Iykyk
@realturkana.bsky.social
Fan of democracy, arts, sciences, history, exploring, musical instruments, and a habitable planet Earth.
I used to write for silver, now I write for life.
UID a paleoanthropology reference, not ancestral homeland. I eat starter packs for lunch.
I used to write for silver, now I write for life.
UID a paleoanthropology reference, not ancestral homeland. I eat starter packs for lunch.
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A huge number of people were deprived of citizenship by the Nazis. Political opponents first, then Jews. Maybe more than 200,000 people in total.
without birthright citizenship in the united states, you don't have a democracy and you don't have rule of law.
revoking birthright citizenship gives fascists free rein to purge the country of literally anyone they don't like. it opens the door to atrocities and mass murder. i am not exaggerating.
revoking birthright citizenship gives fascists free rein to purge the country of literally anyone they don't like. it opens the door to atrocities and mass murder. i am not exaggerating.
December 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A huge number of people were deprived of citizenship by the Nazis. Political opponents first, then Jews. Maybe more than 200,000 people in total.
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are supporting the senator's bill aiming to shed light on the late sex offender’s finances.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
Epstein survivors back Wyden’s bill to release late sex offender’s bank records
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are supporting the senator’s bill — aiming to shed light on the late sex offender’s finances.
www.koin.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are supporting the senator's bill aiming to shed light on the late sex offender’s finances.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/epstein-survivors-back-wydens-bill-to-release-late-sex-offenders-bank-records/?cid=bluesky_
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During #WWI, medics applied 1.5 million splints, fitted over 20,000 artificial eyes & used 7,250 tons of cotton wool while applying 108 million bandages to injured soldiers. More than 6,000 medics died & over 17,000 were wounded in the British Army alone.
December 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
During #WWI, medics applied 1.5 million splints, fitted over 20,000 artificial eyes & used 7,250 tons of cotton wool while applying 108 million bandages to injured soldiers. More than 6,000 medics died & over 17,000 were wounded in the British Army alone.
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ICYMI
QUITE ALARMING
Please take a moment
Trump administration is NOW ALLOWING THESE HARMFUL PESTICIDES TO BE USED AGAIN ON OUR FOOD
FACTS
Can help lead to kidney testicle cancers
Immune Suppression
Thyroid problems
Developmental delays for children
Birth defects
Infuriating Harmful
QUITE ALARMING
Please take a moment
Trump administration is NOW ALLOWING THESE HARMFUL PESTICIDES TO BE USED AGAIN ON OUR FOOD
FACTS
Can help lead to kidney testicle cancers
Immune Suppression
Thyroid problems
Developmental delays for children
Birth defects
Infuriating Harmful
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ICYMI
QUITE ALARMING
Please take a moment
Trump administration is NOW ALLOWING THESE HARMFUL PESTICIDES TO BE USED AGAIN ON OUR FOOD
FACTS
Can help lead to kidney testicle cancers
Immune Suppression
Thyroid problems
Developmental delays for children
Birth defects
Infuriating Harmful
QUITE ALARMING
Please take a moment
Trump administration is NOW ALLOWING THESE HARMFUL PESTICIDES TO BE USED AGAIN ON OUR FOOD
FACTS
Can help lead to kidney testicle cancers
Immune Suppression
Thyroid problems
Developmental delays for children
Birth defects
Infuriating Harmful
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Stephen Moore to be announced as the inaugural winner of the FIFA economics prize.
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Stephen Moore to be announced as the inaugural winner of the FIFA economics prize.
Just a reminder than NBC, which made Trump a celebrity, tried to normalize her, too.
"I’d really like to see them suffer."
“It’s just better for us to kill them in the ocean, make them shark feed, be done with it. Merry Christmas.”
As lawmakers dig for answers about the Pentagon's strikes, some are celebrating the brutality.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
“It’s just better for us to kill them in the ocean, make them shark feed, be done with it. Merry Christmas.”
As lawmakers dig for answers about the Pentagon's strikes, some are celebrating the brutality.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Just a reminder than NBC, which made Trump a celebrity, tried to normalize her, too.
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Tennessee Democrats, we've got seats to win next year! @aftynbehn.bsky.social
11 winners & losers from the special election in Tennessee
Sorry, but I couldn't narrow it down to 10
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Tennessee Democrats, we've got seats to win next year! @aftynbehn.bsky.social
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When the president of Finland speaks I pay attention.
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
When the president of Finland speaks I pay attention.
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Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
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"“We don’t have to be so stringent in supporting people,” Johnson said. “Sometimes you can just give people money, and we can trust and respect that they will make the decisions they need to in order to live.”"
!!!! THAT PART !!!!
!!!! THAT PART !!!!
More Indy families will get $500 a month as part of basic income program
Learn how a basic income program in Indianapolis is providing financial relief and empowering low-income families to meet their basic needs.
www.wishtv.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"“We don’t have to be so stringent in supporting people,” Johnson said. “Sometimes you can just give people money, and we can trust and respect that they will make the decisions they need to in order to live.”"
!!!! THAT PART !!!!
!!!! THAT PART !!!!
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
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Phil Klay: I suspect the question the administration cares about is not “is this legal,” “is this a war crime,” “is this murder” or even “is this good for America,” but rather, “isn’t this violence delightful?” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Opinion | What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Phil Klay: I suspect the question the administration cares about is not “is this legal,” “is this a war crime,” “is this murder” or even “is this good for America,” but rather, “isn’t this violence delightful?” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
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2000: measles declared eradicated in the U.S.
2025: measles surging in the Americas; U.S. expected to lose measles-free certification next month and is a harbinger of things to come
[discussion of polio and diphtheria follows]
🧪 #medsky
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
2025: measles surging in the Americas; U.S. expected to lose measles-free certification next month and is a harbinger of things to come
[discussion of polio and diphtheria follows]
🧪 #medsky
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Measles resurgence a herald of other infectious disease waves, WHO warns
A global resurgence of measles is a “fire alarm” for further waves of other infectious diseases such as diphtheria and polio, a senior health official has said.
The remarks came at the launch of the ...
www.bmj.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
2000: measles declared eradicated in the U.S.
2025: measles surging in the Americas; U.S. expected to lose measles-free certification next month and is a harbinger of things to come
[discussion of polio and diphtheria follows]
🧪 #medsky
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
2025: measles surging in the Americas; U.S. expected to lose measles-free certification next month and is a harbinger of things to come
[discussion of polio and diphtheria follows]
🧪 #medsky
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Trump's Jan 6 pardons were so sweeping and vague that DOJ now claims they decide who they cover.
There’s no modern precedent — and maybe no historical precedent, either — for a president to delegate his pardon power to subordinates on a pardon this vaguely worded.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
There’s no modern precedent — and maybe no historical precedent, either — for a president to delegate his pardon power to subordinates on a pardon this vaguely worded.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
DOJ claims it has the power to decide who gets Trump’s sweeping 2020 pardon
The Justice Department is deciding who's covered by extremely vague pardons.
www.politico.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Trump's Jan 6 pardons were so sweeping and vague that DOJ now claims they decide who they cover.
There’s no modern precedent — and maybe no historical precedent, either — for a president to delegate his pardon power to subordinates on a pardon this vaguely worded.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
There’s no modern precedent — and maybe no historical precedent, either — for a president to delegate his pardon power to subordinates on a pardon this vaguely worded.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Don’t even pretend that it’s a credible arbiter. Constantly remind everyone that changing the number of justices has precedent, while not giving an appointee a hearing or replacing a justice who had died right before an election didn’t have.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Don’t even pretend that it’s a credible arbiter. Constantly remind everyone that changing the number of justices has precedent, while not giving an appointee a hearing or replacing a justice who had died right before an election didn’t have.
It takes special talent to debase something as marvelous as international football, but Gianni Infantino is the man for the job.
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It takes special talent to debase something as marvelous as international football, but Gianni Infantino is the man for the job.
Every outlet that ever paid her needs to self-reflect on their entire concept of journalism. Because she’s a lousy writer and a mediocre mind, yet quickly became celebrated as a star in their industry. What does her exposure say about them and the state of modern political reporting and commentary?
December 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Every outlet that ever paid her needs to self-reflect on their entire concept of journalism. Because she’s a lousy writer and a mediocre mind, yet quickly became celebrated as a star in their industry. What does her exposure say about them and the state of modern political reporting and commentary?
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🔥How Epstein Channelled Race Science and 'Climate Culling' Into Silicon Valley’s AI Elite
The Epstein files expose how racial hierarchy, genetic “optimisation” and even climate-driven population culling circulated inside Big Tech circles @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
The Epstein files expose how racial hierarchy, genetic “optimisation” and even climate-driven population culling circulated inside Big Tech circles @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
How Epstein Channelled Race Science and 'Climate Culling' Into Silicon Valley’s AI Elite
The Epstein files expose how racial hierarchy, genetic “optimisation” and even climate-driven population culling circulated inside Big Tech circles
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🔥How Epstein Channelled Race Science and 'Climate Culling' Into Silicon Valley’s AI Elite
The Epstein files expose how racial hierarchy, genetic “optimisation” and even climate-driven population culling circulated inside Big Tech circles @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
The Epstein files expose how racial hierarchy, genetic “optimisation” and even climate-driven population culling circulated inside Big Tech circles @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
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How it started / How it's going
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
How it started / How it's going
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75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
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But still doesn’t beat the fact that Cleopatra is closer to us in time than she was to the building of the Great Pyramid.
😱 "For example, the release of The Beatles’ first UK number one, Love Me Do, is closer to the reign of Queen Victoria than it is to the present day." @jackkessler.bsky.social
Time catches up with us all
When your memories become someone else’s history
www.linestotake.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
But still doesn’t beat the fact that Cleopatra is closer to us in time than she was to the building of the Great Pyramid.
Hard to believe any athletics organization could be made more corrupt than the IOC, but Infantino has done it.
Participation trophies for the One Special Boy from the most corrupt athletics organization in the world. Perfect.
Update on this story from a month ago.
The winner of the first FIFA Peace Prize is …
Donald J. Trump. What a surprise.
The winner of the first FIFA Peace Prize is …
Donald J. Trump. What a surprise.
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hard to believe any athletics organization could be made more corrupt than the IOC, but Infantino has done it.