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I live in #Seattle with my husband and our miniature schnauzer. We also spend a lot of time on #OrcasIsland where we have a cabin and enjoy the peace and quiet of the #SanJuanIslands, where WTF means "Where's the Ferry."
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Inside Stephen Miller’s Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
December 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Inside Stephen Miller’s Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
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Undecided voter: “How can someone like you convince me that my vote matters”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
December 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Undecided voter: “How can someone like you convince me that my vote matters”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
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An unapologetic ally through and through. Thank you, Rob Reiner. May you and Michele rest in power.
December 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
An unapologetic ally through and through. Thank you, Rob Reiner. May you and Michele rest in power.
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White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
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214 Democrats signed a discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits to make sure tens of millions of Americans don't experience skyrocketing health insurance premiums. They just need FOUR House Republicans to join them.
☎️ Call YOUR rep at 202-224-3121.
☎️ Call YOUR rep at 202-224-3121.
December 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
214 Democrats signed a discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits to make sure tens of millions of Americans don't experience skyrocketing health insurance premiums. They just need FOUR House Republicans to join them.
☎️ Call YOUR rep at 202-224-3121.
☎️ Call YOUR rep at 202-224-3121.
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Yesterday, I spoke to @msnowreports.bsky.social about the tragedies that took place in Bondi Beach, Australia and Brown University and what we must do to prevent future attacks.
December 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Yesterday, I spoke to @msnowreports.bsky.social about the tragedies that took place in Bondi Beach, Australia and Brown University and what we must do to prevent future attacks.
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Who else AGREES with Gavin?! 🤚
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Who else AGREES with Gavin?! 🤚
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The real lesson of Christmas is that if God had wanted to win over working-class Judeans, he should have sent down a less divisive Messiah.
December 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The real lesson of Christmas is that if God had wanted to win over working-class Judeans, he should have sent down a less divisive Messiah.
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Adults explaining Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird gets all the due credit for one of the best things ever put on television. We don't talk enough about how powerful it is that they followed up that scene with two shorts about the renewal of life and ended on Big Bird meeting a newborn baby. cont'd...
December 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Adults explaining Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird gets all the due credit for one of the best things ever put on television. We don't talk enough about how powerful it is that they followed up that scene with two shorts about the renewal of life and ended on Big Bird meeting a newborn baby. cont'd...
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The Skagit River will be cresting tomorrow mid-morning. That's expected to be at a historic level.
Encouraging Washingtonians to continue following evacuation orders.
Encouraging Washingtonians to continue following evacuation orders.
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Skagit River will be cresting tomorrow mid-morning. That's expected to be at a historic level.
Encouraging Washingtonians to continue following evacuation orders.
Encouraging Washingtonians to continue following evacuation orders.
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Trump Calls Groceries ‘A Hoax’
Trump Calls Groceries ‘A Hoax’
MOUNT POCONO, PA—Delivering a highly anticipated speech about the state of the economy, President Donald Trump doubled down this week on his claim that groceries were a hoax perpetrated by Democrats. ...
theonion.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump Calls Groceries ‘A Hoax’
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Read this on air to @sifill.bsky.social tonight.
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
December 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Read this on air to @sifill.bsky.social tonight.
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I don’t write the headlines but I do like this one (post-Slaughter argument roundtable for @nytimes.com with @stevevladeck.bsky.social & @williambaude.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Opinion | Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Continue to Overturn the 20th Century
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I don’t write the headlines but I do like this one (post-Slaughter argument roundtable for @nytimes.com with @stevevladeck.bsky.social & @williambaude.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
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Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked
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I agree. Biden instituted humane compassionate policies, the greatest investment in infrastructure since the 60s, promoted public education & student loans, respected and supported our allies, including Ukraine. Amazing economy in job growth and reducing pandemic period inflation.
Never forget.
Never forget.
December 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I agree. Biden instituted humane compassionate policies, the greatest investment in infrastructure since the 60s, promoted public education & student loans, respected and supported our allies, including Ukraine. Amazing economy in job growth and reducing pandemic period inflation.
Never forget.
Never forget.
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US LAYOFFS SET TO EXCEED THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
US LAYOFFS SET TO EXCEED THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS
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“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
Oprah Pursues Dr. Phil On Ship Through Arctic
THE ARCTIC CIRCLE—With a vow to destroy the abomination she had created if it was the last thing she ever did, television host Oprah Winfrey has spent weeks on a ship pursuing Dr. Phil through the Arc...
theonion.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
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Fascism comes when democracy is weak and corrupt. It's a ravaging disease that destroys liberty, freedom, and then the human soul.
December 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Fascism comes when democracy is weak and corrupt. It's a ravaging disease that destroys liberty, freedom, and then the human soul.
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The death rate among children under 5 is expected to grow this year for the first time in the 21st century, researchers say. A key factor, they say, is cuts to U.S. and other foreign aid
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Child deaths under 5 believed to be rising for first time in decades
Cuts to development aid from several countries is a key factor, researchers said.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The death rate among children under 5 is expected to grow this year for the first time in the 21st century, researchers say. A key factor, they say, is cuts to U.S. and other foreign aid
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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Mark Kelly: “Jobs are down. Wages are flat. Costs are up & this President is asleep — Like literally, he’s falling asleep on the job. It’s hurting the American people — He’s doing nothing to try to help people with the cost of groceries, rent, & healthcare”
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Mark Kelly: “Jobs are down. Wages are flat. Costs are up & this President is asleep — Like literally, he’s falling asleep on the job. It’s hurting the American people — He’s doing nothing to try to help people with the cost of groceries, rent, & healthcare”
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Trump spends $300 million on his ballroom, $172 million on Kristi Noem’s private jet, $10 million on promoting his own golf courses.
But working people have to pay more for health care.
Corruption. Plain and simple.
But working people have to pay more for health care.
Corruption. Plain and simple.
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Trump spends $300 million on his ballroom, $172 million on Kristi Noem’s private jet, $10 million on promoting his own golf courses.
But working people have to pay more for health care.
Corruption. Plain and simple.
But working people have to pay more for health care.
Corruption. Plain and simple.
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Grocery, electricity, and healthcare costs are all increasing.
What is the Trump Administration focused on? Boat strikes in Venezuela that may not even be heading for the U.S. and are not clearly legal.
Their priorities are all completely messed up.
What is the Trump Administration focused on? Boat strikes in Venezuela that may not even be heading for the U.S. and are not clearly legal.
Their priorities are all completely messed up.
December 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Grocery, electricity, and healthcare costs are all increasing.
What is the Trump Administration focused on? Boat strikes in Venezuela that may not even be heading for the U.S. and are not clearly legal.
Their priorities are all completely messed up.
What is the Trump Administration focused on? Boat strikes in Venezuela that may not even be heading for the U.S. and are not clearly legal.
Their priorities are all completely messed up.
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There is no “Secretary of War” or “War Department” in the United States of America under US law. Each time a news organization uses Pete Hegseth’s concocted title, and submits to his “War Department” fantasy, it is an act of corruption.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/the-hegset...
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/the-hegset...
The Hegseth ethos
There is no “Secretary of War” or “War Department” in the United States of America under US law.
steveschmidt.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
There is no “Secretary of War” or “War Department” in the United States of America under US law. Each time a news organization uses Pete Hegseth’s concocted title, and submits to his “War Department” fantasy, it is an act of corruption.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/the-hegset...
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/the-hegset...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM