Brandy Wetzler
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Graphic Audio’s Diamond Fire preorder is up now (it’ll roll out to other retailers soon). We’re heads-down writing and signing, so things are busy behind the scenes - but there’s always time for a Friday snippet
ilona-andrews.com/blog/diamond...
ilona-andrews.com/blog/diamond...
Diamonds, Zaden, and Mod R’s Holiday - ILONA ANDREWS
Dear BDH, Mod R is taking a couple of weeks off for the holiday and other reasons, which means you are stuck with me starting with this Saturday until after Monday 29th. You are my favorite people and...
ilona-andrews.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Graphic Audio’s Diamond Fire preorder is up now (it’ll roll out to other retailers soon). We’re heads-down writing and signing, so things are busy behind the scenes - but there’s always time for a Friday snippet
ilona-andrews.com/blog/diamond...
ilona-andrews.com/blog/diamond...
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I keep wanting to say something, and I keep not knowing what to say.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I keep wanting to say something, and I keep not knowing what to say.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
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Did Trump’s DOJ really think dropping hundreds of blacked-out pages counted as complying with the law?
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
December 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Did Trump’s DOJ really think dropping hundreds of blacked-out pages counted as complying with the law?
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
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ICE whistles work.
The horns and whistles work
What it's like to watch community activists stand up to a Border Patrol raid.
www.motherjones.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
ICE whistles work.
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I recommend Bookworks if you’re looking for good reads in NW Montana.
December 27, 2024 at 8:55 PM
I recommend Bookworks if you’re looking for good reads in NW Montana.
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Rachel, I wish I could say it was an indie bookstore but it was a Barnes & Noble near where I had dinner. However, one of my favorite indie books stores that I go to each time I visit is...
Bookworks of Whitefish. Love their section of local and MT authors.
www.instagram.com/bookworkswf
Bookworks of Whitefish. Love their section of local and MT authors.
www.instagram.com/bookworkswf
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November 17, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Rachel, I wish I could say it was an indie bookstore but it was a Barnes & Noble near where I had dinner. However, one of my favorite indie books stores that I go to each time I visit is...
Bookworks of Whitefish. Love their section of local and MT authors.
www.instagram.com/bookworkswf
Bookworks of Whitefish. Love their section of local and MT authors.
www.instagram.com/bookworkswf
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Today's edition is 1,018 words, a 5-minute read.
Day 1751
“Good luck, losers.”
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Today's edition is 1,018 words, a 5-minute read.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
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Today marks 30 days of the Republicans’ shutdown.
Now, 42 million Americans, including 3.5 million Texans, are at risk of losing access to SNAP.
Enough with the games. It’s time for them to show up and do their damn jobs.
Now, 42 million Americans, including 3.5 million Texans, are at risk of losing access to SNAP.
Enough with the games. It’s time for them to show up and do their damn jobs.
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Today marks 30 days of the Republicans’ shutdown.
Now, 42 million Americans, including 3.5 million Texans, are at risk of losing access to SNAP.
Enough with the games. It’s time for them to show up and do their damn jobs.
Now, 42 million Americans, including 3.5 million Texans, are at risk of losing access to SNAP.
Enough with the games. It’s time for them to show up and do their damn jobs.
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Donald Trump: Best in Show
October 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Donald Trump: Best in Show
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WTF just happened today?
⚡️ Day 1743: "Whether people like that or not, that's what we're doing."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/28/d...
⚡️ Day 1743: "Whether people like that or not, that's what we're doing."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/28/d...
Day 1743
“Whether people like that or not, that’s what we’re doing.”
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
WTF just happened today?
⚡️ Day 1743: "Whether people like that or not, that's what we're doing."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/28/d...
⚡️ Day 1743: "Whether people like that or not, that's what we're doing."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/28/d...
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Big news out of Indiana today as Republican legislators surprise everyone by saying no to Donald Trump.
Each crack in Trump’s facade of inevitability will lead to more. Let’s keep it up!
Each crack in Trump’s facade of inevitability will lead to more. Let’s keep it up!
October 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Big news out of Indiana today as Republican legislators surprise everyone by saying no to Donald Trump.
Each crack in Trump’s facade of inevitability will lead to more. Let’s keep it up!
Each crack in Trump’s facade of inevitability will lead to more. Let’s keep it up!
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The most dangerous form of government is theocracy.
Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.
Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.
October 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The most dangerous form of government is theocracy.
Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.
Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.
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President Obama can pronounce my name however he wants 😂
Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your kind words.
Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your kind words.
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
President Obama can pronounce my name however he wants 😂
Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your kind words.
Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your kind words.
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn claim to stand for freedom, family, and faith.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
October 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ken Paxton and John Cornyn claim to stand for freedom, family, and faith.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
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WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote: "Right now, Johnson can pressure the four Republican signers to change their minds. He has time to do it—as long as he keeps Adelita Grijalva out of Congress."
October 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote: "Right now, Johnson can pressure the four Republican signers to change their minds. He has time to do it—as long as he keeps Adelita Grijalva out of Congress."
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‘No backsies’: The REAL reason Mike Johnson won’t swear in new Dem rep
@chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote.
@chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote.
‘No backsies’: The REAL reason Mike Johnson won’t swear in new Dem rep
YouTube video by MSNBC
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October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
‘No backsies’: The REAL reason Mike Johnson won’t swear in new Dem rep
@chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote.
@chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote.
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Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.
October 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
October 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
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NEWS: Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more.
The news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
The news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
NEWS: Donald Trump Moves Closer to Invoking Insurrection Act
Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more
open.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEWS: Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more.
The news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
The news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Appearing Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since her confirmation hearing, Bondi was light on direct answers as Democrats pressed her on the ways President Trump might be using the Justice Department to prosecute perceived political foes. https://to.pbs.org/46YdTWS
3 takeaways from Bondi’s combative DOJ oversight hearing
Democratic senators had questions. Attorney General Pam Bondi wasn’t answering them.
www.pbs.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Appearing Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since her confirmation hearing, Bondi was light on direct answers as Democrats pressed her on the ways President Trump might be using the Justice Department to prosecute perceived political foes. https://to.pbs.org/46YdTWS
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Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
trib.al
October 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her