ReneeJ 🇺🇸🇵🇱🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌻
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Babcia; retired Director - IT; amateur musician (clarinet); here to connect w/ others on culture, politics & news. Access to insulin is a human right. #insulin4all
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Papa Roach - Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark) - (Official Live Music Video)
YouTube video by Papa Roach
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Guiding like a lighthouse
It's a place where you'll be safe to feel our grace
'Cause we've all made mistakes
If you've lost your way
… I will leave the light on
youtu.be/FmjrTdTydLE?...
It's a place where you'll be safe to feel our grace
'Cause we've all made mistakes
If you've lost your way
… I will leave the light on
youtu.be/FmjrTdTydLE?...
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instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
Yep!
Every current or former Chicagoan is saying, “It’s the MAGNIFICENT Mile, dummy.” 🤡
Call in the troops to solve the commercial real estate crisis in our swanky downtown cores
You can’t make this shit up, folks
You can’t make this shit up, folks
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Yep!
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There's arguably no effective way for any future administration to undo the strategic damage being done to the U.S.'s relations with these and other states.
No matter what we do, the U.S. will be seen as an untrustworthy, craven & mercurial "partner"—something simply to be endured or hedged.
No matter what we do, the U.S. will be seen as an untrustworthy, craven & mercurial "partner"—something simply to be endured or hedged.
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
There's arguably no effective way for any future administration to undo the strategic damage being done to the U.S.'s relations with these and other states.
No matter what we do, the U.S. will be seen as an untrustworthy, craven & mercurial "partner"—something simply to be endured or hedged.
No matter what we do, the U.S. will be seen as an untrustworthy, craven & mercurial "partner"—something simply to be endured or hedged.
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Absolutely.
The far right took over the GOP through the long process of taking over local and county organizations and the left can do the same. It’s not an instant fix but it actually works.
The far right took over the GOP through the long process of taking over local and county organizations and the left can do the same. It’s not an instant fix but it actually works.
Join your county Democratic Party! There are shockingly few people willing to show up and those are the people who get to make decisions
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Absolutely.
The far right took over the GOP through the long process of taking over local and county organizations and the left can do the same. It’s not an instant fix but it actually works.
The far right took over the GOP through the long process of taking over local and county organizations and the left can do the same. It’s not an instant fix but it actually works.
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"This is a White House that is very focused on making sure the top end of town is doing okay. We do know that they've passed a budget that helps the rich. We do know that tariffs hurt the poor. We do know that when an economy slows down, that hurts working and middle class families the most."
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"This is a White House that is very focused on making sure the top end of town is doing okay. We do know that they've passed a budget that helps the rich. We do know that tariffs hurt the poor. We do know that when an economy slows down, that hurts working and middle class families the most."
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In a world where the incumbent president bowed to pressure and stepped aside, it doesn’t seem like such a monumental ask to switch minority leaders.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
In a world where the incumbent president bowed to pressure and stepped aside, it doesn’t seem like such a monumental ask to switch minority leaders.
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Health care is my state's (MI) biggest employer, accounting for over 1M jobs in a labor force of roughly 5M. $106B impact in '23.
www.mha.org/newsroom/hea...
I don't think we've even begun to assess the damage this will do. If we weren't headed for deep recession, it's probably guaranteed now.
www.mha.org/newsroom/hea...
I don't think we've even begun to assess the damage this will do. If we weren't headed for deep recession, it's probably guaranteed now.
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Health care is my state's (MI) biggest employer, accounting for over 1M jobs in a labor force of roughly 5M. $106B impact in '23.
www.mha.org/newsroom/hea...
I don't think we've even begun to assess the damage this will do. If we weren't headed for deep recession, it's probably guaranteed now.
www.mha.org/newsroom/hea...
I don't think we've even begun to assess the damage this will do. If we weren't headed for deep recession, it's probably guaranteed now.
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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The Trump administration State Department is taking money that's supposed to be used for helping vulnerable refugees around the world and using it to bribe corrupt governments into taking people that ICE can't deport to their home countries.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Trump administration State Department is taking money that's supposed to be used for helping vulnerable refugees around the world and using it to bribe corrupt governments into taking people that ICE can't deport to their home countries.
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What the actual fuck???
“Cassidy has been exhorting his colleagues to back a new idea to put money into employer-sponsored accounts that would allow individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses.”
HALF OF ACA ENROLLEES ARE SELF-EMPLOYED.
“Cassidy has been exhorting his colleagues to back a new idea to put money into employer-sponsored accounts that would allow individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses.”
HALF OF ACA ENROLLEES ARE SELF-EMPLOYED.
Democrats want to extend Obamacare credits. Republicans have other ideas. (Politico)
Main Link | memeorandum Permalink
Main Link | memeorandum Permalink
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
What the actual fuck???
“Cassidy has been exhorting his colleagues to back a new idea to put money into employer-sponsored accounts that would allow individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses.”
HALF OF ACA ENROLLEES ARE SELF-EMPLOYED.
“Cassidy has been exhorting his colleagues to back a new idea to put money into employer-sponsored accounts that would allow individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses.”
HALF OF ACA ENROLLEES ARE SELF-EMPLOYED.
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I'm going to actively say at this point that I don't think people should donate to any Dem-run PACs. What guarantee do we have that they won't give the money to cowards to stave off primary challengers?
I mean, it rather feels like the reverse will happen.
I mean, it rather feels like the reverse will happen.
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I'm going to actively say at this point that I don't think people should donate to any Dem-run PACs. What guarantee do we have that they won't give the money to cowards to stave off primary challengers?
I mean, it rather feels like the reverse will happen.
I mean, it rather feels like the reverse will happen.
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new video up at my youtube page on the history of the filibuster and why it’s Bad. watch/share/subscribe/etc!
youtu.be/a30e7lw6KL4
youtu.be/a30e7lw6KL4
What's the deal with the filibuster?
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
new video up at my youtube page on the history of the filibuster and why it’s Bad. watch/share/subscribe/etc!
youtu.be/a30e7lw6KL4
youtu.be/a30e7lw6KL4
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Today, 11 November 2025, is the 107th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence on 11 November 1918, after having been partitioned by the Russian, Prussian and Austrian Empires. Russia, Prussia and Austria undertook three partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth:
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Today, 11 November 2025, is the 107th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence on 11 November 1918, after having been partitioned by the Russian, Prussian and Austrian Empires. Russia, Prussia and Austria undertook three partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth:
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Trump says he didn't really need to demolish the East Wing to build his fancy ballroom, but he just didn't like it and wanted it gone.
He also claimed he's built many many ballrooms and "This will be one of the greatest ballrooms in the world.”
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/tru...
He also claimed he's built many many ballrooms and "This will be one of the greatest ballrooms in the world.”
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/tru...
Trump Admits He Could’ve Built Ballroom Without Destroying the East Wing, But ‘It Looked Like Hell’
President Donald Trump admitted that he could have built his new White House ballroom without destroying the East Wing, but it "was a poor, sad sight."
www.mediaite.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Trump says he didn't really need to demolish the East Wing to build his fancy ballroom, but he just didn't like it and wanted it gone.
He also claimed he's built many many ballrooms and "This will be one of the greatest ballrooms in the world.”
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/tru...
He also claimed he's built many many ballrooms and "This will be one of the greatest ballrooms in the world.”
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/tru...
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I'm proud to help lead this Solidarity event in my hometown here in Western Massachusetts. Join with me and my fellow Veterans in coming together to take a stand against ICE, the militarization of our cities, and cuts on health care and social services. Find a protest near you! #VetsSayNo
Vets Say No: Take Action to Say No War on Our Cities This Veteran’s Day · May Day Strong
The Veterans Action Team of Indivisible Northampton - Swing Left Western Mass is taking action in solidarity with Vets Say No. (https://www.vetssayno.org/). On Veterans Day, join us at the Coolidge Br...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'm proud to help lead this Solidarity event in my hometown here in Western Massachusetts. Join with me and my fellow Veterans in coming together to take a stand against ICE, the militarization of our cities, and cuts on health care and social services. Find a protest near you! #VetsSayNo
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Get ready for Trans Awareness Week starting on Thursday! This thread provides practical support: crisis lines, local centers, name/ID assistance, affirming healthcare, mutual aid, and job resources. Share with clients, colleagues, and friends to access help now.
#TransAwarenessWeek
#TransAwarenessWeek
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Get ready for Trans Awareness Week starting on Thursday! This thread provides practical support: crisis lines, local centers, name/ID assistance, affirming healthcare, mutual aid, and job resources. Share with clients, colleagues, and friends to access help now.
#TransAwarenessWeek
#TransAwarenessWeek
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Nothing they do ever impacts their health or care. Must be nice to live in that level of an ivory tower.
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Nothing they do ever impacts their health or care. Must be nice to live in that level of an ivory tower.
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
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Wonder if the 8 Democratic Senators who voted for this CR read the fine print?
Wonder if the 8 Democratic Senators who voted for this CR read the fine print?
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Wonder if the 8 Democratic Senators who voted for this CR read the fine print?
Wonder if the 8 Democratic Senators who voted for this CR read the fine print?
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Don't call the cops on someone in a mental health crisis unless you want them dead.
Three former San Antonio police officers were acquitted on Monday of all charges related to the fatal shooting of a woman who appeared to be having a mental health crisis when they were dispatched to her apartment in 2023. nyti.ms/4qRnvvT
3 San Antonio Officers Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Woman in 2023
Melissa Perez, 46, swung a hammer in their direction and appeared to be in distress in her home when the officers arrived, officials said.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Don't call the cops on someone in a mental health crisis unless you want them dead.
Viscous, cruel people…all of them.
Astonishing: Bovino and his agents showed up at the Bean this morning to pose for pictures. While Border Patrol snapped photos, one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’” The neighborhood where they are least welcome and most acutely felt. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Border Patrol Agents Pose At 'The Bean' For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, Little Village!"
blockclubchicago.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Viscous, cruel people…all of them.
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"If you’re a Republican official convicted of corruption, your odds of receiving clemency from Trump are roughly 100%...
"The latest move seems intended to deliver a political message: Those who assist Trump with his schemes need not worry about legal consequences..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"The latest move seems intended to deliver a political message: Those who assist Trump with his schemes need not worry about legal consequences..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"If you’re a Republican official convicted of corruption, your odds of receiving clemency from Trump are roughly 100%...
"The latest move seems intended to deliver a political message: Those who assist Trump with his schemes need not worry about legal consequences..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"The latest move seems intended to deliver a political message: Those who assist Trump with his schemes need not worry about legal consequences..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
I don’t volunteer for the Democrats in the Senate and the House. I volunteer to support the people that the Democrats are supposed to represent and help. Now, I’m even more motivated to volunteer because it’s very clear that many Democratic leaders only work for themselves.
I can't stress this enough as a super volunteer for the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates. This should prompt you to get MORE involved, not less. Show up and use the existing infrastructure to make it work for all of us. In my neck of the woods, we've seen a ton of local victories this way.
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I don’t volunteer for the Democrats in the Senate and the House. I volunteer to support the people that the Democrats are supposed to represent and help. Now, I’m even more motivated to volunteer because it’s very clear that many Democratic leaders only work for themselves.
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We're so glad for you, @kaine.senate.gov , that you slept well. That must be so reassuring for those whose lives are at risk and especially reassuring for Trump, who sends along his thanks.
Tim Kaine on backlash he's getting: "I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct 1, b/c I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed fed worker would say to me at church, or what somebody would say about SNAP"
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We're so glad for you, @kaine.senate.gov , that you slept well. That must be so reassuring for those whose lives are at risk and especially reassuring for Trump, who sends along his thanks.