southlily
@southlily.bsky.social
Former teacher. Loves history, the arts, fashion, books, and progressive politics. Wife and stepmom and mom to Maine Coon kitty.
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Mike Johnson is voting to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
July 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Mike Johnson is voting to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Trump said that if Russia was in the G8 the war with Ukraine would never have started.
Russia was removed from the G8 because it invaded Ukraine.
I know you know that. But the President of the United States doesn’t seem to know that.
Which is both typical and terrifying.
#Maddow
Russia was removed from the G8 because it invaded Ukraine.
I know you know that. But the President of the United States doesn’t seem to know that.
Which is both typical and terrifying.
#Maddow
June 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Trump said that if Russia was in the G8 the war with Ukraine would never have started.
Russia was removed from the G8 because it invaded Ukraine.
I know you know that. But the President of the United States doesn’t seem to know that.
Which is both typical and terrifying.
#Maddow
Russia was removed from the G8 because it invaded Ukraine.
I know you know that. But the President of the United States doesn’t seem to know that.
Which is both typical and terrifying.
#Maddow
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We were promised peace through strength and we got wars from incompetence.
June 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
We were promised peace through strength and we got wars from incompetence.
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The "I'll lower costs and get us out of endless wars" candidate is now presiding over surging costs and brand new wars.
June 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The "I'll lower costs and get us out of endless wars" candidate is now presiding over surging costs and brand new wars.
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I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?
June 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?
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This is a very big deal.👇
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
After Court Loss, Alabama Lawmakers Won’t Draw New Map to Avoid Federal Preclearance
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This is a very big deal.👇
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Narrator: he didn’t
May 26, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Narrator: he didn’t
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Did you know that tens of thousands of active duty service members and their families rely on SNAP?
“.. would also mark the first time in the history of SNAP that the federal government would no longer ensure children in every state have access to food benefits ..”
@cnbc.com
www.cnbc.com/2025/05/21/s...
@cnbc.com
www.cnbc.com/2025/05/21/s...
May 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Did you know that tens of thousands of active duty service members and their families rely on SNAP?
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“Look at me” - Johnny Mathis singing a standard romantic ballad several weeks ago - a slow dance number - worth a listen - so dignified, note perfect, the tremolo in his voice. and the watery eyes now less prominent - give it a hearing - youtu.be/z6WPZtXsoDI?...
Johnny Mathis Live - Misty (Jan 18th, 2025)
YouTube video by Eric Matthews
youtu.be
May 21, 2025 at 5:49 AM
“Look at me” - Johnny Mathis singing a standard romantic ballad several weeks ago - a slow dance number - worth a listen - so dignified, note perfect, the tremolo in his voice. and the watery eyes now less prominent - give it a hearing - youtu.be/z6WPZtXsoDI?...
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Class lesson is OVER...Any Questions......🤔
May 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Class lesson is OVER...Any Questions......🤔
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In our entire history only one President got our credit downgraded in both his terms AND got us added to the Human Rights Watch List.
May 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In our entire history only one President got our credit downgraded in both his terms AND got us added to the Human Rights Watch List.
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Jobs are coming to Oklahoma —but so is a tidal wave of toxic waste.
Emirates Global Aluminum is investing $4 bill to build a massive aluminum smelting facility. But the production process generates “red mud,” a corrosive byproduct that can cause severe environmental damage.
Emirates Global Aluminum is investing $4 bill to build a massive aluminum smelting facility. But the production process generates “red mud,” a corrosive byproduct that can cause severe environmental damage.
May 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Jobs are coming to Oklahoma —but so is a tidal wave of toxic waste.
Emirates Global Aluminum is investing $4 bill to build a massive aluminum smelting facility. But the production process generates “red mud,” a corrosive byproduct that can cause severe environmental damage.
Emirates Global Aluminum is investing $4 bill to build a massive aluminum smelting facility. But the production process generates “red mud,” a corrosive byproduct that can cause severe environmental damage.
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A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY!
Trump cut global food aid, now enough rations to feed 3.5 million people are rotting in warehouses. People are starving, but this man’s legacy will be cruelty in bulk.
Trump cut global food aid, now enough rations to feed 3.5 million people are rotting in warehouses. People are starving, but this man’s legacy will be cruelty in bulk.
May 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY!
Trump cut global food aid, now enough rations to feed 3.5 million people are rotting in warehouses. People are starving, but this man’s legacy will be cruelty in bulk.
Trump cut global food aid, now enough rations to feed 3.5 million people are rotting in warehouses. People are starving, but this man’s legacy will be cruelty in bulk.
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REFUGEE: "We'd like asylum in the United States."
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "We're full. Not taking any more."
REFUGEE: "We're white."
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "How soon can you get here?"
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "We're full. Not taking any more."
REFUGEE: "We're white."
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "How soon can you get here?"
May 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
REFUGEE: "We'd like asylum in the United States."
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "We're full. Not taking any more."
REFUGEE: "We're white."
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "How soon can you get here?"
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "We're full. Not taking any more."
REFUGEE: "We're white."
ASYLUM HOTLINE: "How soon can you get here?"
Hadn't heard this. I guess the media has other things they prefer to cover.
May 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hadn't heard this. I guess the media has other things they prefer to cover.
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Just FYI because evidently Fox or OAN or whatever is pushing the lie that America accepted the Statue of Liberty and that’s equivalent to the plane.
Congress VOTED to approve receiving the statue. So congress should vote on the jet
Congress VOTED to approve receiving the statue. So congress should vote on the jet
May 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just FYI because evidently Fox or OAN or whatever is pushing the lie that America accepted the Statue of Liberty and that’s equivalent to the plane.
Congress VOTED to approve receiving the statue. So congress should vote on the jet
Congress VOTED to approve receiving the statue. So congress should vote on the jet
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It's almost as if granting a criminal blanket immunity was a bad idea.
Rule of law is ‘endangered,’ chief justice says
Speaking at Georgetown Law, Chief Justice John Roberts denounced “ad hominem” criticism of the justices.
www.politico.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It's almost as if granting a criminal blanket immunity was a bad idea.
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Trump fails to understand that “gifts” like this are not “free of charge” which is wht the Founding Fathers wrote the emoluments clause into the Constitution. Fast legal action is called for here. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...
Trump Is Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One
www.nytimes.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Trump fails to understand that “gifts” like this are not “free of charge” which is wht the Founding Fathers wrote the emoluments clause into the Constitution. Fast legal action is called for here. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...
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Welcome to the RFK Jr public health era.
May 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Welcome to the RFK Jr public health era.
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Honor is simply the morality of superior men.
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
May 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Honor is simply the morality of superior men.
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken