rura
@ruraw24.bsky.social
proud senior Dem., came from twitter (joined during Obama 1st term)
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NEW: From the guy who brought you "just tell the courts to fuck off," we now have "just sink boats." www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g...
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
NEW: From the guy who brought you "just tell the courts to fuck off," we now have "just sink boats." www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g...
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President Epstein walking past the flag at the Whitehouse which has fallen to the ground.
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
President Epstein walking past the flag at the Whitehouse which has fallen to the ground.
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For @msmagazine.com, I wrote about the WNBA and the issue of pay equity. By the time the WNBA was only two seasons in (1999-2000) the average NBA salary was 58 times higher than the average WNBA salary. Twenty-six years later, the gap has jumped to 116 times higher.
Calling Foul: Breaking Down WNBA Pay and Why It Matters
Breaking Down WNBA Pay for Women Athletes and Why It Matters: a case study in systemic undervaluing of women’s work
msmagazine.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
For @msmagazine.com, I wrote about the WNBA and the issue of pay equity. By the time the WNBA was only two seasons in (1999-2000) the average NBA salary was 58 times higher than the average WNBA salary. Twenty-six years later, the gap has jumped to 116 times higher.
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YES!!!!
More Natives in public offices please.
More Natives in public offices please.
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
YES!!!!
More Natives in public offices please.
More Natives in public offices please.
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Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
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November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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81 arrests without 81 charges are just 81 kidnappings.
81 arrests made in ‘record’ first day of Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, official says
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said the 81 arrests happened in a 5-hour timeframe.
www.wbtv.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
81 arrests without 81 charges are just 81 kidnappings.
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Here’s your Epstein Hoax
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Here’s your Epstein Hoax
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Ro Khanna: "He's sowing the seeds for his own lame duck presidency. He's out of touch with his own base. Don't ask me, just look at Rasmussen, People's Pundit. All these people that were on his side are saying, 'Mr President, what happened to you?'"
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ro Khanna: "He's sowing the seeds for his own lame duck presidency. He's out of touch with his own base. Don't ask me, just look at Rasmussen, People's Pundit. All these people that were on his side are saying, 'Mr President, what happened to you?'"
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Ghislane Maxwell Doesn't Deserve A Pardon From Chump. She Deserves To Spend The Rest of Her Life in Prison,
In Solitary Confinement.......
In Solitary Confinement.......
November 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Ghislane Maxwell Doesn't Deserve A Pardon From Chump. She Deserves To Spend The Rest of Her Life in Prison,
In Solitary Confinement.......
In Solitary Confinement.......
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One thing that's been heavily proven to me is Bluesky is not all politics. The music, record, cd, movie, books, horror and lots more scenes are heavily alive and well here with almost zero negativity. Better engagement here than Facebook has been in years.
November 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
One thing that's been heavily proven to me is Bluesky is not all politics. The music, record, cd, movie, books, horror and lots more scenes are heavily alive and well here with almost zero negativity. Better engagement here than Facebook has been in years.
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.
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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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Remember: An estimated 70% of congressional Republicans may financially benefit from the tax cuts in their Big Ugly Bill.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Remember: An estimated 70% of congressional Republicans may financially benefit from the tax cuts in their Big Ugly Bill.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
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My grandmother took a no-frills airline to Moscow. We only had to pay for the luggage.
November 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
My grandmother took a no-frills airline to Moscow. We only had to pay for the luggage.
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A reminder that when Christian Nationalists in the Republican Party lecture you about the importance of "religious freedom," they are not talking about YOUR religion or YOUR freedom. They are talking about THEIR freedom to impose THEIR religion on you.
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A reminder that when Christian Nationalists in the Republican Party lecture you about the importance of "religious freedom," they are not talking about YOUR religion or YOUR freedom. They are talking about THEIR freedom to impose THEIR religion on you.
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Trump's contempt for the Constitution's separation of powers "knows no bounds." In a free society "lawyers are to be left fearless, because without fearless lawyers, you are not going to get people to take positions that are unpopular with the king." My YouTube short for @theunpopulist.net
Walter Olson on the need for "fearless lawyers" in Trump's America
YouTube video by The UnPopulist
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Trump's contempt for the Constitution's separation of powers "knows no bounds." In a free society "lawyers are to be left fearless, because without fearless lawyers, you are not going to get people to take positions that are unpopular with the king." My YouTube short for @theunpopulist.net
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Good advice from Chicago’s mayor!
November 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Good advice from Chicago’s mayor!
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Stalking a 19-year-old David Hogg, who had just survived a school shooting, berating him, calling him names, and accusing him of being a liar isn't "toxic politics." It's being a crude, unhinged sociopath.
www.cnn.com/2021/01/27/p...
www.cnn.com/2021/01/27/p...
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Stalking a 19-year-old David Hogg, who had just survived a school shooting, berating him, calling him names, and accusing him of being a liar isn't "toxic politics." It's being a crude, unhinged sociopath.
www.cnn.com/2021/01/27/p...
www.cnn.com/2021/01/27/p...
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For 7 yrs, this is what I’ve told Trump’s supporters every single day: Trump doesn’t give a damn about you. He never has. And that’s got nothing to do with you and everything to do with him. You see, Trump is humanly capable of caring ONLY about Trump. And hopefully one day you’ll realize that.
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
For 7 yrs, this is what I’ve told Trump’s supporters every single day: Trump doesn’t give a damn about you. He never has. And that’s got nothing to do with you and everything to do with him. You see, Trump is humanly capable of caring ONLY about Trump. And hopefully one day you’ll realize that.
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