Barbara LaValle
@barbaralavalle.bsky.social
I sew, knit, and crochet. German language is another hobby. My profile pic is almost 50 years old.
The suspect in the DC shooting today came to the US under this program.
What Is Operation Allies Welcome, the Program That Gave Some Afghans Entry to the U.S.?
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The suspect in the DC shooting today came to the US under this program.
What a mess!
Judge Says Justice Dept. May Have Committed Misconduct in Comey Case
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What a mess!
We were never a drug-free society.
Opinion | I Am a Drug Historian. Trump Is Wrong About Fentanyl in Almost Every Way.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 AM
We were never a drug-free society.
“Now that he’s in office, the mask comes off and it’s all about taking care of himself and fellow billionaires and millionaires,” Mr. Lapan said. “He’s an elitist.”
America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That’s No Longer the Case.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“Now that he’s in office, the mask comes off and it’s all about taking care of himself and fellow billionaires and millionaires,” Mr. Lapan said. “He’s an elitist.”
He spent hours at Epstein's house with one of his victims?!?
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
He spent hours at Epstein's house with one of his victims?!?
The regime wants states to undo the work they've done to fully fund SNAP this month, under threat of consequences. WTH?
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The regime wants states to undo the work they've done to fully fund SNAP this month, under threat of consequences. WTH?
"With little public scrutiny, the Trump administration is handing out hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to some of the country’s most profitable companies and wealthiest investors."
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"With little public scrutiny, the Trump administration is handing out hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to some of the country’s most profitable companies and wealthiest investors."
Yay, DC!
Jurors Find Sandwich Hurler Not Guilty of Assault
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Yay, DC!
The Next Terrorist Attack
Timothy Snyder on how we are more vulnerable to a terror attack and what to do if one happens.
Timothy Snyder on how we are more vulnerable to a terror attack and what to do if one happens.
The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Next Terrorist Attack
Timothy Snyder on how we are more vulnerable to a terror attack and what to do if one happens.
Timothy Snyder on how we are more vulnerable to a terror attack and what to do if one happens.
The president of the US is insane.
Trump Announces Tariff Increase on Canada Over Reagan Ad Spat
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The president of the US is insane.
VW is pausing its production of the Golf, and soon, other models, because of a shortage of chips due to a dispute involving Holland taking control of a Chinese chip company.
Volkswagen Halts Production of Iconic Model That's Been With Us for 51 Years
Volkswagen has to temporarily halt the production of the iconic Golf due to the microchip shortage triggered by a U.S.-China trade dispute,
www.autoevolution.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
VW is pausing its production of the Golf, and soon, other models, because of a shortage of chips due to a dispute involving Holland taking control of a Chinese chip company.
WTF!?!
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
WTF!?!
It’s up to you, New York, New York Harry Litman says that New York can re-open its investigation of Santos, and maybe get justice that Trump can't undo.
It’s up to you, New York, New York
The Empire State can probably undo Trump’s commutation of Santos’s sentence
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It’s up to you, New York, New York Harry Litman says that New York can re-open its investigation of Santos, and maybe get justice that Trump can't undo.
A little over three minutes from Ruth Ben-Ghiat explaining the horrible AI video posted over the weekend:
Autocrat Psychology captions MOV
YouTube video by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A little over three minutes from Ruth Ben-Ghiat explaining the horrible AI video posted over the weekend:
Another six people vaporized by the murderer-in-chief.
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Another six people vaporized by the murderer-in-chief.
Three-minute video about the *Antifa* panic the regime is trying to stir up.
The Truth about Panics
One is being generated right now
open.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Three-minute video about the *Antifa* panic the regime is trying to stir up.
No Kings — Freedom (video) Why the protests are patriotic.
No Kings — Freedom (video)
Why protest is patriotic
open.substack.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
No Kings — Freedom (video) Why the protests are patriotic.
Ten-minute video about historical context of WH "roundtable" on Antifa. He says the WH explicitly put themselves on the side of bringing Hitler to power.
When Anti-antifa means Pro-Nazi (video)
Notes from a Presidential "Roundtable"
snyder.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ten-minute video about historical context of WH "roundtable" on Antifa. He says the WH explicitly put themselves on the side of bringing Hitler to power.
35 minute video. Wish Stephen Miller could watch this. Nazi racial purity was no match for US diversity. The POWs came to realize this.
German POWs Couldn't Believe American Farmers Had German Names
YouTube video by WW2 History
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
35 minute video. Wish Stephen Miller could watch this. Nazi racial purity was no match for US diversity. The POWs came to realize this.
Ruh-roh.
White House Signals It May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ruh-roh.
Chicago's mayor signed an EO barring ICE from using city-owned or controlled property for any operations.
www.chicago.gov
October 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Chicago's mayor signed an EO barring ICE from using city-owned or controlled property for any operations.
Another thing that the Big Ugly Bill cut.
Millions of Poor Retirees Have Lost an Easier Path to Help With Medicare
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Another thing that the Big Ugly Bill cut.
The troops will not get paid if there is a shutdown. FYI
Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, families
Lawmakers are pushing for military pay to continue. Some operations, like child care, may vary from base to base.
www.militarytimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The troops will not get paid if there is a shutdown. FYI
Nicholas Kristof reports on the results of cutting off aid.
Opinion | The Tax on Being a Girl
www.nytimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Nicholas Kristof reports on the results of cutting off aid.
Worth the time to read all the way through.
The Myth Of The MAGA Majority
Trump's latest 'landslide' claim masks what a minority movement MAGA really is
open.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Worth the time to read all the way through.