Diane
@peridotorchid.bsky.social
Equality for all. Twin, kidney transplant recipient, introvert, gun violence survivor. Married mom & grandma. Pro-choice. ❤️ dogs, cats & birds. And trees. I love trees. Life in the Pacific NW is beautiful.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Ally, BLM ✊️
#TreeHugger #Raptors #Corvids
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Ally, BLM ✊️
#TreeHugger #Raptors #Corvids
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Diane
@peridotorchid.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I don't begrudge wealthy people their stuff. There is, however, something fundamentally wrong with a society that allows children to go hungry and people to live in the streets while the wealth class owns elected officials, SC Justices, multiple mansions, yachts, and private aircraft.
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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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"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply.
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
RI judge intervenes after ICE wrongfully detains Superior Court intern
A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.
www.wpri.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply.
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
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I’ve faced bullying and loss, but stories of
resilience remind me pain doesn’t define me.
resilience remind me pain doesn’t define me.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’ve faced bullying and loss, but stories of
resilience remind me pain doesn’t define me.
resilience remind me pain doesn’t define me.
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
"Trump's peace deal is the only path forward to end the war between Russia and Ukraine" claims Luna. What a stupid thing to say. Quiet, piggy.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"Trump's peace deal is the only path forward to end the war between Russia and Ukraine" claims Luna. What a stupid thing to say. Quiet, piggy.
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Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
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A video captured of Maria a Street Vendor reunited with her
Autistic 15 yr old son after he was wrongfully detained for 50 days.
Autistic 15 yr old son after he was wrongfully detained for 50 days.
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
A video captured of Maria a Street Vendor reunited with her
Autistic 15 yr old son after he was wrongfully detained for 50 days.
Autistic 15 yr old son after he was wrongfully detained for 50 days.
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This should be front page news: Kushner, Witkoff and Dimitriev doing real estate deals in Miami while deciding the fate of Ukraine? This needs to be forensically investigated because it's a massive scandal.
Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about latest Ukraine proposal reut.rs/4ifAdRh
Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about latest Ukraine proposal
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and other administration representatives met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev to draft the peace plan, which came as a surprise to U.S. officials at home and abroad.
reut.rs
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
This should be front page news: Kushner, Witkoff and Dimitriev doing real estate deals in Miami while deciding the fate of Ukraine? This needs to be forensically investigated because it's a massive scandal.
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This is what Republican “border policy” looks like: grown men choking a terrified restaurant worker on a kitchen floor like he’s an enemy combatant. No threat, no weapon — just state violence. If this doesn’t enrage you, you’ve lost your humanity.
November 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This is what Republican “border policy” looks like: grown men choking a terrified restaurant worker on a kitchen floor like he’s an enemy combatant. No threat, no weapon — just state violence. If this doesn’t enrage you, you’ve lost your humanity.
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If you’re wondering why MTG is waiting for January 5 to resign….it’s always about the money
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If you’re wondering why MTG is waiting for January 5 to resign….it’s always about the money
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett has released receipts that reveal that ProPublica has reported that Kristi Noem secretly diverted hundreds of millions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security funds to a consulting firm affiliated with her own campaign.
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has released receipts that reveal that ProPublica has reported that Kristi Noem secretly diverted hundreds of millions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security funds to a consulting firm affiliated with her own campaign.
It's refreshing to see a multibillionaire continue to invest in programs to benefit the greater good. MacKenzie Scott is the real deal.
🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
MacKenzie Scott Expands Giving Spree to Tribal Colleges
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
It's refreshing to see a multibillionaire continue to invest in programs to benefit the greater good. MacKenzie Scott is the real deal.
🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
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Ellis repeatedly accuses multiple CBP and ICE officials of lying (under oath) and says their "widespread misrepresentations call into question everything" they "say they are doing in their characterization of what is happening." She broadly discredits their testimony as objectively false.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis just handed down the written opinion version of her preliminary injunction order, regarding use of force by federal agents in Chicago.
It's the one already put on hold by the 7th Circuit.
It's 233 pages.
Here you go: cst.brightspotcdn.com/49/34/daecfb...
It's the one already put on hold by the 7th Circuit.
It's 233 pages.
Here you go: cst.brightspotcdn.com/49/34/daecfb...
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ellis repeatedly accuses multiple CBP and ICE officials of lying (under oath) and says their "widespread misrepresentations call into question everything" they "say they are doing in their characterization of what is happening." She broadly discredits their testimony as objectively false.
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Six veterans posted a video reminding our troops that they swore allegiance to the Constitution-not to Donald Trump-and that they must not obey illegal orders
Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
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Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
bsky.app/profile/slot...
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Six veterans posted a video reminding our troops that they swore allegiance to the Constitution-not to Donald Trump-and that they must not obey illegal orders
Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
bsky.app/profile/slot...
Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
bsky.app/profile/slot...
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“Police officers found Greene bound with black zip ties, her shirt pulled over her head, and [‘Trump Whore’] scrawled across her torso. She told police that her supposed attackers had a gun and threatened to shoot her, and struck her in the head…
Nearly every detail was fabricated.”
Republicans:
Nearly every detail was fabricated.”
Republicans:
Ex-Van Drew staffer staged fake attack, writing 'Trump Whore' across her stomach and alleging men held her down and cut her body - New Jersey Globe
A 26-year-old Ocean City woman who claimed she was brutally assaulted because she worked for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Ocean City) instead orchestrated the
newjerseyglobe.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
“Police officers found Greene bound with black zip ties, her shirt pulled over her head, and [‘Trump Whore’] scrawled across her torso. She told police that her supposed attackers had a gun and threatened to shoot her, and struck her in the head…
Nearly every detail was fabricated.”
Republicans:
Nearly every detail was fabricated.”
Republicans:
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November 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I respect and admire Ms. Scott and her generosity tremendously. She's directing the bulk of her immense wealth to benefit the greater good.
BUT WHY on earth did the NYT choose to include Donald Trump in an article about Ms. Scott's philanthropy? WHY!?! It's infuriating! Do better, much better!
BUT WHY on earth did the NYT choose to include Donald Trump in an article about Ms. Scott's philanthropy? WHY!?! It's infuriating! Do better, much better!
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I respect and admire Ms. Scott and her generosity tremendously. She's directing the bulk of her immense wealth to benefit the greater good.
BUT WHY on earth did the NYT choose to include Donald Trump in an article about Ms. Scott's philanthropy? WHY!?! It's infuriating! Do better, much better!
BUT WHY on earth did the NYT choose to include Donald Trump in an article about Ms. Scott's philanthropy? WHY!?! It's infuriating! Do better, much better!
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Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare for All Explained | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
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The truth will have its day.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The truth will have its day.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
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We stand with survivors everywhere. Release the files, and jail the PDFs, including the ones in the White House.
#EpsteinFiles #TrumpIsAPedo #JeffreyEpstein #50501movement
#EpsteinFiles #TrumpIsAPedo #JeffreyEpstein #50501movement
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We stand with survivors everywhere. Release the files, and jail the PDFs, including the ones in the White House.
#EpsteinFiles #TrumpIsAPedo #JeffreyEpstein #50501movement
#EpsteinFiles #TrumpIsAPedo #JeffreyEpstein #50501movement
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🧵Look at this.
Department of Labor data shows that the Trump Organization has requested a record 184 foreign workers for 2025 across Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs, and a Virginia winery.
Department of Labor data shows that the Trump Organization has requested a record 184 foreign workers for 2025 across Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs, and a Virginia winery.
Trump Organization Sought Record Number Of Foreign Workers In 2025
Labor Department data show President Donald Trump’s businesses applied to hire at least 184 foreign workers for seasonal jobs at golf courses, a winery and Mar–a-Lago.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
🧵Look at this.
Department of Labor data shows that the Trump Organization has requested a record 184 foreign workers for 2025 across Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs, and a Virginia winery.
Department of Labor data shows that the Trump Organization has requested a record 184 foreign workers for 2025 across Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs, and a Virginia winery.
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A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.