Melanie N-M
@tofumama1999.bsky.social
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DOGE is dead- and - thanks to cutting USAID so are some 600,000 of the world’s poorest people- mostly children. Also about a thousand Americans have lost their jobs
DOGE has dismantled most of our government departments- and stolen all our personal information
DOGE has dismantled most of our government departments- and stolen all our personal information
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
DOGE is dead- and - thanks to cutting USAID so are some 600,000 of the world’s poorest people- mostly children. Also about a thousand Americans have lost their jobs
DOGE has dismantled most of our government departments- and stolen all our personal information
DOGE has dismantled most of our government departments- and stolen all our personal information
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"The unemployment rate has reached a four-year high, job openings are at a four-year low, and leading members of Trump’s own economic team have gone so far as to concede in recent weeks that parts of the U.S. economy are already in recession..."
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The White House’s celebration of the weak job market makes no sense
Job growth in the first year of Donald Trump’s second term is on pace to be the worst since the Great Recession. So why is his team bragging?
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November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"The unemployment rate has reached a four-year high, job openings are at a four-year low, and leading members of Trump’s own economic team have gone so far as to concede in recent weeks that parts of the U.S. economy are already in recession..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The gun industry will do just about anything to sell more military-style assault weapons—and these veterans aren’t buying it. https://smokinggun.org/report/turning-our-streets-into-war-zones/
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The gun industry will do just about anything to sell more military-style assault weapons—and these veterans aren’t buying it. https://smokinggun.org/report/turning-our-streets-into-war-zones/
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After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast. n.pr/48r84mJ
The female crash test dummy has been a long time coming — but she isn't here yet
After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast. n.pr/48r84mJ
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“His lawyers think he has a strong case for release,” Father Brost told the Arlington Heights Village Board. “But it takes time for the judicial system to catch up with a rogue police force, which is what ICE is…”
www.journal-topics.com/articles/fol...
www.journal-topics.com/articles/fol...
Following Emotional Testimony, Village Board Unanimously Pursues Anti-ICE Ordinance - Journal & Topics Media Group
Like many in Arlington Heights, Father Corey Brost, a member of the clergy at St. Viator, has had someone he knows taken into custody by federal immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“His lawyers think he has a strong case for release,” Father Brost told the Arlington Heights Village Board. “But it takes time for the judicial system to catch up with a rogue police force, which is what ICE is…”
www.journal-topics.com/articles/fol...
www.journal-topics.com/articles/fol...
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Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. n.pr/4pk6IzW
Senate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption'
Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. n.pr/4pk6IzW
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With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
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Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
Artists respond to a cultural squeeze during the 'Fall of Freedom'
Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
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“Bible teaching, he noted, is to have ‘special care for strangers, aliens and sojourners.’
‘It is not rocket science, but the Word of God’…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
‘It is not rocket science, but the Word of God’…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
U.S. Bishops Elect New Leader as Concerns Mount Over Treatment of Migrants
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November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“Bible teaching, he noted, is to have ‘special care for strangers, aliens and sojourners.’
‘It is not rocket science, but the Word of God’…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
‘It is not rocket science, but the Word of God’…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
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The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. n.pr/4hGRIcK
5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history
The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. n.pr/4hGRIcK
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Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns. https://to.pbs.org/3XbGfbL
Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18
Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns. https://to.pbs.org/3XbGfbL
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JUST IN: California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
JUST IN: California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Just voted in suburban Kansas. As I was leaving, some guy came in and asked, "Is this where I go to vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social?" 🤣🤣
As William Allen White wrote, "When anything is going to happen in this country, it happens first in Kansas."
As William Allen White wrote, "When anything is going to happen in this country, it happens first in Kansas."
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Just voted in suburban Kansas. As I was leaving, some guy came in and asked, "Is this where I go to vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social?" 🤣🤣
As William Allen White wrote, "When anything is going to happen in this country, it happens first in Kansas."
As William Allen White wrote, "When anything is going to happen in this country, it happens first in Kansas."
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If you have problems at the polls, call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) or click here: www.866ourvote.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you have problems at the polls, call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) or click here: www.866ourvote.org
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Trump’s approval ratings are the worst of any president in my lifetime
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Trump’s approval ratings are the worst of any president in my lifetime
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trees from my walk in the park
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
trees from my walk in the park
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VOLUNTEER VICTORIES! #ElectionNight results are coming in, and our volunteers are winning races up and down the ballot in states across the country! Follow along on our @momsdemand Threads account for all of our amazing volunteer victories! #DemandASeat
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
VOLUNTEER VICTORIES! #ElectionNight results are coming in, and our volunteers are winning races up and down the ballot in states across the country! Follow along on our @momsdemand Threads account for all of our amazing volunteer victories! #DemandASeat
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Congratulations @abigailspanberger.com. Your victory gives me hope.
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Congratulations @abigailspanberger.com. Your victory gives me hope.
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VICTORY: In a historic win, Abigail Spanberger has been elected Governor of Virginia! As the first @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer to be elected to a governor’s seat, @abigailspanberger.com knows exactly what it takes to keep Virginians safe.
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
VICTORY: In a historic win, Abigail Spanberger has been elected Governor of Virginia! As the first @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer to be elected to a governor’s seat, @abigailspanberger.com knows exactly what it takes to keep Virginians safe.
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Moms Demand Action is marking a historic win tonight as Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer @abigailspanberger.com has been elected Governor of Virginia! 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Moms Demand Action is marking a historic win tonight as Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer @abigailspanberger.com has been elected Governor of Virginia! 🧵
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Mother of 8 charges sexual abuse by ICE—she was deported very next day.
Agent engaged in "severe sexual harassment" and demanded "sexual favors."
After her story aired on television Thursday night—she was deported on Friday morning.
Reyna Mendoza is the mother of 8 children—all U.S. citizens.
Agent engaged in "severe sexual harassment" and demanded "sexual favors."
After her story aired on television Thursday night—she was deported on Friday morning.
Reyna Mendoza is the mother of 8 children—all U.S. citizens.
October 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Mother of 8 charges sexual abuse by ICE—she was deported very next day.
Agent engaged in "severe sexual harassment" and demanded "sexual favors."
After her story aired on television Thursday night—she was deported on Friday morning.
Reyna Mendoza is the mother of 8 children—all U.S. citizens.
Agent engaged in "severe sexual harassment" and demanded "sexual favors."
After her story aired on television Thursday night—she was deported on Friday morning.
Reyna Mendoza is the mother of 8 children—all U.S. citizens.
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Food banks and pantries were already struggling after federal program cuts this year, but now they’re bracing for a tsunami of hungry people if a pause in federal food aid to low-income people kicks in this weekend as the federal government shutdown persists. https://to.pbs.org/4oC3yah
Food banks are preparing for a surge as SNAP aid may be paused in the government shutdown
Some states are trying to fill the gap in food services, but others lack resources to help.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Food banks and pantries were already struggling after federal program cuts this year, but now they’re bracing for a tsunami of hungry people if a pause in federal food aid to low-income people kicks in this weekend as the federal government shutdown persists. https://to.pbs.org/4oC3yah
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Don’t let anyone silence your voice. Stand firm and make your vote count!
Voting is your right—don’t let anyone prevent you from exercising it.
Early voting has already started in many states. If you have problems at the polls, remember you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
Early voting has already started in many states. If you have problems at the polls, remember you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
October 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Don’t let anyone silence your voice. Stand firm and make your vote count!