes his time getting to domestic violence cases - why does this man still have a badge?
#RobMagnifico #ElwoodCityPA #CivilRightsViolations
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#RobMagnifico #ElwoodCityPA #CivilRightsViolations
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Officer Magnifico Loses Temper, Slams Kid at Sheetz #shorts
YouTube video by The Civil Rights Lawyer
youtube.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Intimidating a child, using a taser because someone swore, admitting that he deliberately takes his time getting to domestic violence cases - why does this man still have a badge?
#RobMagnifico #ElwoodCityPA #CivilRightsViolations
youtube.com/shorts/Ejskc...
#RobMagnifico #ElwoodCityPA #CivilRightsViolations
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"How does it feel to get arrested at 87 years old?
He said "I'm just beginning!"
He said "I'm just beginning!"
June 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"How does it feel to get arrested at 87 years old?
He said "I'm just beginning!"
He said "I'm just beginning!"
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𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻
June 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻
EXCLUSIVE: Governor Newsom ADDRESSES State and Nation LIVE
#Wonderful #GovernorNewsom
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#Wonderful #GovernorNewsom
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EXCLUSIVE: Governor Newsom ADDRESSES State and Nation LIVE
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Governor Newsom ADDRESSES State and Nation LIVE
#Wonderful #GovernorNewsom
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#Wonderful #GovernorNewsom
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@tizzyent.bsky.social Take a look at these pictures from Lake Forest. This may be a possible ID.
www.diamondproducts.com/news/leader/
www.diamondproducts.com/news/leader/
June 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
@tizzyent.bsky.social Take a look at these pictures from Lake Forest. This may be a possible ID.
www.diamondproducts.com/news/leader/
www.diamondproducts.com/news/leader/
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It’s not just Newark: Nearly all air traffic control facilities in the U.S. are understaffed.
Newark Airport's Crisis Puts Spotlight on U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage
As of May 7, all but two of the 313 air traffic control facilities in the United States were understaffed, a New York Times analysis found.
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It’s not just Newark: Nearly all air traffic control facilities in the U.S. are understaffed.
I hope the cadets of the Cuauhtémoc are OK! Sending prayers.
Espero que los cadetes del Cuauhtémoc estén bien. Les envío mis oraciones.
#Cuauhtemoc #brooklynbridge
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Espero que los cadetes del Cuauhtémoc estén bien. Les envío mis oraciones.
#Cuauhtemoc #brooklynbridge
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Videos show ship collision with Brooklyn Bridge
YouTube video by CBS New York
youtu.be
May 18, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I hope the cadets of the Cuauhtémoc are OK! Sending prayers.
Espero que los cadetes del Cuauhtémoc estén bien. Les envío mis oraciones.
#Cuauhtemoc #brooklynbridge
youtu.be/WUSgZkPiruA?...
Espero que los cadetes del Cuauhtémoc estén bien. Les envío mis oraciones.
#Cuauhtemoc #brooklynbridge
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The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation has begun Order of Selection.
#Disability #DisabilityEmployment #OVR
What does this mean? Check out this list and their website for more information. kcc.ky.gov/Vocation.../...
#Disability #DisabilityEmployment #OVR
What does this mean? Check out this list and their website for more information. kcc.ky.gov/Vocation.../...
kcc.ky.gov
May 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation has begun Order of Selection.
#Disability #DisabilityEmployment #OVR
What does this mean? Check out this list and their website for more information. kcc.ky.gov/Vocation.../...
#Disability #DisabilityEmployment #OVR
What does this mean? Check out this list and their website for more information. kcc.ky.gov/Vocation.../...
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A 25-year old DOGE bro oversaw the termination of lawyers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last month, just days after they warned him certain stocks he owned were prohibited by employees.
DOGE Staffer Fired the Lawyers Trying to Help Him Avoid Corruption
Lawyers warned one of Elon Musk’s DOGE cronies that his investments were a conflict of interest. He fired them.
newrepublic.com
May 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A 25-year old DOGE bro oversaw the termination of lawyers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last month, just days after they warned him certain stocks he owned were prohibited by employees.
Not only are the private prisons making money by warehousing people kidnapped by ICE & incarcerated without due process, major companies then use prison labor so that they don't have to provide benefits, sick days, vacations, and the workers can't complain about conditions.
Private Prisons & Human Trafficking = Big Business Under Donald Trump
YouTube video by Hawk's Podcasts / mdg650hawk
youtu.be
April 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Not only are the private prisons making money by warehousing people kidnapped by ICE & incarcerated without due process, major companies then use prison labor so that they don't have to provide benefits, sick days, vacations, and the workers can't complain about conditions.
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With Trump reportedly planning to end the IRS Direct File program, there's no better time to remember how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free.
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
April 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
With Trump reportedly planning to end the IRS Direct File program, there's no better time to remember how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free.
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
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JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time.
www.npr.org
April 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations