Amanda Lester
@alester1025.bsky.social
Working hard every day to be part of the solution and not part of the problem.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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We must be precise in calling out the Trump administration for what it is: a fascist regime.
July 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We must be precise in calling out the Trump administration for what it is: a fascist regime.
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ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone
A U.S. Army veteran arrested during an immigration raid at a California marijuana farm says he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray before being dragged from his vehicle on his way to work.
apnews.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
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Kudos to Stephen Colbert for speaking out.
Surrendering to the Trump regime's tyranny only invites more of it.
Paramount clearly seems to care more about getting a merger approved than its own integrity.
Surrendering to the Trump regime's tyranny only invites more of it.
Paramount clearly seems to care more about getting a merger approved than its own integrity.
July 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Kudos to Stephen Colbert for speaking out.
Surrendering to the Trump regime's tyranny only invites more of it.
Paramount clearly seems to care more about getting a merger approved than its own integrity.
Surrendering to the Trump regime's tyranny only invites more of it.
Paramount clearly seems to care more about getting a merger approved than its own integrity.
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As corporate media bows to Trump, public broadcasting has never been more important to our democracy.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
July 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
As corporate media bows to Trump, public broadcasting has never been more important to our democracy.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
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Jamie Lee Curtis on The Late Show cancellation.
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
July 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jamie Lee Curtis on The Late Show cancellation.
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
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The Paramount - Skydance merger will be worthless if no one is watching. Independent media is doing to corporate media what independent music did to major labels back in the day. Fuck with the people at your own risk, oligarchs.
July 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Paramount - Skydance merger will be worthless if no one is watching. Independent media is doing to corporate media what independent music did to major labels back in the day. Fuck with the people at your own risk, oligarchs.
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I’m locking in with Colbert for the next 10 months.
Let’s blow up the ratings.
Let joy be resistance.
Let’s blow up the ratings.
Let joy be resistance.
July 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I’m locking in with Colbert for the next 10 months.
Let’s blow up the ratings.
Let joy be resistance.
Let’s blow up the ratings.
Let joy be resistance.
April 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
April 19, 2025. Right now, Albany, NY.
April 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
April 19, 2025. Right now, Albany, NY.
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C-PAC is a cult gathering, not a convention!
This “Third Term Project” poster at CPAC is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. The same people who were screaming about “the deep state” are now openly fantasizing about a dictator-for-life.
This “Third Term Project” poster at CPAC is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. The same people who were screaming about “the deep state” are now openly fantasizing about a dictator-for-life.
February 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
C-PAC is a cult gathering, not a convention!
This “Third Term Project” poster at CPAC is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. The same people who were screaming about “the deep state” are now openly fantasizing about a dictator-for-life.
This “Third Term Project” poster at CPAC is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. The same people who were screaming about “the deep state” are now openly fantasizing about a dictator-for-life.
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Several Department of Education employees told ProPublica they were directed not to contact students and schools about their pending civil rights cases.
“We’ve been essentially muzzled,” an attorney said.
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
“We’ve been essentially muzzled,” an attorney said.
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
“We’ve Been Essentially Muzzled”: Department of Education Halts Thousands of Civil Rights Investigations Under Trump
Since Inauguration Day, the Office for Civil Rights has only opened about 20 investigations focused on Trump’s priorities, placing more than 10,000 student complaints related to disability access and…
propub.li
February 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Several Department of Education employees told ProPublica they were directed not to contact students and schools about their pending civil rights cases.
“We’ve been essentially muzzled,” an attorney said.
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
“We’ve been essentially muzzled,” an attorney said.
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
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One GOP proposal takes aim squarely at parents raising children on their own by eliminating the “head of household” filing status to reap some $200B more in taxes over a decade from single parents and other adults caring for dependents on their own.
To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class
A menu of options being circulated by congressional Republicans also includes new tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy.
propub.li
February 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
One GOP proposal takes aim squarely at parents raising children on their own by eliminating the “head of household” filing status to reap some $200B more in taxes over a decade from single parents and other adults caring for dependents on their own.
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The great dismantling of institutions began
“Some federal employees at the Education Department have been placed on administrative leave for previously attending a diversity training.”
Education Department employees placed on leave for attending diversity training
Several employees began receiving leave notices late Friday.
www.politico.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The great dismantling of institutions began
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This is a safe account for the trans and non-binary community. 🤍
November 14, 2024 at 4:06 PM
This is a safe account for the trans and non-binary community. 🤍
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The Air Force will no longer teach its recruits about the Tuskegee Airmen, Black pioneer pilots honored for their service during World War II. Also halted, teaching the history of Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, the female World War II pilots who were essential in ferrying warplanes…
January 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Air Force will no longer teach its recruits about the Tuskegee Airmen, Black pioneer pilots honored for their service during World War II. Also halted, teaching the history of Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, the female World War II pilots who were essential in ferrying warplanes…
No one’s history can be allowed to be erased. We owe that to our children, grandchildren, and country.
tuskegeemuseum.org/history/
tuskegeemuseum.org/history/
History - Tuskegee Airmen National Historical
The Tuskegee Airmen Who are the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II? The Tuskegee Airmen were dedicated, determined young men who enlisted to become America’s first black military airmen, at […]
tuskegeemuseum.org
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
No one’s history can be allowed to be erased. We owe that to our children, grandchildren, and country.
tuskegeemuseum.org/history/
tuskegeemuseum.org/history/
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One of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s aides warned Republicans not to subpoena former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson because doing so would likely reveal all of the sexually explicit text messages Republicans have been sending Hutchinson since 2018.
Republicans Scared to Call Jan. 6 Witness After Sending Sexual Texts
House Republicans are suddenly afraid of subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson for fear that she could leak some sexually explicit texts.
newrepublic.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
One of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s aides warned Republicans not to subpoena former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson because doing so would likely reveal all of the sexually explicit text messages Republicans have been sending Hutchinson since 2018.
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Well then I support placing conditions on California’s tax revenue supporting red states.
BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson announces that he supports placing conditions on wildfire aid to California.
January 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Well then I support placing conditions on California’s tax revenue supporting red states.
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None of this is normal.
December 11, 2024 at 9:08 PM
None of this is normal.
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To the "high road" Democratic leaders…
Thanks to @georgetakei.bsky.social
Thanks to @georgetakei.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 12:08 AM
To the "high road" Democratic leaders…
Thanks to @georgetakei.bsky.social
Thanks to @georgetakei.bsky.social
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