Anne
@antsyonisland.bsky.social
Southern expat living in the PNW, trying to be a good person in a weird world.
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“If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced are sustained, they’re likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth, and an increase in unemployment,” the Federal Reserve chair said.
This is exactly what Trump doesn’t want the American public to hear.
This is exactly what Trump doesn’t want the American public to hear.
Federal Reserve Rings Every Alarm Bell About Trump’s Economy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has delivered an alarming warning about Trump’s tariffs causing stagflation.
newrepublic.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced are sustained, they’re likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth, and an increase in unemployment,” the Federal Reserve chair said.
This is exactly what Trump doesn’t want the American public to hear.
This is exactly what Trump doesn’t want the American public to hear.
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Jen and Pablo Torre take off the gloves! A disappeared goalie, legendary coaches & more
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Jen and Pablo Torre take off the gloves! A disappeared goalie, legendary coaches & more
"The Trump Administration has put America into the role of a dictatorship, enabling other dictatorships"
open.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Jen and Pablo Torre take off the gloves! A disappeared goalie, legendary coaches & more
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open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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The hit-and-run collision took place early Monday on U.S. 26.
Beaverton police searching for minivan driver who barreled into motorcyclist and sped off
The hit-and-run collision took place early Monday on U.S. 26.
www.oregonlive.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The hit-and-run collision took place early Monday on U.S. 26.
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Hitler used tariffs to “liberate” Germany from a globalized world order—careening the economy backwards, Timothy W. Ryback writes. https://theatln.tc/z72gGnpl
May 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Hitler used tariffs to “liberate” Germany from a globalized world order—careening the economy backwards, Timothy W. Ryback writes. https://theatln.tc/z72gGnpl
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Meanwhile, in Canada…
May 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Meanwhile, in Canada…
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Trump is about to foreclose on the homes of 90,000 Veterans. www.rawstory.com/trump-vetera...
Veterans facing foreclosures as Trump administration pulls plug on Biden program: report
At a time when veterans with VA loans are struggling to keep their homes out of foreclosure, the Veterans Administration (VA) under Donald Trump's stewardship has decided to pull the plug on a program...
www.rawstory.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump is about to foreclose on the homes of 90,000 Veterans. www.rawstory.com/trump-vetera...
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He’s never read it
MORAN: What does it (the Declaration of Independence) mean to you?
TRUMP: It means exactly what it says; it's a declaration of unity, love and respect and it means a lot. It's something very special to our country.
TRUMP: It means exactly what it says; it's a declaration of unity, love and respect and it means a lot. It's something very special to our country.
May 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
He’s never read it
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A well-oiled machine 🫠
April 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A well-oiled machine 🫠
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Today's ruling is a victory for students and schools! Trump, Musk, and McMahon are using politically motivated attacks to stifle educators, harm students & destroy public education—but NEA and @aclu.org aren't going to let that happen. apnews.com/article/trum...
Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s guidance forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in K-12 public schools.
apnews.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today's ruling is a victory for students and schools! Trump, Musk, and McMahon are using politically motivated attacks to stifle educators, harm students & destroy public education—but NEA and @aclu.org aren't going to let that happen. apnews.com/article/trum...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is a danger to the public’s health and should resign or be fired, says APHA. In just a few short weeks, his actions on vacccines, fluoride and other public health science have shown how wrong he is for the job. Read & share our statement: apha.org/news-and-med...
April 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is a danger to the public’s health and should resign or be fired, says APHA. In just a few short weeks, his actions on vacccines, fluoride and other public health science have shown how wrong he is for the job. Read & share our statement: apha.org/news-and-med...
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Erik shared this picture of his coworkers near Bakersfield CA. They are ensuring the trees have the necessary water and nutrients as well as the branches being able to support the weight of the future nuts. They work for minimum wage during this time. #WeFeedYou
April 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Erik shared this picture of his coworkers near Bakersfield CA. They are ensuring the trees have the necessary water and nutrients as well as the branches being able to support the weight of the future nuts. They work for minimum wage during this time. #WeFeedYou
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This upcoming Thursday, March 6th, join WA Dems and meet the lawmakers who are shaping Washington’s future from Olympia! We can help connect you with legislators no matter where you live in the state.
Register here: forms.gle/9g2grYBW6Tfy... (link in bio)
Register here: forms.gle/9g2grYBW6Tfy... (link in bio)
March 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This upcoming Thursday, March 6th, join WA Dems and meet the lawmakers who are shaping Washington’s future from Olympia! We can help connect you with legislators no matter where you live in the state.
Register here: forms.gle/9g2grYBW6Tfy... (link in bio)
Register here: forms.gle/9g2grYBW6Tfy... (link in bio)
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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It’s 2025, but it feels like 2020 all over again.
Rising cases. Silent spread. Weak surveillance. A dangerously slow response.
We've seen this before hesitation, denial, and then chaos. The clock is ticking. Will we act in time?
Rising cases. Silent spread. Weak surveillance. A dangerously slow response.
We've seen this before hesitation, denial, and then chaos. The clock is ticking. Will we act in time?
February 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
It’s 2025, but it feels like 2020 all over again.
Rising cases. Silent spread. Weak surveillance. A dangerously slow response.
We've seen this before hesitation, denial, and then chaos. The clock is ticking. Will we act in time?
Rising cases. Silent spread. Weak surveillance. A dangerously slow response.
We've seen this before hesitation, denial, and then chaos. The clock is ticking. Will we act in time?
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If our federal agencies no longer provide good info, several states are still providing it. Here is Oregon's page for vaccine info.
Oregon Health Authority : Vaccines and Immunization : Vaccines and Immunization : State of Oregon
Oregon Immunization Program: Immunization is the safest and most effective public health tool for preventing disease and death
www.oregon.gov
February 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If our federal agencies no longer provide good info, several states are still providing it. Here is Oregon's page for vaccine info.
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#2 and here is good info from Washington state. Very familiar with both WA and OR DOH so know they will continue to provide evidence and science based recommendations if our federal agencies are forced to fumble the ball.
Immunization
You make educated choices about your health and the health of your family every day. You research which car seat has the highest safety ratings, you read food labels, and you talk to your friends and ...
doh.wa.gov
February 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#2 and here is good info from Washington state. Very familiar with both WA and OR DOH so know they will continue to provide evidence and science based recommendations if our federal agencies are forced to fumble the ball.
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Joe Gebbia, co-founder of AirBnB, joined Elon's DOGE. It's not an audit, because they're not auditors. It's just a farce. Spread the word, and make sure nobody uses AirBnB ever again.
February 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Joe Gebbia, co-founder of AirBnB, joined Elon's DOGE. It's not an audit, because they're not auditors. It's just a farce. Spread the word, and make sure nobody uses AirBnB ever again.
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It's worth also donating directly to Judge Susan Crawford's campaign here: secure.actblue.com/donate/sc-we...
Contribute to Susan Crawford's campaign for WI Supreme Court:
Show your support with a contribution.
secure.actblue.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's worth also donating directly to Judge Susan Crawford's campaign here: secure.actblue.com/donate/sc-we...
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Now about Musk in the Treasury Department, the purge at the CDC, the gutting of USAID (and up next, the Department of Education,) mass deportations, dehumanization of so many groups and other critical issues...have you called your representative today?
202-224-3121
202-224-3121
February 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Now about Musk in the Treasury Department, the purge at the CDC, the gutting of USAID (and up next, the Department of Education,) mass deportations, dehumanization of so many groups and other critical issues...have you called your representative today?
202-224-3121
202-224-3121
So, anyone got good movie recs to watch tomorrow?
February 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
So, anyone got good movie recs to watch tomorrow?
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Trump got Mexico to send the same 10,000 troops to the border that Biden already got them to commit.
Trump got Canada to agree to the same measures to fight fentanyl that Biden already got them to agree to six weeks ago.
Wow. What a dealmaker!
Trump got Canada to agree to the same measures to fight fentanyl that Biden already got them to agree to six weeks ago.
Wow. What a dealmaker!
February 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Trump got Mexico to send the same 10,000 troops to the border that Biden already got them to commit.
Trump got Canada to agree to the same measures to fight fentanyl that Biden already got them to agree to six weeks ago.
Wow. What a dealmaker!
Trump got Canada to agree to the same measures to fight fentanyl that Biden already got them to agree to six weeks ago.
Wow. What a dealmaker!
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Trump just got played by Canada….The Canadian $1.3 billion border plan that Trump and MAGAs are celebrating as a win was actually announced back in early December so congrats to the master negotiator 🤣….or should I say congrats to Biden www.canada.ca/en/public-sa...
February 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump just got played by Canada….The Canadian $1.3 billion border plan that Trump and MAGAs are celebrating as a win was actually announced back in early December so congrats to the master negotiator 🤣….or should I say congrats to Biden www.canada.ca/en/public-sa...
Great app to learn what’s happening and to easily communicate with your representatives!
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February 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Great app to learn what’s happening and to easily communicate with your representatives!
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