Karel
@beadsnbarbedwire.bsky.social
Retired journalist. Author. Latest "Recipes and Rambles that made Adele’s a Nevada hot spot," with Chef Charlie Abowd. Available for editing (with references). Restoring a 1908 farmhouse. Feminist, liberal, LGBTQIA ally. Lover of grands, kitties, nature.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to Sen. Elizabeth Warren during his confirmation process obtained by The AP.
The dollar figure was previously unknown. apnews.com/article/hegs...
The dollar figure was previously unknown. apnews.com/article/hegs...
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.
apnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to Sen. Elizabeth Warren during his confirmation process obtained by The AP.
The dollar figure was previously unknown. apnews.com/article/hegs...
The dollar figure was previously unknown. apnews.com/article/hegs...
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Sabotage is a useful tactic to consider when fighting fascism.
The CIA thought so too.
Simple Sabotage Field Manual: www.cia.gov/static/5c875...
The CIA thought so too.
Simple Sabotage Field Manual: www.cia.gov/static/5c875...
January 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Sabotage is a useful tactic to consider when fighting fascism.
The CIA thought so too.
Simple Sabotage Field Manual: www.cia.gov/static/5c875...
The CIA thought so too.
Simple Sabotage Field Manual: www.cia.gov/static/5c875...
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In news we could have guessed - Leaked docs reveal Utah law enforcement ties to far-right Oath Keepers. When extremism meets authority, it’s a dangerous mix. Need another reason to rethink Utah? This might be it.
Law enforcement joined meetings of far-right Oath Keepers, leak shows
Documents uncover ties between extremist group and conservative politics, police and legal establishment in Utah
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In news we could have guessed - Leaked docs reveal Utah law enforcement ties to far-right Oath Keepers. When extremism meets authority, it’s a dangerous mix. Need another reason to rethink Utah? This might be it.
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It is extremely ominous that this is a priority for him in his first week.
Trump White House told the three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign by tomorrow or be fired. Ousting them would paralyze the independent, bipartisan watchdog agency.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It is extremely ominous that this is a priority for him in his first week.
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an absolutely jaw-dropping sentence:
"The problem is the president doesn’t have any leverage over him and Elon gives zero fucks."
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
"The problem is the president doesn’t have any leverage over him and Elon gives zero fucks."
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Trump staff ‘furious’ after Musk trashes AI project
“It’s clear he has abused the proximity to the president,” said one ally of the president.
www.politico.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
an absolutely jaw-dropping sentence:
"The problem is the president doesn’t have any leverage over him and Elon gives zero fucks."
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
"The problem is the president doesn’t have any leverage over him and Elon gives zero fucks."
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
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desperately want to know what gabbard was talking to assad about for three hours
Files detail bid to contain fallout from Tulsi Gabbard meetings with Assad
Gabbard’s 2017 trip to Syria, where she met with authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad, is expected to be a focus of questions from senators weighing her nomination to be director of national intellige...
www.washingtonpost.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
desperately want to know what gabbard was talking to assad about for three hours
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We have to organize. Listen to these wise words from Bernie Sanders. We can do this!
youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
I attended Trump’s inauguration yesterday. Here are my thoughts.
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
youtu.be
January 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
We have to organize. Listen to these wise words from Bernie Sanders. We can do this!
youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...