Angie Smibert
@asmibert.bsky.social
Middle grade author, adjunct professor, aro/ace, sometime gamer, unabashed (space) nerd, WNBA fan, Earthican, and pub quiz regular.
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I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
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With Comcast seeking approval of Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Trump posts that Comcast-owned NBC needs to fire Seth Meyers, and Carr reposts it. #followthemoney
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
With Comcast seeking approval of Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Trump posts that Comcast-owned NBC needs to fire Seth Meyers, and Carr reposts it. #followthemoney
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"There are about a thousand of us" is devastating.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"There are about a thousand of us" is devastating.
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DEVELOPING: Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in emails. @anacabrera.bsky.social reports.
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
DEVELOPING: Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in emails. @anacabrera.bsky.social reports.
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Virginia becomes first state to fund food assistance amid federal SNAP pause cardinalnews.org/2025/10/31/v...
Virginia becomes first state to fund food assistance amid federal SNAP pause
What you need to know about how Virginia got here, where it’s going next and how the state’s most vulnerable populations are affected.
cardinalnews.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Virginia becomes first state to fund food assistance amid federal SNAP pause cardinalnews.org/2025/10/31/v...
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Blue states are suing to get those funds released. Trump would rather see poor kids starve while he builds his ballroom.
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Blue states are suing to get those funds released. Trump would rather see poor kids starve while he builds his ballroom.
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Purdue Student Journalists Distribute Solidarity Paper at IU https://bit.ly/4ouMxir
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Purdue Student Journalists Distribute Solidarity Paper at IU https://bit.ly/4ouMxir
"Jubilant contempt" aptly described #NoKings on Saturday. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The massive No Kings protests may mark a new American political posture | Moira Donegan
The violence Republicans seemed to want did not materialize. Instead the event showcased liberal-democratic consensus
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"Jubilant contempt" aptly described #NoKings on Saturday. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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They’re going to have to fire nearly everyone, you know.
October 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
They’re going to have to fire nearly everyone, you know.
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Turns out your assumptions about what republican group chats are like is correct www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Turns out your assumptions about what republican group chats are like is correct www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Democrats are ramping up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat who won a special election last month to succeed her late father. https://to.pbs.org/3W2j3fB
Who is Adelita Grijalva and why hasn't she been sworn in to Congress yet?
Democrats are ramping up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat who won a special election last month to succeed her late father.
www.pbs.org
October 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Democrats are ramping up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat who won a special election last month to succeed her late father. https://to.pbs.org/3W2j3fB
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Adelita Grijalva won her election to Congress over two weeks ago, but Mike Johnson still hasn't sworn her in.
Why the delay?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
Why the delay?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Adelita Grijalva won her election to Congress over two weeks ago, but Mike Johnson still hasn't sworn her in.
Why the delay?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
Why the delay?
Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
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PEN America has released its annual report on the book banning crisis in K–12 public schools, naming the top five most banned titles and authors. PEN found that “the campaign to censor books is increasingly routine,” with Florida, Texas, and Tennessee leading the nation in instances of banning.
U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports
PEN America has released its annual report on the book banning crisis in K–12 public schools, naming the top five most banned titles and authors. PEN found censorship increasingly routine; Florida,…
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October 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
PEN America has released its annual report on the book banning crisis in K–12 public schools, naming the top five most banned titles and authors. PEN found that “the campaign to censor books is increasingly routine,” with Florida, Texas, and Tennessee leading the nation in instances of banning.
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If I spent millions of taxpayer dollars and weakened our national security to force hundreds of military personnel to listen to my glorified TED Talk… and this was the response…. I’d resign in embarrassment.
October 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
If I spent millions of taxpayer dollars and weakened our national security to force hundreds of military personnel to listen to my glorified TED Talk… and this was the response…. I’d resign in embarrassment.
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This is hilarious. Even the Dutch are way ahead of us in seeing how bad things are in the United States with Donald Trump running amok and corporations capitulating to fascism.
But, then again, the Netherlands has experience with being taken over by fascists.
But, then again, the Netherlands has experience with being taken over by fascists.
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This is hilarious. Even the Dutch are way ahead of us in seeing how bad things are in the United States with Donald Trump running amok and corporations capitulating to fascism.
But, then again, the Netherlands has experience with being taken over by fascists.
But, then again, the Netherlands has experience with being taken over by fascists.
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A federal judge has ruled parts of Florida's book ban law unconstitutional, citing nearly a century of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas in schools. An English professor explains how the decision impacts similar laws in other states:
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September 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A federal judge has ruled parts of Florida's book ban law unconstitutional, citing nearly a century of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas in schools. An English professor explains how the decision impacts similar laws in other states:
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On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.
September 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.
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Some numbers:
-Most Americans are women.
-Via the Census, about 60 million Americans are in a household that includes a daughter.
-Every American, or human being, should be appalled and disgusted by this.
It would take only 4 GOP Senators, or 6 to 7 Representatives, to save the country.
-Most Americans are women.
-Via the Census, about 60 million Americans are in a household that includes a daughter.
-Every American, or human being, should be appalled and disgusted by this.
It would take only 4 GOP Senators, or 6 to 7 Representatives, to save the country.
Exclusive: Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.
Epstein Birthday Letter With Trump’s Signature Revealed
Lawyers for Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book.
on.wsj.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Some numbers:
-Most Americans are women.
-Via the Census, about 60 million Americans are in a household that includes a daughter.
-Every American, or human being, should be appalled and disgusted by this.
It would take only 4 GOP Senators, or 6 to 7 Representatives, to save the country.
-Most Americans are women.
-Via the Census, about 60 million Americans are in a household that includes a daughter.
-Every American, or human being, should be appalled and disgusted by this.
It would take only 4 GOP Senators, or 6 to 7 Representatives, to save the country.
Know what I'm doing Thanksgiving ;)
The morning’s bright the sky is blue and we have a teaser trailer! WAKE UP DEAD MAN the new Benoit Blanc mystery, in theaters Thanksgiving and on Netflix 12/12
September 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Know what I'm doing Thanksgiving ;)
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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
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A U.S. district court is scheduled to consider whether to approve the settlement next week, in a case that marked the first substantive decision on how fair use applies to generative AI systems.
Anthropic settles with authors in first-of-its-kind AI copyright infringement lawsuit
A U.S. district court is scheduled to consider whether to approve the settlement next week, in a case that marked the first substantive decision on how fair use applies to generative AI systems.
n.pr
September 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A U.S. district court is scheduled to consider whether to approve the settlement next week, in a case that marked the first substantive decision on how fair use applies to generative AI systems.
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BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social