Brigtte L
@brigtte.bsky.social
Make every preparation for retirement
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I wanted to teach my 15-year-old to appreciate second hand clothes. They were my favorite clothing items when I was growing up. Plus, it saves us money.
My teen and I argue about clothes shopping. Thrifting is something we can both agree on.
I wanted to teach my 15-year-old to appreciate second hand clothes. They were my favorite clothing items when I was growing up. Plus, it saves us money.
www.businessinsider.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I wanted to teach my 15-year-old to appreciate second hand clothes. They were my favorite clothing items when I was growing up. Plus, it saves us money.
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For the third time in slightly more than a week, grand jurors in Washington have rejected efforts by federal prosecutors to indict a resident accused of a felony assault against a federal agent. The extraordinary pushback comes as President Trump has flooded the streets with National Guard troops.
Grand Juries in D.C. Reject Prosecutors’ Efforts to Level Harsh Charges Against Residents
The extraordinary pushback in at least three separate cases comes as President Trump has flooded the streets with National Guard troops and federal agents.
nyti.ms
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For the third time in slightly more than a week, grand jurors in Washington have rejected efforts by federal prosecutors to indict a resident accused of a felony assault against a federal agent. The extraordinary pushback comes as President Trump has flooded the streets with National Guard troops.
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It’s time to take serious action at the State Capitol to address gun violence.
August 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It’s time to take serious action at the State Capitol to address gun violence.
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shocking reports that donald trumps economic policies are doing the exact goddam thing everyone said they would
August 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
shocking reports that donald trumps economic policies are doing the exact goddam thing everyone said they would
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The Monticello enjoyer
August 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Monticello enjoyer
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If someone tells you there's nothing we can do about gun violence beyond thoughts and prayers, remind them:
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
August 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If someone tells you there's nothing we can do about gun violence beyond thoughts and prayers, remind them:
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
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Good. I have questions and the American people deserve answers.
RFK Jr. will testify before Senate panel next week
The Finance Committee hearing was in the works before Wednesday’s CDC shakeup.
www.politico.com
August 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Good. I have questions and the American people deserve answers.
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CDC employees walked out in show of support for their pushed out leaders, chanting "USA not RFK." Livestream here: www.instagram.com/firedbutfigh...
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August 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CDC employees walked out in show of support for their pushed out leaders, chanting "USA not RFK." Livestream here: www.instagram.com/firedbutfigh...
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Newsom: Perhaps the president could deploy the National Guard in every corner of Mississippi. Murder rate is out of control there. And the governor may want to make that phone call.
August 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Newsom: Perhaps the president could deploy the National Guard in every corner of Mississippi. Murder rate is out of control there. And the governor may want to make that phone call.
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President Trump has signed an executive order that requires federal buildings in Washington to maintain a classical style of Greco-Roman architecture associated with the marble columns and austere hallways of the Supreme Court and U.S. Capitol.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Make ‘Federal Architecture Beautiful Again’
The order, which affects buildings like federal courthouses and agency headquarters, encourages classical styles rather than modernist aesthetics.
nyti.ms
August 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
President Trump has signed an executive order that requires federal buildings in Washington to maintain a classical style of Greco-Roman architecture associated with the marble columns and austere hallways of the Supreme Court and U.S. Capitol.
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Little kids are having to use their bodies to shield friends from gunfire while armed soldiers are busy picking up trash.
August 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Little kids are having to use their bodies to shield friends from gunfire while armed soldiers are busy picking up trash.
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Starbucks CEO pay: $96 MILLION
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
August 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Starbucks CEO pay: $96 MILLION
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
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GOV. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “Facts are stubborn things… Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas…. Alabama is a top 3 murder state. Where is the President? — He isn’t focused on crime & violence. It’s about an expression of authoritarianism.”
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
August 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
GOV. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “Facts are stubborn things… Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas…. Alabama is a top 3 murder state. Where is the President? — He isn’t focused on crime & violence. It’s about an expression of authoritarianism.”
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
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Angus: I’m saying we need to start building progressive media that people actually listen to.
I’ll give you an example: MeidasTouch. Wherever I go in Canada, working-class people listen to MeidasTouch because they talk about what’s happening in a practical way. They give facts.
I’ll give you an example: MeidasTouch. Wherever I go in Canada, working-class people listen to MeidasTouch because they talk about what’s happening in a practical way. They give facts.
August 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Angus: I’m saying we need to start building progressive media that people actually listen to.
I’ll give you an example: MeidasTouch. Wherever I go in Canada, working-class people listen to MeidasTouch because they talk about what’s happening in a practical way. They give facts.
I’ll give you an example: MeidasTouch. Wherever I go in Canada, working-class people listen to MeidasTouch because they talk about what’s happening in a practical way. They give facts.
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The national news will move on, but Minnesota will not.
August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The national news will move on, but Minnesota will not.
Recent shootings and policy news in the United States are deeply disturbing.
While paying attention to the world, don't forget to protect your own peace of mind.
While paying attention to the world, don't forget to protect your own peace of mind.
August 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Recent shootings and policy news in the United States are deeply disturbing.
While paying attention to the world, don't forget to protect your own peace of mind.
While paying attention to the world, don't forget to protect your own peace of mind.
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Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond.
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
August 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond.
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
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Students deserve to start the school year full of hope and excitement.
No child in America should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer.
No child in America should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer.
August 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Students deserve to start the school year full of hope and excitement.
No child in America should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer.
No child in America should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer.
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President Trump suggested on Thursday that the Republican Party should host an unusual national convention ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a day after reports that the chairman of the Democratic National Committee had been discussing a possible convention in 2026.
Trump and Democrats Float Unusual Midterm Conventions
Both parties appear to be weighing gatherings that would gin up excitement for candidates in 2026 — and give a major platform for ambitious politicians hoping to lead the parties in 2028.
nyti.ms
August 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
President Trump suggested on Thursday that the Republican Party should host an unusual national convention ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a day after reports that the chairman of the Democratic National Committee had been discussing a possible convention in 2026.
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Earlier this month, Katie Miller launched her new podcast with a specific origin myth. The former Trump administration official and wife of Stephen Miller said that by creating a lifestyle podcast for conservative women, she was filling a hole in the media.
This claim happens to be deeply untrue.
This claim happens to be deeply untrue.
A MAGA influencer says there’s no space for her in women’s media. Is she right?
The weird lie animating the right-wing womanosphere.
www.vox.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Earlier this month, Katie Miller launched her new podcast with a specific origin myth. The former Trump administration official and wife of Stephen Miller said that by creating a lifestyle podcast for conservative women, she was filling a hole in the media.
This claim happens to be deeply untrue.
This claim happens to be deeply untrue.
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Another federal official is refusing to step aside after the White House tried to fire him: Robert E. Primus, a board member of the federal agency responsible for approving railroad mergers. “It’s illegal," he said of the move. "The president cannot remove me arbitrarily."
Trump Fires Member of Board That Approves Railroad Mergers
Robert E. Primus received an email from the White House terminating his position, but he said he would continue his duties.
nyti.ms
August 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Another federal official is refusing to step aside after the White House tried to fire him: Robert E. Primus, a board member of the federal agency responsible for approving railroad mergers. “It’s illegal," he said of the move. "The president cannot remove me arbitrarily."
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Here's some good news: Catelin Drey won a special election this week to flip a seat blue in the Iowa Senate and break Republicans' supermajority.
Democrat Catelin Drey wins Iowa Senate special election, breaking Republican supermajority
National and state support from Republicans and Democrats poured into the race for Iowa Senate District 1 with the GOP supermajority in the balance.
www.desmoinesregister.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Here's some good news: Catelin Drey won a special election this week to flip a seat blue in the Iowa Senate and break Republicans' supermajority.
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Zohran Mamdani has widened a fund-raising advantage over his rivals in the New York City mayoral election, securing another $1.9 million as the city doled out matching public funds. The numbers suggested that Andrew Cuomo, in particular, had fallen well behind Mamdani’s fund-raising pace.
Mamdani Widens Fund-Raising Lead, as Adams Is Denied Matching Funds
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has nearly four times more campaign funds than Andrew M. Cuomo, thought to be his closest rival.
nyti.ms
August 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Zohran Mamdani has widened a fund-raising advantage over his rivals in the New York City mayoral election, securing another $1.9 million as the city doled out matching public funds. The numbers suggested that Andrew Cuomo, in particular, had fallen well behind Mamdani’s fund-raising pace.
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If you’ve ever suspected that your smart devices are spying on you, you’re right. “There is a thing where people are like, ‘Oh, we were talking about Aruba,’ and then it shows up in your feed,” smart home editor Jon Chase says. Why is that? There’s a likely answer: nyti.ms/4lQ8zKT
August 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If you’ve ever suspected that your smart devices are spying on you, you’re right. “There is a thing where people are like, ‘Oh, we were talking about Aruba,’ and then it shows up in your feed,” smart home editor Jon Chase says. Why is that? There’s a likely answer: nyti.ms/4lQ8zKT