@bethrk.bsky.social
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Remember: The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.
The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.
The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Remember: The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.
The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.
The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.
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After those results, the Democratic response to GOP pressure to cave on the shutdown should simply be
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in a chair and making a funny face .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in a chair and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After those results, the Democratic response to GOP pressure to cave on the shutdown should simply be
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We live in an episode of Veep
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We live in an episode of Veep
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The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
October 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
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Over the past week, the president said the DOJ should pay him a quarter billion dollars, bulldozed half the White House to build himself a gaudy ballroom, bragged about murdering civilians in international waters, pardoned some more criminals, directed federal prosecutors to indict his opponents ...
October 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Over the past week, the president said the DOJ should pay him a quarter billion dollars, bulldozed half the White House to build himself a gaudy ballroom, bragged about murdering civilians in international waters, pardoned some more criminals, directed federal prosecutors to indict his opponents ...
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Stefanik endorsed, campaigned, and fundraised for George Santos.
October 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Stefanik endorsed, campaigned, and fundraised for George Santos.
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Just have to take a beat to say that the people that have long warned about state violence and the militarization of law enforcement were right.
October 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Just have to take a beat to say that the people that have long warned about state violence and the militarization of law enforcement were right.
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Between June 2022 and June 2024, at least 412 people across the country have been charged for crimes related to their pregnancies.
These arrests show that, amid the conservative movement to enshrine rights to fetuses, being pregnant is not just a health status. Sometimes, it’s a criminal liability.
These arrests show that, amid the conservative movement to enshrine rights to fetuses, being pregnant is not just a health status. Sometimes, it’s a criminal liability.
When miscarriages become crimes
412 women faced criminal charges for pregnancy outcomes. This is what fetal personhood looks like.
www.motherjones.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Between June 2022 and June 2024, at least 412 people across the country have been charged for crimes related to their pregnancies.
These arrests show that, amid the conservative movement to enshrine rights to fetuses, being pregnant is not just a health status. Sometimes, it’s a criminal liability.
These arrests show that, amid the conservative movement to enshrine rights to fetuses, being pregnant is not just a health status. Sometimes, it’s a criminal liability.
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FUCK ICE
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
FUCK ICE
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One pretty foolproof way to know your government is fascist is when your government tries to punish you for calling it fascist.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One pretty foolproof way to know your government is fascist is when your government tries to punish you for calling it fascist.
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UC Berkeley has given the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty, and staff as part of an investigation into antisemitism on campus. One of them is Judith Butler. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe
UC Berkeley gave the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty and staff and info about their “potential connection to reports of alleged antisemitism” — sparking due-process...
www.sfchronicle.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
UC Berkeley has given the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty, and staff as part of an investigation into antisemitism on campus. One of them is Judith Butler. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
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From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board:
It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible
The task of reporting is not a simple one. Each and every day, reporters and editors at publications like The Onion make difficult decisions about which issues should receive attention, knowing that o...
theonion.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board:
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August 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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CORMAC MCCARTHY: He never sleeps. He says that he will never die. He dances in light and in shadow and he is a great favorite. He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die.
JOE ROGAN: sure. I've met guys like that
JOE ROGAN: sure. I've met guys like that
December 18, 2024 at 2:25 AM
CORMAC MCCARTHY: He never sleeps. He says that he will never die. He dances in light and in shadow and he is a great favorite. He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die.
JOE ROGAN: sure. I've met guys like that
JOE ROGAN: sure. I've met guys like that
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ICE opened their detention center in Newark WITHOUT permission from the city, and in violation of state law.
Mayor Ras Baraka has been fighting to close it down.
RT this to THANK Mayor Baraka!
Mayor Ras Baraka has been fighting to close it down.
RT this to THANK Mayor Baraka!
May 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
ICE opened their detention center in Newark WITHOUT permission from the city, and in violation of state law.
Mayor Ras Baraka has been fighting to close it down.
RT this to THANK Mayor Baraka!
Mayor Ras Baraka has been fighting to close it down.
RT this to THANK Mayor Baraka!
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Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
February 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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The Revolution will be AI-icized
February 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Revolution will be AI-icized
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This was posted yesterday morning before the DCA crash. Prescient.
January 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This was posted yesterday morning before the DCA crash. Prescient.
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Elon Musk gave two back to back Nazi salutes at the Trump inauguration parade
January 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Elon Musk gave two back to back Nazi salutes at the Trump inauguration parade
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ICYMI, @juddlegum.bsky.social's latest has a perfect title, and is yet another reminder to be EXTREMELY skeptical about any stories of massive increases in shoplifting, whether from a friend or on the local news.
Lies, damn lies, and shoplifting statistics
For 32 years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) — the lobbying group representing major retailers in the United States — has produced the "National Retail Security Survey." The survey, widely cited...
popular.info
December 21, 2024 at 3:29 AM
ICYMI, @juddlegum.bsky.social's latest has a perfect title, and is yet another reminder to be EXTREMELY skeptical about any stories of massive increases in shoplifting, whether from a friend or on the local news.
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my glass coffin company “remains to be seen” is not doing as well as i thought it would.
December 3, 2024 at 1:02 AM
my glass coffin company “remains to be seen” is not doing as well as i thought it would.
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Name a better qualified doctor than Dr. Oz, we’ll go first:
November 19, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Name a better qualified doctor than Dr. Oz, we’ll go first: