Andrea Reik
areikal.bsky.social
Andrea Reik
@areikal.bsky.social
Why is no network talking about the detainees from the Sumud Flotilla? Over 400 activists have been captured by Israel in international waters. Held by Israel - including Greta Thunberg.

ground.news/article/turk...
Turkey Receives 137 Gaza Flotilla Deportees as Abuse Allegations Intensify
Deportee accounts of harsh treatment meet categorical Israeli denials, drawing fresh diplomatic scrutiny.
ground.news
October 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today, Thursday July 17th - 6:00 Pm at the Athens City Community Center, Athens, ohio
July 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
July 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
May 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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100 days into this presidency, Americans are paying the price - higher prices, crashing retirement accounts, and broken promises.

But the American people are turning, thanks to your voices. Keep it up.

It's up to us to demand something better.
April 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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"Access to both networks would normally require a "Q" clearance, the highest level of security clearance at the Department of Energy..."
www.npr.org/2025/04/28/n...
DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets
Two DOGE employees have access to a network used to transmit classified nuclear weapons data and a separate network used by the Department of Defense, sources tell NPR.
www.npr.org
April 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Athens Strong #50501
April 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Athens strong! #50501
April 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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"The effort, which DOGE has dubbed “Defend the Spend,” has left thousands of payments backed up, including funding for doctors’ and nurses’ salaries at federal health centers for the poor..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
DOGE begins to freeze health-care payments for extra review
DOGE is putting new curbs on billions of dollars in federal grants, requiring officials to manually review and approve payments that were previously routine.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Proud to be one of the organizers of this important demonstration. Join is in DC on June 6th.
Veterans Organizing 'Call to Action' Rally on D-Day Anniversary in Nation's Capital
The march, touted as a non-partisan, pro-veterans employment and benefits protection rally, is expected to draw veterans, advocacy organizations, musical groups and some celebrities.
www.military.com
April 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of veterans has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism."
For these veterans, the secret to crossing political divides starts with a beer
In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of veterans has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it — all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism."
www.npr.org
April 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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On June 6 veterans will march in DC to demonstrate that our oaths to the Constitution still hold. This is not partisan; it’s about service, particularly the essential work of veterans in the government and those who care for them. Unite4veterans.org

www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Veterans Organizing 'Call to Action' Rally on D-Day Anniversary in Nation's Capital
The march, touted as a non-partisan, pro-veterans employment and benefits protection rally, is expected to draw veterans, advocacy organizations, musical groups and some celebrities.
www.military.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM