Em
@somertonem.bsky.social
Pro-democracy, book lover, cat & dog lady. 💙
I love Star Trek. 🖖.
I love Star Trek. 🖖.
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Em
@somertonem.bsky.social
· Jul 15
Rutger Bergman aserts that people are intrinsically good. Recommended reading for fellow cynics.
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On this Veterans Day, I'm reflecting on the fact that our Commander-in-Chief is a lying draft dodger who kicked out 5,000 trans service members who, unlike him, were serving ably and honorably, after hiring a white supremacist, alcoholic TV chatterbox to run our military.
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
On this Veterans Day, I'm reflecting on the fact that our Commander-in-Chief is a lying draft dodger who kicked out 5,000 trans service members who, unlike him, were serving ably and honorably, after hiring a white supremacist, alcoholic TV chatterbox to run our military.
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it is almost as if someone was promoted beyond their ability
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
it is almost as if someone was promoted beyond their ability
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who put service before self.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who put service before self.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
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Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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1/ The FDA announced today that they are removing the black box warning from hormone replacement therapy ( #HRT). This label was added in 2002 after early studies showed increased stroke & breast cancer risk, but new research revealed crucial nuances: timing, dose, and delivery matter.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1/ The FDA announced today that they are removing the black box warning from hormone replacement therapy ( #HRT). This label was added in 2002 after early studies showed increased stroke & breast cancer risk, but new research revealed crucial nuances: timing, dose, and delivery matter.
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Them: “you don’t need government supports like food or housing, that’s the church’s job!”
The Church: “Shames a homeless woman, films her and turns her away”
All she asked for was to sleep in their parking lot.
Most of us want our tax dollars to pay for those who need help the most.
The Church: “Shames a homeless woman, films her and turns her away”
All she asked for was to sleep in their parking lot.
Most of us want our tax dollars to pay for those who need help the most.
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Them: “you don’t need government supports like food or housing, that’s the church’s job!”
The Church: “Shames a homeless woman, films her and turns her away”
All she asked for was to sleep in their parking lot.
Most of us want our tax dollars to pay for those who need help the most.
The Church: “Shames a homeless woman, films her and turns her away”
All she asked for was to sleep in their parking lot.
Most of us want our tax dollars to pay for those who need help the most.
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This is next-level Orwellian shit.
Trump on affordability: It’s a con job. Costs are way down.
Ingraham: So you are saying voters are misperceiving how they feel?
Ingraham: So you are saying voters are misperceiving how they feel?
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
This is next-level Orwellian shit.
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An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
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Weird huh? 🤷🏽♂️
Hit the ❤️ if you agree that the ICE budget is ridiculous!
#ICE #GovernmentShutdown
#ReeseWaters
Hit the ❤️ if you agree that the ICE budget is ridiculous!
#ICE #GovernmentShutdown
#ReeseWaters
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Weird huh? 🤷🏽♂️
Hit the ❤️ if you agree that the ICE budget is ridiculous!
#ICE #GovernmentShutdown
#ReeseWaters
Hit the ❤️ if you agree that the ICE budget is ridiculous!
#ICE #GovernmentShutdown
#ReeseWaters
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I’m sad and I’m furious. The Senate voted to reopen without securing healthcare protections. Millions still stand to lose coverage.
The fight shifts to the House now. There are cracks. Pressure matters. If you’re in a GOP district, call your Rep.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
The fight shifts to the House now. There are cracks. Pressure matters. If you’re in a GOP district, call your Rep.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: The Fight Shifts To The House
I’m disappointed, I’m furious, and I’m not giving up on people who need care.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I’m sad and I’m furious. The Senate voted to reopen without securing healthcare protections. Millions still stand to lose coverage.
The fight shifts to the House now. There are cracks. Pressure matters. If you’re in a GOP district, call your Rep.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
The fight shifts to the House now. There are cracks. Pressure matters. If you’re in a GOP district, call your Rep.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
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Kim Davis is so angry that the Supreme Court failed to uphold her deeply held religious belief that "marriage is sacred," she's threatening to get three MORE divorces.
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Kim Davis is so angry that the Supreme Court failed to uphold her deeply held religious belief that "marriage is sacred," she's threatening to get three MORE divorces.
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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if we’re talking Joyce please remember one of her greatest works of posting
Evergreen message from Joyce Carol Oates about Curtis Yarvin...
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
if we’re talking Joyce please remember one of her greatest works of posting
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Listen Kaine, Hassan, King, Cortez-Masto, Durbin, Shaheen, Rosen, and Fetterman. You're NOT gonna take away my 2025 election joy. We voted in that election for folks to FIGHT for us. That doesn't include YOU.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Listen Kaine, Hassan, King, Cortez-Masto, Durbin, Shaheen, Rosen, and Fetterman. You're NOT gonna take away my 2025 election joy. We voted in that election for folks to FIGHT for us. That doesn't include YOU.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
I'm attending Indivisible Las Vegas's event, “Stand Up Saturday” - sign up now to join me! #Indivisiblelasvegas www.mobilize.us/indivisiblel...
Stand Up Saturday · Indivisible Las Vegas
**This week, we stand up to Catherine Cortez Masto and our newest turncoat, Jacky Rosen.** We’ll have music, water, and a group of folks who are standing up for democracy and pissed about the two cap...
www.mobilize.us
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I'm attending Indivisible Las Vegas's event, “Stand Up Saturday” - sign up now to join me! #Indivisiblelasvegas www.mobilize.us/indivisiblel...
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Yes!! I made a video about it late last night, but I went to clarify and give more details. I have been encouraging people to call.
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Yes!! I made a video about it late last night, but I went to clarify and give more details. I have been encouraging people to call.
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Over on X, the weird life extension guy just did a heroic dose of magic mushrooms (5g), and someone is live tweeting it for him.
Clearly someone misguided him along the way, though, because he seems to be under the impression he’s peaked after just one hour.
Bad news for you, buddy…
Clearly someone misguided him along the way, though, because he seems to be under the impression he’s peaked after just one hour.
Bad news for you, buddy…
November 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Over on X, the weird life extension guy just did a heroic dose of magic mushrooms (5g), and someone is live tweeting it for him.
Clearly someone misguided him along the way, though, because he seems to be under the impression he’s peaked after just one hour.
Bad news for you, buddy…
Clearly someone misguided him along the way, though, because he seems to be under the impression he’s peaked after just one hour.
Bad news for you, buddy…
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i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study
YouTube video by The Wall Street Journal
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
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This is such a sweet photo, and on the back...
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is such a sweet photo, and on the back...