Elizabeth Lynn
@aikilizzy.bsky.social
Martial artist. Teacher, writer (retired.) Yoga practitioner. Walker. Introvert. Reader. Anti-fascist since 1946.
Sunset on my street tonight.
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Sunset on my street tonight.
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Reposted by Elizabeth Lynn
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
Wow. YES.
Wow, a Long Island jury awarded $112 Million to 674 immigrants who were unlawfully held by county police so they could be handed over to ICE
Federal jury awards $112M to immigrants detained by Suffolk for ICE
A federal jury found the county and the Sheriff's Office violated the Constitutional rights of 674 people.
longisland.news12.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Wow. YES.
Worth reading!
open.substack.com/pub/cmarmita...
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Is There Already a Plan to Remove Chuck Schumer as Senate Minority Leader?
The conversation is here and the calls are coming from more than just the progressives
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Worth reading!
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This prefigures the vote they will have in December -- if they even choose to bring the bill to the floor. They may not. Their promises are worth nothing.
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
This prefigures the vote they will have in December -- if they even choose to bring the bill to the floor. They may not. Their promises are worth nothing.
Lucian Truscott is on fire tonight.
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Don’t lose sleep over the shutdown deal
Do not pass “Go.” Do not collect $200.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Lucian Truscott is on fire tonight.
open.substack.com/pub/luciantr...
open.substack.com/pub/luciantr...
Huh?
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Huh?
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BREAKING: Judge will keep USDA's Saturday order on hold that directed states to "undo" full SNAP payments.
Talwani: "I think there is no reason for me not to keep in place my stay of the order directing the agencies to take steps to return the funds that were issued."
Talwani: "I think there is no reason for me not to keep in place my stay of the order directing the agencies to take steps to return the funds that were issued."
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
BREAKING: Judge will keep USDA's Saturday order on hold that directed states to "undo" full SNAP payments.
Talwani: "I think there is no reason for me not to keep in place my stay of the order directing the agencies to take steps to return the funds that were issued."
Talwani: "I think there is no reason for me not to keep in place my stay of the order directing the agencies to take steps to return the funds that were issued."
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Reposted by Elizabeth Lynn
Seattle's Mayoral race (between a progressive and a centrist) may come down to a few dozen votes and is expected to be among the closest in Seattle's history
According to ex-mayor Greg Nickels, Seattle's mayoral election could be decided by 65 votes
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell went to bed Thursday night with a comfortable lead. By Friday afternoon, that all changed. Katie Wilson has surged to within 4,300 votes.
mynorthwest.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Seattle's Mayoral race (between a progressive and a centrist) may come down to a few dozen votes and is expected to be among the closest in Seattle's history
On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines, which became the USMC. For my friends who celebrate, Happy birthday! Semper Fi!
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines, which became the USMC. For my friends who celebrate, Happy birthday! Semper Fi!
The Overnight News
Apparently, Sunday night is the new big news night.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Dedicated anti-vaxxers won't care about this, but for those of us who prefer scientific evidence, it's of value.
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Dedicated anti-vaxxers won't care about this, but for those of us who prefer scientific evidence, it's of value.
Take the win.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Take the win.
Trump take pasta.
Trump trade war costs US Italian pasta: “Exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January.” Via WSJ
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves — The Wall Street Journal
Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of tariffs it has levied
apple.news
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Trump take pasta.
"A key development that appeared to break the logjam in the negotiations was that Senate Republicans proposed that some healthcare funding be provided directly to households rather than be used to pay for a one-year extension of enhanced ACA subsidies."
This is a terrible idea.
This is a terrible idea.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"A key development that appeared to break the logjam in the negotiations was that Senate Republicans proposed that some healthcare funding be provided directly to households rather than be used to pay for a one-year extension of enhanced ACA subsidies."
This is a terrible idea.
This is a terrible idea.
I tried to call my Senators (Schiff, Padilla) to urge them to hold the line on the shutdown. Padilla's line is not accepting VM and Schiff's is full. I believe they will not cave -- but I've been wrong before, and they need to know that their voters are watching.
HOLD THE LINE.
HOLD THE LINE.
November 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I tried to call my Senators (Schiff, Padilla) to urge them to hold the line on the shutdown. Padilla's line is not accepting VM and Schiff's is full. I believe they will not cave -- but I've been wrong before, and they need to know that their voters are watching.
HOLD THE LINE.
HOLD THE LINE.
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Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
What’s Up With That Stay by Justice Jackson?!
And why we should all take a breath
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We knew this, of course. But it's useful to have it in print. Thanks, Lindsey.
At least they FINALLY admitted why they refused to negotiate on the shutdown. First they lied and promised Dems they would “negotiate” this, but only AFTER they voted for the CR. But Dems were correct when they assessed that Republicans NEVER intended to extend these subsidies.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
We knew this, of course. But it's useful to have it in print. Thanks, Lindsey.
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
I agree, this is good, meaning -- it clarifies why one should distrust and avoid most of the New York Times.
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I agree, this is good, meaning -- it clarifies why one should distrust and avoid most of the New York Times.
